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BJP of making efforts to mislead the people on religious and divisive issues in the Lok Sabha election campaign, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his speeches over the past 15 days «did not speak a word» on unemployment and price rise even as he mentioned «Modi» 758 times, Congress 232 times and referred to INDIA alliance 573 times. Addressing a press conference here, Kharge expressed confidence of the INDIA bloc forming the government after the Lok Sabha polls and said they will take everyone along. He accused the Election Commission of not acting on «divisive» speeches by PM Modi

India’s democracy is famed globally not just for its size, but for its diversity. There are sections of people, however, who suffer the effects of centuries-old practices that deny them their right to equality. One such community at the receiving end comprises individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+.

INDIA bloc will get a "decisive mandate" in the Lok Sabha polls and may take even less than 48 hours to decide on its prime ministerial pick, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Thursday, asserting that it stands to reason that the party which gets the maximum seats in the alliance will be a «natural claimant» for its leadership. In an interview with PTI on the last day of campaigning for the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls, the Congress general secretary exuded confidence that the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will get seats «well above» the 272-mark needed for a majority in the Lower House. Ramesh also said that when the INDIA 'janbandhan' parties will get the people's mandate, then some NDA parties may join the coalition and the Congress high command will have to decide whether to include them in the alliance or not. Asked whether post-polls doors will remain open for NDA allies such as JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar and TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu, the Congress leader said, «Nitish Kumar is the master of 'palti (volte-face)'.

Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed USD 2.6 billion (about Rs 21,500 crore) in sovereign lending to India in 2023 for various projects. The fund is aimed to strengthen urban development, support industrial corridor development, promote power sector reforms, build India's climate resilience, and enhance connectivity. ADB also extended USD 23.53 million in technical assistance and USD 4.1 million in grants under the sovereign portfolio. In addition, ADB committed over USD 1 billion for private sector projects during the past year, the Manila-based multi-lateral development bank said in a statement.

Jakson Green, a new energy transition platform backed by Jakson Group, on Wednesday said it has secured Rs 60 crore funding from HSBC India. This funding will support the company's working capital requirements for its renewable energy business, both in India and internationally, a company statement said. The Jakson Green is actively expanding its global reach in Middle East, Africa, (Commonwealth of Independent States) CIS countries and Europe, it added. This sustainable trade facility from HSBC India underscores Jakson Green's unwavering commitment to ESG responsibilities and its leadership in promoting a sustainable and inclusive future.

Attendees complained that the 76-year-old actor railed against Barbra Streisand, women in film and the #MeToo movement before taking aim at transgender youth.

HouseEazy, a proptech venture, hosted a landmark ‘Partner Summit’ in the NCR region. The company marked a significant milestone for the secondary real estate industry by unveiling a one of its kind ‘Annual Jackpot’ for its channel partners, and ‘HouseEazy Premier League’ also a first in the market.Attended by over 700 partners, the major highlight of the event was introduction of the exceptional annual rewards plan for channel partners which offers incentive slabs upto ₹1.75 crore for the top performing partners.Adding glamour to the affair was popular Bollywood celebrity Karishma Tanna who felicitated the top performing Channel Partners.

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Tuesday said the various welfare schemes and policies in the country are «not pivoted to the poor». Chidambaram said an egalitarian society can be created only if the schemes and policies are oriented towards the poor. The former union minister was speaking on the topic 'Inclusive Growth: Myth and Reality' at the M P Veerendra Kumar Commemorative event organised by the RJD here. He said, «Unless we understand the economic and social hierarchies that mirror each other, and reorient our policies towards the bottom, especially the SCs, STs and other depressed sections, it will not be possible to call us an egalitarian society». He pointed out that the present society is not equal or reasonably equal, fair or just. «Not that it can never be. You can build an egalitarian society. Purely capitalist and rich countries have built egalitarian societies,» he said.

It’s almost the summer season, when we get to enjoy BBQs, camping, swimming outdoors and working on our tans for a very short period of time. But wait. Isn’t there an important June date coming up that affects the taxation pocketbook of millions of Canadians?

Dubai, 28 May 2024 – FanTV, a leading SocialFi platform empowering the Creator economy, announced today a major milestone of onboarding over 1 million new user accounts on Sui, the Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform. This achievement accounts for 48% of the 2.6 million wallet growth on Sui over the last week. This significant growth highlights the successful impact of integrating blockchain technology with social media platforms, enhancing user engagement and expanding the reach of decentralized networks. FanTV’s integration of Sui marks a pivotal step in the mainstream adoption of blockchain solutions in the content streaming landscape.

India may cut its borrowings this year as the ongoing national elections narrow the government’s spending window by about three months, according to Mirae Asset Investment Managers India Pvt. “We have nine months of spending this fiscal year because of elections,” and “there could be a slight cut,” Kruti Chheta, a fixed-income fund manager at Mirae, said on Bloomberg Television. “These borrowings could be added to the next fiscal year.” India’s seven-phase election that started in April is nearing an end, with results due on June 4. The government is barred from making any new spending plans once the elections are announced, according to regulations. India plans to borrow Rs 14.1 lakh crore ($170 billion) in the current fiscal year.

As India’s democracy nears the end of the world’s largest electoral exercise, it is evident that digital technologies have changed the whole landscape of Indian policymaking, reshaping governance, citizen engagement, political campaigning and elections. This transformation has not only streamlined bureaucratic processes, but also brought services closer to the people, fostering financial inclusion and digital empowerment. Ministries and government departments have embraced digital tools to raise transparency, efficiency and accountability.

₹22,000 crore in the month of May so far.The total selling by FPIs in the domestic equities since the beginning of 2024 amounted to over ₹19,000 crore so far, as per data available on National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL).Meanwhile, the highest FPI outflows was seen in the financial services stocks worth ₹9,687 crore during the first fortnight of May 2024 (May 1 to May 15). This was after FPIs selling of ₹12,550 crore in the sector during April 15 - April 30.

Nitesh Vasvani, Raipur, Chhattisgarh The Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 Index is an index developed by the National Stock Exchange of India, designed to track the performance of the 30 least volatile stocks within the Nifty 100 index. This index is particularly appealing to investors who are risk-averse yet seek exposure from the equity markets, as it aims to reduce the impact of market fluctuations on the investment.

Project Gameface, an open source, hands-free, on-device, AI-powered ‘mouse’ developed by Google, was designed through feedback from Incluzza, a social enterprise in Bengaluru that supports people with disabilities. Gameface allows users to control a cursor on a phone, computer or tablet with head movements and facial expressions via a webcam. Users can for example raise their eyebrows to click and drag or open their mouth to move the cursor. “We collaborated with Incluzza to learn how Project Gameface can be expanded to educational, work, and other settings, like being able to type messages to family or searching for new jobs,” said Avneet Singh, product manager, Google Partner Innovation, at an international press briefing and demo on May 14 on the sidelines of Google I/O in Mountain View, California.

BJP nominee for Buxar Mithilesh Tiwari is in a meeting with a restive group of disenchanted youth. There are growing reports of shifting loyalties of the young voters, particularly Brahmins. Speculation is rife that the youth in this constituency were showing an inclination to join the camp of independent candidate and ex-IPS officer Anand Mishra. One by one, they stood and spoke directly with Tiwari.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) played an IPL final in Chennai was in 2012 against the Chennai Super Kings. It was an iconic match that solidified Gautam Gambhir’s reputation as an exceptional leader. His strategic brilliance had led KKR to victory. Gambhir's leadership prowess shone again in 2014 when he led KKR to another title, cementing his status as a beloved figure among fans. The spotlight is on Gambhir again, now as a mentor for KKR, which is one step away from winning their third title. Gambhir is also a strong candidate for the Indian head coach position. A victory would not only bolster his credentials but also amplify calls for his inclusion in the Indian team’s coaching staff.

Bridgerton season three unfolds, fans eagerly anticipate the development of Benedict Bridgerton's storyline. While the focus initially gravitated towards Colin and Penelope's romance, attention has now shifted towards Benedict's journey in finding love.

castes from West Bengal, included in the Central List of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) by Congress-led UPA government before 2014 parliamentary elections, are now under the scanner of National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) and some may be delisted. The move follows the order of Calcutta high court invalidating all OBC certificates issued by West Bengal government after 2010. Speaking to ET, NCBC chairman Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said, «We are scrutinising the Central List of OBCs to check if there are certain castes common in Central and State list.

The 2024 IPL season has been a remarkable journey for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), marked by strategic brilliance and standout performances. At the heart of this transformation is coach Gautam Gambhir, whose visionary leadership has turned KKR into formidable contenders.

₹22,046 crore worth of Indian equities and the total outflow stands at ₹17,848 crore as of May 24, taking into account debt, hybrid, debt-VRR, and equities, according to National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) data. The total debt inflows stand at ₹2,009 crore so far this month.