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Tamil Nadu, which host Congress' sitting constituencies such as Kanyakumari, Sivaganga and Virudhunagar, besides Tirunelveli where it is in the fray, are witnessing interesting contests with the Congress leaning a lot on the DMK, while its traditional rival here, the AIADMK, banking on the hope of its core vote base remaining intact in the absence of a charismatic leader even as the BJP is trying to make inroads by attempting a caste concoction. As the southern part has traditionally being lenient for the Congress in the Dravidian political landscape, the BJP is also trying its luck by tapping the local socio-political flavour. While these seats display Congress' fight to retain its bases, it also showcases BJP's experiments with local social engineering as a vehicle for its Hindutva plank.

BJP government in Rajasthan, the Congress is trying to turn the parliamentary election into a local fight on state-specific issues while the BJP is pushing the «double engine ki sarkar» model (entailing the same party in power at the Centre and the state) and keeping the focus on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As 12 Lok Sabha constituencies of northern and eastern Rajasthan go to the polls on Friday, the Congress is talking about the first 100 days of governance under the BJP chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. Law and order in the state tops the Congress agenda during its election campaign. The party is raking up the murder of a businessman by the son of an inspector posted in chief minister's office in Jaipur. At the same time, the way the BJP chose Sharma to lead the new government is being used by the Congress to paint him as an ineffective administrator inflicted on the state. BJP veteran and former chief minister Vasundhara Raje Scindia's reaction of surprise to a chit passed to her declaring Sharma's name as CM has given the Congress a new phrase — «parchi ka CM» (CM of a chit) — to beat the BJP with.

Insurance companies are working to provide customers with greater choice and flexibility to tailor coverage, particularly benefiting mega-risk policies initially and later extending to retail products like motor own damage cover, following a recent notification from the regulator that allows them to change policy terms, conditions, clauses and wordings. The changes could be evident from July or October renewals, as it will take some time for insurance companies to implement these and come up with new and innovative policies, said industry experts. Insurance companies were previously not equipped to free up the policy wordings. By the second fiscal quarter, they will see curated policies coming into the marketplace. So far, insurers have followed a fixed format for their policies and couldn't make many changes, even though pricing had been freed up in 2006.

Lululemon has unveiled its Team Canada designs for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, giving Canadians a glimpse of what the country’s Olympians and Paralympians will be wearing at the opening and closing ceremonies.Lululemon and the Canadian Olympic team unveiled the official uniforms Tuesday.Team Canada will enter the stadium for the official kickoff to the Olympics in red bomber jackets and red shorts and pants, worn over red short-sleeved shirts and paired with Lululemon sneakers.Look closely and you’ll notice the print on the tracksuits gives a fun nod to Canada’s history and biodiversity — the one-of-a-kind print celebrates the diversity of Canada and interprets the art, architecture and nature found throughout the country, including provincial flowers.The brand also shared a number of other designs, which will be worn by the athletes during medal ceremonies and the closing ceremony of the Games.Lululemon said its designs are “designed to support more bodies and more abilities,” and feature unique features like magnetic-close zippers, pull-on loops, sensory touch guides and braille love notes.Seated athletes will find more comfort in two key adaptive designs, the Seated-Fit Carpenter Pant and the Seated-Fit Poncho, which allow better functionality when sitting.The kit is also designed to wick sweat and features breathable mesh and convertible styles, to keep athletes comfortable in Paris’ changing weather.If we’re being honest, this year’s kit looks somewhat subdued compared to team uniforms of days gone by.Who can forget the time Team Canada showed up in bucket hats to the 2000 Games in Sydney, Australia?Or how about the time they sported these wild shirts, over-size earrings and straw hats at the 1992 Olympic games in

When it comes to dating etiquette, one question seems to inspire more anxiety than most: Who pays for the first date?

Mike Tyson versus Jake Paul is gradually becoming one of the most talked about boxing bouts and now the legendary pugilist has given up marijuana, according to a report in USA Today. 57-year-old Tyson will fight 27-year Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 20. Tyson has claimed that he used marijuana on a daily basis but decided to quit while preparing for the bout.

Large firms with thousands of financial advisors working in various capacities appear to have turned the tide, at least for now, on losing advisors to their competitors or retirement, with Merrill Lynch showing a dramatic decrease in the number of advisors who left in 2023.

A fire has swept through one of Copenhagen’s oldest buildings, causing the Old Stock Exchange's iconic dragon-tail spire to collapse

Gold prices likely to go up to $3,000 an ounce: Citi Report Additionally, Monday's data revealed that U.S. retail sales had surpassed expectations for March. Concurrently, 10-year Treasury yields had risen for the second consecutive day, diminishing the attractiveness of non-yielding bullion.

ALSO READ: US stocks mixed as Treasury yields advance Adjusted earnings, excluding the cost from the sale of the Brazilian business and some expenses tied to the cyberattack, totaled $6.91 per share. Total costs tied to the cyberattack and recovery amounted to 74 cents per share in the first quarter.

PlayStation developer portal, have been making rounds among a wider circle of third-party developers, as reported by Insider Gaming. Previously dubbed 'Trinity' by Key to Gaming, the PS5 Pro aims to revolutionize gaming experiences with enhanced performance and stunning visuals. Promising consistent frame rates at 4K resolution and introducing a 'performance mode' tailored for 8K resolution, along with cutting-edge ray tracing features, the specifications hinted at 30 WGP and 18000mts memory.

Elon Musk's satellite venture Starlink is under process, and the government is examining the security aspects, according to sources. The FDI and financial aspects are in sync with the requirements and conditions, sources said, adding that the ownership 'declaration' has also been received from Starlink.

MoneyControl report citing a senior government official said on Tuesday. The official, who spoke to MoneyControl on the condition of anonymity, said the speculated announcement won't be "sit-specific" because for that, Tesla would require a board approval. "It is more of a signaling." “Expect a general announcement that the US-based EV (electric vehicle) maker is coming into India not a site-specific one.

Since November, Crypto.com has already brought in 700 people, with plans to add 500 more in customer services roles and 200 in corporate positions, CEO Kris Marszalek tells Bloomberg. The spree comes as the sector rebounds from a crypto winter that saw many major firms take an axe to their workforce amid the FTX collapse fallout and wider economic headwinds. In January 2023, Marszalek singled out the FTX debacle when announcing that Crypto.com would reduce its headcount by 20%.

Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Tuesday: UnitedHealth Group, Morgan Stanley rise; PNC Financial, Live Nation fall

high crude oil prices threatens to widen the trade deficit in the current fiscal. According to a research report by ICICI Bank, if crude oil prices remain in $80-90/barrel range, trade deficit should be $266 billion for FY25. It could go up to $276 billion if oil prices move up by another $10 per barrel.

₹2.5 lakh, while that of AgustaWestland 109S, a twin-engine helicopter, has increased by about 27% to ₹3.5 lakh. Rates for Beechcraft Super King Air 250, a civil aircraft, have spiked 57% to ₹2.75 lakh an hour. Meanwhile, data from the Airports Authority of India, the body responsible for managing the country’s civil aviation infrastructure, hints at increased usage of private jets for election campaigns.

MUMBAI : After investing about $2 billion in India last year, Swedish private equity firm EQT is lining up deals that could lead to another $5 billion worth of investments in the country this year. EQT got its first taste of India in October 2022 after it acquired Baring Private Equity Asia—which once owned Hexaware Technologies Ltd—and has since signalled a strong investment appetite for the country.

MUMBAI, NEW DELHI : Indus Towers expects Vodafone Idea to clear all its pending dues in one go, the top executive of the tower provider said on Tuesday, a day after the country's third-largest telecom operator said that the proceeds of the ₹18,000-crore follow-on public offer (FPO) would not be used for paying vendor or government dues. "We are pleased to see the positive developments on Vodafone Idea’s fundraise and expect that VI will clear over-dues of Indus in its entirety. We remain committed to supporting all our customers in their growth plans and are best positioned to do the same for VI," Indus Towers' managing director and chief executive Prachur Sah told Mint in response to queries.

On a recent overcast Wednesday, Richard Galanti was at his cubicle by 8 a.m., as usual. What was unusual: It was his first week not being Costco Wholesale’s finance chief, a job he held for nearly four decades as the longest-serving CFO of a major U.S. public company.