Author: Saumya Mishra
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Congress Chooses Not to Participate in Exit Polls; Projections Expected from 6:30 PM
Thousands of voters turned out across the crucial assembly battleground states of Maharashtra and Jharkhand on the day of voting, marking a significant moment in the lead-up to the formation of new state governments. This election is a critical test for both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition alliance,…
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PM Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer Discuss Reviving Trade Talks During G20 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, marking their first official interaction since Starmer assumed office. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the summit and focused on strengthening bilateral ties, advancing trade relations, and addressing key issues of mutual interest. A…
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Masked Men Pull Off Bold Heist at Windsor Castle Estate While Royals Slept
Windsor Castle, the iconic royal residence, faced a serious security breach in October when two masked men broke into the estate’s restricted zone and stole two vehicles, according to a report by The Sun. The alarming incident occurred during the late hours of October 13 while members of the royal family, including Prince William, Princess…
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‘Batenge Toh Katenge’ or ‘Daroge Toh Maroge’? The Clash of Political Mantras in Maharashtra, Jharkhand
The election campaign for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections has been a whirlwind of intensity, high-decibel rallies, and relentless political attacks. As soon as the election schedule was announced on October 15, the stage was set for a showdown between parties. Despite the opposition in Maharashtra expressing concerns over the shorter-than-usual 35-day period for…
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Credit Card Payments Dominate E-Sales, Making Up 65% of Transactions
Credit card usage for online spending has seen a remarkable rise, driven by enticing discounts and offers from e-commerce platforms. In September 2024, credit card users spent an impressive ₹1,15,168 crore online, representing 65.4% of the total ₹1,76,201-crore credit card expenditures for the month. This marks a significant increase compared to April 2024, when online…
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Canada Blocks Jaishankar’s Press Conference Broadcast, India Slams “Free Speech Hypocrisy”
Bilateral ties between New Delhi and Ottawa plunged to new lows after Canada blocked access to an Australian news outlet that aired a press conference featuring India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. In the conference, held in Canberra, Jaishankar had issued strong remarks regarding the India-Canada standoff, specifically criticizing…
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PM Modi congratulates Donald Trump on US election victory, expresses eagerness to enhance India-US relations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a conversation on Wednesday with Republican Donald Trump, who emerged victorious in the recent United States presidential election, marking his return to the White House as the 47th president. This remarkable political comeback by Trump has garnered significant attention worldwide, and in India, it is seen as a potentially positive…
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Rohit Bal: The Visionary Designer Who Wove Kashmir’s Essence into Fashion
In 1996, Time Magazine crowned Rohit Bal as “India’s Master of Fabric and Fantasy.” This wasn’t simply an honorific; it captured the essence of an artist who, in only a few years, had already changed the face of Indian fashion. Bal, the Kashmir-born designer based in Delhi, launched his eponymous label in 1990, and by…
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Who Would Be Better for India – Kamala Harris or Donald Trump?
In a recent statement, Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed India’s readiness to engage with whoever occupies the Oval Office after the upcoming elections, signifying a willingness to work constructively with the next president of the United States, whether that person is Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. This position reflects India’s strategic adaptability in…
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Applauds PM Modi’s Early Leadership in AI
In a recent interaction in Mumbai with Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang shared his insights on India’s potential in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, highlighting the unique foresight of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Huang recounted a memorable conversation from six years ago, when PM Modi asked him to address his cabinet about…