Politics

Karnataka's IT sector pushes for 14-hour workday; govt takes cautious approach

The IT industry in Karnataka is pressuring the state government to consider a new legislation that proposes extended work hours for tech professionals. The proposed bill, which would permit software professionals to work for 14 hours a day, is currently under evaluation.

Jul 22, 2024

Trump questions Biden's fitness to continue as President after leaving race

Republican Party presidential candidate Donald Trump has questioned Joe Biden's fitness to continue as president after he dropped his re-election bid.

Jul 22, 2024

Over 34.7 cr Ayushman Bharat cards generated: Economic Survey

Ayushman Bharat cards cross 34.7 crore; leads nation's healthcare tranformation

In a significant stride towards universal healthcare, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that over 34.7 crore Ayushman Bharat cards have been generated. This announcement was made during the tabling of the Economic Survey document in Parliament, a day before the Union Budget announcement.

Jul 22, 2024

From pinnacle of presidency, Biden saw political career melt in pool of pathos

Starting as a local councillor 54 years ago, Joseph Robinette Biden reached his lifelong ambition of becoming the leader of the most powerful country only to see his career melt in a pool of pathos, his mental and physical capabilities called into question.

Jul 22, 2024

NEET showdown in Parliament: Akhilesh, Rahul question exam system; Education Minister responds

The Budget Session saw fiery exchanges on the very first day on Monday, as Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav slammed the Government over paper leaks in NEET examinations and also questioned the entire Indian examination system. This drew a strong response as well as a rebuttal from Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Jul 22, 2024

'Can't support someone who hates immigrants': Vinod Khosla counters Elon Musk on Trump

Khosla, an Indian-American investor, came out against Trump, saying it is hard for him to support someone with "no values, lies, cheats, rapes, demeans women, hates immigrants like me".

Jul 22, 2024

'Still called Cheater': Ranbir Kapoor on dating Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif after marrying Alia Bhatt and being doting daddy to Raha Kapoor

'Still called Cheater': Ranbir Kapoor on being called 'Casanova' for dating Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif and marrying Alia Bhatt

During his appearance on Nikhil Kamath's podcast, Ranbir said, "I dated two very successful actresses and that just became my identity that he is a casanova. I was labelled cheater for a very large part of my life and still, I am."

Jul 22, 2024

Kamala Harris sets about earning nomination as Biden bows out of Presidential race, donations pour in

ActBlue, an online platform for raising money for the Democratic Party, reported raising $27.5 million in small-dollar donations in the first five hours of Harris's presidential campaign.

Jul 22, 2024

Centre convenes all-party meet today ahead of Budget Session

The Centre has convened an all-party meeting on Sunday ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament. The Budget Session will commence on Monday (July 22) and will conclude on August 12. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union budget in Parliament on July 23.

Jul 22, 2024

AAP kicks off poll fever in Haryana with 'Kejriwal's Guarntees'

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal, on Saturday, sounded the poll bugle in Haryana by launching "Kejriwal's guarantees" for the state under the helm of BJP for two consecutive terms.

Jul 20, 2024

Over 300 Indian students return home amid clashes in Bangladesh over reservations

Over 300 Indian students in Bangladesh were forced to return home as the anti-quota protests, that have led to students and security forces clashing, resulted in the killing of at least 104 and injuring over 2,500 people so far.

Jul 20, 2024

Trump accepts Republican nomination

On Thursday night, Trump spoke for over an hour and thirty minutes, speaking about immigration, inflation, and weaker America on the world stage.

Jul 20, 2024

Union Budget: PM Modi to meet prominent economists today

PM Modi hails defence giant Lockheed Martin's Make in India, Make for World drive

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has applauded global defence giant Lockheed Martin's commitment towards realising the vision of 'Make in India, Make for the World.'

Jul 20, 2024

Musk denies donating $45 mn to Trump every month after Biden remarks

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, on Friday, again denied donating $45 million per month to former US president Donald Trump.

Jul 19, 2024

'of Hugs, love, happiness': Raghav Chadha poses with Nick Jonas; pens a birthday note for sister-in-law Priyanka Chopra [see family pic]

'Of Hugs, love, happiness': Raghav Chadha poses with Nick Jonas; pens birthday note for sister-in-law Priyanka Chopra [see family pic]

The family portrait shared by the AAP leader shows Nick, Priyanka, their daughter Malti Marie, Priyanka's mother Madhu Chopra, Parineeti, Raghav, and Priyanka's brother Siddharth Chopra posing together.

Jul 19, 2024

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Politics

Karnataka's IT sector pushes for 14-hour workday; govt takes cautious approach

Trump questions Biden's fitness to continue as President after leaving race

Ayushman Bharat cards cross 34.7 crore; leads nation's healthcare tranformation

From pinnacle of presidency, Biden saw political career melt in pool of pathos

NEET showdown in Parliament: Akhilesh, Rahul question exam system; Education Minister responds

'Can't support someone who hates immigrants': Vinod Khosla counters Elon Musk on Trump

'Still called Cheater': Ranbir Kapoor on being called 'Casanova' for dating Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif and marrying Alia Bhatt

Kamala Harris sets about earning nomination as Biden bows out of Presidential race, donations pour in

Centre convenes all-party meet today ahead of Budget Session

AAP kicks off poll fever in Haryana with 'Kejriwal's Guarntees'

Over 300 Indian students return home amid clashes in Bangladesh over reservations

Trump accepts Republican nomination

PM Modi hails defence giant Lockheed Martin's Make in India, Make for World drive

Musk denies donating $45 mn to Trump every month after Biden remarks

'Of Hugs, love, happiness': Raghav Chadha poses with Nick Jonas; pens birthday note for sister-in-law Priyanka Chopra [see family pic]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]