Month: November 2024

Electoral Crossroads in India: Maharashtra and Jharkhand Exit Polls Signal Intense Political Battles

Manish Kumar

India’s High-Stakes Electoral Landscape India’s dynamic political stage is abuzz with anticipation as two critical state elections—Maharashtra and Jharkhand—come to a close. These contests are more than just regional elections; they are pivotal in shaping the national narrative. With the BJP leading the charge in both states, the opposition INDIA bloc seeks to regain ground by leveraging local issues and alliances. Exit polls have revealed mixed fortunes, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown when results are announced. Maharashtra: Mahayuti Gains Momentum; A Strong Edge for BJP-Led Alliance Maharashtra, India’s…

PM Modi’s Diplomatic Triumph: Honored in Guyana and Dominica for Global Leadership

Manish Kumar

Diplomacy as a Pillar of Modi’s Leadership Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure has been marked by a robust and visionary foreign policy that prioritizes fostering strong international relationships and championing the cause of developing nations. From his leadership in the Global South to India’s pivotal role in global crises, PM Modi has cemented India’s standing on the world stage. The recent conferral of Guyana’s highest civilian honor, The Order of Excellence, and Dominica’s prestigious National Award of Honour on PM Modi underscores his diplomatic acumen and India’s growing influence in…

Ukraine’s Deployment of UK-Made Storm Shadow Missiles: Can Kyiv Turn the Tide Against Russia?

Manish Kumar

A War That Refuses to Cool The Russia-Ukraine war, now well past the 1,000-day mark, continues to evolve with high-stakes developments. With heavy human and financial tolls, the conflict remains a theater of strategic escalations. Recent days have witnessed intensified military actions as Ukraine fired long-range missiles, including the American ATACMS and British-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles, deep into Russian territory. These moves underscore Ukraine’s growing desperation to stall Moscow’s slow yet persistent advance toward Kyiv. While these advanced weapon systems bring precision and firepower, questions linger: Can they meaningfully…

Adani Green’s Bribery Allegations Shake Market Confidence, Halts Bond Offering, ₹2 Lakh Crore Wiped Out

Manish Kumar

Storm Clouds over the Adani Empire In the high-stakes world of global business, few names command as much attention as Gautam Adani’s. Yet, in recent years, the Indian billionaire’s rise to prominence has been repeatedly marred by controversy. From allegations by short-sellers to regulatory scrutiny, the Adani Group has weathered multiple storms. The latest challenge comes from the United States, where Adani and other board members face allegations of bribery and obstruction of justice, sending shockwaves through the corporate world and causing significant losses in market value. However, even amidst…

DOJ’s Strict Directive to Alphabet: Sell Google Chrome Browser to Address Monopoly Issues

Manish Kumar

The proposed breakup floated in a 23-page document filed late Wednesday by the US Department of Justice calls for sweeping punishments that would include a sale of Google’s industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions to prevent Android from favouring its own search engine. Washington: The woes of Alphabet’s Google seem to be surging as the US regulators have now asked to sell its Chrome browser. US prosecutors argued, on Wednesday, that the tech giant should share data and search results with competitors and take a range of other measures…

T10 League 2024: Live Telecast and Streaming Details for India

Manish Kumar

A new season of the Abu Dhabi T10 League kicks off on Thursday, November 21 with the hosts Team Abu Dhabi taking on one of the two new teams Ajman Bolts in the opener. The eighth edition of the tournament has gotten bigger and better with some high-profile signings and a couple of new sides. The star-studded Abu Dhabi T10 League is set to commence on Thursday, November 21. It’s the eighth edition of the tournament and it has survived this far with two new teams being added ahead of…

“UP Bypolls: Ghaziabad Lags With 33% Turnout, Overall Participation at 49.3%”

Manish Kumar

UP bypoll: The voter turnout in Ghaziabad was 33.3 per cent, Katehari (56.9 per cent), Khair (46.3 per cent), Kundarki (57.7 per cent), Karhal (54.1 per cent), Majhawan (50.41 per cent), Meerapur (57.1 per cent), Phulpur (43.43 per cent) and Shisamau (49.1 per cent). About 49.3 per cent voters cast their votes in bypolls to nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday with Ghaziabad logging just 33 per cent. The state had recorded an overall turnout of 61.03 per cent in the 2022 assembly polls. Voting started at 7…

“Mohammed Shami Shuts Down Sanjay Manjrekar Over IPL Comments: ‘Save Some Wisdom for Your Future’”

Manish Kumar

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami didn’t feature in IPL 2024 after undergoing surgery for his troubled heel tendon. Shami was the Purple Cap winner in IPL 2023 for the Gujarat Titans with 28 wickets and is expected to find bidders being the second marquee set at the mega auction. Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has hit out at the former cricketer-turned-pundit Sanjay Manjrekar amid IPL auction predictions. Shami called out Manjrekar after the latter reckoned that there might be a drop in the pacer’s price tag keeping his injury concerns in mind.…

“India Makes Key Changes for Australia Tests: Axar, Kuldeep Out; 5 Fresh Faces In”

Manish Kumar

India will be up against Australia in what promises to be a tough five-match Test series Down Under. India will be under pressure coming off a 3-0 series defeat at home and with the WTC points at stake, it’s all-or-nothing time for the visitors and hence have picked a jumbo squad for the same. It has almost become a ritual that whenever India have gone to Australia for a Test series, their backs are against the wall. It happened the last time despite having won in 2018/19 and this time…

“Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek’s Relationship in Focus as She Shows Off Wedding Ring at Aaradhya’s Party”

Manish Kumar

Aishwarya Rai shared a series of pictures of her daughter Aaradhya from her 13th birthday bash on her Instagram handle. However, out of these pictures, one captivated attention of many wherein the actress is seen flaunting her wedding ring amid the ongoing divorce rumours with her husband. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan celebrated the 13th birthday of her daughter Aaradhya on November 16 and recently shared a series of pictures from the celebration on her Instagram handle. As per Aishwarya’s post, Aaradhya has now officially entered her teenage. Not only this, in…