The Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting major changes in the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the newly formed 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). According to the union, the current ToR does not clearly address the concerns of nearly 69 lakh pensioners, especially issues related to … Read more
Global technology stocks climbed sharply on Thursday after Nvidia reported stronger-than-expected earnings, restoring investor confidence in the AI sector and easing concerns that the recent boom may have been heading toward a bubble. Nvidia posted a 62% year-on-year revenue jump to $57.01 billion, beating forecasts and issuing upbeat guidance for the fourth quarter. The bullish … Read more
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that she stole $5 million in Covid-19 disaster relief funds and illegally funneled part of that money into her 2021 congressional campaign, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday. According to the indictment filed in U.S. … Read more
Washington, D.C. — After weeks of uncertainty caused by a prolonged government shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is set to release the long-delayed September nonfarm payrolls report on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. ET. The release will mark the first official snapshot of U.S. labor conditions since early September, offering long-awaited insight for economists, … Read more
Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd (JP Power) has delivered a powerful rally on the Street, soaring over 29% across just two sessions as investor sentiment turned sharply positive. JP Power shares continued their upward climb on Thursday, jumping 12.26% to hit an intraday high of ₹22.80. This surge comes on the back of a strong previous … Read more
Global central banks continue to pour billions into gold, pushing the precious metal to record prices in 2025. A new visualization highlights how gold reserves are distributed worldwide—and which nations dominate global holdings. According to data compiled by BullionVault, the United States and major European economies together hold more than 60% of the world’s official … Read more
President Donald Trump’s outspoken defense of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has renewed debate over how dramatically U.S. human rights policy has changed under his leadership. By dismissing U.S. intelligence assessments that link the Saudi royal to the killing, Trump has signaled a clear departure from … Read more
GAZA CITY — At least 25 Palestinians were killed on Thursday after Israeli airstrikes hit multiple areas across the Gaza Strip, according to local health officials, in one of the deadliest flare-ups since the temporary truce began six weeks ago. Israel’s military said the strikes were launched in response to gunfire from Palestinian militants, who … Read more
In a development that has stirred sharp debate across diplomatic circles, reports suggest that American and Russian officials have drafted a 28-point peace framework that would require Ukraine to surrender portions of its territory and dramatically scale back its armed forces. The proposal, which has not been publicly released or officially confirmed by either government, … Read more
A major blow has hit the effort to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey, after a prosecutor aligned with former President Donald Trump admitted in court that the grand jury never reviewed or voted on the final version of the indictment. In federal criminal cases, grand jurors must formally vote to approve an indictment before … Read more
Harvard University has announced that former university president Lawrence H. Summers will step away from his teaching duties while the institution investigates his past connections to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Summers, who once served as U.S. Treasury Secretary and has been a prominent figure in global economic policy, previously faced scrutiny for his long-running … Read more
Nvidia reported a major jump in earnings for its latest quarter, posting a profit of $31.9 billion, up 65% from last year and 245% from two years ago. Revenue rose to $57 billion, beating Wall Street expectations. The chipmaker, now valued at over $5 trillion, controls about 90% of the market for AI processors. Its … Read more
Emphasising organic farming as a strong tool to fight climate change, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is moving toward becoming the global centre for natural farming. Speaking at the inauguration of the three-day South India Natural Farming Summit in Coimbatore—and while releasing ₹18,000 crore to 9 crore farmers under the 21st instalment … Read more
The Opposition Congress on Wednesday sharply criticised the group of “eminent personalities” who issued an open letter against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, calling them “BJP employment exchange applicants.” Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said the signatories were behaving as though they were seeking positions from the BJP. “These eminent personalities seem more like … Read more
The Supreme Court will on Thursday (November 20) pronounce its advisory opinion on a Presidential Reference seeking clarity on whether courts can impose timelines on Governors and the President while dealing with Bills under Articles 200 and 201 of the Constitution. Under these Articles, a Governor may grant assent, withhold assent, return a Bill for … Read more
In a significant diplomatic development, Bangladesh’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr. Khalilur Rahman met India’s NSA Ajit Doval in New Delhi on Wednesday, just two days after Dhaka formally requested the extradition of its ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been sentenced to death on charges of “crimes against humanity.” The meeting took place … Read more
U.S. retail giant Walmart is preparing to take a major step to tackle the rising problem of counterfeit products, online scams, and non-compliant listings on its marketplace. According to reports, the company is in advanced discussions to acquire Israeli-founded AI startup “R&A Data.” R&A Data, founded in 2022 by two former Israeli intelligence officers — … Read more
