July 24, 2026
  • July 24, 2026

Supreme Court for transparent electoral bonds; govt backs privacy

by on November 2, 2023 0

The Supreme Court of India has raised concerns about the lack of transparency in the country’s electoral bond scheme. The scheme allows corporate houses to donate large sums of money to political parties, while keeping the identity of the donors confidential. The court highlighted that this creates an imbalance in the system, as the...

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‘It will take one match to be labelled bad captain’

by on November 2, 2023 0

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has received praise for his selfless batting approach and leadership skills during the World Cup. When asked if he needs to be more selfish and bat longer, Sharma emphasized that his focus is on what the team needs. He also mentioned that the Wankhede Stadium pitch can be unpredictable and...

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Man enters office wearing shoes, beaten to death

by on November 2, 2023 0

A 24-year-old man was beaten to death by a financier and his associates in Ahmedabad after he entered their office wearing shoes. The victim, Saurabh Gupta, had gone to the office to meet his friend. Gupta was scolded for not removing his shoes, and when he objected, the men allegedly attacked him with sticks....

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Australia’s Mitchell Marsh to miss WC clash with England

by on November 2, 2023 0

Australia will be without all-rounder Mitchell Marsh in their World Cup match against England due to personal reasons. Cricket Australia announced Marsh’s return home to Perth, and the timeline for his return remains uncertain. The absence has raised questions about whether a replacement player will be called up if Marsh’s absence is prolonged. The...

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Girl found hanging, with her doll with noose around neck

by on November 2, 2023 0

A 13-year-old girl was found hanging in her Kolkata residence, with a doll nearby also with a noose around its neck. The police suspect suicide, but are waiting for the post-mortem report to determine the cause of death. The girl was a good student and there is no apparent reason for her extreme decision....

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Indian companies lead in expected 2024 salary increases

by on November 2, 2023 0

Indian companies are anticipating a 9.8% increase in employee salaries in 2024, placing India at the top in terms of salary hikes in the Asia Pacific region. The technology, media and gaming, financial services, and retail sectors are expected to witness the highest salary increase in 2024.

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Kohli’s jersey No. 18 the top draw at Kolkata stores

by on November 2, 2023 0

The demand for Virat Kohli’s jersey number 18 has surged in Kolkata as India prepares to take on South Africa in the cricket World Cup 2023. Fans are hoping for Kohli to score a century and equal Sachin Tendulkar’s record. Sellers at Maidan Market have reported high demand for Kohli jerseys, with one seller...

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Cash-for-query row: Mahua Moitra appears before LS panel

by on November 2, 2023 0

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday appeared before the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee, which is probing ‘cash for query’ allegations levelled against her by Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey. Moitra, in a letter to the panel on Wednesday, confirmed she would appear before it for the hearing. Dubey had alleged that Moitra...

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Eurasia, SE Asia hot picks for tourists wary of wars

by on November 2, 2023 0

The Israel-Palestine conflict and visa issues in certain countries have led to the emergence of Eurasian and East European destinations as popular travel options. Georgia, Armenia, and Kazakhstan are among the economical European destinations with holiday packages costing less than other places in Europe. Easy flight connections to Tashkent, Almaty, and Tbilisi have also...

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