Delhi University (DU) students will vote for their union after a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 lockdown. The election, scheduled for Friday, will see intense campaigning by student organizations. Security has been heightened on campus, and the model code of conduct is in place, resulting in the removal of campaign posters and hoardings....
Read MoreThe finance ministry in India has stated that there is no distress in household savings, despite some discussions suggesting otherwise. The ministry argues that changing consumer preferences for different financial products is the main reason for the overall picture of household savings. Data shows that household gross financial assets increased by 37.6% between June...
Read MoreIt’s been a decade since T Kolappan of Eraviputhoor near Suseenthiram in Kanyakumari district dug a borewell to get free electricity connection for his four-acre land. The ex-serviceman spent about 25,000 for the 200-ft borewell. Now, the borewell has almost disappeared and the 90-year-old man is still waiting for power connection. Many haven’t even...
Read MoreFour warders at the Coimbatore Central prison in India were injured in a clash with seven remand prisoners. The prisoners assaulted the warders after two of them were shifted to another block. The warders used force to stop the clash, and the prisoners retaliated by climbing trees and injuring themselves. The injured warders were...
Read MoreCrew members in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles are facing financial hardships due to ongoing strikes by Hollywood writers and actors. While these crew members are not on strike themselves, the shutdown of scripted production has led to significant income loss, estimated at close to $2 billion in wages.
Read MoreThe US Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance on interest rates caused a sharp decline in the Indian stock market. The Sensex dropped by 571 points, losing around 1,600 points in three sessions. The Nifty also fell by 159 points. Rising crude oil prices, a weak rupee, and selling by foreign investors further contributed to the...
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