India’s Congress party unveiled its manifesto for the Jharkhand elections, promising free electricity, a caste-based census, and government job creation. The manifesto, released during the pre-election silence period, drew criticism from election officials. Key pledges include increased free electricity units, recognition of tribal schools, and measures to protect tribal land rights. Read More
Swiggy employees are expected to gain significant wealth. The company’s IPO is scheduled to debut on November 13. This event is poised to be one of the largest wealth creation events in the Indian startup ecosystem. Around 500 employees are likely to become crorepatis. The IPO will unlock Rs 9,000 crore in employee stock... Read More
Karnataka’s Congress government is facing backlash after documents surfaced suggesting a proposal to reserve 4% of civil contracts for Muslims. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah initially denied the proposal’s existence, but official notes indicate he greenlit an amendment to the KTPP Act following a petition from his political secretary. Read More
A new study links regular red meat consumption to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers studied over two million people. They found a connection between eating red and processed meats and developing diabetes. Eating 100 grams of unprocessed red meat daily increased the risk by 10%. Processed meat had an even higher... Read More
India’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, hinted at the possibility of reducing certain import tariffs to support domestic industries reliant on imported materials. While acknowledging the concerns of global organizations like the IMF and World Bank regarding India’s tariff rates, Sitharaman emphasized the government’s commitment to safeguarding domestic production. Read More
