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Putin says takes Trump's comments on ending Ukraine conflict 'seriously'
Russian President Putin acknowledges Trump's interest in resolving Ukraine conflict but is unaware of specific proposals. Ukraine insists on complete Russian withdrawal and compensation for damages. Recent Russian military advances follow unsuccessful Ukrainian counter-offensive in 2023.
'Russia takes Trump's words on Ukraine seriously': Putin comments on US presidential debate
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (July 4) that he had seen fragments of the debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump but that he had enough of his own work to attend to, and added that the United States remained a great power. Asked about Tr...
Do Elon Musk's politics and comments on X drive Tesla buyers away? This is what car-owners have said
Has Elon Musk angered the prospective buyers of Tesla by supporting antisemitic posts on his social media platform X or blocking Starlink satellite internet service to prevent a drone attack on Russian forces? The global Tesla sales have come down this year.
European shares rise after Powell's dovish comments; focus on elections
European shares rose on Wednesday as investors welcomed dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and looked ahead to the second round of the French vote and a national election in the UK.
Won't comment on new criminal laws, says CJI DY Chandrachud
Amid a heated debate over three new criminal laws, CJI D Y Chandrachud refused to comment, citing the pending Supreme Court review. The laws replaced existing statutes and face a PIL challenging their validity. Chandrachud emphasised the court's commitment to the Constitution and litigants at a foundation ceremony for new court buildings, highlighting the importance of justice and the rule of law. The new complexes aim to enhance court efficiency and reduce case backlogs.
Probably trying to please voters of Wayanad: BJP on Rahul Gandhi's comments in LS
The BJP slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday for allegedly "abusing" Hindus in the Lok Sabha, claiming that he probably did so to please the voters in Kerala's Wayanad, from where his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is set to contest a Lok Sabha bypoll.
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Goa Chief Minister seeks Rahul Gandhi's apology on his remarks in Lok Sabha
After Gandhi's comments, Goa CM Sawant termed the Congress as arrogant. "This is INC's Nafarat ki Dukan! Calling Hindus 'Hinsak' is a brazen insult, disrespect towards Hindus. LoP @RahulGandhi must apologise, to the the House and Crores of Hindus all over the world," Sawant said on his X handle on Monday.
Karnataka releases draft gig workers Bill; seeks comments from platforms, other stakeholders
Karnataka introduced draft Bill for app-based platforms to provide social security benefits to gig workers and sought public feedback. The Bill proposes fee on transactions and penalties for non-compliance. It aims to protect workers' rights and ensure basic social security. It is inspired by Rajasthan law and includes grievance redressal mechanism and prevention of illegal termination. the Bill promises welfare board, fund for gig workers. Discussions have been held with major platforms and International Labour Organisation for input.
Om Birla's comments on Emergency not apt, don't suit stature of Lok Sabha Speaker: Sharad Pawar
NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar criticised Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's reference to Emergency, stating it was inappropriate for his position. He questioned the budget sops announced by his nephew Ajit Pawar as a pre-election tactic. Pawar also commented on Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition and criticized BJP's claims of a Congress-free India. He raised doubts about the state budget's credibility and expressed readiness for the upcoming assembly polls.
Sam Pitroda re-appointed as chairman of Indian Overseas Congress months after resigning over racist comments
Sam Pitroda is back as the head of Indian Overseas Congress months after he resigned from the same over racist comments. His statement - "people of the east look like the Chinese and those of the south look like Africans" - triggered a massive outrage in India in May this year.
Euro 2024: Should there be only European referees? Why did Steve Clarke make these comments?
Scottish manager Steve Clarke said that the ongoing European football competition should only have Europeans officiating as referees after his team was denied a penalty against Hungary by an Argentinian referee.
Learning to roll with the trolls
Like mosquitoes that can't be eradicated, we must learn to coexist with trolls. They're the bitter meds that strengthen our immune system against criticism.
India rejects comments by UN's top human rights official on foreign influence laws
India rejects UN High Commissioner Volker Turk's comments on foreign influence laws, emphasizing transparency and accountability for all. Ambassador Arindam Bagchi disagrees with Turk's remarks in the Global Update 56th session of the Human Rights Council.
Centre puts guidelines for curbing pesky call menace in public domain; invites comments
According to estimates, India ranks among the largest markets for SMS phishing, amid a growing mobile user base and low phone tariffs. Some industry estimates say one of every 12 people is vulnerable every month to phishing. More than 120-150 million phishing messages are sent every month, with 60-75 million unique citizens vulnerable to attacks. Roughly 300,000 people get scammed, but only 35,000-45,000 report these incidents.
IBBI proposes amendments to insolvency rules; seeks public comments
IBBI proposes amendments to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in the Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporates, seeking stakeholder inputs by July 10.
Govt issues draft guidelines to curb unsolicited biz messages, calls; seeks public comments
Consumer Affairs Ministry seeks public comments on draft guidelines to curb unsolicited and unwanted business communications like promotional calls and text messages until July 21.
Malayalam star Suresh Gopi clarifies controversial comment on Indira Gandhi
Gopi won the Thrissur Lok Sabha seat recently, opening the BJP's electoral account in Kerala. Thrissur had witnessed a three-way contest for the Lok Sabha polls, with major candidates from the Congress, BJP, and CPI locked in a neck-and-neck battle.
US stocks retreat with data, Fed comments in focus
Wall Street's main indexes edged lower on Monday as investors awaited fresh economic data and comments from Federal Reserve officials throughout the week for more clarity on monetary policy.
Kangana Ranaut lashes out at Bollywood for not supporting her after CISF slap incident: 'When you celebrate a terror attack...'
Kangana Ranaut, actress and newly-elected BJP MP, was allegedly slapped by a CISF constable at Chandigarh airport. Following the incident, she criticized the film industry on Instagram for their silence and lack of support, suggesting that their inaction could have consequences. The constable, Kulwinder Kaur, has been suspended, and an FIR has been registered.
RBI MPC: Experts decode policy impact on markets, sectors
Adhil Shetty, Vikas Garg, and Naveen Kulkarni opine on the RBI MPC policy, and how it would affect market sentiment, and pave the way for economic growth.
Lady Gaga pregnant? 'Bad Romance' singer, Taylor Swift have these to say
Taylor Swift has backed Lady Gaga as the latter quashed the pregnancy rumours.
Dhruv Rathee factor? How YouTubers ruined Modi-led BJP’s game in Lok Sabha elections 2024
Dhruv Rathee factor: From viral sensations to influential voices, YouTubers have emerged as a force to be reckoned with in shaping public opinion and influencing political landscapes. With millions of subscribers and a knack for captivating storytelling, these digital creators have transcended traditional media boundaries to become powerful agents of change. In the realm of Indian politics, one such figure stands out: Dhruv Rathee.
Gold Price Today: Yellow metal opens at Rs 72,575/10 grams; silver drops 2% at Rs 91,415/kg
Supported by hawkish Federal Reserve remarks, gold prices for June futures contracts on MCX opened unchanged at Rs 72,575 per 10 grams, marking a decrease of Rs 471 or 0.64%. Gold stabilized following its largest decline of the month, influenced by Federal Reserve comments indicating a prolonged period of higher US interest rates to counter inflation.
US stocks end slightly higher after Fed comments, ahead of Nvidia
Nvidia, Wall Street's third-largest firm by market capitalization, will report results after the closing bell on Wednesday in what is likely to be a significant market catalyst and will test whether the outsized rally in AI-related stocks can be sustained.
TMC lodges complaint with EC against BJP's Abhijit Gangopadhyay for comments against Mamata Banerjee
The Trinamool Congress filed a complaint with the Election Commission against BJP candidate Abhijit Gangopadhyay for allegedly making sexist remarks about Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. TMC demanded legal action and a ban on him attending public events. Gangopadhyay's comments were condemned as misogynistic and disrespectful towards women in power.
Asian Paints issues clarification after Amit Syngle’s GDP correlation remark, says comments are being 'misinterpreted'
Asian Paints clarified a statement made by its Managing Director and CEO, Amit Syngle, regarding the correlation between India's GDP and the paint industry's growth. The company stated that Syngle's remarks were misinterpreted and were specifically addressing the correlation between paint industry growth and GDP. Historically, the paint industry grew at a multiple of 1.5 to 1.75 times the GDP growth, but recently, this correlation has been distorted.
"Bakwas ki hai," says Robert Vadra on Sam Pitroda's 'racist' remark
Parting ways with former Indian Overseas Congress chairperson, Sam Pitroda's 'racist' remarks, businessman and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi's husband, Robert Vadra, on Thursday termed Pitroda's remark as "Bakwas" and said that he completely disagreed with what the latter said.
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