NEW DELHI: Calcutta HC holds the key to whether nearly 45 lakh ‘doubtful electors’ will be able to participate in the Bengal assembly elections – their cases being adjudicated by judicial officers in line with SC’s Feb directives. Of the 60 lakh ‘doubtful elector’ cases, 15 lakh have been adjudicated so far, according to reports….
China registered a trade surplus of nearly $1.2 trillion in 2025, the government reported on Wednesday. The record figure comes as strong exports to international markets offset slowing shipments to the United States. According to customs data cited by AP, the country’s exports rose 5.5% to $3.77 trillion last year, while imports remained steady at…
Congress leader praises RSS: Congress leader Digvijaya Singh sparked controversy by praising the RSS’s organisational strength and sharing a photo he said reflected how the group shapes its leadership. Doctors on strike: Non-emergency medical services were disrupted at government hospitals in Himachal Pradesh as resident doctors went on indefinite strike over a colleague’s termination. Israel…
Warren Buffett and Greg Abel walkthrough the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3, 2025. David A. Grogen | CNBC The investing world’s north star is beginning to dim. Warren Buffett has handed over the CEO reins to Greg Abel after a six-decade run that turned an unremarkable textile company into…
Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Amazon — Shares tumbled 9% after the ecommerce giant reported $1.95 in earnings per share in the fourth quarter, narrowly missing the consensus forecast of $1.97 per share from analysts polled by LSEG. Amazon also said to expect $200 billion in capital expenditures for 2026. Reddit…
Indian equity benchmarks opened Wednesday’s session on an uncertain note, swinging between gains and losses as investors remained cautious amid continued foreign fund selling and ongoing global tariff concerns.At 12:00 BSE Sensex gained 161 points or 0.19% to 83,789. At the same time, Nifty50 rose 55 points or 0.22%. Several heavyweight stocks weighed on the…
Crypto trading firm GSR said Tuesday it acquired Autonomous and Architech for $57 million, expanding into token advisory and capital markets services. Autonomous will keep its brand and focus on token launch operations, while Architech will anchor a new unit, GSR Digital Asset Advisory. The group will work alongside GSR’s trading, liquidity and asset management…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met 12 leading Indian AI startups on Thursday, where he called for promoting affordable and inclusive AI along with frugal innovation, while suggesting that a unique AI model should be presented to the world that reflected the spirit of ‘Made in India, Made for the World’. During the interaction…
Vikram Singh Mehta (right) / File photo NEW DELHI: Under govt scrutiny for unprecedented flight disruptions, IndiGo chairman Vikram Singh Mehta on Wednesday denied the same were deliberate. Apologising multiple times in his about 8-minute video message, he said “external technical experts (will) work with the management; help determine the root causes, and ensure corrective…
In a major move towards greener transportation, Indian Railways has completed the manufacturing of its first hydrogen-powered train on a pilot basis, following specifications laid out by the Research, Design & Standards Organisation (RDSO).“This project involved designing from first stages, prototype manufacturing and first-time development of hydrogen traction technology in Indian Railways,” said Union minister…
