- Sunday, March 09, 2025
GYANESH KUMAR on Wednesday (19) took over as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner, while Vivek Joshi assumed charge as an Election Commissioner. An Election Commissioner since March 2024, Kumar was elevated as the CEC on Monday. Gyanesh Kumar replaced Rajiv Kumar, who demitted office on Tuesday (18), as head of…
THE US Securities and Exchange Commission has asked Indian authorities for help in its investigation of Adani Group founder Gautam Adani and his nephew over alleged securities fraud and a $265-million bribery scheme, a court filing showed on Tuesday (18). The regulator told a New York district court it was…
ELECTRIC vehicle maker Tesla has begun hiring in India, with the company of tycoon Elon Musk issuing advertisements days after US president Donald Trump's right-hand man met with India's premier. Tesla has more than a dozen job listings on its website, for both the capital New Delhi and economic hub…
THE NATIONAL GREEN TRIBUNAL was informed on Monday (17), through a report by the CPCB, that various locations in Prayagraj during the ongoing Maha Kumbh were not conforming to the primary water quality for bathing with respect to the level of faecal coliform. Faecal coliform, a marker of sewage contamination,…
INDIA and Qatar are "exploring" the possibility of signing a bilateral free trade agreement in future, and this was discussed during the talks between prime minister Narendra Modi and Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani on Tuesday, officials said. Responding to a query during a briefing on the…
FINANCE MINISTER Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday (17) said India is delivering good returns to investors who are booking profits. Replying to a question on selling by foreign institutional investors (FIIs), Sitharaman said India has an environment where investments are yielding good returns. The heavy selling by FIIs could be a…
SHARON STONE is reportedly in talks to join the cast of the popular HBO drama series "Euphoria" for its third season. The show, which follows the lives of high schoolers in East Highland dealing with issues such as love, addiction, and loss, stars Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, and Sydney Sweeney. "Euphoria"…
VETERAN actor Shabana Azmi highlighted the significant impact casting directors have had on the Hindi film industry, noting that their influence has led to a shift toward more authentic portrayals and a broader range of actors. At the teaser launch event for her Netflix thriller series "Dabba Cartel," Azmi spoke…
THE GOVERNMENT has appointed Gyanesh Kumar, a retired home ministry official, as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), hours after the meeting of the prime minister-led selection committee. Interestingly, this was done when the Supreme Court was hearing pleas against the appointments of the CEC and election commissioners (EC) under…
INDIA'S bowling coach Morne Morkel has left for his home in South Africa due to a family emergency. Morkel, who was appointed for the job in September last year, had travelled to Dubai with the Indian team on Saturday (15), and also attended the side's first practice session ahead of…
