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Molly Qerim (Imagn Images) Molly Qerim’s sudden exit from ESPN’s First Take left many fans surprised, given her strong presence and years of consistency as co-host alongside Stephen A. Smith. But new details have shed light on the decision, showing that it was less about controversy and more about timing, business priorities, and financial realities…
PM Modi during address to the nation on Sunday Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday criticised the opposition, saying Indian businesses faced difficulties under the old tax system. He was addressing the nation on the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, which will come into effect from September 22.Calling the reforms the start of…
Randeep Surjewala (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Expressing concern over the appreciable jump in states’ debt highlighted by the CAG, Congress said the public debt of states has tripled in the last decade, rising from Rs 17.57 lakh crore in 2013 to Rs 59.60 lakh crore in 2022. The party said the states are victims…
Japan’s Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) has upgraded India’s long-term sovereign credit rating from ‘BBB’ to ‘BBB+’ with a Stable Outlook, marking the country’s third sovereign rating upgrade in 2025. The move emphasizes confidence in India’s domestic demand-driven growth and prudent fiscal management, the Government of India announced on Thursday.“Despite the uncertainties surrounding the…
Supreme Court; women officers (PTI file photos) NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Wednesday criticised the ‘arbitrariness’ in how short service commission (SSC) women officers are assessed for permanent commission (PC) in the army compared to male officers.The bench of Justices Surya Kant, Ujjal Bhuyan and N Kotiswar Singh questioned why women and men are evaluated…
Performers at Riyadh’s WM Lounge (WM Lounge/Instagram) Saudi Arabia has launched a massive crackdown on music lounges as at least two dozen venues in Riyadh and Jeddah have been shut down in recent weeks. Financial Times reported that the officials have cited reasons like “serious violations” to public health and hygiene codes behind shutting down…
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday cited the latest admission by Jaish-e-Mohammad’s top commander about the devastation that Operation Sindoor incurred on terrorists in Pakistan, to hail the bravery and courage of Indian Armed Forces.While addressing a gathering in Hyderabad, Rajnath said that country’s strength has grown even further under the leadership of…
After Suryakumar Yadav’s no-handshake gesture following the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Group A game, reactions have been coming in thick and fast (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: After Suryakumar Yadav‘s no-handshake gesture following the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Group A game, reactions have been coming in thick and fast. The Pakistan…
NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday asserted that there was “no confusion” regarding the chief ministerial face in the Mahagathbandhan alliance ahead of the Bihar assembly election.Kicking off his “Bihar Adhikar Yatra,” Tejashwi said the opposition will announce its CM face when the right time comes.“There is no confusion in our…
FBI director Kash Patel (L) Kirk’s Assassin Robinson (C) Charlie Kirk (R) FBI director Kash Patel on Monday revealed a key development in the investigation into the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Patel said the agency has recovered a “text thread” in which the alleged shooter, Tyler Robinson, wrote that he had the chance…
