South Africa's High Commissioner to India praised the recent Bihar Assembly elections as a demonstration of vibrant democracy that African nations can learn from, highlighting the orderly and peaceful manner in which the voting process unfolded despite the state's population exceeding 100 million. Anil Sooklal noted that inclusivity represents what the world needs most today, contrasting democratic elections with exclusionary unilateral actions by some nations. South African observers participated in monitoring the electoral process to gain insights applicable to their country.
Sooklal discussed the upcoming G20 Leaders' Summit under South African chairship, emphasizing themes of solidarity, equality and sustainability while focusing...
Rashtriya Lok Morcha leader Upendra Kushwaha met with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to congratulate him following the National Democratic Alliance's decisive electoral performance, which secured 202 assembly seats against a required 122 for a majority. The coalition's victory overwhelmed the Mahagathbandhan opposition that includes the RJD, Congress and Left parties. Kushwaha's wife, Snehlata, won her first assembly contest in Sasaram by defeating RJD candidate Satendra Sah with a margin exceeding 25,000 votes.
Political consultations have accelerated at Kumar's residence as alliance partners negotiate cabinet positions and ministerial portfolios ahead of the government formation. JD(U) Working President Sanjay Kumar Jha and Union...
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal traveled to Moscow for talks with Russian officials regarding a proposed free trade agreement between India and the Eurasian Economic Union. The secretary conferred with Andrey Slepnev from the Eurasian Economic Commission and Mikhail Yurin from Russia's Industry and Trade Ministry while also speaking at a business networking event attended by corporate leaders from both nations.
The negotiations focused on achieving a bilateral trade target of 100 billion dollars while addressing supply chain resilience, market diversification, and cooperation in sectors including pharmaceuticals, telecommunications equipment, machinery, leather goods, automobiles, and chemicals. Officials established quarterly...
People's Democratic Party leader Mehbooba Mufti has warned authorities against excessive measures while investigating a terror network, pointing to an incident where a Qazigund resident attempted self-immolation after police detained his two sons. Bilal Wani sustained critical burns and was transferred to a Srinagar medical facility after officials refused his request to see the detained family members. Mufti expressed concern that arbitrary detentions could push young people toward extremism and urged police to permit the distraught father to contact his relatives.
The detentions follow investigations into a vehicle explosion near Red Fort that killed 12 people, including the driver, identified as Dr Umar Nabi. Authorities have...
Former India batsman Wasim Jaffer commended South Africa captain Temba Bavuma for his composed half-century at Eden Gardens, where the skipper stood alone in reaching 50 runs during a low-scoring contest. Bavuma's unbeaten 55 marked his seventh score above fifty in eleven Tests and proved essential as his teammates struggled on a challenging surface that prevented any other player from reaching 40 across three innings.
The Proteas leader partnered with Corbin Bosch to extend their advantage from 63 to 123 runs before India dismissed South Africa for 153, setting a chase of 124 for victory. Bavuma displayed steady technique and soft hands while batting partners attempted aggressive strokes, with Bosch hitting boundaries before falling...
Amitabh Bachchan shared photographs on Instagram showing billboards for the Filmfare Awards that feature him alongside his son Abhishek Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, and Shah Rukh Khan. The 83-year-old veteran actor expressed enthusiasm about appearing in promotional materials with other prominent figures from Indian cinema.
Social media users responded warmly to the post, with comments praising the combination of legendary performers and noting the significance of such collaborations in film industry history. The 70th Filmfare Awards ceremony recognized all three members of the Bachchan family, with Jaya Bachchan receiving honors for the milestone anniversary celebration while Abhishek secured the Best Actor recognition for 2025. The...
Royal Challengers Bengaluru announced the departure of England all-rounder Liam Livingstone from their roster before the Indian Premier League 2026 auction takes place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The franchise thanked the player for his contributions to their historic championship season through a statement on social media, acknowledging his impact during their most successful campaign. Livingstone managed only 112 runs across 10 appearances after joining for 8.75 crore rupees during the previous mega auction.
The Bengaluru outfit claimed their first IPL trophy after an 18-year wait, defeating Punjab Kings in both the Qualifier 1 match and the final under captain Rajat Patidar's leadership. Virat Kohli led the team in scoring while...
Indian Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated during his Seoul visit that combining his nation's demographic advantages with South Korean technological expertise could benefit both countries. The minister toured Hanwha Ocean's shipbuilding facility in Geoje and met with Korean company executives to discuss potential collaboration opportunities, particularly in maritime vessel construction aligned with the Make in India program.
Puri emphasized that Indian energy public sector companies spend between 5 billion and 8 billion dollars annually on freight transport and require approximately 59 vessels initially. He noted that establishing partnerships with Korean manufacturers could position his country as a global maritime hub within...
Eight of India's ten most valuable companies added a combined 2.05 trillion rupees to their market capitalization as equity markets rebounded strongly, with benchmark indices climbing more than 1.6 percent. Bharti Airtel led gains with a valuation increase of 556.5 billion rupees, followed by Reliance Industries at 549.4 billion rupees, while Tata Consultancy Services and ICICI Bank also posted substantial advances. The recovery was fueled by improved global sentiment, institutional buying activity, and reduced market volatility.
Banking and technology sectors drove most of the wealth creation, with HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, and Infosys recording significant gains. However, Bajaj Finance saw its valuation decline by 301.5 billion...
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