Over three dozen Indian Americans running for state legislatures, local bodies
Washington: Over three dozen Indian Americans are running for local bodies and state legislatures across the country reflecting the growing interest among this small ethnic community to be part of political mainstream. “If you are not at the table, you are on the menu,” Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi comments at various Indian American gatherings […]
Delhi enveloped in toxic haze, AQI in severe zone in some areas
New Delhi: Delhiites continued to breathe toxic air on Tuesday as the air quality edged closer to the severe zone in some areas. The Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 384 at 9 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The 24-hour average AQI, recorded until 4 pm daily was reported […]
Canadian cop suspended for attending pro-Khalistan protest outside Hindu temple
Ottawa: A Canadian police officer has been suspended for participating in a pro-Khalistan protest outside the Hindu Sabha temple in Brampton, according to a media report. On Sunday, protestors carrying Khalistani flags clashed with people at the Hindu temple and disrupted a consular event co-organised by the temple authorities and the Indian Consulate. There were […]
Suzuki Motorcycle India vehicle sales rises 19 pc to 1,20,055 units in Oct
Mumbai: Japanese two-wheeler maker Suzuki Motorcycle on Tuesday said its vehicle sales in India jumped 19 per cent year-on-year at 1,20,055 units in October 2024. The company had sold a total of 2,00,57 vehicles in October last year, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMPIL) said. Domestic sales during the previous month stood at an all-time […]
Rupee falls 2 paise to all-time low of 84.13 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai: The rupee fell 2 paise to an all-time low of 84.13 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, as persistent foreign fund outflows and a muted trend in domestic equities dented investor sentiments. Forex traders said all eyes are on the US as it decides its next President. Markets are bracing for […]
Markets fall in early trade amid unabated foreign fund outflows
Mumbai: Stock markets declined in early trade on Tuesday amid constant foreign fund outflows and cautious investors’ sentiment ahead of the US presidential elections and the Federal Reserve interest rate decision. The BSE Sensex declined 326.58 points to 78,455.66 in early trade. The NSE Nifty went down by 86.7 points to 23,908.65. From the 30-share […]
Salman Khan gets another threat, asked to cough up Rs 5 cr
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Salman Khan has received received another threat, a police official said on Tuesday, adding the person who threatened the actor has demanded Rs 5 crore from him. The threat message was received on the Mumbai traffic police helpline and an officer read it around midnight, the official said. The person who sent […]
Sebi directs Embassy Office Parks to suspend CEO
New Delhi: Sebi on Monday ordered suspension of Aravind Maiya, the CEO of Embassy REIT manager firm Embassy Office Parks Management Services, and appoint an interim CEO with immediate effect. Sebi’s direction follows a National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) order that barred Maiya for 10 years from undertaking any audit in respect of financial statements […]
Former Canadian Sikh minister slams Trudeau as ‘idiot’ over Khalistan issue
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is “sociologically and politically” an “idiot” who has never truly understood that the vast majority of Sikhs are quite secular in their outlook and want nothing to do with Khalistan, according to a former Canadian minister. Ujjal Dosanjh, a Sikh himself and former federal cabinet minister under Prime Minister […]
Pakistan’s Punjab province ministers blame India for worsening smog as air quality index hits record high in Lahore
Lahore: Ministers in Pakistan’s Punjab province on Monday blamed winds from India for worsening smog here, urging the Indian authorities to take up the matter seriously, after the air quality index in the capital city hit a record high over the weekend. Toxic grey smog has sickened tens of thousands of people, mainly children and […]
