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Abhijeet Kumar

Abhijeet Kumar

Abhijeet Kumar

Abhijeet Kumar writes on a wide range of subjects like economy, politics, technology, sports, and international affairs. He specialises in presenting news across audio-visual and text formats.

Abhijeet Kumar writes on a wide range of subjects like economy, politics, technology, sports, and international affairs. He specialises in presenting news across audio-visual and text formats.

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China moots 'love education'. Can it revive its declining population?

Beijing has reportedly called on colleges and universities to introduce "love education," aiming to promote positive perspectives on marriage and relationships amid population decline

China moots 'love education'. Can it revive its declining population?
Updated On : 04 Dec 2024 | 4:06 PM IST

South Korea's martial law saga: From Rhee to Yoon, a legacy of power crises

Declaring martial law during crises or to assert political control has a history in South Korea, used repeatedly by successive regimes over the years

South Korea's martial law saga: From Rhee to Yoon, a legacy of power crises
Updated On : 04 Dec 2024 | 11:56 AM IST

South Korea's presidential history: Martial law, coups, and corruption

South Korea declares martial law: The troubled history of its presidents reveals a legacy of authoritarian regimes, political turmoil, and the transition to democracy

South Korea's presidential history: Martial law, coups, and corruption
Updated On : 04 Dec 2024 | 11:56 AM IST

South Korea's midnight martial law: A dramatic move reversed in hours

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced the first martial law in over 40 years, reversing it hours later following a Parliamentary vote

South Korea's midnight martial law: A dramatic move reversed in hours
Updated On : 04 Dec 2024 | 9:44 AM IST

Maharashtra CM to be announced on Dec 4; Fadnavis likely to take charge

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar from the Nationalist Congress Party are expected to be sworn in as deputy chief ministers alongside Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra CM to be announced on Dec 4; Fadnavis likely to take charge
Updated On : 03 Dec 2024 | 3:09 PM IST

Delhi increases security at Bangladesh High Commission after Tripura breach

The Bangladesh High Commission's security was beefed up after protesters allegedly breached the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission premises in Tripura

Delhi increases security at Bangladesh High Commission after Tripura breach
Updated On : 03 Dec 2024 | 1:13 PM IST

Iskcon says lawyer defending Chinmoy Das attacked in Bangladesh. Details

An Iskcon spokesperson claimed that the lawyer is critically injured and undergoing treatment in the ICU

Iskcon says lawyer defending Chinmoy Das attacked in Bangladesh. Details
Updated On : 03 Dec 2024 | 12:48 PM IST

Ex-Punjab Dy CM Sukhbir Badal begins penance with plaque around neck. Here's why

The punishment was handed down after the Akal Takht held Badal accountable for favouring Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in the 2015 sacrilege case involving the Guru Granth Sahib

Ex-Punjab Dy CM Sukhbir Badal begins penance with plaque around neck. Here's why
Updated On : 03 Dec 2024 | 11:10 AM IST

Gautam Singhania faces opposition over Raymond Lifestyle's chairman role

Two advisory firms have urged shareholders to reject Gautam Singhania's appointment as executive chairperson of Raymond Lifestyle, citing concerns over governance, transparency, and reputational risks

Gautam Singhania faces opposition over Raymond Lifestyle's chairman role
Updated On : 03 Dec 2024 | 10:29 AM IST

Adani-linked firms file settlement bids in Sebi's public shareholding probe

Adani-linked individuals, including Vinay Prakash, a director at Adani Enterprises, and Ameet Desai, a director at Ambuja Cements, have each offered Rs 3 lakh to settle the case

Adani-linked firms file settlement bids in Sebi's public shareholding probe
Updated On : 03 Dec 2024 | 9:27 AM IST

Tripura demands Rs 135 cr power dues from Bangladesh amid rising tensions

Tripura's Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath stated that while Bangladesh has been paying its dues in installments, the outstanding amount has impacted the state electricity board

Tripura demands Rs 135 cr power dues from Bangladesh amid rising tensions
Updated On : 02 Dec 2024 | 5:13 PM IST

Maharashtra CM race: BJP-NCP mulls Eknath Shinde as Leader of Opposition

The idea is that having Eknath Shinde as the Leader of Opposition would marginalise the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in the Maharashtra assembly, ensuring that the Mahayuti government faces less criticism

Maharashtra CM race: BJP-NCP mulls Eknath Shinde as Leader of Opposition
Updated On : 02 Dec 2024 | 4:44 PM IST

Ola Electric to add around 3,200 new showrooms by December 20 to push sales

Currently, Ola operates around 800 stores and with the new additions, the number of outlets, which will also function as service centres, will reach 4,000

Ola Electric to add around 3,200 new showrooms by December 20 to push sales
Updated On : 02 Dec 2024 | 2:11 PM IST

UPSC coach Avadh Ojha joins AAP: Know all about his life and controversies

UPSC coach Avadh Ojha, known for his unique teaching style and controversial remarks, joined the Aam Aadmi Party ahead of Delhi Assembly elections

UPSC coach Avadh Ojha joins AAP: Know all about his life and controversies
Updated On : 02 Dec 2024 | 1:12 PM IST

Tata Sons chairman calls for aggressive growth despite market challenges

N Chandrasekaran's call to group CEOs comes as several Tata Group companies, including TCS, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, and Tata Power, recorded single-digit revenue growth in the first half of FY25

Tata Sons chairman calls for aggressive growth despite market challenges
Updated On : 02 Dec 2024 | 12:55 PM IST

Farmers march to Delhi today: What are their demands and routes to avoid

One of the demands of the protesting farmers is a 10 per cent allocation of plots and a 64.7 per cent hike in compensation under the land acquisition law, equivalent to four times the market rate

Farmers march to Delhi today: What are their demands and routes to avoid
Updated On : 02 Dec 2024 | 12:22 PM IST

RBI to weigh growth slowdown, inflation at its MPC meeting this December

A survey conducted by Business Standard revealed that majority respondents believed that the RBI might revise its growth and inflation projections for the financial year

RBI to weigh growth slowdown, inflation at its MPC meeting this December
Updated On : 02 Dec 2024 | 9:57 AM IST

India GDP growth hits 7-quarter low of 5.4% in Q2 amid manufacturing slump

The Q2FY25 growth in manufacturing slowed to 2.2 per cent, significantly below the 7 per cent recorded in Q1 and 14.3 per cent a year earlier

India GDP growth hits 7-quarter low of 5.4% in Q2 amid manufacturing slump
Updated On : 29 Nov 2024 | 6:30 PM IST

Congress leadership expected losses in Maharashtra but underestimated scale

The Congress was aware that the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition was struggling to sustain its Lok Sabha gains, as revealed by data from an internal survey presented to the party leadership

Congress leadership expected losses in Maharashtra but underestimated scale
Updated On : 29 Nov 2024 | 5:34 PM IST

EPFO 3.0 coming soon? Flexible savings, ATM PF withdrawals in the pipeline

In its updated version, the EPFO will allow employees to contribute amounts exceeding the prescribed limit at any time, offering greater financial flexibility to subscribers

EPFO 3.0 coming soon? Flexible savings, ATM PF withdrawals in the pipeline
Updated On : 29 Nov 2024 | 1:54 PM IST