Month: April 2025

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party's withdrawal from the mayoral elections indicates that in less than three years after decisively defeating BJP in the 2022 civic polls, the party has lost its hold over Municipal Corporation of Delhi. AAP functionaries defended their stance, claiming they wanted to avoid engaging in horse trading and unethical practices to secure electoral victories. They also pointed out that even with the decisive victory, the party had faced complete non-cooperation from the executive branch of MCD. Addressing a press conference on Monday, AAP Delhi convener Saurabh Bharadwaj said, "BJP used various persuasive methods, including incentives and intimidation, to make AAP councillors switch to the party. As a result, AAP has withdrawn from the mayoral elections. BJP is now free to establish its mayor and Standing Committee." Bharadwaj added, "Now they will have a three-engine govt, […]

[ad_1] MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 21: Rafa Nadal attend the Winners Walk during the Laureus World Sports Awards Madrid 2025 at Galería De Cristal on April 21, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images for Laureus) Twenty-two-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal, who retired last November after a Davis Cup tie in Malaga, revealed that he did not miss his time on the court. Nadal was honored on Monday with the prestigious Sporting Icon award at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid.“The truth is that I don’t miss tennis. Zero. I don’t miss it at all,” Nadal told reporters.“But not because I finished tired of tennis or fighting against tennis, not at all. I finished my career happy, and if I could have, I would have carried on, because I loved what I was doing. It was […]

[ad_1] Tote bag firestorm returns to Parliament: Bansuri Swaraj Vs Priyanka Gandhi NEW DELHI: Tote bag firestorm has again made an entry in Parliament as BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj donned a bag slamming Congress over the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) chargesheet against Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald money laundering case.At the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting on 'One Nation One Election,' Swaraj was seen carrying a bag with 'National Herald Ki Loot' written on it. It was a direct slam on the Congress party. Swaraj seems to be giving a reply in Priyanka Gandhi style, who earlier donned bags supporting Bangladeshi minorities, and Palestine on two different days in Parliament. The ED filed a prosecution complaint (chargesheet) on April 9 against former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi, and others, in connection with […]

[ad_1] The recent ruling by a US judge that Google holds illegal monopolies in its advertising technology (ad tech) business has raised the possibility of significant changes for the tech giant, including a potential breakup of parts of its ad operations. Google plans to appeal the decision, but the outcome could reshape how it manages its advertising business. Post the Court order, Google sent a memo to employees asking them to focus on their work and not fret about the company's loss of "parts of" its online advertising monopoly case. In a note to staff, Google VP of regulatory affairs Lee-Anne Mulholland said it's important for employees to "continue to focus on our users and customers by building amazing products that help people around the world."Here’s a breakdown of what the case is about, why it matters, and what could […]

[ad_1] AI-generated image (Credit: Lexica) The United States has announced imposition of substantial new duties reaching up to 3,521 per cent on solar imports from four Southeast Asian nations, supporting domestic manufacturers whilst creating challenges for the nation's renewable energy development.The duties, announced on Monday, follow a year-long trade investigation that claims that solar manufacturers in Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand were receiving unfair government subsidies and selling products to the US below production costs, as quoted by Bloomberg. The investigation, initiated under former President Joe Biden, was requested by domestic solar manufacturers. Despite Biden's Inflation Reduction Act spurring investment in domestic solar panel production, manufacturers expressed concern about foreign competitors selling equipment at reduced prices.These duties will advantage domestic manufacturers but create difficulties for US renewable developers who have depended on affordable foreign supplies, adding uncertainty to a sector […]

[ad_1] Kolkata: KKR's Ajinkya Rahane plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane acknowledged his team's batting struggles at the top order following their 39-run defeat to Gujarat Titans in Kolkata on Monday. Chasing a target of 199, KKR could only manage 159/8, with their opening partnership continuing to underperform throughout the tournament.The KKR skipper believed the target was achievable, particularly after their bowling performance brought them back into the game."I thought 199 was chaseable, we came back into the game really well with the ball. You expect good opening starts, but that's what we're struggling with throughout the tournament. We need to learn as quickly as possible," Rahane said at the post-match presentation ceremony.While […]