Month: April 2025

[ad_1] Former First Lady Michelle Obama opened up about her deepest fears in a new podcast interview, saying she worries for immigrants and people of color who she believes are being unfairly targeted under President Donald Trump’s deportation policies.Speaking with her brother Craig Robinson on Monday’s episode of “On Purpose with Jay Shetty,” Michelle reflected on growing up with fears tied to her race, fears that, she said, have evolved but never disappeared.“In this current climate, for me it’s, you know, what’s happening to immigrants,” Obama said when asked about the hardest recent test of that fear.“So it’s not the fear for myself anymore,” she continued. “I drive around in a four-car motorcade with a police escort. I’m Michelle Obama. I do still worry about my daughters in the world even though they are somewhat recognizable.”Her voice grew heavier as […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India on Monday hit out at Pakistan at the United Nations, highlighting Pakistani defence minister Khawaja Asif's "open confession" about his country's role in supporting and training terrorists.Speaking at the UN, India's Deputy Permanent Representative Yojna Patel condemned Pakistan for misusing the international platform to spread propaganda and make unfounded allegations against India. She specifically referenced Asif's televised confession about Pakistan's history of terrorist support."It is unfortunate that one particular delegation has chosen to misuse and undermine this forum. To indulge in propaganda and make baseless allegations against India. The whole world has heard Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khwaja Asif, admitting and confessing Pakistan's history of supporting, training and funding terrorist organizations in a recent television interview," Patel said."This open confession surprises no one and exposes Pakistan as a rogue state, fueling global terrorism and destabilizing the region. […]

[ad_1] Canadians headed to the polls on Monday to decide whether to back Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party for a further term or hand power to Conservative challenger Pierre Poilievre. Yet, unusually, much of the election narrative was shaped by a figure not on the ballot but by US President Donald Trump whose provocative comments about Canada becoming the "51st state" ignited nationalist sentiment across the country.Trump’s interventions, which included false claims that the US subsidises Canada, prompted a strong backlash. Poilievre, under pressure to distance himself from Trump, insisted Canadians alone would determine their future. The controversy appeared to bolster Liberal fortunes, with Carney urging voters to reject foreign interference and stand firm against economic threats from Washington.Early trends show a close contest as Liberals and Conservatives battle for controlAs polls closed across much of the country, including […]

[ad_1] CLSA has an ‘outperform’ rating on Reliance Industries with a target priceof Rs 1,650. Analysts feel Jan-March quarter PAT was a bit ahead of estimates. The management guided Reliance Retail to resume its strong growth trajectory from the current quarter.For the first time, RIL committed to growth via quick comm under 30-minute deliveries offered with no delivery/hidden charges.Morgan Stanley has an ‘equal weight’ rating on IDFC First Bank with the target price at Rs 65. Analysts said the bank’s MFI portfolio weighed on earnings, but collection efficiency in March/April has improved. They said that growth and asset quality trends outside of the MFI portfolio stayed steady. They expect RoA (return on assets) to rebound from 0.4% in FY25 to 1.1% in FY27.JP Morgan has a ‘neutral’ call on Maruti with the target price at Rs 12,800. Analysts said the […]