Month: April 2025

[ad_1] BENGALURU: A Special Court for People's Representatives in Bengaluru on Tuesday deferred its order on a petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which challenged the Lokayukta police's 'B' Report that gave a clean chit to Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah in the controversial MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority) site allotment case.The court stated that it would wait for the Lokayukta police to submit their final report.The court will await further action from the Lokayukta before proceeding with any ruling on the ED's challenge.The ED had strongly objected to the Lokayukta's closure of the case and argued that the police had failed to consider key evidence shared by the central agency. It also sought the court's permission to submit 27 supporting documents, saying the findings of the Lokayukta police did not account for material facts relevant to the investigation.The case […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump considers Prime Minister Narendra Modi a friend, said US state department's Hindustani spokesperson Margaret MacLeod on Tuesday. She added that both the nations had "joint interests" and were "working on a higher level for nations' interests"."President Trump sees him as a friend. We both (India and US) have joint interests and are working on a higher level for the nations' interests. There is a lot we can work on, be it against terrorist operations, on cooperation for advanced technologies and increasing business opportunities. Our future is very bright," she said.On 26/11 main accused Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India, she said, "The extradition of Tahawwur Rana is a great example of the cooperation of India and USA over terrorism. 26/11 was a horrific incident and Rana should face the law and I hope this […]

[ad_1] A US citizen and immigration attorney, Nicole Micheroni, received a startling email from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ordering her to “self-deport immediately,” The Boston Globe reported. that the email had the subject line “Notification of Termination of Parole” but omitted any client name or case number. Micheroni, a partner at Cameron Micheroni & Silvia in Massachusetts, initially assumed it was meant for a client. “It took me a couple of minutes to realize it was sent to me instead of someone I represent,” she told the Globe. The email warned, “DHS is terminating your parole. Do not attempt to remain in the United States—the federal government will find you.”Micheroni, a 12-year immigration law veteran, claimed that it was unclear why DHS had her email address, as clients typically provide their own for updates. DHS statement on Nicole […]

[ad_1] Karnataka’s R Smaran has been roped in by Sunrisers Hyderabad. Bengaluru: Karnataka’s latest batting sensation R Smaran has received his maiden IPL call-up. The 21-year-old southpaw, the toast of Karnataka across formats last season, has been roped in by Sunrisers Hyderabad. The top-order bat replaces injured Australian spinner Adam Zampa in the former champions’ lineup.Smaran, an age-group star in the state, is a blend of craft and elan. Last year, he led Karnataka to their maiden Col CK Nayudu Trophy U-23 title. The youngster cut his teeth across formats in the senior team the previous season.An elegant player, Smaran, scored 170 in six outings at a strike rate of 170 in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament and played a key role in Karnataka reclaiming the Vijay Hazre Trophy. Smaran compiled 433 runs in seven innings, scoring two […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Indian equities surged as markets reopened after an extended weekend, with the NSE Nifty 50 Index rallying by as much as 2.4% on Tuesday in Mumbai, surpassing its April 2 closing level. According to Bloomberg, this rebound makes India the first major market globally to erase losses stemming from the reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump earlier this month.While a broader index of Asian stocks remains down over 3% since the tariff announcements, India’s swift recovery has underscored its growing perception as a relative safe haven amid ongoing global market volatility, as per the Bloomberg report. Strong domestic fundamentalsInvestors continue to view India’s large domestic-driven economy as better equipped to weather a potential global slowdown compared to peers more directly exposed to US tariffs. The escalating US-China trade war has further positioned India as an […]

[ad_1] Chinese factories are taking to TikTok in droves, urging Americans to bypass retail markups and tariffs by buying directly from them -- sparking a luxury-brand “nightmare” as videos go viral touting cut-rate alternatives to products from brands like Louis Vuitton, Lululemon, and Birkin. In the wake of the President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports, dozens of viral TikTok videos have surfaced, claiming to offer goods from the same factories that produce high-end fashion at a fraction of the price. These clips, often filmed inside industrial facilities, market themselves as a way for Americans to sidestep inflated luxury markups and U.S.-China trade barriers.One such video, which has garnered nearly 10 million views, features a woman claiming to sell yoga pants made in the same factory as Lululemon’s—offered for just $5 to $6, compared to the brand’s typical $100 […]