Shigeru Ishiba has become Japan’s 102nd Prime Minister after five attempts to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. His election comes at a crucial time, following the resignation of Fumio Kishida amid political turmoil. At 67, Ishiba brings a progressive approach to leadership, advocating for reforms like reducing nuclear energy reliance and supporting married women’s ...
 "Kamala Harris pledges tough border measures and immigration reform while facing fierce criticism from Trump ahead of the election.")
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris recently visited Arizona to assess the security situation at the southern border as part of her campaign for the upcoming election. Harris emphasized her commitment to strengthening border security and revolutionary reforms to America’s immigration system, which she described as broken. While advocating for tougher measures, she also expressed support ...
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot addressed Haryana voters, urging them to disregard statements from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. While campaigning, he emphasized that the Congress party’s guaranteed policies are based on thorough discussions and research. Gehlot reassured voters that these guarantees aim to improve the ...
 "Protests erupt in Kenya over Gautam Adani’s controversial airport deal, marred by lawsuits, corruption allegations, and government secrecy.")
Gautam Adani’s proposal to manage Kenya’s primary airport has led to widespread protests, legal challenges, and Senate hearings. The Adani Group is facing scrutiny amid allegations of corruption and a Swiss money laundering probe. A Kenyan court has frozen the deal, which would allow Adani to run Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for 30 years, fueling ...
Chennai’s Chief Minister M K Stalin recently met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss delays in the second phase of the Chennai Metro Rail project. He urged for prompt approval of a shared funding agreement between the central and state governments, similar to what was established for phase one. The project completion has been ...
 "Assam’s Himanta Biswa Sarma unveils BJP’s agenda for Jharkhand, promising change and targeting JMM for alleged infiltration.")
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the BJP will begin revealing key points of its manifesto for the Jharkhand assembly elections starting October 3. Elections for the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly are expected later this year, with dates to be confirmed next month. On October 2, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the concluding ...
The Congress party’s campaign efforts in Jammu and Kashmir faced a hiccup as Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, couldn’t reach Jammu to deliver speeches at scheduled rallies due to bad weather. Samba Congress president Sanjeev Sharma confirmed the delay, while Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is set to hold rallies in Billawar and Bishnah soon. ...
 "Australia’s Jess Jonassen rates India as the favorite for the Women’s T20 World Cup amid challenges in unfamiliar UAE conditions.")
Australia’s five-time Women’s T20 World Cup champion Jess Jonassen believes India is the top contender for the upcoming tournament in the UAE. With Indian players familiar with the spin-friendly conditions, Jonassen feels they have an edge. While Australia has a successful history, Jonassen admits they are less experienced in these specific conditions. She also sees ...
Kolkata is gearing up to become the hub of India’s semiconductor industry with the launch of GlobalFoundries’ (GF) project, as announced by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. She highlighted ongoing efforts by the West Bengal government to attract investment in emerging technologies, which led to this significant American investment. The project has identified land for development, ...
 "India’s wealthiest surpasses trillion; household assets soar, driven by equity investments, revealing a shifting financial landscape.")
The wealth of India’s richest individuals has surpassed $1 trillion, reaching an impressive $1.19 trillion, as reported by Fortune India. Additionally, a report from Motilal Oswal reveals that household financial wealth has hit a record high of 115.9% of India’s GDP in the first quarter of FY25. Households have seen their gross financial assets rise ...
