Today marks the commencement of Phase 1 of the Lok Sabha Elections, with polling stations open across 102 parliamentary seats spanning 21 states and Union Territories. However, amidst the democratic exercise, reports of violence have marred the electoral process in certain regions. In West Bengal, where polling is being conducted in three seats – Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar, incidents of violence have been reported. Both the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have lodged numerous complaints with the Election Commission regarding clashes and disturbances ..read more

New Delhi, 11 April 2024: The Supreme Court of India continues to deliberate over petitions seeking 100% verification of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) through Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs). The hearing, presided over by a bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, commenced today at 11 AM, witnessing a rigorous exchange between counsels representing both petitioners and the Election Commission of India (ECI). Advocate Nizam Pasha, representing the petitioners, emphasized the importance of addressing voter rights concerns, stressing the need for VVPAT slips ..read more

In a quarterly report that reflects the challenges facing India’s IT sector, Infosys, the country’s second-largest IT services provider, announced lower-than-expected revenue figures for the fourth quarter. The results, released on Thursday, April 18, come amidst a backdrop of cautious client spending and macroeconomic uncertainties. Despite a 1.3 per cent rise in revenue to 379.23 billion rupees (approximately S$6.2 billion) for the January-to-March period, Infosys fell short of analysts’ expectations, which had pegged the figure at 386.24 billion rupees according to LSEG data. For fiscal ye ..read more

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to investigate allegations of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) manipulation during a mock poll conducted in Kerala. The directive came during the hearing of the EVM-VVPAT (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail) case, where a report regarding the EVM issue was brought to the court’s attention. Advocate Prashant Bhushan, representing the Association for Democratic Reforms, referred to a report published by Manorama Online regarding complaints raised during the mock polls conducted on EVMs in ..read more

New Delhi, April 18, 2024: The quest for Paris 2024 Olympic glory intensifies as India’s shooting stars gear up for the first phase of selection trials set to commence on April 19 at the iconic Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi. With anticipation at its peak, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) is set to host a nine-day showdown where 37 elite shooters will vie for top honors across eight events. The stage is set for a riveting battle, as the cream of Indian shooting talent prepares to showcase their prowess in the initial two of the four Olympic selection trials. These tr ..read more

Iran, 17 April 2024: In a continued show of resistance against Israeli aggression, the Hezbollah group in Lebanon launched a second Kamikaze drone attack on Wednesday, following a similar strike the day before. The attacks targeted Israeli military posts near the Lebanon border, in what Hezbollah describes as support for the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza. The latest strike, which occurred on Wednesday, saw a projectile slamming into a building in Arab al-Aramshe. Hezbollah claims this action was in response to the killing of three of its members during Israeli strikes in southern ..read more

Tokyo, 17 April 2024: Toshiba Corporation, the Japanese multinational conglomerate, announced plans to slash its domestic workforce by thousands as part of a strategic overhaul aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs. The move comes as Toshiba grapples with financial challenges and seeks to focus its resources on areas poised for growth. The decision to downsize its workforce was revealed as Toshiba unveiled intentions to incorporate this measure into its upcoming medium-term management plan, slated for completion by mid-May. The reduction in staff will primarily target indirect d ..read more

Dubai (UAE) recently encountered an unprecedented weather phenomenon, as the nation experienced its heaviest rainfall in 75 years. The downpour, which commenced late Monday and persisted through Tuesday night, exceeded any precipitation recorded since data collection began in 1949. The National Centre of Meteorology reported that the Khatm Al Shakla area in Al Ain bore the brunt of the deluge, receiving a staggering 254 mm of rainfall within a span of fewer than 24 hours. This surpasses the previous record set at the Shuwaib station, which registered 287.6 mm on March 9, 2016. While the rain ..read more

A significant number of people in India are concerned about the potential tampering of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter-Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) systems, fearing that someone might manipulate them to alter votes. Consequently, a group of citizens approached the Supreme Court, urging for safeguards to ensure the accuracy and security of their votes. On Tuesday, April 16, the Supreme Court entertained petitions calling for a comprehensive examination of EVMs against VVPAT records. Following a discussion spanning over two hours, Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta op ..read more

California, 16 April 2024: In a pivotal legal decision, US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled in favor of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, dismissing him as a defendant in approximately two dozen lawsuits. These lawsuits, representing young individuals, alleged that Meta Platforms Inc. and other social media giants, including Facebook and Instagram, had been addicting children to their platforms. The ruling, issued on Monday, absolves Zuckerberg of personal liability without affecting the ongoing claims against Meta as a corporation. Plaintiffs argued that Zuckerberg, despite being repeated ..read more