Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of Aditya Birla Group, highlighted the potential geopolitical and economic shifts under Donald Trump's return as US president. Emphasizing the global push for manufacturing, he noted India’s readiness to capitalize on its industrial growth, particularly in sectors like electronics and cement. Birla also foresaw a shift in societal dynamics, driven by a craving for authenticity and unity, which could influence innovation and bridge divides in the coming decade.Original Article
‘He should explain the allegation’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on R Ashok’s ’60 per cent commission govt’ remark
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah challenges opposition leader R Ashok to prove his corruption allegations against the Congress government, questioning their validity. Ashok had accused the Congress of a "60 per cent commission" scandal and poor governance. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar dismisses internal rift rumors, emphasizing his commitment to the party's success and discipline during the ongoing Congress Samavesha in Belagavi.Original Article
‘My duty is to save party, government’: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar on reports of rift in state Congress
DK Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, emphasized his dedication to protecting the Congress party and its government, dismissing any internal discord. He highlighted the significance of the ongoing 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bheem, Jai Constitution Convention' in Belgaum, stressing his commitment to the party's principles and the importance of unity among party members.Original Article
‘Shocked, how is this not rarest of rare cases?’: RG Kar victim’s parents on life sentence for accused
The parents of a 31-year-old doctor raped and murdered in Kolkata last year express discontent with the convict's life imprisonment sentence, urging for a death penalty. They plan to appeal for justice in higher court, alleging half-hearted investigation. The crime involved a brutal attack on an on-duty doctor, raising safety concerns for medical professionals.Original Article
‘We want to see the child’: SC directs techie Atul Subhash’s wife to produce minor son
The Supreme Court instructed Nikita Singhania to present her minor son in a custody battle hearing. This follows a habeas corpus petition by the child's grandmother after the boy’s father committed suicide. Family disputes stem from accusations of false claims by the deceased's wife, highlighting complex issues around custody and family dynamics.Original Article
‘RG Kar case forcibly taken from Kolkata Police’: Mamata Banerjee blames CBI for no death penalty to convict Sanjay Roy
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes the CBI for removing the rape and murder case of an on-duty doctor from Kolkata Police. A Kolkata court sentenced the convict, Sanjay Roy, to life imprisonment instead of the death penalty, causing dissatisfaction among Banerjee and others who demanded capital punishment.Original Article
UK’s richest 10% took half of India’s wealth during colonial era: Oxfam report
Oxfam’s 'Takers, Not Makers' report reveals Britain extracted $64.82 trillion from India during colonialism, enriching the UK's elite and middle class. It details the suppression of India’s industrial growth, the modern impact on global inequality, and ongoing exploitation by multinational corporations linked to colonial practices.Original Article
Why Kolkata court refused death penalty to RG Kar rape-murder convict Sanjay Roy: ‘Not a rarest of rare case’
A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment and fined him Rs 50,000 for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor. While the CBI called for the death penalty in this 'rarest of rare' case, the court declined, deeming it not sufficiently rare. Roy maintains he was framed and coerced into confessing.Original Article