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Abhijeet Kumar

Abhijeet Kumar

Abhijeet Kumar

Abhijeet Kumar writes on a wide range of subjects like economy, politics, technology, sports, and international affairs. He specialises in presenting news across audio-visual and text formats.

Abhijeet Kumar writes on a wide range of subjects like economy, politics, technology, sports, and international affairs. He specialises in presenting news across audio-visual and text formats.

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Bangladesh labels Iskcon fundamentalist: A look at its beliefs and history

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a Hindu priest, was arrested on Monday, sparking demonstrations across the Hindu community in Bangladesh

Bangladesh labels Iskcon fundamentalist: A look at its beliefs and history
Updated On : 28 Nov 2024 | 1:29 PM IST

Iskcon branded 'fundamentalist' by Bangladesh govt amid rising tensions

The Attorney General of Bangladesh referred to Iskcon as a 'religious fundamentalist organisation' following the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari

Iskcon branded 'fundamentalist' by Bangladesh govt amid rising tensions
Updated On : 28 Nov 2024 | 12:40 PM IST

US SEC approves first 24-hour stock exchange for round-the-clock trading

Start-up 24 Exchange will initially operate during standard trading hours before extending to a nightly session

US SEC approves first 24-hour stock exchange for round-the-clock trading
Updated On : 28 Nov 2024 | 11:04 AM IST

Ajmer Dargah Sharif claimed as Shiva temple in new religious site dispute

A Rajasthan court on Wednesday accepted a petition by a right-wing outfit claiming Ajmer's Dargah Sharif was a Shiva temple in a growing list of Muslim religious sites under dispute

Ajmer Dargah Sharif claimed as Shiva temple in new religious site dispute
Updated On : 28 Nov 2024 | 10:00 AM IST

Who'll be Maharashtra's New CM? Shinde, Fadnavis camps vie for top position

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat commented that Eknath Shinde would not accept the deputy chief minister post and expressed hope that senior leaders would endorse Shinde as the CM

Who'll be Maharashtra's New CM? Shinde, Fadnavis camps vie for top position
Updated On : 27 Nov 2024 | 5:10 PM IST

Amid human rights concerns, Volkswagen to exit China's Xinjiang plant

Amid allegations of Uyghur rights abuses, Volkswagen and SAIC will sell their Xinjiang plant and testing tracks in Turpan and Shanghai's Anting to SMVIC

Amid human rights concerns, Volkswagen to exit China's Xinjiang plant
Updated On : 27 Nov 2024 | 4:09 PM IST

Protests in Islamabad turn violent: All you need to know about the unrest

In response to the escalating violence in Pakistan's Islamabad, the government has banned public gatherings while schools remain closed, and intercity travel has been heavily restricted

Protests in Islamabad turn violent: All you need to know about the unrest
Updated On : 27 Nov 2024 | 1:04 PM IST

No clarity on who was bribed: Former AG Mukul Rohatgi on Adani-US SEC row

Former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi said that while the charges refer to allegations of Adanis bribing Indian entities, they do not specify the method of bribery or the persons involved

No clarity on who was bribed: Former AG Mukul Rohatgi on Adani-US SEC row
Updated On : 27 Nov 2024 | 10:36 AM IST

China's defence minister Dong Jun under probe in PLA corruption crackdown

Dong Jun, former PLA Navy chief, has joined a growing list of decorated military officials in China under investigation for corruption

China's defence minister Dong Jun under probe in PLA corruption crackdown
Updated On : 27 Nov 2024 | 10:21 AM IST

Gautam Adani faces no bribery charges, Adani Group counters US DoJ claims

Adani Green has denied media reports claiming Adani executives were charged with bribery and corruption, clarifying that the charges relate to wire and securities fraud

Gautam Adani faces no bribery charges, Adani Group counters US DoJ claims
Updated On : 27 Nov 2024 | 9:15 AM IST

Swiggy rolls out kitchen, hygiene, and photoshoot support for restaurants

Swiggy's initiatives include kitchen equipment support, hygiene audits, and photoshoot services to boost operations, hygiene, and customer engagement for restaurant partners

Swiggy rolls out kitchen, hygiene, and photoshoot support for restaurants
Updated On : 26 Nov 2024 | 1:29 PM IST

This wedding season, don't fall for fake invites scam. Tips to stay safe

Scammers are exploiting the wedding season by distributing fake wedding card PDF files via WhatsApp and when the recipients open these documents, malware is downloaded onto their devices

This wedding season, don't fall for fake invites scam. Tips to stay safe
Updated On : 26 Nov 2024 | 12:23 PM IST

Shortly after Maharashtra win, Mahayuti mulls tweaks to Ladki Bahin scheme

Maharashtra is faced with a debt burden of Rs 7.82 trillion for FY25, exacerbated by other welfare measures, like electricity bill waiver for farmers and free gas cylinders for six million households

Shortly after Maharashtra win, Mahayuti mulls tweaks to Ladki Bahin scheme
Updated On : 26 Nov 2024 | 11:26 AM IST

Donald Trump's team denies any plan to ban transgender military personnel

Trump's incoming press secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed the allegations, describing them as speculative and unfounded

Donald Trump's team denies any plan to ban transgender military personnel
Updated On : 26 Nov 2024 | 10:10 AM IST

Indian billionaire and Essar Group co-founder Shashi Ruia passes away at 81

Shashi Ruia, who co-founded the Essar Group along with his brother Ravi Ruia, is credited for expanding the company's global footprint

Indian billionaire and Essar Group co-founder Shashi Ruia passes away at 81
Updated On : 26 Nov 2024 | 9:25 AM IST

Watch: UP groom turns action hero to recover stolen Rs 50 note from garland

In a viral video, during the chase, the groom from Meerut leapt onto the moving truck, climbed into the cabin through its window, and compelled the driver to stop

Watch: UP groom turns action hero to recover stolen Rs 50 note from garland
Updated On : 25 Nov 2024 | 5:18 PM IST

Will BJP bring 'Ladki Behna'-style direct cash transfers for Delhi polls?

The Bharatiya Janata Party is reportedly aiming to replicate the successful women welfare schemes implemented in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh ahead of 2025 Delhi Assembly polls

Will BJP bring 'Ladki Behna'-style direct cash transfers for Delhi polls?
Updated On : 25 Nov 2024 | 4:59 PM IST

Bangladesh to hire global law firm to review Adani, other power deals

Bangladesh said that external legal expertise is essential for a detailed review, which may lead to the renegotiation or even termination of certain contracts, including Adani Power

Bangladesh to hire global law firm to review Adani, other power deals
Updated On : 25 Nov 2024 | 2:19 PM IST

Amazon India advances qcom venture 'Tez' launch, likely by late Dec

Amazon had planned to introduce the service in the first quarter of 2025, but the timeline has reportedly been expedited with the launch scheduled for this year-end or early 2025

Amazon India advances qcom venture 'Tez' launch, likely by late Dec
Updated On : 25 Nov 2024 | 12:44 PM IST

Trump to 'sign order' removing transgender troops; spokeswoman denies plan

If US President-elect Donald Trump goes ahead with his plan, the decision will affect 15,000 transgender individuals actively serving in the US armed forces

Trump to 'sign order' removing transgender troops; spokeswoman denies plan
Updated On : 25 Nov 2024 | 11:16 AM IST