Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, is set to testify at his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday that the central bank will remain “strictly independent” in setting monetary policy. The statement, published by Politico ahead of Warsh’s 10 a.m. ET confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee, comes…
It was a ‘remember the name’ moment for Mukul Choudhary as he single-handedly led the Lucknow Super Giants to an improbable win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the ‘Garden of Eden’ on Thursday. KKR seemed in control, with the game in their hands. But then Mukul Choudhary turned it around. He stayed calm under…
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag won the toss and opted to bat against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 match on Saturday in Ahmedabad.Interestingly, GT regular captain Shubman Gill did not come out for the toss and is set to miss the match as vice-captain Rashid Khan took the leadership role in Gill’s absence.Gill’s absence…
The Delhi High Court has dismissed the plea filed by Arvind Kejriwal and others seeking the recusal of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma from hearing the Delhi excise policy case. Justice Sharma dismissed the plea stating that the claims raised were not backed by evidence and were based only on allegations questioning her credibility. Source link
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York City diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport on Saturday afternoon over a “possible security issue,” authorities said, and passengers were forced to evacuate the plane using emergency slides. United Flight 2092 diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport and landed safely around 11:45 a.m. Eastern Time Saturday after the…
NEW DELHI: India has taken a major step towards nuclear fuel self-reliance after its indigenously developed Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam attained criticality, marking the start of a controlled nuclear reaction and advancing the country’s long-term atomic energy programme.The milestone, confirmed on Monday, marks a crucial stage before full power generation begins. Once…
As energy supply disruptions due to the ongoing Middle East conflict stretch into a second month, the government has moved to cushion the impact on domestic industries by granting a full customs duty exemption on select critical petrochemical products, providing much-needed short-term relief. The decision, which will be applicable until June 30, will address supply…
The stage is set for game 18 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. Chennai Super Kings will be taking on Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 11. It is worth noting that while Delhi Capitals have enjoyed some success in the tournament, CSK are yet to register a…
NEW DELHI: A day before the polling in Kerala, BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday dismissed Congress allegations that he failed to disclose assets in his election affidavit, calling the charge a “sad, desperate effort” by a “scared” opposition to divert attention from development. The former union minister also claimed that it was the last…
CongressMP Rahul Gandhi; PM Narendra Modi; TVK chief Vijay The demand for statehood for Puducherry—pending for decades—has now become the most talked-about political issue in the former French colony ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.Since the 1960s, after its merger with India, Puducherry has remained a Union territory. In this system, the lieutenant governor, who…