During a Q&A session at the Economic Club of New York, Donald Trump faced criticism for dodging a question on his childcare plan, including from the woman who posed the question, Reshma Saujani, an Indian American trustee of the club. Saujani, founder of Moms First and Girls Who Code, expressed her frustration on social media platform X, calling Trump’s response “incomprehensible at best, and at worst, outrageously offensive to the millions of families drowning in costs.” Saujani had raised the critical issue of childcare costs, explaining how they burden the U.S. economy by over $142 billion annually, outpacing inflation. She…
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Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh is optimistic about the role of women-led startups in elevating India’s presence on the global stage in the near future. During the virtual inauguration of eight new NIDHI Inclusive Technology Business Incubators (i-TBIs) across the country and the launch of a new DST-NIDHI website at IIT Delhi, Dr. Singh underscored the critical importance of nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship. The newly established i-TBIs, which fall under the Department of Science and Technology’s NIDHI initiative, are situated at the Central University of Rajasthan, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary University Ludhiana, BLDE Bijapur, Aligarh Muslim University, Pranveer…
On Friday, former Republican Vice President Dick Cheney announced his decision to vote for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris rather than Republican former President Donald Trump in the upcoming November 5 U.S. elections. This choice mirrors a recent statement made by his daughter, Liz Cheney. The race between Trump and Harris is becoming increasingly competitive, with a crucial debate scheduled for next week. In recent months, some Republicans dissatisfied with Trump’s leadership and actions have shifted their support to Harris, including numerous former aides of Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. Dick Cheney, Vice President under George W.…
India’s Paralympic team has made history at the ongoing 2024 Paris Paralympics, surpassing all previous records with an impressive tally of 20 medals by Day 6. This achievement eclipses the nation’s best-ever haul of 19 medals at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2020, setting a new standard of success for Indian para athletes. The medal surge began on Monday when India secured eight medals in a single day, a record-breaking achievement in itself. The momentum continued into Tuesday, with the para athletics team adding five more medals to India’s count, all within just 30 minutes past midnight. A major highlight came…
India continues to be Morgan Stanley’s top choice among emerging markets (EM) and holds the second spot in the Asia-Pacific region. Recently, India surpassed China on September 4 in the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index (IMI), becoming the largest weight. India is now close to overtaking China as the top weight in the broader MSCI Emerging Markets index as well. The MSCI Emerging Markets IMI tracks large, mid, and small-cap stocks from 24 emerging market economies. In a recent report, international brokerage Morgan Stanley analysed whether this development is good or bad for Indian equities. Currently, foreign investors are…
Usha Vance, wife of J.D. Vance, has transformed her political stance from a potential Hillary Clinton supporter to a staunch advocate of the MAGA agenda for the 2024 election, according to sources speaking with DailyMail.com. According to a longtime family friend, Usha Vance, who was once a registered Democrat, has now aligned herself with her husband’s Republican campaign and Trump’s platform. This political shift reflects J.D. Vance’s own transformation in his views on Trump. Usha, a Yale-educated attorney, previously identified with the Democratic Party, a sentiment shared by her parents who still remain registered Democrats. Despite this, she has worked…
Russia views US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris as a more predictable opponent compared to Republican Donald Trump. Despite this, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made it clear that there is no expectation for an improvement in relations with Washington, regardless of the outcome. In an interview with Pavel Zarubin, a TV reporter with close Kremlin ties, Peskov also dismissed Trump’s claim that he could end the Ukraine conflict within 24 hours if re-elected. Before Joe Biden withdrew from the November election and endorsed Harris, Russian President Vladimir Putin had indicated a preference for Biden over Trump. Putin had described Biden…
This month, the US Presidential race has seen a significant shift with Kamala Harris entering the fray. National polls reflect a growing wave of support for the Democratic candidate, with many surveys showing her gaining an advantage in key swing states. The outcome of the election will hinge on the results from these battleground states, which will ultimately determine the Electoral College outcome in early November. To win the presidency, a candidate must secure at least 270 electoral votes. Each state’s electoral votes are based on its congressional delegation, which includes the number of House Representatives and Senators. For example,…
On Thursday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted the growing importance of education in boosting India’s global engagement. Speaking at an event in New Delhi, Jaishankar underscored the significance of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in enhancing India’s educational landscape. During the event, a Letter of Intent was presented to the University of Southampton, which is set to establish its first campus in India, reflecting a significant milestone in international education in the country. Jaishankar celebrated the event as a testament to the robust and multifaceted relationship between India and the United Kingdom, emphasising education as a key pillar…
In response to her controversial remarks regarding the 2020-21 farmers’ protests, BJP Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut was called in for a meeting with BJP president and Union Health Minister J P Nadda at his Delhi residence on Thursday morning. This meeting followed the party’s swift move to distance itself from her statements and caution her against making further such remarks. According to sources, the meeting, reported by The Indian Express, lasted about half an hour, after which Nadda attended an important Haryana core group meeting to finalise candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections. The BJP Central Election Committee is anticipated…
















