Chandru Shekhar Basrur

Amidst a party exodus, TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha pledged loyalty to Mamata Banerjee, stating he wouldn't abandon her during challenging times, recalling her support for him. This declaration follows reports of his alleged involvement in forming a separate faction. Earlier, Sinha also congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 12 years in office, calling him a "friend and guide."

The government is planning a mega infrastructure project on the island, strategically located near the Strait of Malacca. Critics fear it could permanently alter one of the country’s most fragile island ecosystems

Elon Musk may soon become the world's first trillionaire. This is due to the upcoming initial public offering of his company SpaceX. The IPO is expected to be the largest in history. If valuations hold true, Musk's personal fortune could surge past the trillion-dollar mark. This event could reshape global wealth rankings and create new millionaires.

Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain Rahul Dravid, has been selected for the India Under-19 squad touring Sri Lanka. The BCCI announced the squads on Thursday, with Anvay named as one of the wicketkeepers for the one-day matches. This selection follows his impressive performance in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy.

Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami and opposition parties are protesting alleged Indian "push-ins" and border killings. They claim thousands were pushed back and 19 Bangladeshis killed by Indian forces. Opposition leaders demand stronger border security and criticize India's stance, emphasizing the impact on Bangladeshi lives and sovereignty.

For years, policyholders complained that insurers prioritised shareholders over customers. A new Irdai framework seeks to change that by making customer experience a boardroom concern

Google declined a $2 billion US government quantum computing grant, citing restrictive conditions that would hinder its rapid progress. Despite this, the tech giant advocates for increased government investment in foundational research and global talent acquisition to maintain US competitiveness against China in this crucial field. Other companies, like PsiQuantum, have embraced such funding.

A luxury car buyer has won a major consumer dispute against Jaguar Land Rover India. The company was ordered to refund ₹1.65 crore with interest for a defective Defender SUV. The vehicle failed to meet advertised performance, had missing features, and underwent unauthorized chassis modifications, leading to the commission's strong ruling.