Strong momentum to continue in Q4, says CEA Anantha Nageswaran

The strong momentum of the economy is expected to continue in fourth quarter of current financial year, chief economic advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said on Thursday and hoped the farm sector will stage a rebound in next quarter. The farm sector contracted 0.8% during Q3 of 2023-24 largely due to impact of patchy monsoon rains.

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WPL: DC brave Mandhana blitz to beat RCB by 25 runs

Delhi Capitals braved a sensational battering from Smriti Mandhana to hand a fighting Royal Challengers Bangalore a 25-run defeat in their Women's Premier League match in Bengaluru on Thursday. Mandhana fused power and grace to score 74 (43b, 10x4, 3x6) but other batters did not quite make it big as Royal Challengers, who were without indisposed star all-rounder Elysse Perry, ended up at 169 for nine. The Capitals made a challenging 194 for five as Shafali Varma mustered a 31-ball 50 after they were asked to bat first.

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Google CEO slams 'unacceptable' Gemini AI errors

Google CEO Sundar Pichai addressed bias and historical inaccuracies in the Gemini AI app's responses, admitting mistakes. Concerns include major economic upheaval, job displacement, industrial-scale disinformation, and manipulation of elections and violence. Google is working to fix the issues.

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Two-child norm for govt jobs in Rajasthan gets SC nod

The Supreme Court has approved a 'two-child norm' for public employment, barring candidates with more than two children from seeking government jobs. The court dismissed the appeal of ex-serviceman Ram Lal Jat, who had applied for a constable's post in Rajasthan Police. The decision follows a similar provision upheld by the court for candidates contesting panchayat polls.

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Indian team boycotts Thai representatives at WTO talks

A comment by Thailand's ambassador to WTO accusing India of using 'subsidised' rice for capturing the export market has created a diplomatic storm. Indian negotiators refused to participate in deliberations. The Indian govt lodged a strong protest and the issue of public stockholding remains unresolved due to the unwillingness of rich nations to discuss reducing import duties.

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RS polls: Cross-voting by SP MLAs gives BJP stunning UP win

BJP wins 8 of 10 seats in UP Rajya Sabha polls with cross-voting. BSP MLA Uma Shankar Singh supports BJP. Akhilesh Yadav threatens action against cross-voting MLAs. High-voltage drama as SP MLAs switch to saffron camp.

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150 villagers reclaim land in Sandeshkhali, 400 complaints filed

Around 150 Sandeshkhali villagers reclaim land as Bengal govt returns properties based on complaints filed with LLRD. In addition, irrigation and public health and engineering departments initiate conversion of fish farms into farmlands and seal inlets to stop saline water influx in Trimohini, Kaharpara, Patrapara, Bermajur, and Jeliakhali. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticizes Bengal govt for not arresting culprits.

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