Kerala Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan (file) | Photo Credit: RK Nithin Kerala’s Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, alleging that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons issued to his son is at the root of the “political understanding” between the CPI(M) and the BJP,...

Multi-billion dollar deals between AI firms and computer chipmakers are expected to strengthen top semiconductor equipment maker ASML’s outlook when it reports third-quarter earnings on Wednesday. Investors and analysts expect to see evidence that customers of the Dutch firm, such as TSMC and SK Hynix , are stepping up plans to expand capacity in 2026...

The focus is on the political fallout from the deaths of at least 22 children in Madhya Pradesh, linked to a contaminated cough syrup manufactured by Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharmaceuticals. Congress MP Karthi Chidambaram has questioned the DMK-led government in Tamil Nadu, of which his party is an ally, demanding accountability. Chidambaram stated, ‘It is...

LG Electronics India Ltd made it a solid debut on the BSE and NSE today after a strong IPO. The shares listed at a premium of 50%. The stock opened at 1715.00 on BSE and 1710 on NSE.LG Electronics India’s IPO became the second most heavily subscribed issue ever, oversubscribed 54.02 times, after only Reliance...

Traditional touch: Union Home Minister Amit Shah being welcomed during the inauguration of an exhibition in Jaipur. Photo: X/@BhajanlalBjj Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the conviction rate in Rajasthan, which was earlier 42%, had increased to 60% after the new criminal laws came into effect. Mr. Shah was inaugurating an exhibition marking...

Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur was sent on leave after senior IPS officer Y Puran Kumar’s suicide note named him and seven others for alleged harassment and discrimination. A probe was underway. In a late-night development, Haryana Director-General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur was sent on extended leave after his name surfaced in a suicide note...

China rejects US sanctions China firmly rejected recent US restrictions and sanctions, pledging to take necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.In a post on X Monday, Chinese foreign ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said, “China firmly rejects the recent US restrictions and sanctions on China, and will do what is necessary to protect...