THE INDEPENDENT

In a bold political turn, RJD's Ritu Jaiswal has declared her intention to run as an independent candidate for the Parihar assembly seat, a decision fueled by her discontent with the party's choice to support a rival.

Pakistan's Information Minister Ata Tarar has criticized the ICC's statement on the deaths of Afghan cricketers, calling it "selective" and "biased." He stated the ICC failed to independently verify claims that Pakistan was responsible for the aeria...

Former IPS officer Anand Mishra will contest the Buxar assembly seat for the BJP in the 2025 elections. Mishra, who previously ran as an independent, gained significant support. He aims to connect with voters through welfare schemes and his informal...

"The party has decided to contest the Bihar polls on its own. It will contest six assembly seats - Chakai, Dhamdaha, Katoria (ST), Manihari (ST), Jamui and Pirpainti," JMM general secretary and spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya said.

A young Indian expat transformed his life from poverty in India to financial independence in Canada. He overcame academic challenges and financial struggles, relying on loans and determination. Securing a job in Canada after his studies led to perma...

White House officials responded with a dismissive 'Your mom' remark when questioned about President Donald Trump's upcoming summit with Vladimir Putin in Budapest. This location holds historical significance, as it's where Russia previously pledged ...

Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin highlighted that India and Brazil's economic relationship is built on complementarity, not competition. He emphasized that both democratic nations, independent of US tariffs, possess significant growth potenti...

The European Commission has fined Gucci, Chloé, and Loewe over 157 million euros for anti-competitive pricing practices that restricted independent retailers' ability to set prices for luxury goods, with Gucci receiving the largest penalty before co...

The Gujarat government expanded its ministry on Friday. Nineteen new ministers were sworn in, bringing the total to 26. This move aims to balance regional and caste representation. Several ministers were dropped, and the Chief Minister accepted 10 r...

An Army base in Tinsukia district, Assam, was attacked shortly after midnight. Three soldiers sustained minor injuries. The United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) claimed responsibility for the assault. Security forces responded effectively, ...

CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar has urged the NHRC to launch an independent inquiry into the death of RSS worker Anandu Aji and allegations of sexual abuse within the organization. Aji's final social media post blamed the RSS for his death and accused a fami...

A father's ultimatum to his 23-year-old autistic son to move out unless he pursues independence sparked a heated Reddit debate. The father cited concerns about long-term support, while the son accused him of ableism. Many Redditors sided with the fa...

In a significant move against federal influence, both the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Southern California have opted out of President Trump’s higher education initiative, which ties federal research funds to conditions like free...

IndusInd Bank on Friday clarified that the reported Rs 255 crore accounting irregularity is not part of any new investigation. The figure was included in a report submitted by an independent external agency in April 2025. In a filing, the bank said ...

The father of an Air India pilot killed in a June crash has petitioned India's Supreme Court for an independent investigation, arguing the current probe unfairly focuses on pilot error. He seeks a new panel of aviation experts to examine technical a...

SEBI has directed public interest directors on market infrastructure institution boards to consider system failures as financial irregularities. Directors must now understand emerging technologies and ensure systemic stability and data integrity, es...

Sebi has directed mutual fund trustees to ensure investor fees and expenses are fair. Trustees are the primary defense for system integrity, including valuations and risk management. They must question, escalate, and intervene to protect investors. ...

The traditional retirement dream is obsolete. With longer lifespans and shifting career landscapes, individuals must design their work for financial independence. Building durable skills, pivoting careers in your 40s, and creating paid offers in you...

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, known for her iconic roles, has died at 79. Keaton, who also ventured into directing, once described her 2000 film "Hanging Up" as a career regret, feeling she didn't quite succeed with the project. Despite this, ...