Author: TCI Bureau
Many Indians must have a feeling of déjà vu listening to the US commentariat tying themselves up in knots contemplating what will happen on January 20, 2025 as President-elect Donald Trump unveils his new team. Wild speculation on basic questions such as the frontrunners for places in the Trump administration is being proved wrong as most names the press bandies about, based on indications from clearly not-very-accurate sources, are not panning out.And yet, the actual nominees are mostly no-brainers, though the choice of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head a brand new ‘Department of Government Efficiency” could not have…
Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader, Shigeru Ishiba, was appointed by the Japanese National Diet as Prime Minister of Japan on Monday, 11 November. He now leads Japan’s first minority government in three decades. In the upper house of the Diet, the House of Councillors, the LDP and its ally, Komeito, held a confirmed majority, and Ishiba won in the first round of voting. However, in the lower house, a second round was required, as neither he nor Noda Yoshihiko—another former prime minister and leader of the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP)—achieved a majority in the first round.In the initial round,…
When it comes to romance, some zodiac signs are experts in tugging at heartstrings and making the world swoon. Among the twelve, one sign seems to hold the crown for being irresistibly romantic: Pisces. Pisces, the dreamy water sign, thrives on love, connection, and pure emotional intensity. With a heart as vast as the ocean, this sign doesn’t just love; it dives in headfirst, creating a world of poetic gestures and magical moments. It’s the kind of sign that remembers anniversaries no one else noticed, writes love letters in secret, and somehow makes stargazing feel like a Hollywood movie. What…
The magnitude of Donald Trump’s victory will take time to sink in. It emerged on Wednesday that Republicans have retained control of the House, albeit with a thin majority. This means Republicans have the White House, the Senate and the House, sealing their hold over a trifecta of the elected branches of the government and handing president-elect Trump an unprecedented opportunity to drive through his agenda with little curbs on power.This prospect alone should scare the Democrats out of their wits. But they have plenty more reasons to worry. Kamala Harris, according to Democrats and their aligned media outlets such…
Image Source : GETTY Jasprit Bumrah picked four wickets to put India in control on Day 1 of Perth Test In a breathtaking start to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, fast bowlers from both teams dominated the opening day of the first Test match in Perth on Friday. India were bowled out to just 150 in their first innings but captain Jasprit Bumrah’s heroics took down the hosts to 67 for 7 in a bowlers-dominant day at the Optus Stadium. Australia’s famous pace trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood were off to a fiery start and gave Australia…
The United States imposing tariffs on Chinese solar panels has proven beneficial for Indians who are now cashing in on the situation and filling the void left by exclusion of exports from Beijing.The US’ decision of high tariffs on imports of solar cells, EVs, batteries and critical minerals from China came into force on September 27 and with this, doors of bigger opportunities opened up for several Indian manufacturers.But, before we talk about how Indians benefitting, let us first know why the US is imposing additional tariffs on solar imports.Why is US imposing tariffs on Chinese solar panels imports?Washington has…
Every day of the week has its quirks, and some age-old wisdom suggests what not to do to keep things running smoothly. From traditions to superstitions, here’s a fun take on what each day might frown upon. Monday kicks off the week with a warning: no borrowing or lending money. It’s said to set the tone for financial ups and downs all week long, and no one wants a rocky start. Tuesday brings fiery Mars energy, so avoid arguments or unnecessary confrontations. It’s a day for action, not drama—save those debates for calmer skies. Wednesday, ruled by Mercury, advises against…
Image Source : IPL IPL auctioneer Mallika Sagar. The IPL mega auction 2025 is only a couple of days away now with Jeddah set to host the bidding war of arguably the most popular T20 league around the world. With several big wigs not on the retention list of some IPL teams, this mega auction promises to be a hugely riveting one. IPL captains Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul are up for grabs and so are renowned stars like Jos Buttler, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ishan Kishan and David Warner among others. Amidst all this, the Board of Control for…
Image Source : PTI California braces for powerful cyclone. In a significant development for the region, Northern California and the Pacific Northwest are bracing for a powerful cyclonic storm. The weather office has predicted heavy rains and winds for the region, which is likely to cause power outages and flash floods. The Weather Prediction Center issued excessive rainfall risks beginning on Tuesday and lasting through Friday as the strongest atmospheric river — long plumes of moisture stretching far over the Pacific Ocean — that California and the Pacific Northwest has seen this season bears down on the region. The storm…
Maharashtra, whose political space is quite complicated, voted for its crucial 288-member Assembly on Wednesday (November 20).As the state awaits results, deep divisions over who will lead the next government have surfaced among the ruling Mahayuti and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).The Mahayuti comprises the Shiv Sena faction led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the BJP, and the NCP faction led by Ajit Pawar, while the MVA has the Shiv Sena faction led by Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar’s NCP faction, and the Congress.Both alliances are confident that the mandate will be in their favour when votes are counted for…