Rafiq Talukdar

He’s basically preparing the country for tough decisions GOI has to take. Aside from fuel price hikes, there may be some mild curbs. But extravagant poll promises by all winning parties, including BJP, make economic management that much tougher

Days after TMC's rout in the West Bengal, ED questioned the senior party leader Sujit Bose in connection with its investigation into the municipality recruitment ‘scam’ case. Bose had illegally recommended 150 candidates for different posts under the South Dum Dum Municipality in lieu of pecuniary benefits. ED has traced direct proceeds of crime in the form of flats acquired by him in lieu of providing municipality jobs to various persons.

Two women, one from Assam and another from Bihar, were allegedly assaulted and molested by a group of men in Nehru Place, Delhi. The incident, which began with derogatory remarks, escalated into a physical altercation where their clothes were torn. Police have registered a case and are conducting raids to apprehend four identified accused.

India has successfully test-fired the 5,000 km-range, nuclear-capable Agni-5 missile with an MIRV system, joining an elite group of nations including the US, Russia, and China

Meta is cutting 8,000 jobs on May 20 as CEO Mark Zuckerberg rebuilds the company around small, AI-powered teams. With capex hitting a record $125–145 billion this year, CFO Susan Li admitted there's no clean answer for what Meta's ideal headcount even looks like anymore. The company wants builders who can ship alone what teams once built together—and is letting everyone else go.

Indian police are increasingly encountering murder suspects who allegedly draw inspiration from crime thrillers for their cover-ups. Recent cases across multiple states reveal accused individuals attempting to hide bodies, destroy evidence, and mislead investigations using tactics seemingly borrowed from popular films and series, highlighting a disturbing trend.

President Trump is leading a delegation of top American CEOs, including Elon Musk and Tim Cook, to Beijing for high-stakes trade talks. The visit aims to secure massive deals, with a potential blockbuster order for Boeing aircraft being a key focus. Notably absent is Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, as the trip prioritizes agriculture and commercial aviation over high-end semiconductors.