Crypto slides to begin August trading, nearly erasing its July gain

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for his remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kharge had called Modi “chief of liars” at a Jharkhand rally, accusing him of not fulfilling promises. Rijiju defended Modi, highlighting his global standing and referencing a congratulatory call from former US President Donald Trump.

Cognizant faced criticism for offering minimal salary hikes, as low as 1%, and historically low starting salaries to freshers. Despite posting increased quarterly profits, the company deferred increments by four months.

By now, it’s hard to feel surprised when the culture war hollows out another American institution that used to be apolitical: the news media, the corporate boardroom, the football field. But here’s a weird one: how about cartoons?  Rasmussen Reports just published an eye-opening survey revealing that 23% of Americans “say they’ve chosen not to watch a…

Heavy snowfall in England caused disruption at airports in Bristol, Liverpool, and Manchester, leading to runway closures and travel delays. An amber weather warning was issued for snow and freezing rain across parts of Wales, central, and northwestern England. Snow accumulation was significant, with up to 40 cm in some higher regions.

The SLPRB has released the answer key for the Combined Written Test (CWT) held on January 5, 2025, for various Assam Police positions. Candidates can download the answer key and raise objections until January 31, 2025, by paying Rs 500 per question with valid justification. OMR sheets are also available for Rs 50.

New York City police shot and killed a knife-wielding suspect in Brooklyn on Friday, saying the man was suspected of three murders. Officers with the Brooklyn Warrant Squad were attempting to arrest Vilmond Jean-Baptiste, 38, on Friday evening when he allegedly charged them with a knife, police say. Police say they found Baptiste hiding fully-clothed…