National Security Adviser Mike Waltz to leave White House role, media reports

US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz is leaving his post with the Trump administration, according to media reports. Waltz, who was the president’s principal adviser on national security issues, has had a difficult tenure amid accusations that senior officials used insecure methods of communication to conduct government business. Last month, he took responsibility for a…

All you want to know about opinion trading platforms

Trade on opinion-based platforms for cash prizes, but beware of potential legal and regulatory risks associated with gambling allegations. | Photo Credit: iStockphoto On Tuesday, the market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India issued a public warning against “opinion trading platforms”, which allow users to engage in transactions based on the outcome of specific events….

‘MLA on Wheels’ rolls out in Manakondur constituency for prompt redressal of public grievances

Manakondur MLA Kavvampally Satyanarayana receives petitions from the public on board the vehicle christened as “MLA on Wheels” after launching the facility at Nustulapur village in Karimnagar district on Thursday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT In an effort to hear and redress the grievances of people virtually at their doorsteps, Manakondur MLA Kavvampally Satyanarayana has…

Sahitya parishat opposes proposed by-law amendments; urge State govt. to probe its financial transactions

Shivamogga Lifetime members of Kannada Sahitya Parishat in Shivamogga have opposed the amendments proposed for the by-law of the parishat stating that they would encourage dictatorial rule in the organisation. In a press conference in Shivamogga on Thursday, life members Honnali Chandrashekhar, K.P. Sripal, B. Chandre Gowda, Puttaiah, and others said that parishat president Mahesh…

Travel demand for Central Asia strong despite flight cuts

The closure of Pakistan airspace closure has increased duration of IndiGo’s Baku (Azerbaijan) and Tbilisi flights by around 45 minutes. | Photo Credit: VELANKANNI RAJ B Demand for Central Asian destinations remains intact despite a reduction in capacity driven by easy visa norms and budget-friendly tour options, say travel companies. Overall capacity between India and Central Asia…