Nandigram recounting case: High Court accepts Mamata’s plea, asks EC to keep voting records safe
Allowing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s plea for hearing, the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed that notice be served to Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, whose victory in the assembly elections from Nandigram was challenged by it. Justice Shampa Sarkar directed that Banerjee’s election petition would be heard on August 12. The judge directed that in the meantime, notice be issued to the BJP legislative officer and other parties in the matter. read more
A close aide of Raga welcomed Prashant Kishor to Congress. Tweet disappears after a few minutes
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor has joined Congress, Rahul Gandhi’s close aide Archana Dalmiya tweeted, welcoming him to the grand old party. “A warm introduction to @INCIndia after the meeting of @PrasantKishor!! A warm welcome to the Congress family. read more
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has added a spice to the hot-and-cold relationship of the MVA alliance, saying that politically, he has been against the Congress and NCP, allies of Shiv Sena. “Politically, I have been against the Congress and the NCP (Nationalist Congress Party), but that doesn’t mean I would call their good work in the government wrong. Neither I nor Balasaheb thought so.” read more
Unrest in South Africa prompts fears of food and fuel shortages
Unrest broke out in South Africa for a sixth day on Wednesday, raising fears of food and fuel shortages as disruptions to farming, manufacturing and oil refining. Seventy-two people have been killed and more than 1,200 people arrested, according to official figures, with protests turning increasingly violent since former President Jacob Zuma began his 15-month prison sentence. The looting has affected supply chains and transport links in the Johannesburg region and the southeastern province of KwaZulu-Natal, causing a jolt to goods and services across the country. read more
Pope Francis is seen leaving hospital 10 days after surgery
Pope Francis was seen leaving the hospital on Wednesday, 10 days after a planned surgery to remove half of his colon. Associated Press reporters saw a car carrying 84-year-old Francis as he left Rome’s Gemelli Polytechnic Hospital on Wednesday morning. He was sitting in the front passenger seat. Francis had half of his colon removed for a severe narrowing of his large intestine on July 4, his first major surgery since becoming Pope in 2013. read more
Infosys to hire 35,000 college graduates in FY12
Infosys, the second largest information technology (IT) company, has announced to hire 35,000 college graduates this financial year. “As the demand for digital talent accelerates, job creation in the industry has become a near-term challenge. Praveen Rao, Chief Operating Officer, Infosys said, “We plan to meet this demand by expanding our recruitment program of college graduates globally from FY22 to 35,000. read more
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