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Supreme Court flags CEC appointment mechanism

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the inclusion of a cabinet minister in the selection panel for the appointment of election commissioners, observing that a minister would not be able to go against the Prime Minister in the decision-making process.Hearing the matter related to the appointment process of the Chief Election Commissioner and...

Maharashtra CM rides RE Classic 350, skips official car: Here’s why

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to cut down fuel consumption amid rising global oil prices, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chose a different mode of transport for his official commute on Thursday. Instead of using his regular official convoy, Fadnavis arrived at the Vidhan Bhavan riding a Royal Enfield Classic 350 motorcycle.Pictures shared by...

Significant decline! How much have India’s forex reserves fallen since US-Iran war? Asian economies biggest losers

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

India’s reserves have fallen 5.2% to $691 billion. (AI image) Philippines and India are the Asian countries that have seen the highest percentage losses to their foreign exchange reserves as a result of the ongoing US-Iran conflict that has sent global crude oil prices to above $100 per barrel levels. Foreign-exchange reserves across Asia are...

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China AI chips ramp up as Nvidia H200 access unclear

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

China is focusing on large language models in the artificial intelligence space. Blackdovfx | Istock | Getty Images Production of Chinese chips could ramp up this year, as executives at the country’s biggest tech companies look to deploy more homegrown technology — as it’s reported U.S. chip giant Nvidia could return. On Wednesday, internet titan...

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what it means for China markets

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

A man looks at a screen showing Chinese stock market movements as he uses his mobile phone in Beijing on April 7, 2025. Wang Zhao | Afp | Getty Images Chinese equities could get a fresh boost after this week’s high-stakes meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, with investors saying...

Crude Oil Prices India: West Asia crisis: India’s wholesale inflation jumps to 8.3% in April as fuel, crude oil prices surge

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

India’s wholesale price inflation accelerated sharply to 8.30 per cent in April from 3.88 per cent in March, driven mainly by a steep rise in fuel, power and crude oil prices amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, according to government data released on Wednesday.Data released by the ministry of commerce and industry showed that inflation...

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Senators introduce ban on lawmakers becoming lobbyists

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., talks reporters outside the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on “Low-Cost Munitions,” in Dirksen building on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Congress members would be permanently banned from becoming lobbyists after they leave office under a new bipartisan bill, first reported by CNBC....

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Polestar CEO tells CNBC ‘pump anxiety’ has made EVs ‘all about money’

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

Electric-vehicle maker Polestar told CNBC Thursday that “range anxiety” has been replaced by “pump anxiety,” amid worries around a Middle East crisis that has global energy prices soaring. “People are concerned, ‘how much do I pay at the gas station?'” Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe.” The company is seeing increased demand...

Why is stock market up today? Sensex rises over 1,000 points; Nifty50 above 23,700 – top reasons for rally

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

The government is evaluating a proposal to substantially reduce taxes on bond investments made by foreign investors. (AI image) Stock market rally today: Sensex and Nifty50 rallied strongly in trade on Thursday as firm global cues and possible steps to stem rupee’s fall boosted confidence. Both benchmarks rose over 1%, even as global and domestic...

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Iran war fallout forces Singapore Airlines-backed Air India to cancel 27% of international flights

TazaPulseMay 14, 2026

Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft with registration letters VT-ANB flies over Tokyo, Japan, April 27, 2025 in this picture obtained from social media. Koki Takagi | Via Reuters Singapore Airlines-backed Air India will substantially cut international flights during the peak June to August travel period, as the Iran war-led airspace restrictions and record-high jet...