Emily Miller, Author at Riverdale Standard

Emily Miller

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Says ‘Bharatiyata’ Is World’s Only Real Solution Amid Global Crisis Fears

Speaking in Delhi, Bhagwat slams materialism, questions Western progress, and claims India’s ancient vision holds the key to peace, equity, and human fulfillment In a speech that blended cultural conviction with sharp global commentary, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday claimed that the only lasting solution to the world’s worsening crises lies in Bharatiyata — or “Indianness.” His words drew both applause and critique across ideological lines. Standing at the…

Chanda Kochhar Found Guilty in ₹64 Crore Bribery Case Linked to ICICI–Videocon Loan

SAFEMA Tribunal overturns earlier clean chit, validates ED’s money laundering probe against former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar, once a towering figure in Indian banking, has been found guilty of accepting a ₹64 crore bribe tied to a controversial ₹300 crore loan sanctioned to the Videocon Group in 2009. The verdict, delivered by an appellate tribunal under the SAFEMA Act, has reignited scrutiny into the tangled relationship between India’s corporate…

ASUS Vivobook 14 Debuts in India With Snapdragon X Chip, 29-Hour Battery and Built-in AI Copilot

Lightweight, military-grade laptop aims to woo hybrid workers and students with AI muscle and marathon battery life In a major push toward AI-powered everyday computing, Taiwanese electronics giant ASUS on Tuesday launched the new Vivobook 14 in India. Backed by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X processor, the laptop promises to deliver ultralight portability, extended battery life, and a growing suite of generative AI features—all in a compact 14-inch chassis. Priced competitively (official…

Orange Alert Sounded for July 22: IMD Flags Intense Rainfall and Thunderstorms Across 11 States

A fresh round of monsoon fury is set to lash large swathes of India as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues an Orange Alert for July 22. The warning, signalling potential disruption and localized hazards, covers critical stretches from the Himalayan foothills to coastal belts, including Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Goa, Telangana, and Jammu & Kashmir. Meanwhile, Delhi is bracing for wet spells and subdued temperatures, with cloudy skies and thunderstorms likely…

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$60 Million PermaCold Facility Set to Boost Georgia’s Role in Refrigerated Exports

Near Brunswick and Savannah ports, new warehouse signals rising cold chain ambitions for the Southeast Georgia just landed a cold storage heavyweight. PermaCold Logistics, a national player in temperature-controlled warehousing, has broken ground on a $60 million facility off Interstate 95. The new site, located in the Tidewaters Industrial Complex in Darien, sits strategically between the Ports of Brunswick and Savannah—two of the Southeast’s busiest maritime gateways. The 30,000-pallet facility…

Nifty 50, Sensex Poised for Flat Start as Market Momentum Wanes

Weak Global Cues and Bearish Charts Cloud Indian Equities Ahead of July 21 Trade It’s a cautious Monday morning for Indian equities. Following a week that saw the Nifty 50 break below the 25,000 mark and the Sensex drop over 500 points, market signals heading into July 21 suggest a subdued open. With the Gift Nifty indicating a mild discount from futures, and a slew of bearish technical patterns emerging,…

Mumbai Drenched Again: IMD Warns of More Rain as City Struggles With Waterlogging

Reservoirs Near Capacity, But Traffic Chaos and High Humidity Add to Monsoon Woes Heavy rain swept across Mumbai early Monday morning, turning commutes chaotic and roads into waterlogged streams. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted further downpours and thunderstorms over the next 48 hours, adding to the challenges already facing the city as it grapples with persistent monsoon conditions. Visuals from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) showed commuters navigating…

Operation Sindoor, Trump’s Ceasefire Claim, and Bihar’s Voter List: Parliament Gears Up for Tense Monsoon Session

With tension rising over terror attacks, electoral controversies, and unexpected foreign claims, the Monsoon Session of Parliament is shaping up to be anything but routine. On Sunday, the government agreed to a crucial Opposition demand: a debate on Operation Sindoor, the security operation launched after the deadly attack in Pahalgam. But the INDIA bloc wasn’t satisfied. Leaders want Prime Minister Narendra Modi to personally respond — not only on the…

GIFT Nifty Signals Steady Open as Q1 Earnings Loom Large Over D-Street

Indian equities looked poised for a mildly positive open Thursday, with the GIFT Nifty edging 40 points higher, offering a breather to investors caught between volatile foreign flows and a packed earnings calendar. Sentiment stayed cautiously optimistic after Wednesday’s flat close, driven by a late recovery and a softer inflation print that gave the bulls some breathing space. Foreign institutional investors, however, remained net sellers — a reality that continues…

India Pushes for Better Tariff Deal Than Indonesia as Trump Inches Toward Final Agreement

As the clock ticks toward an August 1 deadline, India is scrambling to close a trade deal with the United States that could determine the country’s economic trajectory for years. With U.S. President Donald Trump publicly touting a near-final agreement, Indian negotiators are pushing hard behind closed doors for tariff concessions even more favorable than those granted to Indonesia — a bold bid that underscores New Delhi’s urgency, confidence, and…