TMC MP Kirti Azad accuses rebel leaders Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and Ritabrata Banerjee of corruption, alleging bribery. He also claims BJP's 'Operation Lotus' is pressuring TMC MPs, including through intimidation and vandalism.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Paramount's $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, citing concerns over a substantial lessening of competition.
CEO Lotus Feng Qingfeng tuyên bố xe thể thao nặng hơn 1,8 tấn là tầm thường, nhưng hầu hết các mẫu xe điện và PHEV của hãng, bao gồm cả siêu xe Evija, đều vượt ngưỡng này. Chỉ có mẫu Emira chạy xăng là đáp ứng tiêu chuẩn.
O Butão está construindo o Aeroporto Internacional de Gelephu e a Cidade da Atenção Plena para atrair mais turistas, oferecendo uma porta de entrada para o sul do país e promovendo ecoturismo e retiros espirituais, mantendo o modelo de turismo de alto valor.
A humanoid robot named 'Gabi' participated in South Korea's Lotus Lantern Festival, drawing significant international media attention. The robot, designed to embody Buddhist principles, has sparked discussions on AI ethics and the future of human-robot coexistence.
Năm 2026 đánh dấu sự sôi động của xe điện hạng sang tại Việt Nam với sự gia nhập của nhiều thương hiệu mới như Lexus, Lotus. Porsche, Mercedes, Audi cũng mở rộng danh mục sản phẩm.
Le 79e Festival de Cannes met à l'honneur l'Espagne avec les films d'Almodóvar et Sorogoyen. "The White Lotus" tourne sur la Croisette. Des manifestations réclament la fin de l'exploitation des animaux sauvages au cinéma, tandis que le gouvernement intervient dans la polémique Bolloré.
Lotus CEO Qingfeng Feng is seeking government support for its UK factory, emphasizing a commitment to British manufacturing despite a strategic shift towards hybrid models and a revised sales target.
Lotus, now under Geely ownership, reverses its EV-only strategy, introducing Focus 2030, which incorporates ICE, hybrid, and electric powertrains. Hybrids, including the Hybrid-X tech, will be a focus, with the new Type 135 supercar (986hp hybrid V8, European manufacturing planned) debuting in 2028. An updated, high-performance Emira is also forthcoming.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the BJP's historic victories in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry, attributing the success to the hard work of party workers. He emphasized that these wins signify the triumph of Indian democracy and the Constitution, marking a new era of development and freedom from fear in Bengal.
Laura Dern has joined the cast of The White Lotus season 4, replacing Helena Bonham Carter who departed due to creative differences. Filming is underway in the south of France with the new season set during the Cannes Film Festival (May 13-24). Dern, an Oscar winner for Marriage Story, previously worked with creator Mike White on Year of the Fish and Enlightened.
The AAP, as expected, reacted very strongly to this development and accused the BJP of “Operation Lotus”, a term used to define saffron party engineered defections of political rivals. AAP leader Sanjay Singh alleged that central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) were misused to pressure and break away AAP leaders. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of betraying Punjab, which is ruled by AAP and goes to assembly polls next year.
Raghav Chadha and six other AAP Rajya Sabha MPs have defected to the BJP, effectively merging their faction with the ruling party. The move poses a significant challenge to Arvind Kejriwal's AAP, particularly in Punjab, ahead of next year's assembly elections.
A significant rift within the Aam Aadmi Party has led to a major exodus, with seven AAP MPs joining the BJP. This leaves the party with only three members in the Rajya Sabha, including leader Sanjay Singh, who has denounced the defectors as 'traitors' amidst allegations of 'Operation Lotus' targeting the Punjab government.
