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Breaking News: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France

Pavel Durov, CEO and founder of Telegram, was arrested on August 24, 2024, at Le Bourget Airport in Paris by French customs officers. Durov was detained under a French arrest warrant linked to allegations that Telegram has facilitated criminal activities, including money laundering, drug... read more »

Breaking News: Sunita Williams Faces Cri...

Breaking News: Sunita Williams Faces Critical Oxygen Shortage in Space, NAS...

In a startling development, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams may be facing a life-threatening situation aboard her spacecraft. Reports indicate that she has only 96 hours of oxygen remaining, sparking urgent efforts by NASA and international space agencies to devise a rescue plan.Williams, a... read more »

NASA Issues Alert as Asteroid 2024 PQ5 P...

NASA Issues Alert as Asteroid 2024 PQ5 Passes Earth in a Close Flyby

August 20, 2024—NASA has issued an alert regarding a near-Earth asteroid named 2024 PQ5, which made its closest approach to our planet today. Measuring approximately 140 feet in diameter—comparable to a small airplane—the asteroid traveled at an astonishing speed of 28,128 miles per hour as... read more »

ISRO EOS-08 Launch: Mission Successfully...

ISRO EOS-08 Launch: Mission Successfully Completed

Sriharikota, August 16, 2024 – The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite aboard the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 today at 9:17 AM IST. The EOS-08, designed for high-resolution imaging and equipped with advanced... read more »

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Africa

32 dead, 3000 displaced due to floods in South Africa

Johannesburg: Floods caused by heavy rains which affected most parts of South Africa left 32 dead and about 3, 000 displaced, authorities said on Monday. “Regrettably, the present disaster... read more »

Ex-South Sudanese vice president urged to accept c...

Khartoum – Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said Monday that leaders would join hands against forces allied to South Sudanese ex-vice... read more »

Ban seeks South Sudan parties’ cooperation to sol...

United Nations – The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for “full cooperation” of all parties in finding a peaceful solution to the... read more »

63 Boko Haram militants killed: Nigerian military

Lagos – At least 63 Boko Haram fighters were killed during Nigerian army’s raids following a recent pre-dawn attack on military barracks in Bama... read more »

‘Fake’ interpreter at Mandela memorial clai...

London – The controversial sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service has said he is a “great fake” who exposed the... read more »

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All India

Omicron’s tally in India crosses the 350 mark after several...

Omicron’s tally in India crosses the 350 mark after several states reported 4,444 new cases. Concerns are even more acute as Christmas approaches and the holiday season approaches, when... read more »

Yellow warning about severe cold in Delhi today: w...

Daytime temperatures in Delhi on Monday are expected to be around 19 degrees Celsius as winds pick up. According to the Indian Meteorological... read more »

Sangat Karugi Insaaf: Outrage over government indiffere...

After lynching two people in two blasphemy attempts in Amritsar and Kapurtala, Sikh groups say there would be no reaction if action had been taken in 2015 to... read more »

Sheena Bora says Indrani Mukherja reports to CBI from l...

Indrani Mukherjea claims she met a woman prisoner who told her she had met Sheena Bora in Kashmir, according to the letter sent directly to the CBI. “She... read more »

IAF Chopper crash: Group Captain Varun Singh solid howe...

EW DELHI: According to an Indian Air Force officer, the group’s captain Varun Singh’s health remains stable, but critical. Sources said medical... read more »

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Asia

Anura Kumara Dissanayake Declared Winner of Sri Lanka’s 202...

Colombo, Sri Lanka — In a landmark victory, Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the National People’s Power (NPP) has won the 2024 Sri Lankan presidential election, securing 42.31% of the vote.... read more »

Second Wave of Deadly Explosions in Lebanon Target...

Lebanon faced a new wave of attacks as walkie-talkies and pagers, reportedly rigged with explosives, detonated across the country. The blasts killed... read more »

Exploding Pagers in Lebanon and Syria: A Sophisticated ...

A recent wave of pager explosions has rocked Hezbollah in Lebanon and Syria, killing at least nine people, including an 8-year-old girl, and injuring... read more »

IDF Ground Forces Chief Steps Down Amid Gaza Conflict: ...

In a significant and unexpected development, Major General Tamir Yadai, the Chief of Ground Forces for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), has resigned from his... read more »

PIL in Indian Supreme Court Seeks to Halt Arms Exports ...

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court of India demanding a halt to the export of arms, ammunition, and military equipment to... read more »

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Australia

Australia gets approval to send armed officers to MH17 recovery t...

AUSTRALIA has won approval to send elite armed officers to protect investigative teams in their efforts to scour the Malaysia Airlines crash site for human remains after the recalled Ukrainian... read more »

WikiLeaks reveals Australian gagging order over po...

A sweeping gagging order issued in Australia to block reporting of any bribery allegations involving several international political leaders in the... read more »

Australia gives $4.7 million for Gaza relief

The Australian government is providing five million Australian dollars (4.7 million $) in urgent humanitarian assistance to Gaza, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop... read more »

Indian student assaulted in Australia, brother seeks ju...

Melbourne – A 20-year-old Indian student was seriously injured after he was brutally assaulted and robbed in Australia’s Melbourne city, a media... read more »

6.2 magnitude quake rattles New Zealand

Wellington – A severe earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale has been recorded off! the coast of Fiordland, shaking New Zealand’s Southland... read more »

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Business

Elon Musk’s Support for Trump Drives Tesla Customers Away; EV Sal...

In a surprising turn of events, Tesla, the world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has seen a significant decline in its market share, with EV sales dropping below 50% for the first... read more »

Groq Secures $640M Funding, Valued at $2.8B, to Ch...

In a significant development in the AI chip industry, Groq, a Silicon Valley-based startup, has raised $640 million in a Series D funding round,... read more »

Latest Hindenburg Revelation Alleges SEBI Chief and Her...

In a significant development that has sent shockwaves through India’s financial and political circles, Hindenburg Research has released new allegations... read more »

BJP Criticizes Congress for Backing Hindenburg; Questio...

In a fierce political exchange, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sharply criticized the Congress party for what it perceives as unwavering support for... read more »

Mysterious Warning from Hindenburg Research Sparks Spec...

In a cryptic message posted on X (formerly Twitter) on August 10, Hindenburg Research, a renowned short-selling firm, hinted at an impending revelation,... read more »

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businessNews

Volkswagen pleads guilty in U.S. court in diesel emissions scanda...

DETROIT/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG pleaded guilty on Friday to fraud, obstruction of justice and falsifying statements as part of a $4.3 billion settlement reached with the U.S.... read more »

U.S. extends leniency programme for companies that...

MIAMI (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department will extend a programme that offers companies leniency if they voluntarily tell authorities when... read more »

Lloyds, two others dismissed from yen Libor litigation ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Friday dismissed Lloyds Banking Group Plc , ICAP Europe Ltd and Tullett Prebon Plc as defendants from litigation... read more »

Crunch week as Fed meets on rates, Trump team joins G20

LONDON (Reuters) – After a year that tipped conventional wisdom on its head, the coming week might suggest a return to some sort of normality for the... read more »

Some bank bulls grow wary on policy uncertainty

(Reuters) – Bank shares have been the runaway winners of the post-election U.S. stock market boom as investors wagered that higher interest rates,... read more »

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China

Six nurses killed in latest attack on Chinese medical workers

BEIJING: Seven people, including six nurses, were stabbed to death at a hospital dormitory in northern China on Thursday, the official Xinhua news agency reported, the latest in a string of attacks... read more »

9 killed in landslides in southwest China

Nine people have been killed inlandslides that struck southwest China’s Yunnan province last week. Nine people were buried as the disasterhit... read more »

4 schoolchildren killed in China knife attack

BEIJING: Four primary schoolchildren were killed in a knife attack by a man in south China’s Guangxi autonomous region, the latest such incident in the... read more »

The number of victims of terrorist attacks Sunday in Xi...

Chinese authorities announced that as a result of the terrorist attacks in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region on Sunday, September 21 killed 50 people.... read more »

13 dead in China firework plant explosion

CHANGSHA – Thirteen people have been confirmed dead and one more remained missing after an explosion at a firework plant in central China’s Hunan... read more »

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Cricket

Faf du Plessis expects to face an aggressive Team India

It won’t be wrong to say that the coming T20 series between India and South Africa will be the start of a tune-up for the two heavyweights in run-up to the ICC World Twenty20 next year; and... read more »

Pakistan recall Fawad Alam for England Tests

Allrounder Fawad Alam has found his name back in the Test squad for the upcoming series against England in the UAE, as one of two changes to the side... read more »

BCCI like a sThe PCB should listen to Javed Miandad and...

Pakistan great and India nemesis, Javed Miandad, is at it again. At a recent function in Karachi, Miandad advised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to stop... read more »

Virat Kohli claims top rank in ICC T20I rankings

There was some more good news in the offing for India’s Test captain Virat Kohli as he was declared the No 1 ranked batsmen in T20 Internationals according... read more »

Former Pakistan cricketer Arshad Khan driving Uber cab ...

NEW DELHI: How would you picture the life of a former international cricketer? Probably nurturing the upcoming generation of cricketers, commentating, working... read more »

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Culture

Jorhat holds 11th Assam Mahotsav to promote culture and tradition...

Guwahati – The eleventh edition of the Assam Mahotsav, a two week long annual fair, was organized in Jorhat recently, and provided a window to the culture of the state. More than 100 stalls... read more »

People in poorer nations `understand` life better ...

Washington – A new study has shown that people residing in poorer countries find greater meaning in life, whereas residents of wealthy nations... read more »

Hornbill Festival reflects traditional and modern face ...

Kohima – In an endeavor to promote tourism and preserve the socio-cultural heritage of the Nagas, Kohima played host to the 14th Hornbill Festival of... read more »

Kolkata Christmas Festival to begin Dec 20

History behind common Christmas traditions revealed

Kolkata – Scheduled to be inaugurated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Kolkata Christmas Festival beginning Dec 20 here is set to usher... read more »

New age writings of love, confusion and erotica

Fresh and complex, funny and erotic, this week IANS bookshelf is stacked with new age writings that are about today’s generation and their many ways of... read more »

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Economy

Indian Private Limited Company Incorporation Process via SPICe+

As part of Government of India’s Ease of Doing Business (EODB) initiatives, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs introduced a web based incorporation service called as SPICe+. SPICe+ is one stop... read more »

Charging Interest for the 3-month Moratorium perio...

Do you have a bank loan like I do? Because of this Coronavirus lockdown, the RBI announced a 3-month freeze on EMIs on all loans till May 31st. But... read more »

6 Ways to Ensure Regular Income After Retirement

Most people don’t think ahead financially, and it often takes a toll on them when it’s time to retire. The average life expectancy in India is also rising,... read more »

Compensate for your Absence in the Best Possible Ways

Don’t all your plans revolve around your family? Moreover, if you are a parent, it is a case of who’s going to bring your child to a football match or an... read more »

New phased implementation strategy of Eway bill system ...

Eway bill update so far : After being run out from the field in the very beginning phase of its introduction on Feb 1 2018, the day marked for introduction of... read more »

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Education

How Do Scholarships Help Students?

Financial assistance is one of the best gifts a student can receive to pursue their dream career. Over the years, plenty of colleges, universities and other organizations have started offering... read more »

NEET to have Similar Papers Across all Languages t...

Earlier, The Supreme Court of India expressed its dissatisfaction to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for setting different questions for... read more »

Additional Results for SSC CGL 2012 Released; Check her...

An additional results of 286 candidates who appeared for CGL in the year 2012 is out. These candidates were granted with relief by Central Administrative... read more »

How to use digital learning platforms for JEE?

Image Source:- Infographic created by: Aakash... read more »

Why is Chennai One of the Best Cities in India for High...

That time of the year when the sun shines bright and is in its most ruthless form is here. This is the time when the examinations get over, almost all schools... read more »

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Entertainment

AR Rahmans daughter Khatija is engaged shares photos with fiance

AR Rahmans daughter Khatija Rahman (left) got engaged on Decemer 29. (Image credit: Instagram photo y khatija.rahman) Musician AR Rahmans eldest daughter Khatija got engaged to sound engineer... read more »

Liger teaser: Vijay Deverakonda is a ‘slumdog, cha...

Actor Vijay Deverakonda released a first teaser for Liger on Friday which is a sports drama aout an Indian MMA fighter. “First look is... read more »

New Year 2022: Kareena Kapoor Saif Ali Khan Soha and Ku...

The New Year is a time of oundless celeration and joy where friends and family come together to welcome a happy new eginning. This year to limit the outreak of... read more »

RRR Postponed to a Later Date

That will e terrile news for moviegoers on New Years Eve. The most anticipated RRR movie has now een postponed to a later date. After considering the pandemic... read more »

Valimai Trailer: Ajith Is A Man On A Mission In The Hig...

New Delhi: The highly anticipated trailer for Ajith Valimai’s thriller was released on Thursday and it’s been all the rage since its release. The... read more »

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Europe

First French Ebola victim to be flown home from Liberia

PARIS: The first French Ebola patient was set to be flown home on Thursday, as the World Bank warned the spiralling epidemic is threatening economic catastrophe in west Africa. Doctors Without... read more »

French parliament approves jihadist travel ban

PARIS: France’s parliament on Tuesday approved a new anti-terror bill aimed at preventing potential jihadists from travelling to Iraq, Syria or... read more »

Harvard receives record $350 million for public health

Harvard University has received the largest donation in its history, the school announced on Monday, $350 million from the Morningside Foundation to the School... read more »

Six dead in Paris suburb building explosion

BOBIGNY(France): Six people were killed when an explosion ripped through an apartment building outside Paris, reducing half a residential block to rubble,... read more »

ISIS recruits planning 26/11-type attack in UK

An ISIS attack on Europe is not just a wild fantasy of Islamic State militants anymore. Various world leaders and intelligence agencies are acknowledging the... read more »

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Far East

Japan seeking US assistance to obtain counter cyberattack capabil...

Tokyo – Japan is reportedly seeking to curb the increased cyberattacks on the nation’s government systems and in a bid to have the ability to counter the attacks by a foreign nation, it is... read more »

Thai opposition to boycott 2 February elections as...

London – The main opposition party in Thailand has announced it will boycott snap elections set for 2 February. Democrat Party leader Abhisit... read more »

Taiwan court suspends trial of ailing ex-president

Taipei – A Taiwanese court has suspended the trial of former president Chen Shui-bian on the ground that he is suffering from depression, dementia and... read more »

Singapore man jailed for three years for cyber-stalking

Singapore – A man in Singapore was sentenced to three years in jail Friday for cyber-stalking US singer Leandra Ramm for six years from 2005 to... read more »

North Korea threatens to attack South Korea

Seoul – North Korea has threatened to attack South Korea without any advance notice, responding to anti-Pyongyang rallies on the second death anniversary... read more »

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Featured

An Executive’s Guide to Intelligent Automation

Automation in tandem with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are at the forefront of the Fourth Industrial (or rather technological) revolution, which is ushering the most radical... read more »

Setting Yourself Apart: How to Make Yourself Stand...

In business, competition is everywhere. It’s in the 100 other job applications which may have been received by the same job posting, or... read more »

4 Top Tips to Help You Understand Employee Needs

Understanding the needs of your employees is essential to building trust in your workforce, being an ethical and caring manager and ensuring that your team... read more »

Challenging Times for Police

We are currently living through unprecedented times of epic proportions. Against the backdrop of a deadly relentless pandemic and its resulting economic and... read more »

Understanding Network Marketing: The 3 Types of Systems

If you’ve ever heard of Avon, LuLaRoe, Amway, Mary Kay, or Tupperware, you’re familiar with multi-level marketing companies, also known as network... read more »

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Food

Recipe: Spiced beetroot

This tasty dish is a blend of spice and sour. It’s delicious, healthy and perfect as a side dish. Ingredients: – 200g beetroot – 1 large onion, finely chopped – 2-3 dried red... read more »

Recipe: Mutton stew

When raindrops are falling pitter-patter and you are in a mood for something really nourishing and hot, nothing can beat the aroma and taste of... read more »

Recipe: Aloo Paratha

Ingredients: Six or seven potatoes, four green chillies, coriander leaves, half tsp black pepper powder, two cups wheat flour, butter. Method: Boil the... read more »

Recipe: Papad curry

Ingredients: Two or three papads, two medium-sized potatoes, one teaspoon kala jeera, half teaspoon chilli powder, half teaspoon turmeric powder, half teaspoon... read more »

Recipe: Lasagna with meat sauce

Ingredients: – 1 lb ground mutton – 3/4 lb bulk pork sausage – 3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce – 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste – 2... read more »

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Football

Indian Super League was watched by 429 million on TV according to...

NEW DELHI: An aggregate of 429 million viewers (TAM data CS4+ extrapolated to the universe using a standard conversion factor) watched the inaugural Hero Indian Super League football tournament live... read more »

Messi slams top Barca official over `undeserving of better contract` statement

Messi targets more history, Suarez a first goal

MADRID: Lionel Messi continues his quest to become the all-time leading goalscorer in La Liga just days after equalling a similar feat in the... read more »

ISL: Trezeguet fires as FC Pune beat FC Goa 2-0 to reco...

PUNE: A striker always remains a striker is what David Trezeguet showed when he rolled back all those years with an opportunistic strike to help FC Pune City... read more »

Can Chelsea emulate Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles&...

The surest measure of greatness is the shadow it casts. A decade on, the Arsenal ‘Invincibles’ side of 2003-04 are still regarded with a unique... read more »

Indian football team begin search for new coach after 3...

India will begin the search for a newcoach after Wim Koevermans’ tenure came to an end with the team’s 3-2 home defeat by Palestine in a friendly... read more »

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Gold & Metals

Gold near three-month low

Gold edged up on Monday, but remained near a three-month low as the dollar hit an 11-year high after a strong U.S. jobs report boosted expectations the Federal Reserve would soon hike interest... read more »

Gold Monetisation Scheme Should Be Investor Friend...

After the announcement of a gold monetisation scheme in the Budget, the details of the scheme are keenly awaited. The scheme has the potential to... read more »

Gold, silver rebound on marriage season demand, global ...

Gold prices recovered by Rs 95 to Rs 27,285 per 10 grams at the bullion market on Thursday on emergence of buying by jewellers to meet wedding season... read more »

Titan Company intimates on availability of credit for g...

Titan Company announced that the Company will be able to avail credit from domestic nominated banks for gold purchases without restrictions. This will also... read more »

Gold recovers on wedding season demand

Gold, silver prices rise on brisk buying, global cues

Gold prices on Monday recovered by Rs 70 to trade at Rs 27,700 per ten gram at the bullion market, largely supported by wedding season demand from jewellers... read more »

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Health & Fitness

Stressed Out? Try These Ayurvedic Medicines

Ayurveda is the oldest forms of medicine in the world that originated in India around 5,000 years ago. It is a traditional holistic medical system that focuses on improving the wellness of an... read more »

Undergoing Blood Cancer Treatment? Keep These Exer...

Blood cancer treatment is highly variable, and there are many treatment options available depending on the type of blood cancer. It can range from... read more »

Cancer can Target Anyone, How prepared are you?

Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases. Everyone prays to never suffer from cancer. Cancer is now treated as a lifestyle disease by clinical experts now.... read more »

Has Your Doctor Advised You to Get a Pacemaker?

If you have been getting your heart treated from any of the cardiac hospitals and recently your doctor has advised you to get a pacemaker, your mind right now... read more »

Breathe Safe – Top Air Purifiers That are Perfect...

Have you ever had to leave your dinner guests or a party due to an attack of asthma or an allergic reaction due to the air quality? Not only is it stressful,... read more »

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Hockey

Sardar Singh named as flag bearer for India at Asian Games

New Delhi: Sardar Singh, captain of Indian men hockey team, will be the flag bearer for the country during the opening ceremony of the 17th Asian Games 2014 scheduled to take place in Incheon, South... read more »

Dhanraj Pillay criticizes move to have one custodi...

MUMBAI: Former India hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay is upset with the selection of only one goalkeeper in the Indian team due to take part in the... read more »

Is the Hockey India League losing its financial viabili...

Two hasty announcements have followed the pull-out of Ranchi Rhinos from the Hockey India League (HIL) last week. The quick introduction of Pune and the change... read more »

Manpreet named Asia’s Junior Player of the Year

Rising Indian midfielder Manpreet Singh was named the ‘Junior Player of the Year’ by the Asian Hockey Federation in its Congress held in Kuala Lumpur,... read more »

Bharat Ratna For Dhyan Chand?

NEW DELHI: Recommendations have been received for conferring the Bharat Ratna on hockey great Major Dhayan Chand and they have been forwarded to the... read more »

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Holiday Ideas

Gulmarg snowfall raises adrenaline level of holidayers

By Sheikh Qayoom Gulmarg – This world-famous ski resort and tourist destination came alive Monday with scores of domestic and foreign tourists enjoying the snowfall that gave the Himalayan... read more »

Follow these simple tips to travel safe this holid...

New Delhi – With the holiday season at its peak, International SOS has issued guidelines for travellers to stay healthy and have safe and... read more »

Hawaii ‘most searched’ holiday destination ...

Washington – With the travel industry expected to be 300 billion dollars worth in the US alone and the Internet being the most handy tool while searching... read more »

Make your own wine, the Kerala way

By Sanu George Thiruvananthapuram – Wine becomes much sought after in Kerala during the festive season, and what better than to make it at home? Barring... read more »

Hoteliers worried about prospects in festive season

Mumbai – With Christmas and New Year round the corner, hotels and restaurants in the western region are worried about their prospects in the festive... read more »

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Investing

Mutual funds witness 60% fall in net inflows in 2018-19: Economic...

During 2018-19, there was a net inflow of Rs 1,09,701 crore in the mutual fund industry, says Economic Survey. However, the net inflows are 60 per cent lower than last year. Net inflows in 2017-18... read more »

Claim Settlement of Life Insurance Companies ̵...

We live in a country where there is no social security cover. Therefore, purchasing a life insurance plan becomes the only option for securing your... read more »

Review Your Health Insurance Policy Before It’s Too Lat...

‘Change’ is the basic nature of life, as it keeps changing. With a change in everything, our insurance requirements also keep changing through different... read more »

Here’s What Your Partner Expects from You (But Do...

Relationships are difficult – we all know that. More so in today’s environment, when society in India is undergoing a major change; youngsters work away... read more »

Why TRON (TRX) is getting global attention in 2018 ?

Launched in September 2017, TRON (or TRX) is among the newly introduced cryptocurrencies in the market today. Since the test net launch of this cryptocurrency,... read more »

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Lifestyle

Beautiful Color Combinations to Beautify Your Bedroom Walls

A bedroom is a place where you would spend some of the most relaxing times. Whether it has been a tough day at work or you’ve toiled hard trying to complete the household chores, you need a safe... read more »

5 Common Myths About Health Insurance Busted!

The rising medical costs and unhealthy lifestyles have long shed light on the importance of having a secure medical fund for times of need. But the... read more »

Badrinath temple is closed today for winter break

The auspicious closing date of the Badrinath temple in Uttarakhand was announced in the case of Dussehra. Friday Badrinath’s temple is adorned with... read more »

Nykaa Founder Becomes India’s Wealthiest Self-Mad...

Falguni Nayar’s beauty startup has jolted her to the ranks of the world’s richest. Nayar, who owns about half of Nykaa, is now worth about $6.5... read more »

Buy the best skin care products effortlessly from your ...

The worst feeling is getting a burst of motivation in the middle of the night to perfect your skin but not being able to step out at that very moment. But... read more »

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Literature

Mohsin Hamid, Cyrus Mistry shortlisted for literature prize

New Delhi – Cyrus Mistry’s ‘Chronicle of a Corpse Bearer’, Mohsin Hamid’s ‘How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia’ and Nayomi Munaweera’s ‘Island... read more »

K.P.S. Gill: Larger than life

By Rahul Dass Book: “KPS Gill: The Paramount Cop”; Author: Rahul Chandan; Publisher: Maple Press; Pages:244; Price: Rs.295. K.P.S. Gill,... read more »

Jhumpa Lahiri loses out on US National Book Award

By Arun Kumar Washington – Pulitzer Prize winning Indian-American author Jhumpa Lahiri’s new novel, “The Lowland” failed to win the... read more »

Documentary on George Orwell being shot in Bihar

Patna – Shooting of the first documentary film on legendary British ! author George Orwell began at his birthplace in Motihari town of Bihar ! Wednesday,... read more »

Sachin’s Bharat Ratna gladdens and saddens, say P...

By Quaid Najmi Mumbai – Descendents of Dadasaheb Phalke, the ‘Father of Indian Cinema’, were thrilled when master blaster Sachin Tendulkar... read more »

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Middle East

Turkey Detains Liridon Rexhepi in Major Mossad Espionage Bust

In a significant intelligence operation, Turkish authorities have arrested Liridon Rexhepi, a Kosovo national identified as the head of Mossad’s financial network in Turkey. Rexhepi, who... read more »

Macklemore’s Dubai Boycott Sparks Debate Ove...

Dubai, UAE – September 2024: U.S. rapper Macklemore recently canceled a highly anticipated concert in Dubai, citing moral concerns over the... read more »

Protests Erupt Nationwide Over Gaza Hostage Deal in Isr...

This past weekend, Israel has been shaken by some of the largest protests in its history, ignited by the government’s handling of a controversial... read more »

UAE Announces Amnesty and Discounted Airfares for Visa ...

In a significant move to address the challenges faced by visa overstayers, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a new initiative offering amnesty and... read more »

Escalating Tensions: Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Heav...

Date: August 25, 2024In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Israel and Hezbollah engaged in a fierce exchange of fire on Sunday, marking one of the... read more »

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National

Rupee Breaches 84 Against US Dollar Amid High Oil Prices and FII ...

India’s financial markets are facing a turbulent period as the rupee plunged past the 84 mark against the US dollar for the first time on October 11, 2024. This decline is driven by a combination... read more »

India’s 2024 Global Hunger Index Ranking: A ...

India has once again faced a grim reality in the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI), ranking 105th out of 127 countries. Despite being one of the... read more »

Ratan Tata Dies at 86: A Legacy of Integrity and Leader...

Ratan Tata, one of India’s most revered business leaders and the former chairman of Tata Sons, passed away at the age of 86 in Mumbai’s Breach Candy... read more »

BJP’s Record Hat-Trick in Haryana, National Confe...

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a strong victory in the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections, winning 48 out of 90 seats. Prime Minister Narendra Modi... read more »

₹6 Lakh Crore Wiped Out: Key Factors Behind Today’s Mar...

Today, the Indian stock market saw significant losses, erasing around ₹6 lakh crore in investor wealth as both the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty dropped by... read more »

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North America

Paraguay Demands U.S. Ambassador’s Departure Amid Diplomatic Tens...

Asunción, August 9, 2024 – Paraguay has called for the U.S. ambassador, Marc Ostfield, to leave the country, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions. The move follows... read more »

Kamala Harris Chooses Tim Walz as Running Mate for...

In a significant move that reshapes the political landscape for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris has selected... read more »

Harris to unveil vice presidential pick for US 2024 ele...

Washington D.C., August 6, 2024 — In a highly anticipated move, Vice President Kamala Harris is set to unveil her vice presidential pick for the upcoming... read more »

Mass Layoffs Hit Multiple Industries as Economic Uncert...

A wave of layoffs has swept across various sectors, with tech giants, software companies, and even vacuum manufacturers cutting thousands of jobs. The latest... read more »

Tropical Storm Debby Bears Down on the Gulf Coast: Emer...

Tropical Storm Debby is intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico, posing a significant threat to the Gulf Coast region. As the storm approaches, residents are urged... read more »

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Agra’s homeless get new night shelters

By Brij Khandelwal Agra – Good Samaritans in the Taj city have got together to open night shelters free of cost for the poor and the homeless, as the mercury dropped and Agra became enveloped... read more »

Furore over images of Hindu deities on beer bottle...

Sydney – An Australian brewery has c! ome under severe criticism from Hindu groups for depicting religious deities on the labels of its... read more »

Kashmiris next after Nigerians on Goa’s hate list...

Majorda (Goa) – After last week’s backlash against Nigerians in Goa, are Kashmiris next in line? The gram sabha of south Goa’s Majorda... read more »

‘India can help stop persecution of Baha’is...

By Gaurav Sharma New Delhi – India can play a very important role in stopping the persecution of Baha’is in Iran, says international human rights... read more »

On 125th birth anniversary, Maulana Azad lies a forgott...

By Rahul Vaishnavi New Delhi – Its red sandstone boundary walls are defaced with posters and betel juice marks. Shopkeepers hang cases full of clothes... read more »

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Supreme Court Grants Bail to Manish Sisodia: Justices Gavai and V...

New Delhi, August 9, 2024 — In a landmark decision today, the Supreme Court of India granted bail to Manish Sisodia, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, who was entangled in allegations... read more »

Delhi High Court Dismisses Arvind Kejriwal’s Plea ...

New Delhi, India – In a significant judicial decision, the Delhi High Court has rejected the plea of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal,... read more »

Congress Moves Against Modi over Anurag Thakur’s ...

The Congress party has submitted a privilege motion notice in Lok Sabha against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sharing BJP MP Anurag Thakur’s remarks... read more »

Latest News on the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

The 2024 U.S. presidential election is shaping up to be highly competitive. Following President Joe Biden’s announcement to exit the race and endorse... read more »

Former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’s “...

Mumbai: Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who had teased a post-Diwali “expose” on state Minister Nawab Malik and his underworld... read more »

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Racist graffiti against Sikh model in New York subway

New York – The Indian American community has been stunned by the racist graffiti on a Gap advertisement featuring Sikh actor and model Waris Ahluwalia at a New York City subway station. The... read more »

He visits Sabarimala every week, but not to pray

Sabarimala (Kerala) – For any devout Hindu in Kerala, a pilgrimage to the Sabarimala temple is a must, but not for Surendran, a local tribal.... read more »

President greets nation on Guru Tegh Bahadur martyrdom ...

New Delhi – President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday greeted the nation, espe! cially the Sikh community, on the occasion of the martyrdom of Guru Tegh... read more »

Obama greets Sikhs on Guru Nanak birthday

Washington – President Barack Obama has greeted “Sikh friends” around the world on the birth anniversary of Sikhism’s founder Guru... read more »

‘Yaum-e-Ashoora’ observed with mourning pro...

Hyderabad – A mood of mourning pervades the old city of Hyderabad a! s Shia Muslims Friday observed “Yaum-e-Ashoora” to mark the martyrdom of... read more »

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New legislation for disabled to be finalised soon: Selja

New Delhi – The new draft legislation for people with disability is in the last stage of finalisation, Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Kumari Selja said here Monday. “The... read more »

An exhibition documents making of Barahadisvara te...

New Delhi – Selected architectural drawings, paper impressions of the inscriptions of 1000-year-old Barahadisvara Temple at Tanjore of the... read more »

Jhumpa Lahiri’s “The Lowland” among T...

By Arun Kumar Washington, Dec (IANS) Pulitzer Prize winning Indian-American author Jhumpa Lahiri’s new novel, “The Lowland”, set in Kolkata... read more »

Poverty the key trigger of violence, say Indian kids

By Prantick Majumder New Delhi – Children across the world are aware of the causes of violence in their countries and 50 percent of children in India... read more »

Bees, wasps and hornets

A long time ago, I was bitten by a bee on the nape of my neck. My husband immediately ran inside, cut a potato in half and applied it to the sting. It worked... read more »

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China Satellite Launch Marks Beginning of Thousand Sails Constell...

China has launched the first batch of satellites for its “Thousand Sails Constellation,” a megaconstellation designed to rival SpaceX’s Starlink ¹. The constellation, also known... read more »

Review: Honor Magic6 Pro 5G Review: A Powerhouse w...

The Honor Magic6 Pro 5G is a flagship smartphone that boasts impressive specs, a sleek design, and a feature-packed camera system. Here’s a... read more »

Review: Motorola Edge 50 Pro A Powerhouse with a Few Fl...

The Motorola Edge 50 Pro is a flagship smartphone that boasts impressive specs, a sleek design, and a near-stock Android experience. Here’s a detailed... read more »

New Features in WhatsApp Beta 2.24.16.14

The latest WhatsApp Beta update, version 2.24.16.14, has introduced several new features to enhance user experience. Here are some of the key updates:1.... read more »

Apple to Unveil Two Foldable Devices in 2026, Revolutio...

Cupertino, CA – Apple Inc. is set to make a groundbreaking entrance into the foldable device market with the announcement of not one, but two... read more »

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Musharraf rejects Pak offer of air ambulance for his ailing mothe...

Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has rejected “with thanks” the Sharif Government’s offer to bring his ailing mother to Pakistan from Dubai, one of his aides said on Saturday. “Thank... read more »

Benazir Bhutto’s son declares war against Taliban ...

Islamabad – Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) patron-in-chief and son of late Benzair Bhutto, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has declared war against... read more »

Maldives gets tough on illegal migrant workers

Male – Maldivian authorities have started to fine firms that employ undocumented expatriate workers, media reports said here Friday. Immigration... read more »

Hasina says Khaleda Zia would be tried for ‘terro...

Islamabad – Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the country would hold the trial of main opposition leader Khaleda Zia one day for... read more »

Pakistan says ready for dialogue with India

Islamabad – Pakistan is ready to move forward if India gives green signal over the dialogue process, Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid has... read more »

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Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Father For Fourth Time?

Actual Madrid famous person cristiano ronaldo introduced on sunday that he had become a father for the fourth time after girlfriend georgina rodriguez gave delivery to a child lady, Alana... read more »

India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI Stats: Virat Kohli’s ...

India persevered their unbeaten run in bilateral odi series as they received their 7th successive collection on sunday. in a 3-suit collection... read more »

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017: Little To Separate Brazil, En...

Nineteen days on from the outlet whistle in the 2017 fifa u-17 global cup in India, the pleasant of the lot are about to stand off. having stood Via the take a... read more »

Champions League: Pep Guardiola calls Manchester City&#...

Manchester: Manchester town manager pep guardiola described his aspect’s 2-1 victory over napoli within the champions league group segment as one of the... read more »

IPL 2017: From influx of Englishmen to domination by pa...

Mumbai Indians beat Rising Pune Supergiant by a single run in a gripping Indian Premier League (IPL) final on Sunday to claim their third title. Mumbai seemed... read more »

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With nod to Goran Ivanisevic, Marin Cilic clinches first Grand Sl...

NEW YORK: Marin Cilic, his first Grand Slam title in hand after a straight-sets pounding of Kei Nishikori in the US Open final on Monday, thanked Goran Ivanisevic for helping him rediscover joy in... read more »

Bryan brothers win 5th US Open title, 16th major

For their 100th tournament title, the Bryan brothers broke out a new victory celebration. Not that they planned it this way. The twins were so... read more »

Serena Williams makes it three in a row at US Open

Serena Williams named 2013 WTA Player of the Year for fifth time

Serena Williams won the 18th Grand Slam title of her career on Sunday, beating Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 6-3 to claim a third consecutive trophy at the US... read more »

Sania Mirza-Bruno Soares clinch U.S. Open mixed doubles...

Sania Mirza clinched her third mixed doubles Grand Slam crown as she and partner Bruno Soares overcame a few anxious moments in the match tie-break to win the... read more »

Federer reaches US Open Semifinals

Federer edges del Potro at ATP World Tour Finals

Roger Federer saved two match points while coming all the way back from a two-set deficit to beat Gael Monfils 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 on Thursday night and... read more »

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Take Chinese-made Covid-19 vaccines if Indians wish to travel to ...

China has made it mandatory for people coming from India and 19 other countries to get themselves inoculated with Chinese-made Covid-19 vaccines if they wish to travel to China. For Indian travelers,... read more »

An offbeat getaway to Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary

I considered myself to be quite well-informed when it came to geography but I was in for a surprise when one of my friends suggested that we spend... read more »

Unique things to experience in Hyderabad

A land once ruled by the Nizams, the city of Hyderabad still holds on its ancient royalty, heritage, and all things regal. But the city is more than its... read more »

The Best Weekend Getaways from Hyderabad

The technology hub of India and the joint capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad is quite fascinating in itself. With its rich heritage,... read more »

MM Hills- The verdant mountains of Karnataka

For most urbanites, weekends usually revolve around get-togethers, dinners, outdoor events, or getaways to the nearby tried and tested places. If you are... read more »

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Pakistan troops violate ceasefire

Jammu – Pakistan troops resorted to heavy shelling at Indian positions in R.S. Pura sector of the international border in Jammu district late Monday night. A senior para military Border... read more »

Chinese media : Setback for US President Barack Obama in Asia

US shutdown : No end in sight to the crisis

Washington – Amid continued political impasse leading to a government shutdown, the US appeared to be no closer to resolving the crisis, the... read more »

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Escalating Conflict: Israel, Lebanon, and Gaza Exchange Missiles ...

On October 7, 2024, marking one year since the deadly Hamas attacks, Israel and its neighboring regions of Gaza and Lebanon saw a surge in military action. Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched... read more »

Breaking News: Iran Fires 180 Ballistic Missiles a...

In a significant escalation on October 1, 2024, Iran launched around 180 ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for recent Israeli military... read more »

Lebanon Crisis Escalates as Turkey and Iran Condemn Isr...

The ongoing conflict in Lebanon has reached critical levels as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah surge, sparking international concern and widespread... read more »

Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed in Israeli Air...

Beirut, Lebanon – September 28, 2024: Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, was confirmed dead following an Israeli airstrike targeting the... read more »

Israel Shuts Down Al-Jazeera Office in West Bank, Raisi...

Ramallah, West Bank — Israeli forces have closed Al-Jazeera’s office in the West Bank, citing security concerns. The raid follows a previous ban on... read more »

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