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USA Stock Market Plummets: A Sign of Gre...

USA Stock Market Plummets: A Sign of Great Recession?

The US stock market has experienced a significant downturn in recent weeks, sparking concerns among investors and economists about the possibility of a great recession. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has fallen by over 10% from its peak, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have... read more »

Indian Embassy in Israel Issues Advisory...

Indian Embassy in Israel Issues Advisory to Stay Vigilant

The Indian Embassy in Israel has issued an advisory for Indian nationals living in the country, urging them to stay vigilant and adhere to safety protocols amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.The advisory comes after the back-to-back assassinations of two senior Hamas leaders and a top... read more »

WHO Report: Half of India’s Popula...

WHO Report: Half of India’s Population Physically Unfit

A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed a concerning trend in India, stating that nearly half of the country’s population is physically unfit. This alarming finding highlights the need for urgent attention to promote physical activity and reduce the risk of... read more »

Jaya Bachchan Irked at Being Addressed a...

Jaya Bachchan Irked at Being Addressed as ‘Jaya Amitabh Bachchan’ in Parlia...

Veteran actress and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan expressed her displeasure in the Rajya Sabha when she was addressed as “Jaya Amitabh Bachchan” by Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh. The incident occurred during the ongoing Budget session, drawing significant attention and sparking a... read more »

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13 new polio cases found in Pakistan

At least 13 new cases of crippling poliovirus have been detected in Pakistan, taking this year’s total of the new victims to 158, reports said on Wednesday. The new cases were confirmed on Tuesday... read more »

Pakistan suspends execution of Shoaib Sarwar

Pakistan called off the scheduled hanging of Shoaib Sarwar convicted on murder charges in what would have been the first execution of a civilian in... read more »

Sri Lanka, China settle defence cooperation and maritim...

Sri Lanka and China on Tuesday clinched defence and maritime security cooperation deal with Colombo pledging to sup port silk trade route, a pet project of... read more »

Iran rejects US-led coalition against IS

Seen from Tehran, which has helped both Damascus and Baghdad to confront IS advances, the coalition lacks credibility because some of its members had financed... read more »

Indian slams Pakistan for failing to act against Hafiz ...

New Delhi on Monday slammed Islamabad for failing to act against Hafiz Saeed, the alleged mastermind of the Mumbai attacks, after the Pakistani envoy said the... read more »

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One-day strike has partial impact in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH: Public transport was partially affected in Punjab, Haryana and UT Chandigarh as workers’ union today joined the one-day nationwide strike call given by ten central trade unions,... read more »

Sensex closes 587 points down on weak GDP data

MUMBAI: Renewed fears about the slowing Chinese economy, combined with the less-than-expected doemstic GDP growth for June quarter, spooked Dalal... read more »

Gold tops Rs 27,000-mark on global cues, seasonal deman...

Rising for the third straight day, gold regained the Rs 27,000-mark by gaining Rs 200 at the bullion market today in line with a firm global trend amid pick up... read more »

Ashok Leyland Sales Up 39% at 11,544 Units in August

New Delhi: Hinduja Group flagship company Ashok Leyland today reported a 38.53 per cent increase in total sales at 11,544 units in August as against 8,333... read more »

Total telephone subscriber base rises to 100.69 crore

The total telephone subscriber base in the country rose marginally to reach 100.69 crore at the end of June, sectoral regulator TRAI said today. The subscriber... read more »

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Cricket

Sehwag finally comes good as Kings XI roar

On Friday, Kings XI Punjab’s innings followed a similar pattern perfected by them during the IPL earlier this year: bat the opposition out of the game. Everything fell into place for KXIP against... read more »

Cairns confirms `still intends to appear` in boxing match with Doull despite `fixing` row

Former New Zealand all-rounder Cairns charged with...

Former New Zealand captain Chris Cairns was charged in a north London police station on Thursday with perverting the course of justice. The charges... read more »

Ravi Shastri to Continue as Team India Director

It was on the cards and the script folded as expected. The BCCI working committee on Friday extended Ravi Shastri’s tenure as Team India director till... read more »

Veteran batsman Younis not named in ‘new and youn...

Veteran batsman Younis Khan failed to find a spot in the ODI team as Pakistan announced the squads for the upcoming one-day and Twenty20 series with... read more »

Atapattu takes over as Sri Lanka head coach

The executive committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has “unanimously approved and appointed” Atapattu with immediate effect, the SLC said in a... read more »

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Entertainment

Sonakshi Sinha to play RAW agent in ‘Force 2’

Actress Sonakshi Sinha will star opposite John Abraham in upcoming action drama “Force 2” . The 28-year-old “Dabangg” actress is set to play a RAW agent in the Abinay Deo-directed film, which... read more »

Salman, Munni win hearts in latest track

The makers of upcoming movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan have released a brand new song with the title ‘Zindagi Kuch Toh Bata’. The song was teased... read more »

Halle Berry would love to star in ‘X-Men’ f...

Actress Halle Berry wants to star as Storm in her own “X-Men” spin-off movie. The 48-year-old Oscar-winning actress, who appeared as the superhero... read more »

After Anupam Kher, Rishi Kapoor joins FTII debate

The FTII debate on Friday heightened with several celebrities coming out in protest against Chairman Gajendra Chauhan over his suspension. First Anupam Kher... read more »

Mika Singh to lend voice for ‘Anna’ biopic

Mika Singh has been roped in for a biopic on social activist Anna Hazare titled ‘Anna’, it has been confirmed. Addressing the media, the... read more »

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Football

Dortmund's late goal against 10-man Marseille propels them to last 16 of Champions League

Dortmund’s late goal against 10-man Marseille propels them ...

Johannesburg – Borussia Dortmund has made it through to the last 16 of the Champions League. Dortmund scored a late win against 10-man Marseille to triumph 2-1 in Group F. Defender Kevin... read more »

Ex-soccer player Woodhouse claims football fixing `been going on for ages`

Ex-soccer player Woodhouse claims football fixing ...

London – Former football star Curtis Woodhouse has said that he once got invited to bet on a club to lose by five or more goals and then saw... read more »

Keane says Fergie still wants `power, control` of Man U

Keane says Fergie still wants `power, control` of Man U

London – Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has claimed that Sir Alex Ferguson’s ‘massive ego’ is harming the club, according... read more »

Van Persie hints `happy` to stay at Man U, continue Roo...

Man U's Van Persie ruled out of action for one month after injury

London – Robin van Persie has hinted he’s happy to stay at Manchester United by talking up his partnership with Wayne Rooney, according to... read more »

Moyes admits Man U `not doing anything well enough` as ...

Moyes asks for `more consistency` from Man U after 3-0 win over Aston Villa

London – David Moyes has admitted Manchester United have problems in every part of the pitch and have lost their famed fighting spirit, according to... read more »

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Gold & Metals

Govt hikes tariff value on imported gold

Govt hikes tariff value on imported gold

New Delhi – Amid short supply of gold in domestic market during the festival season, the government on Wednesday hiked the import tariff value of gold to USD 442 per ten gram in line with... read more »

Gold prices dropped by Rs 420 to Rs 31,930 per ten gram

Gold prices dropped by Rs 420 to Rs 31,930 per ten...

Gold prices dropped by Rs 420 to Rs 31,930 per ten gram in the national capital on Tuesday owing to slackened demand driven by weak global trend and... read more »

Gold prices dropped by Rs. 220 to Rs. 32,350 per ten gr...

Jobs on the line as gold sector suffers under curbs

Gold and silver prices fell in the national capital on Monday on emergence of profit selling by stockists at prevailing higher levels amid weak global... read more »

Gold prices gained by Rs. 170 to Rs. 32,570 per ten gra...

Gold prices gained by Rs. 170 to Rs. 32,570 per ten gram

Gold and silver prices climbed in the national capital on Saturday on frantic buying by stockists and jewellery fabricators for the approaching Diwali festival... read more »

Gold prices gaining by Rs 480 to Rs 32,410 per ten gram

Gold prices gaining by Rs 480 to Rs 32,410 per ten gram

New Delhi – Amid rising domestic demand and a firming global trend, gold prices today regained Rs 32,000 per ten gram level after seven weeks in the... read more »

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Health & Fitness

Casual sex not satisfactory for women: Study

Casual sex not satisfactory for women: Study

New York – This is something men would always find themselves turned on – causal hook-ups. For women, however, one-night stands aren’t that satisfying. If we believe researchers at... read more »

Surgery more effective for herniated discs than nonsurgical treatments

Surgery more effective for herniated discs than no...

Washington – A new study has revealed that for patients with herniated discs in the lower (lumbar) spine, surgery leads to greater long-term... read more »

Golden rules for staying fit and healthy in old age rev...

Golden rules for staying fit and healthy in old age revealed

London – Experts have jotted down five golden rules for a healthy lifestyle which according to them are a key to staying healthy and fit during old... read more »

Prism adaptation therapy hope for spatial neglect

Prism adaptation therapy hope for spatial neglect

New York – Spatial neglect, an under-recognised but disabling disorder, often complicates recovery from right brain stroke. Now there is some hope for... read more »

Now, bask in mushrooms to get Vitamin D

Now, bask in mushrooms to get Vitamin D

Toronto – Next time you go out in the sun to get some Vitamin D, think about mushrooms. Why mushrooms? Well, this is what is going to be your best source... read more »

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Investing

Gold prices slipped by Rs. 30 to Rs. 30,725 per 10 gm.

Gold prices slipped by Rs. 30 to Rs. 30,725 per 10 gm.

Snapping a six-day losing streak, silver prices surged by Rs. 830 to Rs. 44,300 per kg on Tuesday on buying by industrial units amid a firm global trend. Gold also slipped Rs. 30 to Rs. 30,725 on... read more »

Gold-hungry traders tap NRIs to cater to humongous demand

Gold rebounded by Rs 255 to Rs 30,755 per ten gram...

Snapping its two-day losing streak, gold rebounded by Rs 255 to Rs 30,755 per ten grams in the national capital on Monday on low level buying by... read more »

Gold priceslost by Rs 285 to Rs 30,500 per ten gram

Gold futures rebound from two-month low, Rs. 28,770 per 10 gram

Extending losses for the second straight day, gold prices on Saturday lost another Rs 285 to Rs 30,500 per ten gram in the national capital on sustained... read more »

Gold prices fell by Rs 465 to Rs 30,785 per ten gram

Gold prices fell by Rs 465 to Rs 30,785 per ten gram

Gold prices fell by Rs 465 to Rs 30,785 per ten gram in the national capital on Friday on reduced offtake by stockists at existing higher levels amid a weak... read more »

Gold prices rose by Rs 450 to Rs 31,250 per ten gram

Gold prices rose by Rs 450 to Rs 31,250 per ten gram

Snapping two days of losses, gold prices rose by Rs 450 to Rs 31,250 per ten gram in the national capital on Thursday on emergence of buying by stockists at... read more »

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Could Red Wine Give You Gorgeous Skin?

Imagine checking in with your dermatologist for help clearing up a breakout…and leaving her office with a script for pinot noir. Sounds farfetched, but there’s new science behind it. A... read more »

Soon, peanut that won’t cause allergic react...

Researchers hope the technique can be used to eventually eliminate 99.9 per cent of peanut allergens. Peanut allergens must be eliminated below a... read more »

WHO advocates salt reduction to prevent heart disease

New Delhi: The World Health Organisation (WHO) Sunday advocated salt reduction to prevent and control non-communicable diseases as high salt intake increases... read more »

The secret to a long life? 80% of men could avoid a hea...

  Not smoking, taking exercise and drinking in moderation key to reducing risk Healthy diet and having a waist measuring below 37 inches also... read more »

Beware! Working for long hours may lead to Type-2 diabe...

New Delhi: Long working hours are a common thing these days. Prolonged sitting, modern erratic lifestyle and lack of physical activity can lead to the onset of... read more »

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Middle East

UN Security Council extends sanctions on Liberia

UN Security Council extends sanctions on Liberia

United Nations – The UN Security Council Tuesday extended by another year the sanctions on Liberia in connection with the country’s civil war. In an adopted resolution, the council... read more »

UN chief concerned over religious violence in Syria

UN chief concerned over religious violence in Syri...

United Nations – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon expressed concern over the targeting of people based on their religion, community or ethnic... read more »

Several dead in Iraq bomb blast

Several dead in Iraq bomb blast

A car bomb near a cafe in central Iraq has killed at least eight people in the latest in a series of attacks. Monday’s blast in the town of Buhriz,... read more »

Saudi militants behind attack on Defence Ministry: Yeme...

Saudi militants behind attack on Defence Ministry: Yemen

Saudi militants were behind the massive car bombing and assault on Yemen’s military headquarters that killed more than 50 people, including an Indian nurse... read more »

Probe human rights abuses in Cote d’Ivoire: UN

Probe human rights abuses in Cote d'Ivoire: UN

United Nations – The UN Friday called for investigations into serious human rights abuses committed in Cote d’Ivoire by the Dozo, traditional... read more »

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National

GST Council Meet Begins Today: 4 Things Modi Must Do To Solve Tra...

The GST council assembly is prepared to start today in assam’s Capital Guwahati, while investors and businessmen alike will hope get a few respite because the government appears to further amend... read more »

Heavy Rains Lash Chennai, Showers To Continue For ...

After hot days and water scarcity, chennai finally received Rain. the a whole lot-awaited monsoon, which turned into predicted for weeks now, arrived... read more »

The New Rahul Gandhi Is Because of The New India: Congr...

Once mocked mercilessly for his Articulation and Disregarded contemptuously as incapable of spearheading the rate in opposition to high minister Narendra Modi,... read more »

North Korea LIVE: Rex Tillerson says India Could Act as...

India’s Diplomatic ties with North Korea should act as a “Conduit for communications”, us secretary of country rex tillerson has... read more »

‘When Will You Get Married’? Watch Rahul Gandhi’s Reply...

Congress Vice Chairman Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said he believes in future in relation to Marriage. The congress chief additionally said he does some wearing... read more »

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Politics

Bhiwandi court summons Rahul Gandhi for his remarks against RSS

Bhiwandi court summons Rahul Gandhi for his remarks against RSS A magisterial court in Bhiwandi in Maharashtra’s Thane district on Friday ordered issuing summons to Congress vice-president Rahul... read more »

Hooda, Chavan survive; to continue as CMs till ele...

he Congress leadership has decided against any change of guard in Haryana and Maharashtra in view of the fast approaching assembly elections in the... read more »

Kerala Governor Sheila Dikshit to be transferred to Nag...

New Delhi: Kerala Governor Sheila Dikshit’s defiance is likely to earn her a ‘punishment’ posting! A report in a leading English daily... read more »

Why Amit Shah get Z-plus security? : Congress

Gujarat govt. snooping extended to Karnataka, Gujarat Minister Amit Shah

New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday raised questions over reports claiming that BJP leader Amit Shah will soon get Z-plus level security from the central... read more »

CBI Court Rejects Lalu Yadav’s Plea to Quash Fodd...

Ranchi: A CBI court on Tuesday rejected RJD chief Lalu Yadav plea to quash the trial of three cases against him in connection with the multi-million rupee... read more »

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Sci - Tech

Snapchat plays down threat of hackers accessing users’ phone numbers

Snapchat plays down threat of hackers accessing users’ phone numb...

Washington – Snapchat has reportedly downplayed the security issue with its service, as reported by Gibson security experts, that exposed users’ phone numbers based on their usernames. The... read more »

Hens lay more eggs when listening to `soothing classical music`

Hens lay more eggs when listening to `soothing cla...

London – A farmer has found that hens lay more eggs when they listen to opera music. Steve Ledsham played classical tracks and was shocked to... read more »

Google Doodle celebrates astrologer, astronomer Johanes...

Google Doodle celebrates astrologer, astronomer Johanes Kepler’s 442nd birthday

London – Google is commemorating 17th century astrologer, astronomer and mathematician Johanes Kepler’s 442nd birthday with its latest doodle. Kepler... read more »

First 3D printed liver expected by 2014

First 3D printed liver expected by 2014

Washington – A bio-printing company based in San Diego is expecting to unveil the world’s first printed organ – a human liver – by next... read more »

How tweaking `hybrid vigor` gene generates higher tomat...

How tweaking `hybrid vigor` gene generates higher tomato crop yields

Washington – Researchers have determined a way to produce more tomato fruit without sacrificing that unique and necessary bushy plant shape. The study by... read more »

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South Asia

45 militants surrender in Afghanistan

45 militants surrender in Afghanistan

Kabul – Forty-five militants surrendered Sunday in Baghlan province, seeking to resume normal life, in Afghanistan, an official said. “A 45-member group of militants who were involved in... read more »

CHOGM: Manmohan tells Rajapaksa he is not coming

CHOGM: Manmohan tells Rajapaksa he is not coming

New Delhi – Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday sent a letter of regret to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, explaining why he is... read more »

Nasheed demands resignation of Maldives president

Nasheed demands resignation of Maldives president

Male – Former president Mohammed Nasheed, the front-runner in the long-drawn-out presidential race in the Maldives, has asked incumbent President... read more »

CHOGM boycott: Manmohan explains to Rajapaksa

CHOGM boycott: Manmohan explains to Rajapaksa

New Delhi – Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday sent a letter of regret to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, explaining why he is not... read more »

Maldives Supreme Court postpones run-off in presidentia...

Maldives SC puts off presidential poll run-off

Male – Maldives Supreme Court early Sunday blocked a second round run-off to elect a new president and postponed the re-vote to Nov 16 amid deep... read more »

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Federer out of Australian Open, beaten by Andreas Seppi

Roger Federer is out of the Australian Open in the third round, beaten by Italian Andreas Seppi 6-4, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-6 (5) on Friday. Federer was trying to come from two sets down for the 10th time... read more »

My hard work paid off, says Finn

He scripted a memorable comeback on Tuesday snapping five wickets to set up England’s nine-wicket win over India in the cricket tri-series and... read more »

I learnt a lot from Dhoni: Vijay

With 482 runs in four Tests, opener M. Vijay was one of India’s stand-out performers down under. The in-form batsman is now back in India and is set to... read more »

Sindhu optimistic; Kashyap hopes to come good at home

When Saina Nehwal and P.V. Sindhu faced off in the Syed Modi International India Masters tournament here last year, they were only three ranks apart. The... read more »

The island nation’s golden moment

There has to be a first time for everything. Certainly for the elevation of the Sri Lankans to the rank of cricketing gods as they anointed themselves World... read more »

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World

Indonesia making no progress against hazardous haze

Pekanbaru, Indonesia | Reuters — Indonesia has sent nearly 21,000 personnel to fight forest fires raging in its northern islands, the disaster management agency said on Tuesday, but smoke cloaks... read more »

France opens war crimes inquiry against Assad regi...

French authorities have launched a criminal probe against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime for alleged war crimes committed between... read more »

NATO Troops Reach Kunduz to Support Afghan Forces

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN: NATO said Wednesday its special forces have reached Kunduz to support Afghan troops after the Taliban seized the northern city, repelled a... read more »

Hajj Stampede: Saudi Arabia police say 1,100 photos of ...

Saudi Arabia today said the nearly 1,100 photos distributed to foreign diplomats to help identify nationals who have died in the hajj are from the entire... read more »

US whistleblower Snowden draws crowd with Twitter debut

dward Snowden has come in from the cold – on Twitter. Snowden, a former National Security Agency contractor who leaked details about the US... read more »

New Year 2022: Kareena Kapoor Saif Ali Khan Soha and Kunal enjoy “The Last Supper...

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 the suspected Omicron variant... read more »

Immunization for the 1518 age group: registration for CoWin will start today

India will start CoWin registration for Covid19 vaccinations for children aged 15-18 from Saturday. The government said online and online registration will e availale to vaccinate children... 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 situation in the country... read more »

12 dead and 1 injured in stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in J&K

Vaishno Devi Stampede: The stampede occurred when a very large crowd of devotees who had come to pay their respects to mark the eginning of the new year gathered at Vaishno Devi Bhawan... read more »

Valimai Trailer: Ajith Is A Man On A Mission In The High-Octane A...

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 trailer begins with Ajith Kumar and Huma... read more »