- World
Vietnam’s birth rate hits record low in 2024
Hanoi: Vietnam’s birth rate hit a record low in 2024 with the total fertility rate dropping to just 1.91 children per woman, marking the third consecutive year below replacement level. The decline…
- Bangalore
Shivakumar denies link between Minister Priyank Kharge and contractor’s death
Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transparency and defended Minister Priyank Kharge against allegations linking him to a contractor’s suicide. Speaking to the media in Bengaluru,…
- India
Budget 2025-26: CII seeks cut in income tax
New Delhi: Apex business chamber CII on Monday urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to reduce personal income tax for individuals earning up to Rs 20 lakh per annum, introduce a three-tier customs…
- India
India’s defence production poised to clock 20 pc annual growth in FY 2024-29
Mumbai: On the back of robust government reforms and increasing private sector participation, India’s defence sector production is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 20 per…
- India
Indian insurance sector sees 62pc surge in female salespersons in FY24: Report
Mumbai: India’s insurance sector, traditionally dominated by men, has in FY24 witnessed a 62 per cent rise in active female Point of Salespersons (POSPs), compared to the previous year, according to a…
- Middle East
Gaza militants fire rockets at Israel amid ongoing conflict
Jerusalem: Fighters in the Gaza Strip fired about five rockets at southern Israel, the Israeli military said. The rockets on Sunday afternoon triggered air raid warning sirens in the city of Sderot…
- Sports
Australia beat India by 184 runs in fourth Test
Melbourne: Australia beat India by 184 runs in the fourth Test to take a 2-1 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Chasing a 340-run target, India were bowled out for 155 in 79.1…
- Middle East
At least 45 killed in Israel’s violations of ceasefire deal with Lebanon
Beirut: At least 45 people have been killed between November 27 and December 22 in Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement, according to a source from the Lebanese army. During the period,…
- Bollywood
SRK tries to go incognito as he exits jetty with pet and family
Mumbai: Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, who was last seen in ‘Jawan’, returned to Mumbai from Alibaug along with his family on Sunday. The actor went incognito as he hid his face…
- Middle East
Suspected Israeli strike on Syrian weapons depot near Damascus kills 11
Damascus: The death toll from a powerful explosion at a Syrian weapons depot near the Adra Industrial City in rural Damascus rose to 11, with most of the casualties believed to be…
- Middle East
EAM Jaishankar to visit Doha today, meet Qatari PM
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar is set to embark on a three-day official visit to the State of Qatar from December 30, the Ministry of External Affairs said on…
- Entertainment
Malayalam actor Dileep Shankar found dead in Thiruvananathapuram hotel room
Thiruvananathapuram: Malayalam film and television actor Dileep Shankar has been found dead in the room of a hotel here, the police said on Sunday. A source in the Kerala Police told IANS…
- India
Markets decline amid unabated foreign fund outflows, weak global trends
Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday amid unabated foreign fund outflows and weak trends in the global markets. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex declined 142.26 points…
- India
Farmers call for ‘Punjab Bandh’ today
Chandigarh: Farmers have announced a ‘Punjab Bandh’ on Monday leading to the expected closure of all shops across the state and disruptions in road and rail services. However, emergency services will continue…
- India
Groom cancels wedding over delay in serving food, marries cousin
Chandauli: A bizarre incident unfolded in Uttar Pradesh’s Chandauli where a groom abandoned his wedding over an alleged delay in serving food, leaving the bride and her family stranded at the venue,…
