- World
No evidence of Indian companies circumventing Russian sanctions: US official
Mumbai: The US Deputy Secretary of Treasury Wally Adeyemo on Wednesday said there is “no evidence” of Indian companies circumventing the sanctions imposed following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “I’ve seen no evidence of…
- Middle East
Supporters of Iraqi cleric end protest in Baghdad
Baghdad: Supporters of Iraqi Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr have ended their day-long protest outside the compound of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) in Baghdad demanding the dissolution of Parliament. A statement by…
- India
UPSC starts one time registration’ facility for government job aspirants
New Delhi: The UPSC has started a one time registration (OTR) facility for government job aspirants who will now not be required to fill in their basic details every time they apply for…
- World
US servicewoman facing charges in Italy for killing boy in accident
Rome: A US Air Force servicewoman is facing criminal charges in Italy after authorities there said that she struck and killed a teenage boy with her vehicle while she was intoxicated. An…
- Pakistan
Minor girl kidnapped, raped & burnt to death in Islamabad
Islamabad: A minor girl was kidnapped, raped, and burnt to death in Islamabad’s Kohsar town. Her body was recovered from a water tank from one of the houses in the town, at…
- World
North Korea urges heightened alert against new virus found in China
Seoul, Aug 24 (IANS) North Korea on Wednesday called for heightened alert against a new virus detected in China, just weeks after Pyongyang claimed victory over the Covid-19 crisis. The Rodong Sinmun,…
- Business
GDP growth projected to spike to four-quarter high 13.0% in Q1 FY2023: ICRA
Mumbai: GDP growth is expected to expand in double digits at 13 per cent in Q1FY23 due to low base and robust recovery in the contact-intensive sectors following the widening vaccination coverage,…
- India
Allahabad High Court rejects petition against mosque removal
Prayagraj: The Allahabad high court has dismissed a writ petition seeking the removal of the Shahi Masjid situated at GT Road in Saidabad, Prayagraj, for widening of a highway. The court said…
- World
South Korea’s total fertility rate hits record low in 2021
Seoul: South Korea’s total fertility rate hit a record low in 2021 as the number of childbirths continued to fall, data revealed on Wednesday, underscoring the country’s gloomy demographic situation. The country’s…
- Bollywood
Nawazuddin pushes creative envelope, dresses up as a woman for ‘Haddi’
Mumbai: Trust Nawazuddin Siddiqui to bowl the audience over with his work and dedication to his character. Keeping up with the legacy, the actor has left the audience gasping in disbelief with…
- Bollywood
Big B tests positive for Covid-19, may disrupt ‘KBC’ schedule
Mumbai: Even as Mumbai reported a spike in Covid-19 cases, mega star Amitabh Bachchan announced late on Tuesday night that he had tested positive and urged “all those that have been in…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to hold Global AI Summit in September
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will organise the second edition of the Global AI Summit in September. Under the theme “Artificial Intelligence for the Good of Humanity”, the upcoming event will attract experts and…
- Business
Amazon opens new delivery station in UP
Lucknow: Amazon India on Tuesday announced the launch of a new delivery station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Spread across 22,000 square feet, the new station will enable Amazon to further strengthen its…
- India
Man booked for thrashing Dalit girl for not wearing uniform
Bhadohi: A former village head in Uttar Pradesh Bhadohi district has been booked for allegedly assaulting a Dalit girl and subjecting her to casteist slurs. Girija Shankar Yadav, in-charge of the Chauri…
- World
Support for Ukraine must continue until Putin withdraws: Johnson
London: Russian President Vladimir Putin must not be allowed to repeat the annexation of Crimea in other parts of Ukraine, UK’s outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson told world leaders. Johnson said allies…
