- Business
Indian stock markets hit new high amid rate cut optimism globally
Mumbai: The stock markets hit a new high this week as the rate-cut optimism globally has provided a positive impetus across the global markets, industry watchers said on Saturday. The European Central…
- News
Sunita Williams to cast vote in US presidential elections from space
Washington: Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her fellow NASA colleague Butch Wilmore, currently stuck on the International Space Station (ISS), expressed their anticipation on Saturday for casting their votes in the 2024…
- Kolkata
RG Kar tragedy: Two held in connection with audio clip threatening attack on docs
Kolkata:The Bidhannagar City Police arrested two persons in connection with an audio clip released by Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh on Friday evening regarding an attack on protesting junior doctors with the…
- Business
Green Hydrogen a historic opportunity to redefine energy systems, create jobs in India
New Delhi: India has ushered into a new era of energy transition driven by a shared commitment to advancing the ‘Hydrogen Agenda’, Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy,…
- Middle East
Iranian President says promoting unity, solidarity main focus of Iraq visit
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his three-day trip to Iraq was aimed at promoting unity and solidarity between the two countries. He made the remarks in an address to reporters upon…
- Middle East
First round of Gaza anti-polio campaign ends, 560K children vaccinated: UN
United Nations: The United Nations and its partners have vaccinated against polio more than 560,000 children under 10 in the Gaza Strip, UN humanitarians said. The UN Office for the Coordination of…
- India
Prajwal forced victims to laugh during sexual assaults, reveals SIT probe
Bengaluru: The Special Investigation Team’s third charge sheet in the sexual assault case against former Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna has revealed that he used to force the victim to wear…
- Middle East
Iran, Belarus vow to promote political, security, economic ties
Tehran: Top Iranian and Belarusian security officials highlighted the need to strengthen bilateral political, security and economic relations, Iran’s official news agency reported. During a meeting in the Belarusian capital, Minsk, Ali…
- Middle East
Egypt, UN chief discuss developments in Gaza, West Bank escalation
Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres discussed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and the Israeli escalation in the West Bank. During a phone conversation on…
- Sports
Being India’s bowling coach is quite a special moment for me: Morne Morkel
New Delhi: Following his appointment as the Indian men’s team bowling coach, Morne Morkel spoke candidly about the heartfelt exchange he had with his father, expressing his emotions about the prestigious role.…
- News
UN coordinator announces USD 24M aid package for vulnerable groups in Lebanon
Beirut: UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Lebanon Imran Riza has said 24 million dollars (Rs 2,01,31,53,600) emergency aid package to support the country’s most vulnerable population and those suffering from the ongoing Hezbollah-Israel…
- World
Typhoon Yagi leaves 254 dead, 82 missing in Vietnam
Hanoi: Typhoon Yagi and the consequent landslides and floods have left 254 dead and 82 missing in Vietnam’s northern region, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said. Lao Cai, Cao Bang…
- India
Gunfight breaks out in J&K’s Baramulla
Srinagar: A gunfight started overnight between the security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said. Officials added that an encounter has started during the night intervening September 13-14…
- World
Pope Francis urges US citizens to vote for ‘lesser evil’
Rome: Pope Francis has slammed both US presidential candidates — Donald Trump and Kamala Harris — for what he called “anti-life policies” on abortion and migration, and advised American Catholics to choose…
- Bangalore
Karnataka govt begins review of pending graft cases against Oppn leaders
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has expedited the investigation into the various scams involving the BJP and JD-S leaders while the committee comprising cabinet ministers formed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah held its first…
