- Middle East
UN chief urges Israel to stop violations of Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged Israel to stop violations of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Guterres condemned Israel’s extensive airstrikes on Syria…
- Delhi
Delhi govt imposes ban on firecrackers from January 1
New Delhi: The Delhi government, on Thursday, announced a complete ban on all types of firecrackers in the national capital with immediate effect throughout the year, starting from January 1, 2025. According…
- Business
NITI Aayog rolls out S.A.F.E. housing roadmap for industrial workersto boost growth
New Delhi: NITI Aayog on Thursday released a comprehensive report on the crucial role of secure, affordable, flexible, and efficient (S.A.F.E.) accommodations for industrial workers in boosting India’s manufacturing sector. India is…
- Health
Walking speed can predict metabolic health in obese people: Study
New Delhi: Walking speed can be a quick, equipment-free tool for identifying metabolic health risks among people with obesity, according to a study. The study, published in the Scientific Reports journal, suggests…
- India
Fadnavis slams opposition for campaign against EVMs
Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday criticised the Opposition for running a campaign against EVMs while demanding polling on ballot papers especially after their defeat in the November 20 Assembly…
- Sports
Kapil Dev reacts to Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement announcement
Ahmedabad: Former India captain Kapil Dev expressed that he would not have wanted the ace Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin to retire from the game in such a manner. Instead, he would have…
- Real Estate
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban: 1.18 cr houses sanctioned
New Delhi: Under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) a total of 1.18 crore houses have been sanctioned by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), out of which 1.14…
- Middle East
Turkey to continue military activity in Syria until Kurdish forces ‘disarm’
Ankara: Turkey will continue its military activity in northern Syria until Kurdish fighters fully “disarm,” Turkish semi-official Anadolu Agency reported Thursday, citing a Defence Ministry source. Highlighting ongoing threats from Kurdish forces…
- Business
Seoul shares drop 2 pc amid fed’s slower easing signal, Micron’s overnight slump
Seoul: Seoul shares tumbled nearly 2 per cent on Thursday as risk appetite weakened after the U.S. Federal Reserve hinted at a slower monetary easing cycle next year and U.S. tech giant…
- Sports
Champions Trophy 2025: India likely to take on Pakistan on Feb 23
New Delhi: The much-awaited clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 will be played on February 23 with Colombo and Dubai front-runners to play host for India’s matches…
- Middle East
Israeli airstrikes on Houthi sites in Yemen kill nine
Sanaa: At least nine people were killed and several others wounded on early Thursday morning by Israeli airstrikes on Yemen’s capital here and the Red Sea ports in the western province of…
- Entertainment
Pooja Hegde begins another shooting schedule for ‘Thalapathy 69’
Mumbai: Actress Pooja Hegde has begun another shooting schedule for the highly anticipated film “Thalapathy 69” in Chennai. She shared her excitement with fans through a post on social media. Posting a…
- India
India’s job market projected to grow by 9 pc in 2025: Report
Bengaluru: India is expected to see a 9 per cent growth in hiring in 2025, according to a report on Thursday. The report by foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME), showed that…
- Television News
Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Shanawaz Shaikh welcome their 1st child
Mumbai: Television actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee and her husband Shanawaz Shaikh have welcomed their first child, a baby boy on December 18. Announcing the same on social media, the actress shared an adorable…
- India
Rupee falls to all-time low of 85.12 against US dollar
New Delhi: The Indian rupee fell 18 paise to all-time low of 85.12 against the US dollar on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) over Federal Reserve’s hawkish commentary on rate cut outlook.…
