NEW DELHI: The capital’s IGI Airport was the world’s 10th busiest hub last year, down one place from the 9th spot it enjoyed in CY 2022, according to Airports Council International (ACI). All the top 10 airports — led by Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Dubai and Dallas Fort Worth — saw significant growth in passenger…
WAYANAD: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday called the Electoral bonds the “biggest extortion scheme” of the world, adding that PM Modi is the mastermind behind it.The remarks of Rahul Gandhi came after Prime Minister Modi in an interview to ANI accused the opposition parties of “spreading lies” over the electoral bonds scheme, which has…
NEW DELHI: India’s merchandise exports dipped marginally in March to USD 41.69 billion, and by 3.11 per cent during the last fiscal year to USD 437.06 billion mainly due to continued geopolitical turmoil, and depressed global trade.Imports, too, declined in March as well during the entire 2023-24. Trade deficit, or the gap between imports and…
In a move seen as a clear warning to China, the United States is planning to deploy medium-range missile launchers across the Asia-Pacific region. This strategic decision aims to bolster the US military presence in response to China’s military advancements.The US plans to deploy ground-based systems capable of firing SM-6 and Tomahawk missiles, significantly enhancing…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Congress of appointing people close to the party as election commissioners and claimed that his government had made improvements in the Election Commission.“Earlier, the Prime Minister used to sign a file and form the Election Commission. And those who were close to their families became…
NEW DELHI: Former President Donald Trump made his appearance at a New York court on Monday for the start of jury selection for the start of jury selection in his hush money trial—a moment of significant historical import for the US.This marks the first instance of a former president facing a criminal trial, setting the…
NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan raised doubts about Hardik Pandya‘s leadership prowess on Monday, criticising his failure to adjust to match scenarios and devise effective strategies, which has proven costly for the Mumbai Indians (MI) in this IPL season.Taking over the captaincy from Rohit Sharma, Hardik has faced substantial criticism from fans and…
NEW DELHI: In the wake of a disturbing trend of violent attacks targeting Indian students in the US, resulting in tragic fatalities, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Monday that such cases are unconnected but certainly a big concern for the government.Jaishankar said that while some students were murdered over personal issues, others were…
NEW DELHI: Tragedy struck Pakistan over the weekend as storm-related incidents claimed the lives of at least 41 individuals across the country, with lightning strikes and flash floods wreaking havoc in various regions. The authorities in the country’s southwest have declared a state of emergency.According to officials, 28 people lost their lives due to lightning…
NEW DELHI: The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly in the post-pandemic years, has pushed big multinationals and startups to rejig their work structure in accordance with the evolving trends, one such step being the ever-despised layoffs.While layoffs continue to serve as grim reminders about the flaky global job market, a new phenomenon called “dry…
