NEW DELHI: Bibek Debroy, distinguished economist and chairman of the Prime Minister’s economic advisory council, passed away on Friday at the age of 69. Known for his far-reaching contributions to economic theory and policy, Dr Debroy was a respected figure in the fields of game theory, law reforms, and Indology, as well as an advocate…
Several devotees were injured during a festival at the Deviramma hill temple in Mallenahalli. NEW DELHI: At least five devotees were injured on Thursday evening during a festival at the Deviramma hill temple in Mallenahalli in Karnataka‘s Chikkamagaluru district.The devotees sustained injuries as they slipped and fell on the hills. This was attributed to rainfall…
Police have arrested one man and continue to search for a second suspect following a shooting incident outside Punjabi singer AP Dhillon‘s home on Victoria Island, Canada. The incident, which took place on September 2, involved multiple shots fired at Dhillon’s residence and two vehicles set ablaze, reportedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.According to…
Israeli forces launched defensive missiles Thursday night to intercept UAVs allegedly targeting civilian areas in the country’s south.The Iran-supported Islamic Resistance of Iraq claimed responsibility for sending drones, which were intercepted over the Red Sea, as reported by Times of Israel.“A short while ago, two UAVs that approached Israeli territory from the east were intercepted…
North Korea announced the successful test of its latest intercontinental ballistic missile “Hwasong-19,” with the state media labeling it “the world’s strongest missile.” According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the new missile showcases enhanced altitude and flight duration, positioning it as a step closer to Pyongyang’s goal of a nuclear-capable ICBM that could…
For the first time in the history of the Indian jewellery market, silver sales surpassed gold during this Dhanteras season. High gold prices have dampened consumer demand, leading shoppers to turn to silver instead. “Silver sales have shot up 30-35% this year despite prices being 40% higher than last Dhanteras,” Surendra Mehta, national secretary at…
Rohit Sharma (IANS Photo) The speculations around Rohit Sharma’s future with Mumbai Indians ended on Thursday when the five-time champions retained him as one of their five retentions ahead of the mega auction later this month.Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit, Jasprit Bumrah and Tilak Varma are the five capped players retained by MI. BREAKING NEWS:…
Four individuals have been arrested, with a total of seven suspects named in the case. Investigations continue as Saini’s wife filed the complaint. NEW DELHI: A journalist was killed in a knife attack in the Sadar Kotwali area of Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh, while his colleague sustained serious injuries. Police have arrested four suspects in…
Former US President Donald Trump on Thursday extended Diwali greetings and pledged to safeguard the interests of Hindu Americans, vowing to shield them from what he described as the “anti-religion agenda of the radical left.” Trump highlighted his commitment to protecting their freedoms and enhancing relations with India, a nation he said was a vital…
GUWAHATI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday asserted India’s aspiration to advance beyond the current disengagement process with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) while indicating that it would require patience. Singh said India and China have been holding talks at both diplomatic and military levels to resolve the differences in some areas…
