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India’s fiscal management has come in for praise from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF’s staff said in an article that the tightening of fiscal stance by the government in 2023-24 was appropriate and an ambitious medium-term consolidation plan was required to rebuild buffers and preserve debt sustainability. The Indian economy’s strong performance was […]
Giving a boost to Elon Musk’s proposal, India is looking at a licensing approach to assigning spectrum for satellite internet services and exempt companies from having to bid for it. This may be a windfall for Elon Musk’s venture Starlink, which has lobbied hard against any auctions. The proposal was included in a new draft […]
Opposition bloc INDIA leaders have assembled in New Delhi for the first time in over three months for a crucial meeting surrounding the strategy and policy formulation for the 2024 general elections. The meeting gains significance after the rout of the Congress party – the leading constituent of the Bloc – in the recent assembly […]
The Karnataka government has made wearing of masks mandatory for senior citizens as well as those with comorbidities. The move comes as a precautionary measure in the wake of rising number of Covid-19 cases in neigbouring Kerala and detection of a sub-variant of the virus. The Karnataka government has also asked individuals with symptoms of […]
Calling all qualified professionals! The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is on the hunt for talented individuals to fill 102 vacant positions across three crucial roles: Store Officers (17 posts), Administrative Officers (20 posts), and Private Secretaries (65 posts). This exciting opportunity to work on the cutting edge of national defense is available on […]
The anticipation for the inauguration of the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024, has reached the shores of America, with the Hindu community in the country joining in the excitement. To mark the historic occasion, a month-long celebration has kicked off in the United States, starting with a massive car rally in […]
NEW DELHI: In a tumultuous turn of events, the Lok Sabha on Monday witnessed dramatic scenes as thirty-three opposition members, including prominent leaders like Congress’s Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and Trinamool’s Saugata Roy, were suspended from the House. The suspensions cast a dark shadow over the Winter Session, already strained by the December 13th security breach. […]
Police have registered an FIR against Sajjan Jindal, managing director of the JSW Group, in connection with alleged rape charges against him. Jindal has denied the charges, calling them “baseless”. The complainant, an actress, said the incident had taken place in January 2022 in the penthouse atop the company’s head office at the Bandra-Kurla Complex. […]
The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing on TMC leader Mahua Moitra’s plea against her expulsion from the Lok Sabha for January 3 next year. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti was hearing Moitra’s writ petition. The former Member of Parliament (MP), who represented the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal, […]
In yet another foray into the media space, billionaire Gautam Adani’s group acquired a majority stake in news agency IANS India Pvt Ltd for an undisclosed sum. The Adani group had earlier struck a similar deal with NDTV media. In a regulatory filing, Adani Enterprises — the firm that holds the group’s media interest — […]
The Madras high court sentenced IPS officer Sampath Kumar to 15 days in jail for contempt after a petition filed by cricketer MS Dhoni accused him of making “contumacious” statements against the judiciary regarding an alleged IPL betting scam. The division bench of Justices SS Sundar and Sunder Mohan said the sentence would remain suspended […]
Finally breaking his silence over the huge cash recovery in I-T raids, Congress MP Dhiraj Sahu said his family handled the businesses and the money recovered was not directly his, but belonged to the companies which were raided. The MP also said the money was not linked in any way to the Congress or any […]
Jagdeep Singh, said to be the tallest Sikh in the world at 7 feet 6 inches, was arrested along with two of his associates after heroin was found in his SUV in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district. A former Punjab Police constable, Jageep alias Deep Singh, got into the limelight with his entry into the reality […]
The liquor industry is expecting a surge in sales driven by in-home parties and celebrations in year-end festivities. Industry experts are optimistic about 7-8 per cent growth for the collective liquor industry in the country. The quarter of October to December is the peak season for the Indian industry, driven by increased demand for premium […]
As many as 14 Opposition MPs were suspended for the remaining days of the winter session of Parliament for disrupting the proceedings. MPs raised slogans and demanded a statement from Union home minister Amit Shah. The two houses of Parliament were adjourned as opposition parties protested, seeking a statement by the government followed by a […]
The Supreme Court has directed IPS officer D Roopa to delete her defamatory social media posts against IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri. The court gave Roopa a deadline of 24 hours to remove the objectionable content. If she is unable to delete all the posts, she must post a statement clarifying that she is withdrawing all […]
In the Wild West of the digital age, where algorithms gallop through data like outlaws through gold mines, India’s Minister of State for IT and Electronics, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, has drawn a bold line in the sand. His message is clear: “No untrusted AI will be allowed to roam the Indian internet and exploit its citizens.” […]
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has defied gravity, rocketing past pre-pandemic levels with a 109% surge in passenger traffic during November 2023. The airport, a vital travel artery for India, witnessed a staggering 4.46 million passengers taking flight, surpassing even its own record set in November 2022 by a remarkable 13%. This meteoric […]
Despite recently claiming the No. 1 T20I bowler title, Ravi Bishnoi isn’t without flaws, according to Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar. While acknowledging Bishnoi’s rapid ascent to the top of the rankings, Gavaskar emphasizes that the young spinner’s international career is still in its early stages and brimming with learning opportunities. Last week, Bishnoi’s impressive performance […]
Renowned Indian actress Kajol has opened up about why she refuses to film scenes involving sexual assault, citing the emotional toll it takes on actors. Speaking at the Netflix Film Actors’ Roundtable 2023, Kajol acknowledged past roles where she performed such scenes, including in “Baazigar” (1993), “Ishq” (1997), and “Dushman” (1998). However, she emphasized her […]
