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Farooq in RS, 1 berth for Cong in Omar cabinet
THE Congress may get one cabinet berth in the NC-Congress coalition government to be headed by Omar Abdullah and one Rajya Sabya seat from the J&K Union Territory.
FOOD PRICEY: Retail inflation at nine-month high of 5.49%
RETAIL inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), reached a nine-month high of 5.49% in September on account of rising food prices, data released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation on Monday showed.
India expels six top Canadian diplomats, withdraws envoy
Indian high commissioner 'person of interest' in Nijjar case: Canada
First meet today of Kuki, Meitei and Naga MLAs since Manipur erupted
LEGISLATORS from Manipur's Meitei, Kuki and Naga communities will sit down on Tuesday in Delhi for their first joint meeting since the eruption of ethnic violence in the state last year. The meeting, organised by the Centre, will be held on Tuesday.
Ronaldo scores again for perfect Portugal in Nations League
CRISTIANO Ronaldo scored his record-extending 133rd international goal to keep Portugal perfect in the Nations League with a 3-1 win over Poland on Saturday, and Spain struck late to edge Denmark 1-0. The 39-year-old superstar was there to put in the rebound after Rafael Leao's shot hit the post in the 37th minute. That made it 2-0 following Bernardo Silva's opener in Warsaw in the 26th.
Growing sports fandom in Australia, one tee at a time
IN a video posted by Cricket Australia a few months ago, a few young fans got the chance to interact with the vice-captain Tahlia McGrath. One of the young fans was wearing a t-shirt that said 'Caught Healy, Bowled Perry, Forever.' \"Oh, that's a nice one,\" McGrath complimented the young fan. \"I got it for Christmas,\" the young fan replied, beaming ear to ear.
India clinch three medals at Asian Championships
INDIA wrapped up their campaign at the Asian Table Tennis Championships with three medals, including a historic bronze in the women's doubles, after Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee's dream run ended in the semifinals here on Sunday.
HIL auctions: Harmanpreet most expensive player on Day 1
DOUBLE Olympic bronze medallist, Harmanpreet Singh, was bagged by Soorma Hockey Club for ₹78 lakh on Day One of the Hockey India League auction here on Sunday.
CAUGHT SHORT IN DESERT
India lose to Oz by 9 runs in Sharjah, rely on result of NZ vs Pak to qualify for semifinals
Hyundai IPO: Should you subscribe?
THE initial public offering (IPO) of Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), the country's biggest maiden share sale in its capital market history, has received a thumbs up from major brokerages and analysts.
How estate planning plays crucial role in preserving wealth
Experts say it is essential to have a backup mechanism in the form of estate planning to protect and transfer wealth to beneficiaries, thereby preventing disputes
IT firm Wipro to consider issuing bonus shares
IT services firm Wipro has said that its Board of Directors will be considering a proposal for issue of bonus shares. The company will be announcing its second quarter FY25 results on October 17.
RIGHT NOW, GEO-POLITICAL RISK IS THE KEY FACTOR
OME years ago, I had commenced with a column titled 'Right Now', which was the title of a popular rock song released three decades ago by the music group, Van Halen. The lyrics of this song proposed living for the moment and not being afraid of making a change. So, in this fortnight's column, I propose to take you, my valued readers, once again on a ‘Right Now’ journey across our financial markets.
WHAT DOES TATA'S LEGACY MEAN TO YOUR MONEY
THIS column is not an obituary on Ratan Tata. The purpose of reading this column is to understand the connections between major events and your money. Tata's demise is certainly a significant business event. You must understand the impact he had on your money. The values he leaves behind will continue to influence your behaviour regarding money.
Ola cabs directed to offer refund choices to users
THE Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed Ola to implement consumer-friendly changes, including offering refund options and providing receipts for auto rides.
Israel PM mulls plan to seal off aid to N Gaza
Aim of the proposal is to starve out Hamas of food & water and pressure them to release the remaining hostages
Joe Biden plans one-day visit to Germany on Friday: source
US President Joe Biden is expected to visit Germany next week, a government source said on Sunday, after a previously planned trip was canceled due to Hurricane Milton in Florida.
Returning booster of rocket caught at SpaceX launchpad
SPACEX pulled off the boldest test flight yet of its enormous Starship rocket on Sunday, catching the returning booster back at the launch pad with mechanical arms.
US to send air defence battery and troops to Israel
THE United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defence battery and troops to Israel, the Pentagon said on Sunday, even as Iran warned Washington to keep American military forces out of Israel.
Ukrainian recruiters raid Kyiv bars, restaurants to recruit men for army
UKRAINIAN military recruitment officers raided restaurants, bars and a concert hall in Kyiv, checking military registration documents and detaining men who were not in compliance, media and witnesses reported.
Canada MP in House raises Khalistani attack on journos
A prominent Canadian MP of Indian origin has voiced concern over attacks on journalists who report on Khalistani extremism in Canada and asked the authorities to deal with the situation with an iron hand \"before it is too late\".
Vietnam, China agree to calm SCS tensions as they sign new trade deal
VIETNAM and China agreed to calm tensions in their South China Sea (SCS)dispute, Vietnamese state media reported on Sunday, days after Hanoi accused Beijing of a \"brutal\" attack on its fishermen.
Tiger safari zone to be launched in Ramnagar
IN a move poised to revitalise the state's eco-tourism landscape, the Uttarakhand forest department is set to introduce a tiger safari zone in Ramnagar, fostering wildlife enthusiasts' encounters with the big cats in a new arena.
Raje absence from key Raj BJP meet triggers rumours
THE state BJP has finalised a panel of candidates for the upcoming by-elections on seven assembly seats in Rajasthan, scheduled for upcoming weeks. The state core committee, in a meeting held at the Chief Minister's residence (CMR) on Sunday, approved the panel.
RG Kar: Doctor on hunger stir taken to ICU; march to Raj Bhavan today
ONE of the participants in the 'fast-unto-death' protest of junior doctors of West Bengal to press for their demands following the RG Kar rape-murder incident was taken ill on Sunday and carted to the NRS ICU here. The protesting doctors have given a call for a march to Raj Bhavan on Monday against the \"dissatisfactory\" CBI probe into the RG Kar incident.
Schools focus on attendance in cybercrime hub
IN one of its kind initiative to prevent children's involvement in cyber crime related activities, attendance at this school in Jamtara is taken thrice to ensure that the students do not sneak out for any kind of phishing activities.
Cong cries police bias as behaviour of MP politicians' relatives raises heat
AT least three incidents of prominent politicians' sons and grandsons reportedly misbehaving with police in full public view have been reported in MP over the last five days.
Maha murder ignites political war
MVA says law & order has worsened in state; BJP says Oppn leaders indulging in petty politics
Punjab farmers block rail tracks to protest delay in procurement of paddy
PUNJAB farmers on Sunday blocked roads and squatted on rail tracks across the state for three hours as part of their protest against the alleged tardy procurement of paddy in the ongoing kharif marketing season. As many as 20 trains were affected due to the protest.
Poll panel urges Centre for forces deployment ahead of Maha, J'khand polls
EVEN though the poll schedules have not been announced yet, preparations for the next round of assembly elections have begun. The Election Commission of India (EC) has urged the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for pre-poll advance deployment of the Central Armed Police Forces (CRPFs) in Jharkhand and Maharashtra.