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South Africa reach 82-3 after Pakistan fold for 211 in 1st Test

Dane Paterson bagged his second successive five-wicket haul and Corbin Bosch made a dream test debut with a wicket off his first ball as 13 batters fell to pace bowlers on an eventful start to the Boxing Day test match between South Africa and Pakistan on Thursday.

Indian star fined 20% match fees, one demerit point

KOHLI, KONSTAS FACE OFF AT MCG

Rodriguez's brace powers Mohun Bagan Super Giant past 10-man Punjab FC

Alberto Rodriguez struck twice as Mohun Bagan Super Giant recorded a come-from-behind 3-1 win over 10-man Punjab FC in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday.

D-Street small stocks steal the show in 2024, giving handsome returns to investors

Market experts are optimistic about midcap & smallcap stocks for next year, driven by factors like strong domestic consumption & govt infra spending

Gold Rises by ₹250 to ₹78,850/10gm, Silver Up ₹300

Gold prices increased Rs 250 to Rs 78,850 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday amid a firm global trend, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

Sri Lanka seeks to boost foreign investments in its stocks market as debt worries fade

Colombo Stock Exchange plans to hold a conference in the national capital on March 27-28 to attract overseas investors

Rupee plunges 12 paise to new all-time low of 85.27 per dollar

At interbank forex, rupee opened at 85.23 & touched lowest-ever level of 85.28 per dollar in intraday trade

Stock Markets Close Flat Amid Lack of Global Triggers & Unabated Foreign Fund Outflows

BSE commodities dipped 0.30%, industrials (0.12%), telecom (0.16%), metal (0.14%), BSE Focused IT (0.04%) & bankex (0.04%)

Depreciation of rupee likely to push import bill by $15 billion, says GTRI

Compared to December last year, Rupee has depreciated 2.34% against dollar, moving from Rs 83.25 to Rs 85.20,

Banking Frauds Rise in H1FY25, Amount Involved Jumps 8-Time

RBI Released Report on Trend & Progress of Banking in India 2023-24 Which Presents Banking Sector's Performance in FY24 and FY25 So Far

Banks' profitability improves for 6th year in row in FY24: RBI report

Profitability of banks improved for the sixth consecutive year in 2023-24 and their gross bad debts or NPAs declined to a 13-year low of 2.7 per cent, according to the RBI data released on Thursday.

India Initiates Probe Into Dumping of LNG Fuel Tanks From China: Commerce Ministry

India has initiated a probe into alleged dumping of LNG fuel tanks from China following a complaint by a domestic player, according to a Commerce Ministry notification.

China hikes estimate for 2023 GDP growth

China's economy grew a bit more in 2023 than earlier thought, but the revision has not affected forecasts for \"about 5 per cent\" growth in the GDP this year, the government said Thursday.

Sustaining growth needs deeper commitment, says Finmin report

AS NEW UNCERTAINTIES EMERGE

Russia's domestic LPG prices halve in December following EU embargo

The restrictions were proposed last year by Poland, one of Russia's largest importers of liquefied petroleum gas

Over 10,000 migrants died this year trying to reach Spain by sea: Report

More than 10,000 migrants died while trying to reach Spain by sea this year, a report released by a Spanish migration rights group said on Thursday.

Donald Trump Pressed for Voting Changes

GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen

Nearly 6,000 inmates escape from high-security prison in Mozambique

Videos circulating on social media show the moment inmates left the prison, while other recordings reveal captures made by military personnel and prison guards

Sri Lanka marks two decades of Tsunami with national day of remembrance

The 9.1 magnitude earthquake induced Tsunami was first felt in the island's eastern coast

Pakistan confirms airstrikes targeting militants' hideouts in Afghanistan

The intelligence-based operation was conducted by security forces in border areas of Afghanistan

Massive fire breaks out at Bangladesh Secretariat, official documents damaged

A massive fire broke out at a major building of the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka on Thursday, damaging official documents that prompted authorities to form a high-powered investigation committee amid suspicions that it could be an act of sabotage.

Azerbaijan Observes Day of Mourning for Air Crash Victims

As Speculation Mounts About Its Cause

South Korean Opposition submits motion to impeach country's acting Prez

AS STRIFE DEEPENS

Resilience and Reflection

Christmas is gone and as we enter the last few days of 2024, it is clear this year has been a turning point in India's story—marked by milestones, challenges, and a test of its resilience.

Global Climate Deadlock

Finance shortfalls and geopolitical rifts mar COP29, leaving developing nations disillusioned. India's self-reliance emerges as a key strategy amid faltering global climate commitments and uncertain cooperation

One Nation, One Poll?

Simultaneous elections promise cost savings and stability but risk undermining federalism, regional diversity, and democratic accountability. A cautious, inclusive debate is vital for India's electoral future

Ex-PM Manmohan Singh, architect of India's economic...

Facing a financial crisis, Singh masterminded a series of reforms that liberalized the Indian economy, ending the era of the \"License Raj\" and ushering in an era of economic growth that transformed India into one of the world's major emerging markets.

Central govt says 2024 saw big advancements in defence sector

As the year draws to a close, the government has marked 2024 as a pivotal year in defence and security advancements, highlighting its commitment to enhancing operational readiness, regional stability and indigenous modernisation.

China Approves World's Largest Dam Over Brahmaputra River

China has approved the construction of the world's largest dam, stated to be the planet's biggest infra project costing $137 billion, on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet close to the Indian border, raising concerns in riparian states - India and Bangladesh.

India's defence sector achieves record growth in production and exports in FY 2023-24

DPSUS AND OTHER PUBLIC SECTOR ENTITIES ACCOUNTED FOR 79.2% OF TOTAL PRODUCTION