Mumbai: Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday said the fundamental drivers of the Indian economy are gaining momentum and the country is moving on a sustainable growth path. In the inaugural address at FIBAC 2024, the governor said that massive changes are taking shape in various economic sectors and markets, and the country is…
Khammam: In a fierce encounter on Thursday morning, at least six Maoists were killed in a clash with special forces in the Karakagudem forest area of Bhadradri-Kothagudem district, Telangana. The encounter took place during an anti-Maoist operation led by the elite Greyhounds unit. The police recovered a cache of weapons from the site, including two…
Moscow: On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his willingness to engage in peace talks with Ukraine, based on a previously abandoned agreement between Moscow and Kyiv reached in Istanbul in 2022. Speaking at a forum in Vladivostok, Putin emphasized that Russia has always been open to negotiations but criticized the “ephemeral demands” put forth…
Washington: In his call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, US President Joe Biden expressed his concerns about the safety of people in Bangladesh and the future of democratic institutions there, the White House has said. During the call, Biden and Modi “shared concerns” on the recent developments in Bangladesh, White House national security…
Singapore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong at the Parliament House on Thursday after which they elevated the bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership. The two leaders extensively reviewed various facets of the bilateral relationship covering areas of advanced manufacturing, connectivity, digitalisation, healthcare and medicine, skills development and sustainability. “A…
The manifesto released by the Indian National Congress (INC) for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) elections has reignited a debate that has been simmering for decades. The promises made by the Congress to revoke Article 370, dismantle the National Security Agency (NSA), quash the new education policy, and repeal laws that prevent forcible religious…
Pune: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said evil forces that flourish in the rest of the world meet their nemesis in India. He was speaking at `Vedsevak Sanman Sohala’, a function organised by Sadguru Group to felicitate 200 ‘gurujis’ who took part in the ‘anushtan’ (recitation) of the Vedas for 16 months…
New Delhi: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said two-wheeler manufacturers should provide helmet to the purchaser of the vehicle at a discount or reasonable rate as many people die in road accidents just for not wearing helmets. Addressing an event here, Gadkari said 50,029 people lost their lives in accidents in the country in…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday retorted sharply to Akhilesh Yadav’s “all bulldozers will head towards Gorakhpur after 2027” remark, saying not everyone has the heart to handle a bulldozer. Adityanath made this comment responding to the Samajwadi Party chief’s Tuesday remark on bulldozer, the machine which has become emblematic of his…
Akshara Bhojraj In the tapestry of our lives, teachers are the weavers who stitch the threads of knowledge, curiosity, and inspiration into the fabric of our future. On Teacher’s Day, we pause to honour these remarkable individuals who have dedicated their lives to shaping the minds and hearts of the next generation. But this isn’t…
