New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday slammed the government over its move to change the name of MGNREGA, asking what the government’s intention is behind removing the name of Mahatma Gandhi, who is the tallest leader not just in India but in the world. A bill to repeal the MGNREGA and bring…
Mumbai: The Indian economy is poised to grow at 7.0 per cent in the current fiscal 2025-26, Crisil said as it raised projections by 50 basis points soon after the country registered robust growth in the first half. Crisil has revised its GDP forecast for this fiscal with the first-half growth printing at a street-beating…
New Delhi: Consumer sentiment in India has shown steady momentum over the year, aided by robust GDP growth, and the country continues to be one of the most optimistic markets with 61 per cent of consumers expecting continuous good times, according to global consulting firm BCG. Indian consumers are also unfazed by ongoing geopolitical conflicts…
Patna: Bihar minister Nitin Nabin, who was appointed as the BJP national working president, on Monday said that the new opportunity is the party’s blessing and expressed gratitude to its current leadership. He pledged to take forward the work done by his late father and former BJP MLA Nabin Kishor Prasad Sinha. Nabin was talking…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman — countries which enjoy civilizational ties and exceptional bilateral relations with India. “First, I will be visiting Jordan, on the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. This historic visit will mark 75 years of…
Sydney: The death toll from the attack at Australia’s Bondi Beach has risen to 15, while 38 people remain in the hospital. A bystander who was caught on camera tackling the armed attacker is among those hospitalized. The attack, declared a terrorist, targeted Jewish Australians as hundreds gathered to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah. …
Pathanamithitta (Kerala): The pilgrim turnout at Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple here has crossed 25 lakh in the ongoing annual Mandalam pilgrimage season, a senior official said on Monday. Despite a significant increase in the number of pilgrims compared to last year, darshan at the hill shrine continues smoothly due to effective planning and arrangements, said…
Dhaka: Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma on Sunday said New Delhi’s relations with Dhaka are “not transient” but “everlasting”, hours after Bangladesh’s foreign office summoned him to express its “serious concern” over “incendiary statements” made by deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in India. Hasina, 78, fled to India in August last year…
Dharamsala: Abhishek Sharma played a sparkling little innings after the pacers produced a riveting exhibition of swing bowling, powering India to a smooth seven-wicket victory in the third T20I here on Sunday. Chasing a modest 118 for a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, vice-captain Gill (28, 28 balls) and his opening partner Abhishek (35,…
Vinay Rao Aaron George, a name long familiar in Hyderabad’s junior cricket circles, is now beginning to command attention on a far wider stage. The past year has been particularly rewarding for the young cricketer. It began with him being part of history as Hyderabad lifted the Vinoo Mankad Trophy for the first time, and…
