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Trump appears with neck rash (AFP photo) US President Donald Trump was seen with a red rash on the side of his neck during a Medal of Honor ceremony on Monday. The mark led to fresh questions about his health.In a statement, the president’s personal doctor, Dr Sean Barbabella, said the rash was caused by…
The ministry of statistics and programme implementation released a new series of national accounts with 2022–23 as the base year, replacing the 2011–12 series. The revision incorporates fresh data sources such as GST, PFMS and e-Vahan, introduces double deflation in key sectors, and relies on annual surveys for improved household estimates.■ What is a base…
Indian economy (AI image) India is the world’s fastest growing major economy – a feat it has consistently achieved for some time now. Based on the new GDP series, India’s economy grew at 7.8% in the third quarter of the current financial year, a marginal slowdown from 8.2% in the previous quarter, but above consensus…
Kani Kusruti, who gained global fame with ‘All We Imagine As Light’, makes her Hindi debut in Anubhav Sinha’s Assi. She plays Parima, a rape survivor seeking justice with Taapsee Pannu’s lawyer character. The film earns Rs 5.6 crore in five days, marking Taapsee and Anubhav’s third collaboration after ‘Mulk’ and ‘Thappad’. Kani Kusruti, who…
Children’s health is increasingly impacted by urban air pollution, leading to a rise in lung problems and respiratory infections. Tiny PM2.5 particles penetrate deep into developing lungs, causing irritation and potentially permanent damage. Families managing asthma face frequent attacks, highlighting the urgent need for systemic pollution control measures beyond individual actions. In many cities today,…
A file photo of Uttarakhand high court The Uttarakhand high court has quashed criminal proceedings in a POCSO-linked case against a 21-year-old man from Udham Singh Nagar, holding that the continuation of prosecution would serve no meaningful purpose where the parties have since lawfully married, are cohabiting peacefully, and the woman is carrying a pregnancy….
AI Image Used For Representational Purpose Only MUMBAI: The Bombay high court has directed two senior officers of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (BMC) to pay Rs 11 each from their salaries for delay in initiating action against a ward officer who failed to demolish an unauthorised structure in Fort. The division bench of…
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday explained the reason behind the rise in gold prices and assured that the government is closely monitoring the hikes. After the customary post-Budget meeting with the Central Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India, she said, “Most countries today, particularly their central banks, are buying gold…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Pakistan star batter Babar Azam has had a tough T20 World Cup so far, managing just 66 runs in four matches with a modest strike rate. Because of this, he has been moved down the batting order from his usual opening slot to the middle order, a move that…
Anubhav Sinha’s latest film ‘Assi’, recently released in cinemas, is earning praise for its powerful storytelling and performances, starring Taapsee Pannu. The courtroom drama tackles sensitive issues with intensity. Interestingly, the filmmaker’s outlook on distribution has shifted since 2022. When ‘Anek’ released, he suggested smaller films should opt for brief theatrical runs followed by quick…
