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NEW DELHI: With the campaign for Bihar elections gathering pace, PM Modi on Saturday launched two mega central schemes with a total outlay of Rs 35,440 crore to transform 100 low-performing agri-districts and increase production of pulses to reduce imports, urging farmers to focus on both selfreliance and exports.Addressing a gathering of farmers and farm…
NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal once again showcased his class with a sparkling 175 off 258 balls in India’s first innings of the second Test against West Indies at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium. The 23-year-old left-hander looked set for a double century, but a rare mix-up with skipper Shubman Gill brought his innings to an untimely…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday spoke to US president Donald Trump, urging him to broker peace deal between Ukraine and Russia — just like he did in the Middle East recently.In a social media post on X, Zelenskyy said that he congratulated Trump for his success in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas….
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday upped the ante against Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government after a medical student was allegedly gang-raped in Paschim Bardhaman district. BJP accused the government of turning the state into nightmare for women’s safety through its deliberate policy of appeasement.In a social media post on X, BJP leader and…
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Pate LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, while addressing convocation ceremonies at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (MGKVP), Jannayak Chandrashekhar Vishwavidyalaya and Sampurnanand Sanskrit University in Varanasi on Wednesday, cautioned young women against entering live-in relationships. Speaking to students, the Governor said, “If you want to see the outcome of live-in relationships,…
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra (Photo-PTI) Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday urged the country’s fast-growing fintech ecosystem to prioritise financial inclusion and build products for the underserved, instead of focusing only on the privileged segments that promise higher profits.Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest, Malhotra acknowledged that catering to affluent consumers can…
IMF, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva (Photo-AP) The global economy is proving more resilient than expected despite major shocks such as President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, but International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that this strength may not last.“Buckle up,” Georgieva said during a speech at the Milken Institute on Wednesday, AP reported….
NEW DELHI: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, the national regulatory authority on quality of drugs, issued an urgent alert to states and union territories on Wednesday after children’s deaths were linked to contaminated cough syrups.The regulator asked state and UT drug controllers to ensure that manufacturers comply with drug-testing rules, monitor production during inspections,…
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday strongly condemned the shoe-throwing incident inside the Supreme Court, calling it an insult to Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and urging action against those attempting to create unrest in society. His remarks came two days after an advocate tried to throw a shoe at the…
Dhruv Jurel smashed 125 from 210 balls in India’s first innings against West Indies in Ahmedabad (Images via PTI) Dhruv Jurel’s introduction to Test cricket in 2024 was a classic case of opportunity meeting preparation. Initially the backup wicketkeeper, his chance arrived during the home series against England when the selectors, frustrated with KS Bharat’s…
