India

I feel privileged and honoured to captain Australia, says Inglis

After being named as Australia's captain for the third ODI and subsequent T20Is against Pakistan, wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis said he feels really privileged and honoured to be entrusted with the leadership job.

Nov 6, 2024

RBI Governor rules out immediate rate cut as inflation still a concern

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said that although the central bank had shifted towards a softer neutral monetary policy stance to spur growth, this did not mean that an interest rate cut would happen immediately

Nov 6, 2024

Why is the US healthcare the world's most expensive?

India's healthcare delivery sector to reach $250 billion by 2029: Report

India's healthcare delivery sector is expected to reach $250 billion by 2029

Nov 6, 2024

Assam: 4 rhino poachers arrested in Darrang; arms, ammunition recovered

The Assam Police on Wednesday arrested four suspected rhino poachers at Orang National Park and recovered arms, ammunition and other materials from their possession

Nov 6, 2024

Hope Dayal, Vyshak, Ramandeep get opportunity to play for the Indian team, says Kumble

Legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble has expressed his wish for Yash Dayal, Vyshak Vijaykumar, and Ramandeep Singh to get a chance to play for India

Nov 6, 2024

Cost of home-cooked veg thali spiked 20 pc in October

Cost of home-cooked veg thali increases 20 pc in October

Vegetable prices shore up costs of veg and non-veg thalis in the month of October, as the cost of a home-cooked veg thali surged 20 per cent (year-on-year) while the cost of a non-veg thali increased 5 per cent

Nov 6, 2024

Angry Jaya Bachchan argues for her right as Chairman skips her question at Rajya Sabha

When Jaya Bachchan felt neglected by Nehru government

Veteran actress Jaya Bachchan once spoke about how she felt neglected during her younger years, not by her family or elders, but by the government.

Nov 6, 2024

FINANCE MINISTRY TELLS BANKS TO GIVE MORE LOANS FOR AGRI-ALLIED ACTIVITIES

DFS Pushes for Enhanced Loan Availability in Agri-Allied Activities

The Finance Ministry is urging banks to enhance credit for animal husbandry, dairying, and fisheries to meet set targets. The Centre's focus is on affordable credit for the allied sector, with a 54% budget increase for the Department of Fisheries.

Nov 6, 2024

India's smaller cities drive online sales during festive season: Report

India's festive season online sales surge 49% driven by Tier-II, Tier-III cities, accounting for over 60% sales

Nov 6, 2024

Kolkata Police books Mithun Chakraborty for statement at BJP programme

Kolkata Police has filed an FIR against the Dadasaheb Phalke Awardee actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty based on a complaint accusing him of making a highly provocative statement at a party meeting here.

Nov 6, 2024

Make Google a 'trusted source' in US election: Sundar Pichai to employees

Make Google a 'trusted source of information' in US election: Sundar Pichai to employees

Sundar Pichai stressed to employees that Google's products must be a trusted info source for all, amid White House vote counting.

Nov 6, 2024

WHO Urges Vaccination For 17 Newly Identified Endemic Pathogens

The WHO identified 17 endemic pathogens that urgently require vaccines, including Group A streptococcus and Klebsiella pneumoniae. The study also emphasizes the need for vaccines for HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis, which collectively claim nearly 2.5 million lives each year.

Nov 6, 2024