Karti Chidambaram seeks probe into cough syrup deaths

Karti Chidambaram seeks probe into cough syrup deaths

The Congress MP stressed that the deaths of over 20 children cannot be dismissed as mere statistics. His remarks came amid intensified investigations into Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the Tamil Nadu-based company that manufactured the Coldrif cough syrup linked to the tragedy. 6 days ago
I get along with tough ones, never failed at working like mediator: Trump

I get along with tough ones, never failed at working like mediator: Trump

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump elaborated on his close ties with world leaders and his role in diffusing global tensions. "Erdogan's been great with me," he said, referring to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. "You know, when NATO has a problem with Erdogan, which they often do, they call me to talk to. And I never failed at working immediately." 6 days ago
Former PM Deve Gowda says he will soon resume public duties

Former PM Deve Gowda says he will soon resume public duties

The 92-year-old JD-S leader, while taking to social media platform X, on Monday said, "I returned home after a few days in hospital. By God's grace my health has stabilised. I am grateful to doctors at Manipal Hospital for treating me. I thank everybody who prayed for my recovery, and to friends and leaders who came to see me." 6 days ago
3 share Nobel in Economics for innovation-driven, sustained economic growth

Three share Nobel in Economics for innovation-driven, sustained economic growth

While with one half of the coveted prize went to Mokyr "for having identified the prerequisites for sustained growth through technological progress", the other half was awarded jointly to Aghion and Howitt "for the theory of sustained growth through creative destruction", said the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, while presenting the "Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2025". 6 days ago
Bullish on India, Vietnam's Vinfast surpasses 1 lakh EV sales in 9 months this year

Bullish on India, Vietnam's Vinfast surpasses 1 lakh EV sales in 9 months this year

Meanwhile, betting big on the Indian market, the Vietnamese EV major inaugurated its assembly plant at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, kicking off the move that will see a phased investment of up to Rs 16,000 crore. In its initial phase, the plant has a capacity to assemble 50,000 SUVs of its two premium electric SUV models — the VF 6 and VF 7. 7 days ago
Whosoever tried to ban RSS has been destroyed: BJP's Praveen Khandelwal slams Priyank Kharge

Whosoever tried to ban RSS has been destroyed: BJP's Praveen Khandelwal slams Priyank Kharge

This response comes after Kharge wrote a letter to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on October 4, urging a ban on RSS shakhas being conducted in government and government-aided schools and public grounds. In his letter, Kharge alleged that these shakhas promote slogans and ideologies that instill negative thoughts in the minds of children and youth, and that such activities go against India's unity and the spirit of the Constitution. 7 days ago
Gaza peace talks invitation reflects India's growing influence

Gaza peace talks invitation reflects India's growing influence

The invitation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in Monday's Gaza peace summit signals India's growing importance as a diplomatic player in the Middle East. He was among the leaders of some 20 countries who received the invitation from US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for the important event at the resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh. 7 days ago
Police arrest fifth accused in Durgapur gang-rape case

Police arrest fifth accused in Durgapur gang-rape case

The men allegedly chased away the friend, dragged the student into a nearby forested area, and gang-raped her. They also snatched her mobile phone and threw it away before fleeing. The student's friend later returned to the spot with other students and found her lying injured. She was rushed to a local hospital, where she is undergoing treatment. 7 days ago