NEW DELHI: (Aug 9) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to people who took part in the Quit India movement on the 83rd anniversary of its start, saying their courage lit a spark of patriotism that united countless people in the quest for freedom. He said, “We remember with deep gratitude all those… Continue reading PM Modi pays tributes to Quit India movement participants
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Data from India’s ageing study suggests one-fifth of those aged 45 and above had diabetes in 2019
NEW DELHI: (Aug 8) About a fifth of those aged 45 and above were living with diabetes in 2019, with two in every five possibly unaware of their condition, according to data from a study among India’s ageing adults. Findings published in The Lancet Global Health also suggest that as the country’s population rapidly ages,… Continue reading Data from India’s ageing study suggests one-fifth of those aged 45 and above had diabetes in 2019
India’s fuel bill may rise by USD 9bn in FY26 and 12 billion in FY27, if it stops Russian oil imports: SBI
New Delhi [India], August 8: India’s crude oil import bill could increase by USD 9 billion to USD 12 billion, if the country stops buying Russian crude oil, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI). The report noted that if India halted oil imports from Russia for the rest of FY26,… Continue reading India’s fuel bill may rise by USD 9bn in FY26 and 12 billion in FY27, if it stops Russian oil imports: SBI
Kamal Haasan meets PM Narendra Modi
NEW DELHI: (Aug 8) Superstar Kamal Haasan shared a series of pictures on social media as he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said he has placed some requests before him. Haasan uploaded a post on his X handle on Thursday, comprising pictures featuring the actor alongside Modi. He attached a lengthy note along the… Continue reading Kamal Haasan meets PM Narendra Modi
Australia series key part of our build-up to the Asia Cup: Harmanpreet Singh
BENGALURU: (Aug 8) Captain Harmanpreet Singh on Friday said that facing the formidable Australian team on their home turf will help the Indian men’s hockey team identify key areas for improvement ahead of this month’s Asia Cup, which also serves as a World Cup qualifier. The Indian team departed in the early hours for Australia,… Continue reading Australia series key part of our build-up to the Asia Cup: Harmanpreet Singh
Russia warns Bosnia’s unity at risk after court bans Serb leader from office
New York, Russia has warned that Bosnia and Herzegovina’s existence as a united state is at risk after a court ruling banned the president of the country’s Serb-majority entity from political office for defying the international peace envoy. Bosnia’s election commission removed Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik from office after an appeals court upheld his… Continue reading Russia warns Bosnia’s unity at risk after court bans Serb leader from office
Rajya Sabha, LS adjourned till noon amid INDIA bloc protests over Bihar SIR
New Delhi [India], August 8: Amid the protests by the INDIA bloc MPs, both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha were adjourned till noon on Friday. During Question Hour, amid the Opposition protests, Speaker Om Birla repeatedly appealed for the smooth functioning of the house. As Opposition members failed to relent, Birla adjourned proceedings till noon,… Continue reading Rajya Sabha, LS adjourned till noon amid INDIA bloc protests over Bihar SIR
Analysis of scientific literature reveals organised fraud growing faster than legitimate science
NEW DELHI: A new analysis has uncovered strategies, including fabricated research and paid authorships and citations, by which organised scientific fraud is increasing and undermining the integrity of science at a rate faster than that at which legitimate science is growing, according to researchers. Research groups collude to publish papers across multiple journals that often… Continue reading Analysis of scientific literature reveals organised fraud growing faster than legitimate science
Strong domestic fundamentals to cushion FDI despite US tariff headwinds: BoB Economist
New Delhi [India], August 7: Despite the fresh headwinds from elevated US tariffs, India’s strong domestic economic fundamentals are expected to support foreign direct investments (FDI) in the country, according to Sonal Badhan, Economics Specialist at Bank of Baroda. In an exclusive conversation with ANI, Badhan said that while the recent tariff developments between the… Continue reading Strong domestic fundamentals to cushion FDI despite US tariff headwinds: BoB Economist
‘Rental Family’ trailer out: Brendan Fraser rediscovers himself hired as relative for Japanese agency clients
Washington DC [US], August 7: Oscar-winning actor Brendan Fraser, known for his performance in ‘The Whale’, will next be seen in the comedy-drama movie ‘Rental Family’. The makers have finally released the trailer of the film to offer a glimpse into the life of an actor who rediscovers himself while working for a Japanese agency.… Continue reading ‘Rental Family’ trailer out: Brendan Fraser rediscovers himself hired as relative for Japanese agency clients
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