India is reportedly in talks with multilateral lenders to secure around $2.5 billion through existing credit lines. The move comes as New Delhi explores fresh sources of capital after the Middle East conflict has affected the government’s ability to increase spending.The World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are discussing loans worth $1.5 billion…
Schools remain closed across several states as Muharram holiday brings extended weekend for many students today Schools Holiday Today: Schools across several states are expected to remain closed today on account of Muharram, observed as a public holiday in many parts of India. As the occasion falls on a Friday this year, students in institutions…
NEW DELHI: A video of Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar taking bites from apples and throwing them into a crowd during a public event in Kanakapura has gone viral on social media.The clip was recorded during Shivakumar’s visit to Horahalli in Kanakapura, where he received a grand welcome from supporters. As part of the reception,…
Authorities said there was no risk of a tsunami and no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck off the coast of Japan’s Iwate Prefecture early on Sunday, prompting fresh warnings for residents already coping with a series of recent tremors in the region.Authorities said there was no risk…
The Harlan Coben adaptation follows David Borroughs’ relentless search for the truth after discovering his son may still be alive.image credit: (Instagram) The finale of the latest Harlan Coben adaptation, ‘I Will Find You,’ concludes with an unexpected but earned romantic moment between two of its central characters. At the New York City premiere, star…
“My personal relationship with Suvendu Adhikari was very good,” said Mahua Moitra. NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra heaping praise on Suvendu Adhikari, who is her party chief Mamata Banerjee‘s arch nemesis, has raised eyebrows as the mass exodus of leaders from the “sinking” TMC continues to shape West Bengal politics.Mahua’s “Suvendu supported…
Chinese proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) There is a quiet, almost funny cruelty to this saying. Picture someone striding ahead, chin up, certain they are leading the way. Then they glance over their shoulder and find nobody there. Not a single person followed. In that instant, the grand march turns into…
Tourist footfall at the historic hill fort reportedly risen by around 25 per cent since the incident came to light. The murder of Ketan Agarwal has sparked an unexpected trend in Maharashtra, with Lohagad Fort witnessing a noticeable surge in visitors after it emerged as the alleged crime scene in the high-profile case.Tourist footfall at…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended the newly signed memorandum of understanding with Iran, saying it would be ‘a little bit unfair’ for Tehran not to possess ballistic missiles if other countries in the region have them.The remarks came shortly after the agreement was signed on Wednesday between the two sides and ahead of…
Sabrina Carpenter, the virtuous singer who continues to shine on and off the stage, has been granted a temporary restraining order against a 31-year-old man who had an alarming approach. Identified as William Applegate, the man tried to force his way into her Los Angeles house in the last month and returned twice. Here’s a…
