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New Delhi India’s real GDP growth accelerated to an estimated 7.8 per cent in the first quarter of fiscal 2026-27, prompting Union Ministers to highlight the resilience of the economy and credit reforms and policy measures of the NDA government. Finance Minister Nirmala Sit
Tehran Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that Tehran still wants a negotiated solution to its conflict with the United States, even as the two countries resumed hostilities and oil prices rose sharply. Speaking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelin
Blurb: She is poised to lead Italy's longest-lasting govt since World War II surpassing the record 1,412 days set by Silvio Berlusconi. Rome Giorgia Meloni is poised to make political history as Italy’s longest-serving consecutive prime minister since World War II. Melon
Intro: Chinese and Indian experts are helping Nepal search tunnels and underground areas of about half a dozen hydropower projects following the Himalayan flood disaster. Kathmandu Nepal’s rescue teams, backed by Chinese and Indian experts, intensified efforts on Monday to
BENGALURU The Advocates’ Association, Bengaluru, has issued show-cause notices to its Vice-President Shivashankar and Joint Secretary Prasanna Kempegowda over alleged irregularities in handling fines collected by magistrate courts. The association said its executive committ
BENGALURU Former Lok Shakti Party state president C.V. Sthavaramath joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday, along with several party office bearers, leaders and supporters. The joining took place at a ceremony held at the Press Club in Bengaluru. The leaders said they w
BENGALURU BJP MLC N. Ravikumar on Monday demanded that Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and the Congress high command clearly explain the party’s position on Hinduism. His remarks came after Minister Basavaraj Rayareddy reportedly described Islam as superior. Ravikumar questi
INTRO Gujarat has extended its ban on tobacco and nicotine-laced gutkha and pan masala for another year, citing public health concerns and the risks of tobacco consumption. GANDHINAGAR Gujarat has extended its ban on the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of gu
MUMBAI More than 1.17 lakh passengers have booked tickets on special trains being operated for the Ganpati festival, as Indian Railways prepares for a major festive rush. Central Railway has announced 262 special train trips to help passengers travelling from Mumbai, Pune and
AMARAVATI Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is pushing ahead with an ambitious plan to build Amaravati as a modern capital city, hoping to create an urban centre that can meet the needs of a growing population. The project is being developed on the banks of the
AHMEDABAD An Air India flight travelling from Dammam in Saudi Arabia to New Delhi made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad airport on Monday after a crew member found a tissue paper carrying a bomb threat. The aircraft had 32 passengers on board, all of whom were reported safe,
CH NEWS, VIJAYAPURA Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Ramalinga Reddy called upon people to protect and expand forest resources, stressing that every individual has a responsibility to conserve nature. He was speaking after inaugurating the Jnana Yogi Sri Siddeshwara
CH NEWS, BIDAR Reacting to the CBI case and the BJP’s allegations, Hariprasad questioned the manner in which the investigation had been conducted. Are these officials some kind of judicial authority or judges. If the CBI had done its job properly, why did the court question th
CH NEWS, KALABURAGI A decision on including Kalaburagi district in the drought-hit list will be taken soon after assessing ground realities, including rainfall deficiency, crop damage and dry conditions, said Minor Irrigation and Science and Technology Minister Dr Ajay Dharam
JOHANNESBURG South Africa has suffered a major setback as frontline fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is set to miss the upcoming home Test series against Australia. The 31-year-old speedster sustained a severe grade-3 tear in his right hamstring during a winter training conditioning
BRISBANE Experienced Australia all-rounder Michael Neser has committed his future to the Brisbane Heat by signing a 2-year contract extension. This new deal keeps the fast-bowling star with the franchise through the end of the 17th edition of the Big Bash League. Neser has
LONDON Tottenham Hotspur have agreed on a deal to bring in Iliman Ndiaye from Everton. At the same time, their own forward, Richarlison, is packing his bags to return to his former home on Merseyside. Club officials have clarified that these two separate transfers are not conn
