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December 31, 2024 12:18 PM
India's current account deficit (CAD) is projected to remain at a safe 1% of GDP for fiscal year 2025, rising from 0.7% in the previous year, according to a report by CRISIL. While geopolitical risks may pose challenges, strong financial inflows and a steady services trade surplus are expected to un...
December 31, 2024 11:23 AM
The Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) has announced plans to stage protests at 60 different locations across Karachi, escalating tensions in the city following demonstrations by the Majlis-e-Wahdatul-Muslimeen (MWM). The announcement came as ASWJ issued an ultimatum to the government to address the MWM ...
December 31, 2024 11:04 AM
Marking the 20th anniversary of their collaboration, the Quad nations—India, Australia, Japan, and the United States—have reaffirmed their shared vision for a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. The grouping's origins trace back to the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsun...
December 30, 2024 8:10 PM
With artificial intelligence (AI) reshaping healthcare at an unprecedented pace, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, is investing over Rs 300 crore in developing digital infrastructure, said Director Dr. M. Srinivas. He shared this during a meeting in the national capita...
December 30, 2024 4:58 PM
A new study has revealed that drinking coffee and tea may significantly lower the risk of developing head and neck cancers, a group that includes cancers of the mouth, throat, and larynx. Published in the peer-reviewed journal CANCER by the American Cancer Society, the research sheds light on the p...
December 30, 2024 4:28 PM
India’s fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been nominated for the 2024 ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award. Alongside him, Sri Lanka all-rounder Kamindu Mendis and England batting duo Joe Root and Harry Brook have also been nominated for this prestigious honour. Having returned to...
December 30, 2024 3:41 PM
India’s smartphone market hit a new milestone in Q3 2024, registering a 3% year-on-year growth in volume and a remarkable 12% increase in value, according to Counterpoint’s monthly India Smartphone Tracker. 5G smartphones dominated the market, accounting for a staggering 81% of total shipments....
December 30, 2024 2:20 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended a call to India’s entertainment and creative industries to come together and showcase the nation’s creative prowess on the global stage. In the 117th episode of his monthly radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ the Prime Minister announced that India will ho...
December 30, 2024 12:03 PM
Farmers in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, have breathed a sigh of relief as rains finally ended a four-month-long dry spell that had left their crops withering and their fields parched. The prolonged lack of rainfall had caused immense anxiety among farmers, who were unsure of their harvest...
December 30, 2024 11:30 AM
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced the elimination of six Hamas terrorists directly involved in the October 7 massacre in Israel, during targeted operations in Gaza's Jabaliya and Beit Lahia regions. The joint operations, conducted in collaboration with the Israel Security Agency (ISA), resu...
