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PSU Banks Likely to Cross ₹1.5 Lakh Cr Profit in FY25

PSBs reported a 25% jump in their total net profit to ₹85,520 cr in first half of 2024-25

Textiles export is a silver lining as trade gap widens

India's textiles sector has emerged as a beacon of resilience and growth, recording an impressive 36.65% increase in exports over the past four years, although industry stakeholders are not much enthused by the resurgence.

Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crashed ‘Due To Physical, Technical External Interference’

THOUGHT THE PLANE WAS GOING TO FALL APART

Canadian Ministers to Meet Trump on Tariffs

Canadian ministers flew to Florida on Thursday for talks with Trump officials, aiming to avert a trade war.

Seoul: N Korea soldier captured in war dies

A North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine has died of his wounds, South Korea's spy agency said on Friday.

Israeli Strikes Kill At Least 45 People In Gaza

Palestinian sources said that Israeli strikes in Gaza, on Thursday, killed at least 45 people including hospital workers and journalists for a militant-linked broadcaster.

Germany Prez Dissolves Parl, Sets Feb 23 Poll

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday ordered parliament dissolved and set new elections for February 23 in the wake of the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition, saying it was the only way to give the country a stable government capable of tackling its problems.

South Korea's Parliament Impeaches Acting President Han, as Yoon Goes on Trial

Han's sudden ouster adds to the uncertainty, and Choi may also face removal if he too clashes with the opposition-led parliament

Driver Who Killed 35 Gets Death Sentence

A man who killed 35 people in a car attack in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai last month was sentenced to death, on Friday, state media reported.

IIT Bombay develops needle-free syringe for painless injections

CALLED A 'SHOCK SYRINGE', IT USES HIGH-ENERGY SHOCK WAVES, WHICH TRAVEL FASTER THAN THE SPEED OF SOUND, TO DELIVER DRUGS

Decoding some tough realities about AI

Chatbots, image generators, music creation tools and photo editing are just some of the use cases being redefined by artificial intelligence (AI).

Reformist leader, who was in step with history

Manmohan Singh leaves a legacy of bold economic reforms, and a leadership style marked by decency and grace.

An emblem for the India story

Manmohan Singh's life and work are entwined with post-Independence India's transformation from a poor country to a global power

Making policy for the last man in the queue

This article discusses the author's experience as governor of the Reserve Bank of India, including advice received from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, policy differences with finance ministers, and observations on the importance of considering the impact of economic policies on ordinary people.

Prime Minister, Great Economist, A Greater Ethicist

Manmohan Singh showed that honesty could be at home in politics, and politics in honesty

Manmohan Singh, the titan who put India on fast track

The biggest myth about Manmohan Singh was that he wasn't a politician.

Bapsi Sidhwa wrote about human foibles, resilient spirit

I lost my mother, Vimla, a week ago to the day, and the news of Pakistani author Bapsi Sidhwa's death has come as an added devastation.

8 Killed, Several Injured as Bus Plunges into Drain in Punjab

Eight people died and many were injured on Friday when a private bus crashed through a railing of a bridge here and plunged into a drain a few feet below, police said.

SC raps Punjab, slaps state with contempt notice

The Supreme Court on Friday reprimanded the Punjab government for failing to shift farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death for over a month, to a hospital despite repeated medical advice.

Single Person Could Be Behind RG Kar Case, Says Interim Report

The Multi Institutional Medical Board (MIMB) has indicated that a single person could have been responsible for the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, offering a counter to claims by doctors who alleged multiple perpetrators were involved.

In US, Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties, global growth

External affairs minister S Jaishankar met National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan at the White House during which both the leaders had a wide-ranging discussion on the progress of India-US strategic partnership.

Mumbai first, suburbs second in 'good governance' report

The city has been ranked first in the Maharashtra District Good Governance Index 2024 report unveiled by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday.

Vigilance dept seeks a PWD report on Flag Staff expenses

The Delhi government's vigilance department has asked the Public Works Department (PWD) to submit a report on the allegations of irregularities in the procurement of \"lavish items\" and fixtures, and violation of protocol in the renovation of 6, Flag Staff Road bungalow - where Arvind Kejriwal lived during his tenure as chief minister - officials aware of the development said on Thursday.

26 extreme weather events led to 3k deaths globally in '24: Report

El Niño, the climate pattern associated with extreme heat waves and weak monsoons in India, influenced many extreme events at the beginning of 2024

Union Min Apologises After His Comments on Meera Bai Stoke Row

Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal issued an apology after his comments about revered saint-poet Meera Bai drew flak on social media.

Farmers' Stir in Jaisalmer Enters 5th Day as Talks With Govt Fail

BARMER: The farmers' indefinite protest at the zero head of the canal in Jaisalmer entered its fifth day on Friday after no consensus was reached as multiple rounds of discussions between the farmers and officials failed.

Cold Wave Tightens Grip as Heavy Rain Lashes State, 2 Killed in Bikaner

Two people were killed in a road accident in Bikaner due to low visibility as rainfall and dense fog disrupted normal life in Rajasthan.

BSF constable dies by suicide in Jaisalmer

BARMER: A 44-year-old head constable of the Border Security Force (BSF) posted at the India-Pakistan border in the Shahgarh area in Jaisalmer died allegedly by suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle on Thursday, officials said.

With hits and misses, how the political landscape panned out for key players

This year dawned with a new BJP government led by chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.

Govt Announces 7-Day State Mourning After Demise of Former PM

The Rajasthan government has declared seven days of state mourning following the death of senior Congress leader and former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.