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Privatisation Move: Under-utilised assets to be monetised under NMP, says Nirmala Sitharaman

The assets in sectors such as roads, railways, airports, mines, and power where investments have already been made but under-utilised will be monetised under NMP

Aug 23, 2021

Rolls Royce, once owned by B-wood star, among seized luxury cars in Bengaluru [details]

Rolls Royce Phantom, Audi R8 among seized luxury cars in B'luru; here's what happens next [details]

The Karnataka Transport Department seized 15 luxury cars, which were parked near UB City in Bengaluru without valid documents.

Aug 23, 2021

CJI Ramana inaugurates Arbitration Centre in Hyderabad; Recalls P.V. Narasimha Rao's contribution

Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana on Friday stressed the need for arbitration, mediation, and conciliation as investors want "ease of doing business" and the proposed International Arbitration and Mediation Centre in Hyderabad would go a long way in helping both domestic and foreign investors in settling their disputes as early as possible.

Aug 21, 2021

ICRC calls on int'l community to support Afghanistan

Taliban meets Karzai-headed council amid efforts to form new govt; Red Cross appeals for support

As taliban holds meetings with Afghan politicians to form a government, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has appealed to international donors to step up their financial and political support for the war-torn Afghanistan, and vowed to continue its humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people.

Aug 19, 2021

Taliban takeover worries dry fruit traders in India, to impact bilateral trade

Afghan exports to India include dried raisins, walnut, almond, fig, pine nut, pistachios, dried apricot, and fresh fruits such as apricot, cherry, watermelon, and medicinal herbs, which will be heavily impacted after the takeover of Taliban

Aug 18, 2021

"Our women are Muslims, happy to live under Sharia rules": Taliban

Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid says women in Afghanistan will get equal opportunities but as Muslims they're happy to live under Sharia framework

Aug 18, 2021

Australia is increasingly becoming a strategic partner, it is time for economic relations to keep pace

Why Australia and India are natural partners; now more than ever [explained]

Given the present geopolitical scenario, India and Australia are fast emerging to be natural partners. Meanwhile, an important event that got only a limited attention in the media was the last visit of former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott to India. In this piece, we explore how.

Aug 17, 2021

How Taliban financed protracted war in Afghanistan; drugs, mining, extortion, donations & beyond [details]

How does the Taliban after being almost routed by the United States of America after 2001 still managed to survive and later claim the lordship of the graveyard of empires? How have they been managing their finances? Let's find out.

Aug 17, 2021

Dr. Dibya Singha Das lauded as one of the top joint replacement surgeons in the country

Dr Dibya Singha Das said if poor patients trust me in my early days, I have to assist them stable so that poor and needy people can have operations for free

Aug 16, 2021

Afghan president-elect Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai

Why Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled Kabul; releases first statement [timeline of Taliban's advance]

In a brief statement on Sunday, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani revealed the reason why he fled the country after Taliban entered the capital.

Aug 16, 2021

MIT study provides guidelines for reopening of schools after Covid

Sensex crosses 55,000-mark for the first time

Sensex has hit an all-time high of 55,199.42 on Friday, Aug 13, 2021

Aug 13, 2021

International Youth Day: History, theme, quotes and messages as world celebrates it amid Covid pandemic

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the youth today are on the frontlines of the struggle to build a better future for all.

Aug 12, 2021

Sensex up 343 points on healthy buying of finance, banking and IT stocks [Update]

The key Indian equity indices traded on a positive opening on Tuesday with the Sensex rising over 200 points.

Aug 10, 2021

Saranya Sasi Passes Away After Battling Cancer for Years; Celebs, Politicians Mourn her Death

Malayalam actress Saranya Sasi died on Monday at the age of 35 after battling cancer for 10 years. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and celebs have mourned her death.

Aug 9, 2021

Paying for sex is to torture a woman, says Pope Francis

Someone sends three bullets in envelope to Pope Francis; police investigation on [details]

The envelope reportedly contained three 9-caliber Flobert-type pellets and was simply addressed to the Pope. The police are trying to identify the sender.