Heavy rainfall in Rajasthan

Rain wreaks havoc in Rajasthan: 20 killed in 24 hours

Rajasthan is struggling with a tragic situation as heavy rains have claimed as many as 20 lives in the last 24 hours. The state's education department was compelled to close schools in seven districts on Monday. Aug 12, 2024
Female doctor found dead under mysterious circumstances at Kolkata hospital

Kolkata doctor's murder: College Principal resigns amid massive protests

Amid massive protests over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor on the campus, the principal of Kolkata-based R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, Dr Sandip Ghosh, on Monday resigned, appealing to the protesting medical students and house-staff to withdraw their demonstrations. Aug 12, 2024
NEET showdown in Parliament: Akhilesh, Rahul question exam system; Education Minister responds

Plea against cancellation of UGC-NET dismissed by SC

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition challenging the cancellation of the UGC-NET 2024 (University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test) examination on the basis of alleged paper leaks. Aug 12, 2024
India's Manufacturing Sector Attracts $165bn FDI

Monday's sharp correction makes markets move uncertain

The correction which had set in on Friday of the previous week (2nd August) continued and we saw a sharp sell-off on Monday. Probably this was a fall which post-covid market participants had never seen before. One must ignore of course the fall witnessed on June 4 when results were declared for the general elections which were lower than what the exit polls had said. This saw a sharp reaction from the markets in India and also globally. Aug 11, 2024
FDI in India's manufacturing sector hits $165 bn, 69 pc growth in last 10 years

India's Manufacturing Sector Attracts $165bn FDI

India's manufacturing sector has emerged as a top destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), with a 69% surge in inflows over the last decade, reaching a staggering $165.1 billion. Aug 11, 2024
Paris Olympics: Imane Khelif targets gold, asks for an end to 'gender bullying'

Paris Olympics: Imane Khelif clinches gold despite gender row

Imane Khelif of Algeria claimed Olympic women's boxing gold at Paris 2024 beating Chinese world champion Yang Liu 5-0 in the 66kg final, a year after being disqualified from the World Championships due to a gender eligibility controversy. Aug 10, 2024
Rouse Avenue Court accepts Manish Sisodia's bail bonds

Rouse Avenue Court accepts Manish Sisodia's bail bonds

A court here on Friday accepted the bail bonds furnished on behalf of senior AAP leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who has been ordered to be released on bail by the Supreme Court in the alleged excise policy case. Aug 9, 2024