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Xi Jinping's art of smart dictatorship with Chinese characteristics; Impact on India

Elimination of four Politburo Standing Committee members indicates Xi's complete overhaul of top hierarchy, writes Maj. Gen. S.B. Asthana

Oct 24, 2022

UK politics: Boris Johnson pulls out of PM race, Rishi Sunak emerges favourite

Boris Johnson has pulled out of the race to become the next UK Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, saying he has enough support but decided that it was not the right thing to do, the media reported on Monday.

Oct 24, 2022

Justifying killings of innocent civilians for politics intolerable; J&K LG warns of strict action [details]

Manoj Sinha asserted that those who indulged in killing innocent civilians have to pay heavy prices. Efforts to crush terrorists and the terror ecosystem have been intensified.

Oct 21, 2022

Hotness Alert! Padma Lakshmi sets internet on fire as she shares NUDE photo from bathtub

Indian-born American author and model Padma Lakshmi has been quite versatile when it comes to shooting in front of the camera.

Oct 20, 2022

Chief Minister Bommai indicates to prepare action plan for creating $ 1 trillion GDP for K'taka

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday indicated to prepare an action plan for creating $1 trillion GDP for Karnataka.

Oct 18, 2022

BTS members joining military service in South Korea for two years; what it means for fans [reactions]

The world's biggest boy band BTS will be abandoning their fandom army to join the South Korean military for national service. Here's everything you need to know about their "mandatory" break.

Oct 17, 2022

Nirmala Sitharaman says Rupee is NOT sliding but Dollar is strengthening; Deserves Ph.D, says Congress

Taking a jibe at Nirmala Sitharaman over her statement that Indian currency is not sliding but the dollar is strengthening, the Congress said that the Finance Minister qualifies for a PhD in Economics.

Oct 17, 2022

Mother Dairy raises milk prices by Rs 2 per litre on select variants [see new rates]

After Amul, another dairy major Mother Dairy has raised its milk prices by Rs 2 per litre on full cream and cow milk variants with effect from Sunday (October 16).

Oct 15, 2022

Stay on release of ex-DU Prof Saibaba; SC suspends Bombay HC's order [details]

A bench comprising Justices M.R. Shah and Bela M. Trivedi suspended the high court's judgment and issued notice on the appeal filed by the Maharashtra government challenging the order.

Oct 15, 2022

Mehbooba Mufti demands action against senior corrupt officers; overlooks mass terminations by govt

Mehbooba's remarks came after the J&K government ordered the premature retirement of 36 police personnel for their alleged involvement in corruption, lack of performance, and anti-social activities.

Oct 14, 2022

World Bank lowers 2023 growth forecast from 3% to 1.9%, says dangerously close to recession

World Bank lowered 2023 growth forecast from 3 per cent to 1.9 per cent for the global growth

Oct 14, 2022

Bigg Boss 16: Shalin Bhanot's ex-wife Dalljiet Kaur lashes out at him for calling her his 'best friend'

Shalin Bhanot claimed that his ex-wife Daljit Kaur is his 'best friend'. But the actress has now rubbished all his claims on social media.

Oct 13, 2022

How polio virus gains control of cells, evades immunity; breakthrough discovery crucial for antivirals [details]

A new multi-institutional study has discovered that the poliovirus tricks infected cells into producing new viral particles by reprogramming an essential cellular process known as autophagy.

Oct 12, 2022

British pound. (File: Xinhua/Then Chih Wey/IANS)

British Pound falls sharply after Bank of England gives bond-buying end date

The British pound has fallen sharply against the dollar after Bank of England Governer Andrew Bailey warned that it would not extend its emergency intervention in financial markets beyond this week, after the turmoil sparked by the governments mini-budget.