Month: March 2023
What is causing the upheaval in Israel
PM Benjamin Netanyahu‘s right-wing government contends the Supreme Court has unchecked power, but critics of the proposal say it goes too far.What is the govt…
Centre gave ₹8,800 crore without lender asking for it, says report
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) had given ₹8,800 crore to State Bank of India as part of recapitalisation exercise without the country’s biggest lender…
Nashville school shooter had drawn maps, done surveillance
NASHVILLE, TENN: A former student killed three children and three adults at a Christian elementary school in Nashville on Monday, armed with two ‘assault-style’ weapons…
Blast near foreign ministry in Kabul kills 6 people
ISLAMABAD: A suicide bomber struck on Monday near the foreign ministry in Kabul, killing at least six people and wounding several, according to officials. It…
Economic slow-down in China likely to drag global growth down: World Bank
An anticipated economic slow-down in China is likely to drag global growth down to its lowest level this century, the World Bank said Monday, proposing…
PTI slams interior minister for ‘incendiary’ remarks against Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) slammed interior minister Rana Sanaullah for his “inflammatory” remarks saying the former prime minister had taken political rivalry to…
From Pak Punjab to Scotland first minister, Humza Yousaf to be first Muslim to lead a country in Western Europe
LONDON: Pakistani-origin Humza Yousaf is the new leader of the Scottish National Party and will be the first Muslim to lead a country in Western…
Faster reforms can give a boost to India growth story: World Bank
New Delhi: India‘s potential economic growth could get a boost if government accelerates implementation of its ambitious reform agenda, World Bank said in a report…
Ayushman 2.0 in works for 400 million mid-income citizens
India is readying a Ayushman Bharat version 2.0, which will cater to 400-million middle income citizens, officials familiar with the development said. The Niti Aayog…
Government to announce first PLI for drones soon
The government will announce the first set of production-linked incentives (PLI) for drones soon, civil aviation secretary Rajiv Bansal said on Monday at the CII…