Tata Sons mulls ways to avoid IPO
If it comes up with IPO, it will be one of the biggest in capital market history, say analysts
No diesel, petrol price cut until crude stabilises
The minister cited volatile nature of the international oil market and ongoing under-recoveries by the oil marketing companies.
Israeli strike on Lebanese house kills family of four, including pregnant mother
The strike demolished the house, wounding at least nine others who lived nearby,
On eve of Ramadan, Jerusalem’s Old City offers little festivity as Gaza war rages
“This will be the black Ramadan,” Abu Mousam Haddad said in front of his coffee stand near Damascus Gate, one of the Old City’s main entrances.
Kenyan activists are on a mission to end gender-based violence as attacks on women surge
Kenya’s Demographic and Health Survey of 2023 found that more than 11 million women — or 20% of the population — have experienced physical or sexual violence from an intimate partner during their lives.
Canada will restore funding to UNRWA, the embattled UN agency in Gaza
Canada was one of 16 countries that temporarily halted future payments.
‘Artful dodger’ Asif Ali Zardari becomes Pakistan president for second time
In 2013, Zardari became the first Pakistani president to complete his full five-year term.
The UN Security Council urged Sudan’s warring parties to stop fighting during Ramadan
The 15-member council voted overwhelmingly in favor of the British-drafted resolution, with 14 countries in support and only Russia abstaining.
Nigeria sends troops to rescue more than 250 kidnapped students
The Kaduna state attack was the second mass kidnapping in a week in Africa's most populous country, where heavily armed criminal gangs on motorbikes target victims.
Parachute fails to open during Gaza aid airdrop: five civilians killed, 10 injured
A witness told AFP he and his brother followed the parachuted aid in the hope of getting 'a bag of flour', all of a sudden, the parachute didn't open and fell down like a rocket, hitting a house.
A cleaner finds 2 dead babies in glass bottles in a vacated Hong Kong apartment
A 24-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman were detained on suspicion of illegal disposal of bodies.
Today’s Motto: ‘Fools also have their own asset – self-confidence’
As Every Day makes a new beginning in life, it brings new opportunities, opens new avenues, to perform and make a mark, to write a Page in History Book.
Nine MLAs shifted to undisclosed site alleges Himachal CM
Shimla: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today claimed that nine MLAs, who were staying in a hotel in Panchkula, have been shifted to some unknown location in a chartered plane.
“These nine MLAs were staying in a Panchkula hotel for…
Mandi: Chief deity arrives for Shivratri fair amid festivities
Mandi: Rituals for the weeklong Shivratri fair started here yesterday with the arrival of Kamrunag, chief deity of the festival, amid the beating of dhol and drums. Devotees thronged the city to welcome the chief deity. Besides Kamrunag,…
Dharamsala’s old mini-secretariat in neglect
Dharamsala : The mini-secretariat at Dharamsala, which at one time was to house the office of Cabinet ministers and the Chief Minister, is in a poor state. In 2012, a proposal was mooted that the General Administration Department (GAD),…
Setback for INDIA bloc as Omar refuses to have alliance with PDP
Jammu: In a major political development in Kashmir ahead of Lok Sabha polls, National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti vented their anger against each other over seat…
L-G: J&K’s inclusive development top priority of Centre
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that rapid and inclusive development of the UT has been the top priority of Prime Minister Narendra Modi since 2014.
“He (PM) has dedicated every moment to restore rights…
Punjab BJP chief flags off video vans seeking suggestions from people for manifesto
Chandigarh: Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar on Friday flagged off ‘Viksit Bharat Modi ki guarantee’ video vans here, seeking people’s suggestions from across the state for preparing the ruling party’s manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha…
Navjot Sidhu focusing on Patiala: Congress leaders
Amritsar: Local Congress leaders believe that three-time MP Navjot Sidhu has already shifted his focus from “karam bhoomi”, Amritsar, to “janam bhoomi”, Patiala.
In 2014, when Sidhu was replaced with former Union Minister Arun Jaitely…
Barnala: At BKU’s protest site too, women take centre stage
Sangrur: On the call of the BKU (Ugrahan), a huge number of woman activists today participated in the International Women’s Day function held at Grain Market in Barnala.
They also announced to participate in “Dilli Chalo” programme of…