France completes withdrawal of troops from northern base in Niger as part of planned departure
Nearly 200 troops, 28 trucks and two dozen armored vehicles left the Ouallam military base, which has been handed to Niger, a junta spokesman, Col. Maj. Amadou Abdramane, said Sunday.
DAKAR, Senegal: France has completed the…
No evidence of hate crime, police say as slain Detroit synagogue president mourned as devoted leader
The last text message Woll sent was a heart to a friend, according to her sister.
A Detroit synagogue president who was fatally stabbed at her home was remembered Sunday by family, friends and top Michigan officials as a…
Israeli planes strike targets as US seeks more time to free hostages
Tel Aviv/Gaza: Israel has not allowed fuel, which is critically needed for water and sanitation systems and hospitals.
Israeli warplanes are striking targets across Gaza ahead of an expected ground offensive in the besieged Hamas-ruled…
Britain says hospital explosion was likely caused by misfired missile from Gaza
The conclusion tallies with assessments by US and French officials about the cause of the explosion at the al-Ahli hospital on Tuesday.
LONDON: The British government says it has concluded that a devastating explosion at a hospital…
French parliament speaker visit to Israel sparks a row
Tel Aviv: On Sunday, French far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon accused parliament speaker Yael Braun-Pivet, who is Jewish, of "setting up camp in Tel Aviv to encourage the massacre" in Gaza.
The speaker of France's parliament accused…
‘AOs to determine biz activities of charitable trusts’
The Supreme Court ruling, which came into effect in 2022, marked a turning point in the understanding of tax obligations for charitable organisations.
Are your monthly bills to blame for tensions?
New Delhi: Virtually every family I know either has both parents working full time or one of the partners earning a really huge income – surely upwards of 100 times what their fathers made!
My parents always managed to make ends meet,…
Why ‘getting rich slow’ matters ?
Mumbai/Patna: The latest data on the trading activity triggers this note of caution. Many of you who are into investing are using derivatives like futures and options.
This column has often quoted Warren Buffett’s philosophy on…
Festive season starts with a bang, momentum to remain strong
Consumers have hiked their spends this festive season as reports suggest that spending may peak across sectors including automobiles and electronic goods
NEW DELHI: From small buys such as apparel and sweets to making…
Shashi Tharoor criticises circulation of his cropped image with Mahua Moitra, terms it ‘cheap…
Moitra had earlier said that she was "most amused" to see some personal photos of her being circulated on social media by "the BJP's troll sena".
KOTTAYAM: Congress Working Committee member Shashi Tharoor on Monday criticised the…
MP Assembly polls: Both Congress and BJP face protests from those denied tickets
Polls are scheduled on November 17, while counting of votes will take place on December 3.
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel promises farm loan waiver if Congress wins assembly polls
Congress Party had made a similar promise ahead of 2018 assembly polls to farmers, a move which contributed in the party recording a landslide win; ending the 15-year BJP rule.
Banner at SP office hails Akhilesh Yadav as future PM; BJP says it is targeted at Oppn grouping
During the last few days, Yadav has publicly expressed his unhappiness with the Congress over the failure to arrive at a seat-sharing arrangement in Madhya Pradesh.
Ajit Pawar bats for Bihar-like caste census, says govt positive about demands of Marathas, Dhangars
Pawar said the exercise must be carried out in Maharashtra even if it costs "some thousand crores" as it will bring a "clear picture before the public."
More than 19,000 displaced in Lebanon amid tensions on Israeli border: UN agency
Israel's retaliatory bombing campaign has killed more than 5,000 Palestinians, mainly civilians, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.
BEIRUT: More than 19,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon amid an uptick in tensions…
Police seize mephedrone worth Rs 36.9 cr, bust narcotics manufacturing unit in Maharashtra’s…
All the seven accused have offences under the Arms Act and Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act to their name, the official said.
THANE: The police have seized mephedrone (MD) worth Rs 36.9 crore and arrested seven persons…
Deep depression over Bay of Bengal may turn into cyclone by Monday evening: IMD
The weather department said that light to moderate rainfall would occur at a few places in northern and southern coastal districts, besides Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, and Dhenkanal of Odisha.
Today’s Motto: ‘Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in and day-out.’
Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in and day-out.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hints at possible resumption of visa services for Canadians
Jaishankar said that India was tracking the safety concerns of the Indian diplomats in Canada and there was optimism that they would soon be able to resume duty.
ICC World Cup match between India and New Zealand sends airfares skyrocketing in Dharamshala
Since airfares are deregulated it gives airlines the liberty to cash on such events as they can literally milch passengers.