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Zelensky cited gains in Donetsk, Sumy, vowing Ukraine will keep defending every part of its territory Washington Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has renewed his appeal for Russia to end the war, expressing hope that a united front with the United States and European
Yangon Myanmar will hold the first phase of its general elections on December 28, the Union Election Commission announced on Monday. Officials said the polls will be conducted in phases, with later dates to be shared soon. The decision comes after the military-backed governmen
Islamabad Pakistan is facing one of the deadliest monsoon seasons in its history as torrential rains, flash floods, and landslides have killed at least 657 people and injured nearly 1,000 since late June, according to official data. The National Disaster Management Authorit
Mumbai US broking firm Jefferies has advised its clients to buy Indian stocks, saying President Donald Trump is likely to soften his stance on high tariffs. The firm believes India remains a strong investment opportunity despite short-term challenges. Christopher Wood, a se
Mumbai JSW Steel and South Korea’s POSCO Group have signed a non-binding Heads of Agreement (HoA) to jointly explore setting up a 6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) integrated steel plant in India. The pact builds on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in October 2024, w
By March 2017, 89% of Rs 2,000 notes were nearing their 4–5 year life cycle New Delhi The government informed Parliament on Monday that only 1.69 percent of Rs 2,000 banknotes remain in circulation, amounting to Rs 6,017 crore as of July 31. This is a sharp fall from Rs 3.5
Blueprints To Breakthroughs New Delhi India’s push to build its semiconductor ecosystem received a strong boost on Monday, with Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw praising the country’s strides in chip design and manufacturing. He said the progress is an important step towa
The government supported UPI with an incentive scheme from FY 2021-22 to 2024-25, allocating Rs 8,730 crore to sustain zero-charge transactions New Delhi The Centre has once again clarified that there is no proposal to levy transaction charges on Unified Payments Interface
Experts say sovereign, pension fund investments bring long-term capital, aiding economic growth and job creation New Delhi India continued to attract steady foreign investments in FY25, with sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) investing a net Rs 8,426 crore, Finance Minister Nirm
Cairns South Africa have made key additions to their ODI squad ahead of the three-match series against Australia, starting today in Cairns. Teen pace sensation Kwena Maphaka, 19, has been recalled after an impressive T20I series, where he picked up nine wickets, becoming the t
Mumbai U Mumba, champions of Pro Kabaddi League Season 2, are eyeing their second title in PKL Season 12, which kicks off on August 29. After reaching the playoffs in Season 11, the team has brought in Anil Chaprana as their new head coach, replacing Gholamreza Mazandarani.
Ahmedabad The Adani Ahmedabad Marathon will return for its 9th edition on November 30, with registrations now open. Organised by Adani Sportsline, the event will begin from the Sabarmati Riverfront and pass iconic city landmarks like the Atal Bridge, Gandhi Ashram, and Ellis B
Race For Spots New Delhi India’s selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar, will meet today (August 19) to finalize the squad for the Men’s T20 Asia Cup, to be played in the UAE from September 9 to 28. This tournament is crucial, as players chosen will also form the core for next year
AAI categorizes players by global rank, trials; top recurve: Deepika, Bommadevara. Compound stars: Rishabh, Jyothi, Verma, plus Fuge, Priyansh, Parneet Kaur New Delhi India’s top archers, including Olympian Deepika Kumari, Paris Olympian Dhiraj Bommadevara, veteran Abhishek
Routliffe stays World No. 7; Dabrowski climbs to No. 8 Cincinnati Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe lifted the women’s doubles crown at the Cincinnati Open, defeating Guo Hanyu and Alexandra Panova 6-4, 6-3 in the final. It was their first WTA 1000 title together and th
Asha Sarath, widely recognized for her powerful performance as a police officer in Drishyam and its remakes, has expressed deep gratitude to director Jeethu Joseph for trusting her with the role that transformed her career. She recalled how she was initially unsure when offered t
Prime Video India has unveiled the gripping first look poster of Raakh, sparking major buzz online. The tagline, JUSTICE will rise from the ashes, hints at a dark and fiery tale, with Ali Fazal stepping into what could be one of his most intense roles yet. Slated for a 2026 relea
The music of Param Sundari, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor, has been winning attention right from the first release. Its soundtrack has been praised for blending retro charm with today’s modern sound. After the chartbusters Pardesiya and Bheegi Saree, the makers unv
