Expectations High as India Looks at Economic Growth, Tax Relief, and Infrastructure Boost New Delhi: With the Economic Survey 2024-25 setting the stage, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament on Saturday, February 1. The Budget is expected to continue the government’s strategy of driving economic growth […]
In the upcoming high-stakes Delhi elections, the BJP and Congress are stepping outside traditional boundaries by fielding Dalit candidates in non-reserved constituencies. This strategy, inspired by the Samajwadi Party’s success in Uttar Pradesh, aims to expand their outreach to Dalit voters and reshape voting patterns. The move comes as debates over B.R. Ambedkar’s
A devastating fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Turkey’s Bolu mountains early Tuesday morning claimed 66 lives and left 51 others injured. Guests, overwhelmed by smoke and flames, were forced to leap from windows or use makeshift ropes of bed sheets to escape. The fire, which broke out around 3:30 a.m. (0030 GMT) on […]
Southern California is battling extreme fire weather, with ferocious winds reaching up to 100 mph in mountain regions, sparking new wildfires and forcing evacuations. Among them, the Lilac Fire in San Diego County quickly spread to 80 acres overnight, prompting urgent evacuation orders. The region remains on high alert as wind gusts, ranging from 35 […]
Authorities in Pune have identified 22 suspected cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), mainly concentrated in the Sinhgad Road area. The health department has sent patient samples to ICMR-NIV for testing as part of an investigation into the matter. Most of the suspected cases involve patients between the ages of 12 and 30, with one case […]
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has been discharged from Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday after a harrowing attack earlier this month. The actor, who suffered multiple stab wounds including an injury to his spine on January 15, was hospitalized for five days but was in good spirits as he returned home to his residence in Bandra, […]
The sub-4 meter SUV segment in India is heating up, with established players like the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, and Mahindra XUV 3XO currently dominating the market. However, two new contenders—Kia Syros and Skoda Kylaq—are gearing up to challenge these popular models. Both SUVs are set to offer competitive pricing and features, making the segment […]
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on the BJP, defending his party’s respect for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and accusing the BJP of hypocrisy. Addressing the Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan convention in Belagavi, Kharge fiercely refuted the BJP’s claims that Congress had insulted Ambedkar, calling it “impossible.” He reminded the
Washington DC: Francisco San Martin, known for his portrayal of Dario Hernandez in the popular soap opera Days of Our Lives, has tragically passed away at the age of 39. According to reports from the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, the actor died by suicide at his Los Angeles home on January 16. San Martin’s […]
Mawkynrew, Meghalaya: A clash between villagers and police in Mawkynrew village, East Khasi Hills district, has left 13 people injured and prompted authorities to impose a curfew in the area. The violence broke out on Monday when locals stormed the construction site of a school run by the Ramakrishna Mission (RKM), claiming the land belonged […]
