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Indian construction sector projected to see 12-15 pc growth in FY25: Report

NEW DELHI: Riding on the government’s big infrastructure drive, the construction sector in the country is estimated to grow 12-15 per cent in FY25,...

Guterres calls killing of Hamas, Hezbollah leaders ‘dangerous escalation’

UNITED NATIONS: Calling the twin strikes by Israel killing senior leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah during a 24-hour period a “dangerous escalation”, UN Secretary-General...

President Xi calls for hi-tech ‘smart system’ to boost China’s border defence

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for greater use of technology and the deployment of a “smart system” for border defence to meet...

Bangladesh bans Jamaat-e-Islami, its student wing

DHAKA: Bangladesh on Thursday banned the Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir under anti-terrorism law following nationwide unrest, citing the threat posed...

‘Is she Indian or Black?’ Trump questions Harris’ racial identity

WASHINGTON: Former US President Donald Trump has triggered a controversy by raising questions on the racial identity of his Democratic rival Kamala Harris during...

Ladakh Standoff— India, China hold ‘constructive, forward-looking’ talks: MEA

New Delhi: India and China on Wednesday held "constructive and forward-looking" diplomatic talks to resolve the lingering border standoff along the Line of Actual...

China Completes Bridge Over Pangong Lake: Report

New Delhi: China has completed the construction of a 400-metre bridge, connecting the northern and southern banks of the Pangong Tso. The high-resolution images...

2615 Cases Registered Under UAPA, 947 in J&K Alone: MHA

New Delhi: As many as 2615 cases were lodged under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act from 2020 to 2022 in India, Minister of State for...

Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Killed

BEIRUT: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a predawn airstrike in the Iranian capital Wednesday, Iran and the militant group said, blaming Israel...

Budget Strikes Fine Balance Between Growth & Employment: FM

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the Union Budget strikes a fine balance between growth, employment, capital investment, and fiscal consolidation,...

Yatra: 4.71 Lakh Devotees Visit Cave Shrine In 32 Days

Jammu: Over 4.71 lakh devotees had ‘darshan’ during the ongoing Amarnath Yatra so far breaking last year’s entire Yatra record of 4.45 lakh pilgrims...

Gadkari urges FM to withdraw 18% GST on life, medical insurance premiums

NEW DELHI: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has requested Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to withdraw the 18 per cent goods...

Wayanad landslides: Death toll rises to 184, hundreds missing; rescue operations continue

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The death toll in the devastating landslides that struck Wayanad on Tuesday has risen to 184, with at least 211 people reported missing....

Centre gave advance warning to Kerala: Shah on Wayanad landslide

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the Kerala government was warned as early as July 23 regarding a possible natural...

Royalty levied by Centre on mines, minerals: SC reserves order on issue of refund to states

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its order on the issue of whether royalty levied by the Centre on mines and mineral-bearing...

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran

TEHRAN: Ismail Haniyeh, head of the political office of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, has been assassinated in Tehran, according to a statement from...

Hamas vows revenge

GAZA: The Gaza-based Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has pledged to take revenge after its political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the Iranian...

UN report says Palestinian detainees taken by Israeli authorities faced torture, mistreatment

GENEVA: The UN human rights office issued a report Wednesday saying Palestinian detainees taken by Israeli authorities since the Oct. 7 attacks have faced...

Trump campaign launches new ads, calls Kamala ‘dangerously liberal’

WASHINGTON: The Trump campaign has launched a new ad in battleground states alleging that dangerously liberal Kamala Harris failed to stop the invasion of...

Iranian President warns about ‘conspiracies’ against Iran-Saudi ties

TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned against conspiracies by “enemies and ill-wishers” to sow discord between Iran and Saudi Arabia. He made the remarks...

Who is Preeti Sudan, the new UPSC chairperson?

NEW DELHI: Preeti Sudan, former Union Health Secretary, has been appointed as the UPSC chairperson. In 2022, she was appointed as a member of...

BCCI asked to ‘impose ban’ on foreign players withdrawing from IPL: Report

Franchises furious over ‘lack of respect’ NEW DELHI: Numerous topics are set to be debated in the upcoming BCCI meeting with franchise owners, including the...

Waqar likely to get high-profile advisory role in PCB

LAHORE:  In a notable move, Mohsin Raza Naqvi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and current federal interior minister, has decided to...

Olympics: Djokovic reaches singles quarter-finals for record fourth time

PARIS: Serbia's Novak Djokovic reached the Olympic singles quarter-finals for a record fourth time by beating Germany's Dominic Koepfer 7-5 6-3 on Wednesday but...

14 civilians among 28 people killed in J&K till July 21 this year: MHA

NEW DELHI: A total of 28 people, including civilians and security personnel, were killed in 11 terror-initiated incidents and 24 encounters or counter-terror operations...

Militant attacks: Farooq cautions against bigger confrontation

SRINAGAR: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said the terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir were testing the patience of the country’s people,...

Fake Gun Licenses: Police Conducts Raid In Jammu

JAMMU: Police on Tuesday raided a premises in Talab Tillo area here in connection with recovery of fake and forged gun licences. Police sources said...

Two killed, 20 injured as 18 coaches of Howrah-Mumbai Mail derail in Jharkhand

RANCHI: Two people were killed and 20 others injured when at least 18 coaches of the Howrah-Mumbai Mail derailed in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharsawan district early...

Is this governance?: Mamata slams Centre over series of train accidents

CALCUTTA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday slammed the central government over the series of train accidents and wondered whether there will...

No rethinking on supporting Chinese investments in India: Goyal

NEW DELHI: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said there is no rethinking in the government to support foreign direct investments (FDI)...

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