• Monday, March 10, 2025

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch, passes away at 96

Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle near Aberdeen in Scotland on Thursday (8) afternoon, the Royal family has announced. She was 96. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said, "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. "The King and the Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this…

Rajpath was symbol of slavery, ‘Kartavya Path’ will consign ‘Kingsway’…

Inaugurating the 'Kartavya Path' at India Gate in the national capital, prime minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (8) said a new era has begun in the form of Kartavya Path that will consign the symbol of colonialism 'Kingsway' to history. Speaking at the inauguration of the 'Kartavya Path', PM Modi…

India economy & business news in brief for Sept 8:…

Here are news in brief related to Indian economy and business for Thursday, September 8, 2022: The responsibility of bringing down inflation cannot be left with the central government alone, and the states must play their part too, Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman said on Thursday. "Inflation that prevails in…

Virat Kohli returns to pre-pandemic form, slams 71st international hundred;…

India's Virat Kohli smashed his first T20 international century in an Asia Cup Super Four contest against Afghanistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates, on Thursday (8). It was also his 71st overall and the first international ton since November 2019, which he made against Bangladesh in a…

India politics news in brief for September 8: ‘Bharat Jodo…

Here are news in brief related to Indian politics for Thursday, September 8, 2022: Terming the Congress's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' a life saver, senior party leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday said the cross-country grassroots campaign will see the party emerge in a new aggressive avatar that cannot be taken for…

Luxury carmaker Lexus unveils special aid for flood-hit customers in…

Luxury carmaker Lexus India on Wednesday (7) said it has rolled out a vehicle maintenance package for its flood-affected customers in Bengaluru. As per the ‘Lexus Cares Package’, the company will extend special support and rates for repairs of the cars impacted by rains, flooding or inundation in Bengaluru. The…

Employees’ poor mental health costs Indian companies £12b a year:…

Poor mental health amongst employees costs Indian companies a combined $14 billion (£12 billion) a year due to absenteeism, attrition and other reasons, Deloitte estimated in a report after surveying nearly 4,000 workers. Mental health issues have long been a taboo in India, but rising awareness among the younger generation…

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina dances with local artistes on Indian…

Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, whose four-day state visit to India concluded on Thursday (8), had a light moment with local artistes in the north-western state of Rajasthan where she visited on the final day. After landing at the airport in Jaipur, the state capital, Hasina was given a warm…

Sean Abbott concedes 1 run in 5 overs as Australia…

Top-ranked New Zealand collapsed to 82 all out in the face of scintillating bowling Thursday as Australia won the second one-day international by 113 runs to seal the Chappell-Hadlee series in Cairns. Australia clinched a thrilling opening match on Tuesday by two wickets with the three-match showdown now destined for…

British Queen under medical supervision after health concerns

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision on Thursday (8) at her Balmoral Castle residence in Scotland after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace said. Her son and heir, Prince Charles, his wife Camilla - Duchess of Cornwall, and grandson Prince William travelled to Balmoral to be…