• Wednesday, March 12, 2025

After Modi seeks respect for women in I-Day speech, opposition…

The Indian opposition on Monday (15) took a dig at prime minister Narendra Modi over his 'nari shakti' (women power) remark made in the Independence Day speech in Delhi, asking him to take a look inwards and on his Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) attitude towards women. Derek O'Brien, a leader…

Last rites of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, ace Indian stock investor, held…

The last rites of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, the ace stock market investor and a promoter of the recently-launched Akasa Air, were performed at the Banganga Crematorium Sunday (14) night. Jhunjhunwala, who was not keeping well for some time, died on Sunday morning due to a cardiac arrest at the age of…

In a first, Indian Esports company gets listed on Nasdaq

India's electronic sports or Esports are making the country proud. After India's Esports team won a bronze medal at the recently held Commonwealth Games in the UK, an Esports company has been listed on American stock exchange Nasdaq. According to Moneycontrol News, Mobile Global Esports of MOGO's shares were opened…

India@75: Rupee has depreciated 75 points in 75 years

India is celebrating its 75th year of Independence and is at the crossroads of realising a resilient economic growth for its people during the next 25 years - what the government terms the country's "Amrit Kaal". Keeping other aspects of the economy aside, let us have a glance at how…

India industry body FICCI welcomes Modi’s ‘Panchpran’ mantra in 76th…

Indian industry body Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on Monday (15) welcomed prime minister Narendra Modi's 'panchpran' or five pledges of development strategy announced for the next 25 years. In his address to the nation on the occasion of the Independence Day, Modi called on the people…

In pictures: India celebrates 75 years of Independence with fanfare

Indians witnessed a day filled with colourful celebrations and fanfare on Monday (15) as their country, India, completed 75 years since turning independent on August 15, 1947. Events were held across the country despite unfavourable weather in certain parts with leaders from across political parties participating in them. Prime minister…

India enjoys considerable prestige on world stage, Russian president Vladimir…

Russian president Vladimir Putin on Monday (15) congratulated Indian leadership and its people on the occasion of the country's 76th Independence Day. Highlighting India's importance in the world, he said, "Please, accept warmest congratulations on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of India's independence. Over the decades of independent development,…

WATCH: Pakistan rabab artiste plays India’s National Anthem, says it’s…

It is not often that people get to see messages of love flying from the soil of India and Pakistan towards each other. But as India on Monday (15) celebrated 75 years of its Independence, a rabab artiste from Pakistan dedicated a special gift to the people of India. Siyal…

Clashing with opposite coach, slamming referee: Chelsea red-carded coach Thomas…

Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel could face further punishment from the Football Association (FA) after saying referee Anthony Taylor should face consequences for his performance during his team's frustrating 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday (14). Tuchel, who was sent off at the end of…

Rishi Sunak flayed for splashing £400,000 on new swimming pool…

It seems Rishi Sunak's road to 10 Downing is getting tougher with each passing day. At a time when reports say that he is trailing Liz Truss, his contender in the UK prime ministerial race, the former British finance minister has come under the scanner for his lifestyle. According to…