• Wednesday, March 12, 2025

PV Sindhu sails into Singapore Open final, eyes maiden Super…

ACE Indian shuttler PV Sindhu stormed into the Singapore Open title clash with a commanding win over lower-ranked Japanese Saena Kawakami in the women's singles semi-final, in Singapore on Saturday (16). Sindhu, a double Olympic medallist, who had claimed two Super 300 titles at Syed Modi International and Swiss Open…

Did Congress try to topple Modi government in Gujarat? Fresh…

POLICE in the western Indian state of Gujarat has opposed the bail application of activist Teesta Setalvad, who is also a major critic of prime minister Narendra Modi, claiming that she was part of a "larger conspiracy" plotted by later Indian National Congress leader Ahmad Patel against Modi, a former…

India assures to support Sri Lanka democracy, economic recovery

INDIA on Saturday (16) assured Sri Lanka that it will continue to support democracy, stability and economic recovery in the country, which is at a crucial juncture, amid the unprecedented political crisis and economic turmoil. The assurance was given to the island-nation's parliament speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena by India's high…

Israel to sell Haifa port to Adani Group, Gadot for…

ISRAEL on Thursday (14) said it will sell Haifa Port, a major trade hub on its Mediterranean coast, to winning bidders Adani Ports of India and local chemicals and logistics group Gadot for 4.1 billion shekels ($1.18 billion or £996 million). Gadot and Adani made it to the end of…

Tweet case: Delhi court grants bail to India fact-checking website…

A COURT in Delhi on Friday (15) granted bail to Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair in a case related to an objectionable tweet he had posted in 2018 against a Hindu deity, saying the accused is not required for any custodial interrogation. Additional sessions judge Devender Kumar Jangala granted the…

Dalai Lama begins Ladakh visit amid India-China border standoff, move…

TIBETAN spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Friday (15) began his month-long visit to Ladakh and said India-China border disputes should be resolved through "talks and peaceful means" as use of military is an outdated option. The spiritual leader's visit to Ladakh is expected to rile China as it comes…

Watch: Like a batter in form! Virat Kohli walks out…

ACE India batter Virat Kohli is going through the worst phase of his career as his bat has refused to speak for a long time now. On Thursday (14), the 33-year-old former India captain left his praying fans dejected once again as he could manage only 16 runs while India…

India economy & business news in brief for July 15:…

HERE are some news in brief related to India economy and business for Friday, July 15, 2022: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to come up with new regulations for fintech companies related to various aspects including credit operations and know your customer (KYC) norms, people familiar with…

With Indian rupee nearing 80 mark, imports, overseas study, travel…

THE Indian rupee nearing 80 to a US dollar will make imports of items from crude oil to electronic goods, overseas education and foreign travel costlier while raising fears that the inflation situation could worsen. The primary and immediate impact of a depreciating rupee is on the importers who will…

Indian advertising market is set to grow by 16% in…

THE Indian advertising market is forecast to grow by 16 per cent in 2022 to reach $11.1 billion (Rs 88,639 crore), becoming the fastest growing market globally, a report said. This would lead to over 14.5 per cent growth by TV and 31.6 per cent on the digital side, said…