The German government has slashed its forecast and now expects Europe’s largest economy to shrink for a second year running as hopes for a consumption-driven recovery fizzle out, media reported Sunday. Nevertheless, the German government was optimistic in its outlook for 2025, the newspaper reported.
Read MoreNayanthara and Vignesh Shivan are a celebrated couple in showbiz, but Nayanthara’s previous relationship with Prabhudeva, which led to his divorce, had garnered significant attention. Their breakup was challenging, and although neither discussed the reasons, both have moved on with their lives.
Read MoreBollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, known for his humility, acknowledges that his children, Aryan, Suhana, and AbRam, are better human beings. Supporting their own aspirations, he did not guide them towards acting or engineering. Suhana has launched her acting career, while Aryan explores directing.
Read MoreSouth Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma will miss the final ODI against Ireland and is doubtful for the Bangladesh Test series after an arm injury. Reeza Hendricks has replaced him, while Wiaan Mulder has returned home for personal reasons. Bavuma will consult a specialist upon his return.
Read MorePM Narendra Modi criticized Congress for allegedly promoting divisive agendas influenced by ‘urban Naxals’ and linked them to a recent major cocaine seizure involving a former Congress leader. Modi also announced agricultural initiatives worth Rs 23,300 crore, benefiting millions of farmers and bolstering agriculture infrastructure.
Read MoreIndian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will attend the SCO heads of government meeting in Islamabad on October 15-16 but will not discuss bilateral ties with Pakistan. Jaishankar underscored Pakistan’s continued support for terrorism as a barrier to SAARC summits and emphasized regional integration efforts with neighboring countries like Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Read MoreFBI agents arrested Shreyas Chaudhary, from Gandhinagar, in Georgia for scamming elderly US citizens out of $4.8 million using fake IDs and targeting senior citizens via pop-up ads. His partner, Trusha Chaudhary, also from Gandhinagar, was found with stolen funds and multiple fake IDs.
Read MoreSanjeev Sanyal has been offered the post of chancellor of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics following Bibek Debroy’s resignation citing moral grounds. The Servants of India Society, which manages the institute, awaits Sanyal’s acceptance. Debroy’s resignation stemmed from a legal dispute over the dismissal of Vice-Chancellor Ajit Ranade.
Read MoreSix Pakistani soldiers, including Lt. Col. Muhammad Ali Shoukat, were killed in a terror attack on a military convoy in North Waziristan. Six terrorists also died in the gunfight. Search operations continue in the region, known for frequent TTP-led attacks.
Read MoreThe 28th Malabar naval exercise, hosted by India, starts on October 8 in the Bay of Bengal. Involving India, the US, Japan, and Australia, the exercise aims to enhance interoperability and address shared maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific regions amid China’s assertiveness.
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