India’s trade deficit nearly reached a record high in August with total imports rising to $64.4 billion due to a surge in gold shipments, while exports fell to $34.7 billion. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal attributed this increase to higher prices and festival season stocking, considering these figures normal for an emerging market economy.
Read MoreAnjali Tatrari shares her experiences playing Yuvika in Vanshaj as the show concludes. She discusses learning resilience from her character and highlights emotional scenes as her strength. Anjali expresses a desire to explore more challenging roles, including negative characters and action, and plans to move towards OTT platforms for broader career opportunities.
Read MoreManoj Kumar Verma, a 1998-batch IPS officer known for handling crises, has taken over as Kolkata Police commissioner from Vineet Goyal. This move follows CM Mamata Banerjee’s discussions with junior doctors protesting the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case. Other key officials were also replaced to meet the doctors’ demands.
Read MoreBangladesh’s interim government announced that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is residing in India after her diplomatic passport was revoked. Her attempts to seek asylum elsewhere have been unsuccessful. Additionally, the government has granted magistracy powers to army officers for two months due to slow progress in improving law and order.
Read MoreFinance and education minister Atishi has been chosen as the new leader of AAP’s legislative party, making her Delhi’s eighth chief minister. Outgoing CM Arvind Kejriwal resigned following his release from jail. Atishi will lead until the assembly elections scheduled for February 2025, continuing Kejriwal’s vision for Delhi.
Read MoreMicrosoft disclosed that a video falsely alleging Kamala Harris was involved in a hit-and-run is Russian propaganda. The video, shared by a fabricated news channel, seeks to influence US public opinion ahead of the presidential election. This demonstrates continued foreign efforts to manipulate American political views.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court voiced concern over a CBI report highlighting serious flaws in how Kolkata Police handled evidence in the RG Kar Hospital rape and murder case. The court assured that justice would be pursued, with CBI investigating possible tampering and additional suspects. Senior doctors linked the crime to financial irregularities.
Read MoreHead coach Gautam Gambhir will lead Team India in his first Test assignment against Bangladesh after a difficult ODI series loss to Sri Lanka. The squad, with new bowling coach Morne Morkel, is training in Chennai. Rohit Sharma stresses the significance of mutual understanding between coaches and players as they gear up for the...
Read MoreRahul Dravid’s stellar performances against Australia, especially his 233 and unbeaten 72 in the 2003 Adelaide Test, highlight his resilience and technique. These innings were pivotal in India’s historic victory on Australian soil. Dravid’s ability to perform under pressure earned him great respect from Australian players and fans alike. The match is often remembered...
Read MoreDavid Lochridge, a former OceanGate employee, testified that the Titan submersible tragedy might have been avoided if his safety warnings had been investigated. He expressed disappointment with OSHA’s lack of action. The Titan submersible disappeared on 18 June 2023, after losing communication with its support ship following its descent about 400 miles off the...
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