New Delhi- India’s economic outlook remains broadly optimistic despite a turbulent international environment marked by geopolitical uncertainties and shifting trade dynamics, according to the Finance Ministry’s monthly economic review released on Friday. With the GDP growth having surprised on the upside in Q1 FY26, domestic components of demand have played a key role in supporting…
New Delhi- Mental well-being is central to preventing chronic and non-communicable diseases, especially heart disease, experts said on Friday. India has recently seen a significant rise in the number of heart diseases, especially among young adults and even children.“If we want to address India’s heart health crisis, we need to shift from a curative mindset…
Jaipur- The Union Law Ministry, on Friday, appointed Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma as the Acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. His appointment will take effect from September 27, following the retirement of Chief Justice K.R. Shriram on the same day.Interestingly, September 27 also marks Justice Sharma’s birthday.He will be formally sworn in on…
New Delhi- Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil on Friday inaugurated the 6th edition of ‘Nadi Utsav’, highlighting the collective responsibility for preserving rivers for future generations. Reiterating the government’s commitment to fight pollution and conserve rivers, he said, “Work is being carried out at three levels – short-term, mid-term, and long-term – towards river conservation….
Leh- Three days after unruly protests broke out in Leh town of Ladakh UT, police on Friday arrested climate activist Sonam Wangchuk for inciting violence. The Leh Police have confirmed that Sonam Wangchuk, against whom multiple FIRs were lodged by police for inciting protesters to violence on September 24, was arrested on Friday.Wangchuk had started…
Chandigarh- A cyber crook from Uttar Pradesh, who duped thousands of investors by promising high returns from forex trading on digital platforms, was sent to nine days’ custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Chandigarh zone, for questioning by a Special PMLA court, an official said on Friday. Navab Hassan was arrested by the ED on…
New Delhi- Domestic generic producers are likely to see near-term gains as higher prices for branded drugs can push demand towards cost-effective alternatives after the US announced its decision to impose 100 per cent tariffs on the pharmaceuticals industry from October 1, analysts said on Friday. Generic drugs are currently exempted from US tariffs and…
New Delhi- A few days before the Election Commission’s expected announcement of the Bihar Assembly election schedule, parleys continue to forge a common Opposition front to take on the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), currently led by Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar in the state. The main challenger, like the 2020 polls, is expected…
New Delhi- Congress MP Pramod Tiwari launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the timing of welfare announcements ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections. Commenting on the launch of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana in Bihar, Tiwari accused PM Modi of making election-season announcements that fade away post-victory.“The nation knows, and people…
Chandigarh- The Chief of Air Force, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, on Friday took the last flight of the iconic fighter jet MIG-21 for the Chandigarh airbase as the aircraft fleet was decommissioned after defending the Indian skies for 62 years with its glorious history of shooting down planes of Pakistan in both the 1965…
