Indian ace Rohan Bopanna and his Chinese partner Shuai Zhang advanced to the second round of the Australian Open mixed doubles with a straight sets 6-4, 6-4 victory over Ivan Dodig and Kristina Mladenovic on Friday. Bopanna and Zhang, closed the match in one hour and 12 minutes, will next face the winners of the […]
The World Bank projects India’s economy to grow by 6.7 per cent in the next fiscal year starting in April, slightly higher than in the current fiscal year, and continuing to top the growth tally. The Word Bank’s Global Economic Prospects released on Thursday estimated the current fiscal year’s growth rate at 6.5 per cent, […]
Delhi’s air quality saw a significant improvement on Friday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 294, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). However, the national capital and surrounding areas continued to face dense fog, which led to delays in train services. Reports indicated that 27 trains originating from various stations […]
India’s stock markets opened lower on Friday as weak performance in Asian markets and selling pressure in IT and private banking stocks impacted investor sentiment. The Sensex dropped 325.79 points, or 0.42 percent, to 76,717.03, while Nifty fell 86.80 points, or 0.37 percent, to 23,225 by 9:30 am. The market was weighed down by continued […]
BJP National President JP Nadda will launch the party’s manifesto, “Sankalp Patra Part – I,” for the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 on Friday at 2 pm at the party’s State Office. Earlier, on Thursday, the BJP released its fourth list of nine candidates for the polls, declaring 68 out of the total 70 names, leaving […]
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti officially inaugurated the new US Consulate in Bengaluru on Friday, highlighting a significant step in the strengthening of India-US ties. The event underscored the growing importance of the city in the bilateral relationship, with Jaishankar calling it an “important moment” for both nations. […]
In a momentous event marking 60 years of diplomatic relations, President Droupadi Murmu and the President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, unveiled a special joint logo on January 16 in New Delhi. The logo celebrates six decades of strong ties between the two nations. The design features elements symbolizing both countries: colours from the Indian and […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 on Friday, emphasizing the positive outlook for the future of mobility in India. He said that the large turnout at the event reflected the growing optimism surrounding India’s automotive industry, which he described as both “fantastic” and “future-ready.” Addressing the audience at the Expo, […]
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Pam Bondi, strongly defended Kash Patel on Wednesday as he faced criticism over his controversial statements, setting the stage for the scrutiny he is expected to face during his Senate confirmation hearing to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). “I have known Kash, and I believe that […]
India on Thursday expressed its support for the recently announced ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasizing the hope that the deal would facilitate the safe and sustained delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. “We welcome the announcement of the agreement for the release of […]
