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Recent estimates put India’s economy at more than ten times Pakistan’s size. (AI image) “In another decade, we’re going to have another “North and South Korea at night” photo.”With that one line on X, economist Noah Smith dropped an image into everyone’s mind: A future satellite shot where a border glows in the dark, one…

Sanchar Saathi mobile app In what raises privacy concerns and fears around state surveillance, govt has asked smartphone makers to mandatorily pre-install its Sanchar Saathi app on their devices, ostensibly to strengthen cyber security on the devices and prevent tampering and spoofing of IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number.The order, originally issued on November 21,…

NEW DELHI: As Sri Lanka continues to deal with heavy flooding and destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah, former Sri Lanka cricketer Angelo Mathews has acknowledged the support coming from India, Pakistan and other countries. Mathews said the rescue efforts by armed forces working in affected areas had made a major difference as the country works…

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission has submitted its affidavit over the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls in several states, refuting allegations of mass deletion of genuine voters as “highly exaggerated, speculative and politically motivated.”In an 81-page counter-affidavit filed on November 26 in a petition by TMC MP Dola Sen and others, the poll…

PM Modi with Sri Lanka President Dissanayake NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday, expressing condolences over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah.PM Modi conveyed India’s solidarity with Sri Lanka during the crisis and assured continued assistance as part of Operation…

Virat Kohli looks dejected while leaving the field after being dismissed by Scott Boland of Australia during day two of the Fifth Men’s Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 04, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said Virat Kohli’s decision to…

Team India players praised Virat Kohli after his century helped India secure a 17-run win over South Africa in the first ODI in Ranchi. Kohli scored 135 off 120 balls, his 52nd ODI hundred, giving India a strong start to the series. Several teammates described what it meant to watch another major innings from the…

When VS Naipaul wrote The Area of Darkness, it was banned for its ‘anti-India’ portrayal. Perhaps the authorities of the time felt that painting an orientalist idea of India was the preserve of the white man, and VS Naipaul – by virtue of his skin colour, no matter how brilliantly he wielded Macaulay’s weapon –…

Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar (Image credits: ANI) NEW DELHI: Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday informed that India has been invited to chair the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the first time, gaining recognition for its electoral process.Commenting on this achievement, he said, “The world recognises the successful…

Pune: A 30-year-old parking attendant, working with a prominent bar and restaurant in Kalyaninagar, died after he was struck by a car driven by a drunk IT firm employee around 3pm on Sunday.Police have arrested the techie, Pratapsinh Dhaygude (50), a resident of Dhanori and employed at an IT firm in Yerawada. Police said he…