Recent Views 11 DEHRADUN: Nineteen years ago, during Indian Military Academy’s passing out parade, then-President APJ Abdul Kalam bent down and held the hands of a bright-eyed three-year-old boy standing beside his father. “Ye fauji ka haath hai (These are the hands of a soldier),” he told the child. On Saturday, those words came full…
Recent Views 8 The Japanese government on Friday approved a record budget for the upcoming fiscal year, to pay for everything from bigger defence spending to ballooning social security costs as inflation persists.The 122.3-trillion-yen ($782 billion) budget for the fiscal year from April 2026 will include some nine trillion yen for defence spending, as Prime…
Recent Views 8 The strengthening economic ties with China, the second-largest world economy, complement other positive factors for India. (AI image) Indian stock markets may see a boost with several positive catalysts fuelling bullish sentiment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, alongside recent GST rate cuts, have generated positive sentiment regarding…
Recent Views 8 Maintaining a healthy liver is essential for overall well-being, as it plays a key role in detoxifying the body, regulating metabolism, and balancing hormones. Modern lifestyles, processed foods, alcohol, and sedentary habits can put extra stress on this vital organ. One simple and delicious way to support liver function is by incorporating…
Recent Views 7 India’s merchandise exports rose 6.7 per cent year-on-year to $35.1 billion in August, while imports fell 10.12 per cent to $61.59 billion, according to government data released on Monday.Exports were valued at $32.89 billion in the same month last year, while imports had stood at $68.53 billion, PTI reported.The country’s trade deficit…
Recent Views 4 Oil prices rose sharply on Wednesday, triggered by America’s fresh sanctions on Russian oil companies.Brent crude futures jumped $3.03, or 4.94%, to $64.35 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude added $1.42, or 2.43%, to $59.92 after the settlement at 6 PM EDT (2200 GMT). Earlier, Brent had settled $1.27…
Recent Views 4 The average long-term US mortgage rate has climbed for the fifth consecutive week, reaching its highest level in nearly seven months and adding to affordability challenges for homebuyers during the crucial spring housing season, according to AP.The benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.46% from 6.38% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie…
Recent Views 7 Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya with teammate Suryakumar Yadav during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, in Jaipur. (PTI Photo) With captaincy talk returning around Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2026, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has backed Hardik Pandya to continue as leader,…
Recent Views 5 Zimbabwe’s Ryan Burl celebrates the wicket of Australia’s Glenn Maxwell in Colombo. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Who will make it to the Super 8s of the 2026 T20 World Cup? Most expected names — India, Australia, England, Pakistan, West Indies, South Africa, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka — dominated the predictions. Even…
Recent Views 46 ಧಾರವಾಡ: ಕುಂದಗೋಳ ತಾಲೂಕಿನ ಕಮಡೊಳ್ಳಿ ಗ್ರಾಮದಲ್ಲಿ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣವಾಗಲಿರುವ ಶ್ರೀಮತಿ ಆರ್.ಎಫ್.ಪಾಟೀಲ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಪಾಲಿಟೆಕ್ನಿಕ್ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ನೂತನ ಕಟ್ಟಡದ ಭೂಮಿ ಪೂಜಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವು ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 7 ರಂದು ಮಧ್ಯಾಹ್ನ 2 ಗಂಟೆಗೆ ಅದ್ದೂರಿಯಾಗಿ ನೆರವೇರಲಿದೆ. ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಉಸ್ತುವಾರಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಕಾರ್ಮಿಕ ಸಚಿವ ಸಂತೋಷ್ ಎಸ್. ಲಾಡ್ ಅವರು ಕಟ್ಟಡದ ಭೂಮಿ ಪೂಜೆ ನೆರವೇರಿಸಲಿದ್ದು, ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸಚಿವ ಪ್ರಲ್ಹಾದ ಜೋಶಿ ಹಾಗೂ ವಿಧಾನ ಪರಿಷತ್ ಸಭಾಪತಿ ಬಸವರಾಜ ಹೊರಟ್ಟಿ ಅವರು ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಘನ ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತಿ ವಹಿಸಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ….
