Recent Views 6 In a major bid to deepen ties with Ottawa amid growing trade tensions with Washington, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday invited Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member.She proposed a new partnership spanning trade, defence, technology, energy and critical minerals.“I invite Canada to be the first…
Recent Views 6 India condemns drone attack on Mecca NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday condemned the drone attack near Mecca in Saudi Arabia, saying the incident was particularly concerning because of the city’s importance to Muslims worldwide.The ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, responding to media queries, said: “We are deeply concerned at the…
Recent Views 7 Abhishek and Bumrah gains big in ICC T20I rankings (Image: X) India’s impressive run in the ongoing T20I series against Afghanistan has translated into significant gains in the latest ICC rankings, with Abhishek Sharma climbing to second place among batters and Varun Chakravarthy breaking into the top five among bowlers.The defending T20…
Recent Views 7 Amit Shah said the Centre has declared the Pakistan-based SBN a terrorist organisation NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the Centre has declared the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).He said the decision was taken in keeping with Prime…
Recent Views 9 Higher income can improve the borrowing capacity of an applicant, but it should not be confused with affordability. The author is CEO of PaisabazaarBuilding awareness on how a lender assesses a loan application can help prospective borrowers plan better and stay eligible for suitable offers. Lenders conduct a thorough risk assessment while…
Recent Views 7 INS Trishul arrives in Alexandria, cultivating cooperation between Indian and Egyptian Navies A Pakistani Navy ship collided with an Indian Navy vessel in the Northern Arabian Sea on Tuesday evening. The Indian ship was on a routine mission when it was approached by a Pakistani naval ship at high speeds. A source…
Recent Views 6 NEW DELHI: There is one image from her wrestling journey that Kirtisna Arya remembers with unusual clarity. It was May 2023. She was in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, for the South East Asian (SEA) Games, seven months pregnant with her second child.While most expectant mothers would have been preparing for the final stretch…
Recent Views 6 Yemen’s Houthi rebels march during a mobilization campaign in Sanaa, Yemen. (AP Photo) The United States has advised its citizens to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia amid renewed security threats from Iranian missile and drone attacks, armed conflict and terrorism. It also issued a separate Level 4 “Do Not Travel” warning for…
Recent Views 7 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Centre’s new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, accusing the government of yielding to pressure from the United States and urging Modi to…
Recent Views 8 Raising the limit to Rs 25,000 will bring a sizeable number of employees earning between Rs15,000 and Rs 25,000 within the statutory social security system. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Ministry of Labour & Employment’s proposal to increase the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation…
