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January 7, 2025 8:49 AM

Earthquake of 7.1 magnitude jolts Nepal and Tibet

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Nepal’s Lobuche region early Tuesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake, which occurred around 6:35 AM IST, was centered approximately 93 kilometers northeast of Lobuche. I...

January 6, 2025 5:51 PM

Indian student in UK criticises “biased” investigation of his allegations, says major campuses “hijacked” by left

Satyam Surana, an Indian student in the UK, has criticized what he calls a "biased" investigation into his allegations of hate campaigns and smears against him during college elections at the London School of Economics (LSE). Surana accused the insti...

January 6, 2025 5:21 PM

Eight policemen, driver killed in Maoists attack in Chhattisgarh

At least eight policemen and a driver were killed in a bomb blast set off by Maoist rebels in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, police said on Monday. The police vehicle in which the victims were travelling was hit by a blast in the Bijapur ...

January 6, 2025 4:20 PM

India condemns Pak airstrikes on Afghanistan, says ‘old practice’ to blame neighbours for internal failures

India on Monday condemned the recent Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan, emphasizing that it is Islamabad's "longstanding pattern" to blame its neighbours for its internal failures. "We have noted media reports of airstrikes on Afghan civilians, in...

January 6, 2025 2:54 PM

India’s services sector growth surges to 4-month high in Dec: report

India’s services sector growth reached a four-month high in December, driven by robust demand that boosted business activity and supported strong job creation, according to a survey released on Monday. The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' ...

January 6, 2025 12:45 PM

Goldman Sachs sees India among top emerging markets in 2025

Goldman Sachs has projected India to be among the best-performing emerging markets in 2025, citing the country’s robust macroeconomic stability backed by improving terms of trade, effective inflation targeting, and reliable domestic risk capital. ...

January 6, 2025 12:37 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets US NSA Jake Sullivan, discusses bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday met US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan in New Delhi to discuss a wide range of strategic, regional, and bilateral issues. The meeting took place as Sullivan, the outgoing US NSA, ...

January 6, 2025 11:16 AM

Sensex rises, Nifty crosses 24,000 in early trade

The Indian stock market opened higher on Monday, with buying observed in the IT and auto sectors. At around 9:32 AM, the Sensex was trading at 79,470.61, rising 247.50 points or 0.31 per cent, while the Nifty was trading at 24,065, gaining 60.25 poi...

January 6, 2025 11:12 AM

Bangladesh cancels judicial officials’ training in India

Bangladesh has withdrawn its judicial officials from participating in training sessions scheduled at India's National Judicial Academy in Bhopal and a state judicial academy. The program, initially planned for February 10-20, was canceled as per dire...

January 6, 2025 11:33 AM

The Brutalist,’ ‘Emilia Perez’ triumph at Golden Globes

"The Brutalist," the story of a Holocaust survivor who chases the American dream, and musical thriller "Emilia Perez" took home the first major movie honors of Hollywood's awards season at the Golden Globes on Sunday. Voters for the Globes, handed o...