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July 30, 2025 11:44 AM

Eminent economist Lord Megnadh Desai passes away at 85

Renowned economist, author, and member of the UK House of Lords, Lord Meghnad Desai passed away on Tuesday at the age of 85, leaving behind a rich legacy of scholarship, public service, and enduring contributions to India-UK relations. Born in 1940 ...

July 30, 2025 3:43 PM

Shanghai relocates hundreds of thousands due to tropical storm

Shanghai relocated more than 280,000 people, halted hundreds of flights and ferry services and imposed speed limits on roads and railways on Wednesday as a tropical storm whipped eastern China with gales and heavy rain. Landfall by Co-May in the por...

July 29, 2025 12:11 PM

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 PM amid ongoing Monsoon Session

On the seventh day of the Monsoon Session, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned until 2 PM shortly after it convened at 11:00 AM on Tuesday. The adjournment came as the Upper House prepared for a 16-hour-long discussion on Operation Sindoor, India's respon...

July 29, 2025 10:41 AM

Thailand-Cambodia border calm as military-level talks postponed

The Thailand-Cambodia border, where fighting has raged since last week, was calm on Tuesday following a ceasefire deal and military commanders from both sides are set to meet for talks later in the day, acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wec...

July 29, 2025 11:06 AM

Parliament to resume debate on Operation Sindoor today

The Rajya Sabha is set to begin a special discussion on Operation Sindoor on Tuesday. The operation was launched by the Indian Armed Forces in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people. Operation Sindoor t...

 

Last updated on: 27th Aug 2025