Month: January 2025

Verdict In Al-Qadir Case Against Imran Khan, His Wife Postponed For 3rd Time

January 13, 2025 admin

Islamabad: A Pakistan court on Monday postponed for the third time the announcement of the verdict in the 190 million pounds Al-Qadir Trust corruption case against former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi. The anti-corruption court in Islamabad has now set January 17 as the new date for announcing the verdict. Judge…

World

Union Budget May See Fiscal Consolidation But Rural, Welfare, Subsidies May Go Up: Report

January 13, 2025 admin

New Delhi: With the Union Budget for FY26 scheduled to be presented on February 1, 2025, a report by Goldman Sachs underlined two key concerns for policymakers, the pace of fiscal consolidation and the government’s spending priorities. The report highlighted that the upcoming budget will be crucial for balancing growth and fiscal discipline as India…

Nation

Nigerian airstrike mistakenly kills civilians supporting security forces while targeting rebels

January 13, 2025 admin

“A Nigerian military airstrike targeting armed groups in the conflict-battered northwest mistakenly killed a number of civilians working in community security outfits,” authorities and residents said. This is the third misfire by the military in a little over a year during aerial bombardments of extremists and rebel groups. “The Nigeria Air Force was targeting rebels…

World

Rupee at record low: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh mocks at PM Modi

January 13, 2025 admin

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. File | Photo Credit: PTI In a X (formerly Twitter) post, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh mocked at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the depreciation of rupee to record low at ₹86. Mr. Ramesh in his X post, said “When Mr. Narendra Modi took over at PM he was about to turn…

Business

WWE Star Goes Missing During Los Angeles Wildfire, Makes Contact Hours Later

January 13, 2025 admin

The ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, California have left the entire world utterly shocked. Around 24 people have already lost their lives and properties worth millions of dollars have been reduced to ashes. Everyday, a lot of people are being evacuated from their homes by the authorities as the wildfire continues the carnage….

Sports

Indian Economy Growing Steadily, Budget, Trump 2.0 Hold Key To Market Returns: Report

January 13, 2025 admin

New Delhi: With food inflation having peaked out and the government trying to accelerate capex spending, the Indian economy is growing steadily and upcoming Union Budget and Donald Trump 2.0 hold key to market returns, according to a report on Monday. Rural demand is showing a sustained recovery. The festival and wedding season has provided…

Nation

Blue Origin pushes back first launch of giant New Glenn rocket

January 13, 2025 admin

The Blue Origin New Glenn rocket stands ready for its inaugural launch at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., January 11, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin will have to wait a little longer for the long-anticipated maiden orbital flight of its brand-new rocket after a launch…

Science

Mahendra, Protector Of Timber, Tigress Sundari In Odisha’s Similipal Dies

January 13, 2025 admin

Baripada (Odisha): A 66-year-old tusker engaged in protecting timber and tigers in the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, has died during treatment, a senior forest department official said on Monday. On Sunday around 10.30 pm, the elephant, Mahendra, died in the Chahala camp. The jumbo had stopped eating from Sunday morning and…

Nation

Bangladesh Top Envoy Summoned By Foreign Ministry A Day After Dhaka’s Move

January 13, 2025 admin

New Delhi: The Foreign Ministry today summoned Nural Islam, Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, to discuss the escalating tensions between New Delhi and Dhaka. On Sunday, the Bangladeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma following allegations that India was attempting to construct fences at five specific locations along the…

World

India’s Champions Trophy Squad: Big Surprises As Sunil Gavaskar, Irfan Pathan Announce Their Team

January 13, 2025 admin

As Indian cricket fans await the big ICC Champions Trophy announcement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), former cricketers like Irfan Pathan and Sunil Gavaskar have shared their preferences. The BCCI selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, recently sought an extension from the ICC over the squad announcement due…

Sports