Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasised the transformative impact of his government’s policies, stating that India is not only a developing nation but also an emerging global power. He was speaking at the two-day NDTV World Summit, where he discussed India’s role as a beacon of hope amid global instability, the ‘Viksit Bharat 2047′ […]
India’s growth story remains intact as its fundamental drivers – consumption and investment demand – are gaining momentum, the Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das has stressed, adding that the country is likely to see real GDP growth at 7.2 per cent for FY 2024-25. Prospects of private consumption, the mainstay of aggregate demand, […]
A day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s departure to Kazan for the 16th BRICS Summit, Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar hailed the longstanding and time-tested India-Russia relationship which has advanced to Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership over the past 10 years. “If you look at our history with Russia after Independence, Russia […]
Rare Cancers Australia (RCA) has voiced deep disappointment following the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee’s (PBAC) decision to reject a proposed streamlined approach to accessing the PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor class of cancer medicines. These life-saving therapies, widely acknowledged for their effectiveness, remain difficult to access for many Australian cancer patients. Christine Cockburn, CEO of RCA, expressed frustration […]
Mumbai, Oct 21 A person from Jharkhand, who sent threatening messages to Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, has now issued an apology. The person in question had portrayed himself to be a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, and had asked for Rs 5 crore to settle the matter. The traffic police had received a message […]
New Delhi, Oct 21 In a significant reaffirmation of India’s dedication to clean energy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the nation’s major and crucial achievements in this direction. In his post on X, the Prime Minister stressed the need for sustainable practices globally in present circumstances. Reposting Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s insights on this, […]
The City of Sydney is inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to transform a historic terrace in Redfern into a living museum, creating a vibrant cultural space that honours the stories and histories of local Aboriginal communities. The last remaining terrace on Caroline Street, part of the iconic area known as *The Block*, will […]
Mumbai, Oct 20 Sunita Kapoor, the wife of actor Anil Kapoor is celebrating Karva Chauth, and Bollywood wives are lining up at her house for the customary annual Karva Chauth pooja. Sunita earlier took to her Instagram and shared a picture of her hands adorned with Henna. Karva Chauth celebrations at the Kapoor house are […]
London, UK / Apia, Samoa / Sydney, Australia Strictly embargoed until Saturday, 19 October 2024, 22:00 BST / Sunday, 20 October 2024, 08:00 AEDT / Sunday, 20 October 2024, 10:00 WST Today, the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) launches the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme. Inspired by His Majesty King Charles III, and his life’s work […]
9thOct 17 At least 28 Palestinians were killed and 160 others injured in an Israeli airstrike on a school housing displaced people in the Jabalia camp of northern Gaza Strip on Thursday, the Hamas-run Gaza government media office said. Fires broke out in the tents of the displaced individuals in the schoolyard because of the […]