Vijay Kumar Three books based on late CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury’s writings on culture, media, science and secularism were released on Friday. Published by Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust (SAHMAT) and Tulika Books, the three books include the Hindi translation of Yechury’s 1993 English book Hindu Rashtra Hai Kya. The other two are: The Fight for the Republic, … Read more
Russia, the world’s biggest wheat exporter, will raise its wheat export duties by about 32%, the government said on Friday, as the country seeks to curb exports as it faces a potential supply crisis due to high inflation and poor winter crop conditions. . Tariffs have been rising by 257 rubles ($2.60) a tonne since … Read more
India on Friday said it was closely monitoring the situation as Islamist rebels continued to advance in Syria. “We have taken into account the recent fighting in the northern region of Syria. We are monitoring the situation closely. About 90 Indian nationals are in Syria, 14 of whom are working in various UN organizations,’ said … Read more
The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the CBI on the bail plea of Christian Michel James, an accused in the Augusta Westland VVIP helicopter scam case. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and PB Varale gave the Central Investigation Agency four weeks to submit its reply. Michelle James, one of the alleged … Read more
Aries Horoscope Today: You have to work on the relationship Several energetic planets are simultaneously reaching the culmination of a monthly cycle of global significance and completing an annual pattern in your personal affairs. The lesson for you is that relationships have to work. Remember, there is no magic formula. taurus Today’s Horoscope: Pace yourself … Read more
A decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to leave the repo rate unchanged would have been difficult. It is difficult to choose between rising inflation and a sudden slowdown in economic growth. Although the MPC has cut the cash reserve ratio (CRR) this time, we expect it to go further and take a stab … Read more
President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to stay in office until the end of his term in 2027 after Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s minority government dramatically collapsed in a historic vote in France’s National Assembly on Wednesday. Barnier, a veteran conservative appointed by Macron only in September, has become the shortest-serving prime minister of the French … Read more
The Delhi High Court on Friday sought the Centre’s position on a petition by former BJP MP Subramanian Swamy seeking a court direction to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on his allegations regarding the citizenship status of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. The court, which was headed by Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tushar … Read more
According to the World Bank, South Asia, “supported by strong domestic demand in India and rapid recovery in most South Asian countries,” is on track to become the world’s fastest-growing region. The bank has predicted that the growth rate of this sector will remain at 6.4 percent for the next two years. The volatility is … Read more
Cyclone Fengal, which made landfall near Puducherry on November 30, was a low-intensity storm as it maintained wind speeds of around 75-95 kmph. However, the cyclone has left a trail of destruction. At least 12 people died, mostly in Tamil Nadu, many properties were damaged, and large areas of standing crops were destroyed. Why did … Read more