NEW DELHI: In the next two decades, Indians facing the threat of going blind due to diabetic retinopathy (DR) could well exceed the entire population of Sri Lanka. This may sound alarming, but data indicates that by 2045, more than 125 million Indians will be living with diabetes — and of these, 16.9%, or over…
India’s merchandise exports fell 11.8% to $34.38 billion in October, even as inbound shipments registered strong growth, pushing the trade deficit to $41.68 billion, government data released on Monday showed.Imports jumped 16.63% to $76.06 billion, driven largely by a sharp rise in precious metal inflows, PTI reported. Gold imports surged to $14.72 billion, nearly tripling…
The District Health Family Welfare Samiti, Jhargram (DHFWS Jhargram) has announced the recruitment of 81 Community Health Officer (CHO) vacancies for eligible candidates. Interested applicants can apply online through the official website wbhealth.gov.in. The recruitment process aims to strengthen healthcare services at the district level and ensure qualified professionals are available to support community health…
MUMBAI: India must avoid marking progress through “market capitalization ratios or the volumes of derivatives traded,” chief economic advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said. He called upon banks and financial institutions to become bolder, technologically sharper and more willing to take calculated risks.Speaking at the CII Financing Summit 2025, Nageswaran described marketcap and derivative volumes as…
Gurpreet Singh (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Olympian Gurpreet Singh came heartbreakingly close to being crowned world champion in the men’s 25m Centre Fire Pistol event, but had to settle for silver, losing the gold to Ukraine’s Pavlo Korostylov on inner-10 count after both shooters finished with identical totals at the Olympic Shooting Range.Go Beyond The…
A tragic road accident in Saudi Arabia has claimed the lives of over 40 Indian Umrah pilgrims, all reportedly from Hyderabad HYDERABAD: A tragic road accident in Saudi Arabia early Monday has left more than 40 Indian Umrah pilgrims feared dead, with all the victims from Hyderabad. At least 16 people from Mallepally’s Bazaar Ghat…
From 2005 to 2025, Bihar’s electoral map has seen dramatic swings—reshaping party strengths and redefining alliances. At the centre of this political churn stands Nitish Kumar, whose nine terms as Chief Minister reflect one of India’s most remarkable journeys of political realignment. Source link
Global equities are expected to generate strong long-term gains even though market valuations remain high, with Goldman Sachs forecasting an annualised return of 7.7 per cent in US Dollar terms over the next decade. The projection comes from the investment bank’s latest Global Strategy Paper titled Building Long-Term Returns: Our 10-Year Forecasts.According to news agency…
Matheesha Pathirana (left) and Andre Russell Ahmedabad: MS Dhoni is known for his simple and straightforward responses, especially when it comes to his players, deflecting pressure and comparisons astutely. However, fans were left stunned after a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL), when the former…
Staff Selection Commission The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued an important update on the formats of disability certificates to be submitted by Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) for upcoming and ongoing recruitment examinations. The revision follows new guidelines released by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) on 16 October 2024. Under…
