Representational AI image NEW DELHI: A Chinese climber has died while coming down from K2, the world’s second-highest mountain. Guan Jing was returning from the summit on Tuesday night when falling rocks struck her. She was one of about 30 climbers who had reached the top a day earlier. The accident happened on the Abruzzi…
Former Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar has called for the removal of restrictions on Chinese investments in India, arguing that such a step could boost domestic manufacturing and create jobs. In an interview with PTI Videos, Kumar said, “I think the time has come to seriously consider permitting Chinese investments into India.”Kumar suggested scrapping…
Hansi Flick’s Barcelona beat Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid to the league title by a four-point margin (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) La Liga kicks off on Friday with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid leading the list of title contenders. Defending champions Barcelona will look to retain their crown, while both Madrid clubs…
Gurgaon: Work to recarpet and upgrade the 28km Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway — from Rao Tula Ram Marg in the capital to Kherki Daula in the city — will begin next month, as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has finalised the contractor for the Rs 160 crore project.The expressway will undergo its first major overhaul…
Sonia Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday hit back at the BJP‘s allegations that Sonia Gandhi‘s “tryst with India’s voters’ list is riddled with glaring violations of electoral law”.Taking a swipe at the saffron party, Congress directed its pointed attack, “Your photoshop is really good.” In a sharper dig aimed at PM…
File photo: US secretary of state Marco Rubio (left) and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Picture credit: AP) Brazil has launched a sweeping support package to cushion domestic businesses from the impact of a steep new US tariff, only to face fresh sanctions from Washington hours later.As per news agency AP, Brazilian President…
In the pantheon of Indian cinema, few stars have managed to combine grace, glamour, and gravitas the way Vyjayanthimala did. A trained Bharatanatyam dancer who brought classical poise to commercial cinema, she was as convincing in the chiffon romance of ‘Sangam’ as she was in the dramatic depths of ‘Madhumati’ or the regal splendor of…
Mohammed Shami and Hasin Jahan NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami‘s estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, has accused the Indian fast bowler of neglecting their 10-year-old daughter Ayra’s education while allegedly prioritising his girlfriend’s children’s schooling.The allegations surfaced after Jahan made Instagram posts on the matter. She receives Rs 4 lakh in monthly alimony from Shami, including Rs…
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said India would not have got Independence if Bengal was not there, as personalities like Rabindranath Tagore and Subhas Chandra Bose, who contributed significantly to shaping the nation’s destiny, were born here.Speaking at a function marking the 12th anniversary of the ‘Kanyashree’ scheme, Banerjee said Bengal is the beacon…
A rising number of overseas firms battling financial strain are seeking alliances with Indian companies to set up semiconductor manufacturing plants in the country, driven by generous state incentives, a vast domestic market and a large talent pool.As per ET, electronics major Sharp and US semiconductor producer Onsemi are among those exploring tie-ups, though both…
