Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (File photo) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday clarified that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) did not question India’s growth figures, and said the Fund’s ‘C’ grade on national accounts stems solely from the use of an outdated base year. She said the IMF, in fact, acknowledged India’s healthy economic performance…
NEW DELHI: What India’s metros are breathing may have a link with rising acute respiratory illness (ARI) cases hospitals are logging. There were 2 lakh ARI cases in Delhi during 2022-24, with thousands needing hospitalisation — a surge the health ministry Tuesday linked to rising air pollution, while noting that the causal pathways remain complex….
Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar (PTI Photo) Sachin Tendulkar commemorated the birth anniversary of his late coach Ramakant Achrekar with a social media post on Wednesday. He shared a nostalgic photo on his X platform account.“Another day where I miss your presence… a little more so than usual. Happy heavenly birthday Achrekar Sir. Your legacy lives…
NEW DELHI: Almost 83% of the total Rs 915 crore political donations routed through the Tata group-controlled Progressive Electoral Trust (PET) in 2024-25 went to BJP, while Congress’ share was a mere 8.4%.A perusal of the contribution reports of various electoral trusts (ET) for 2024-25, now available on the Election Commission website, indicates that the…
NEW DELHI: What began as a routine evening round for traffic inspector Gopal Baisla and head constable Lal Singh quickly turned into a race against time to save lives on Monday evening. During their rounds on the newly inaugurated Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, the cops were informed about a serious accident, in which two men were injured….
The University of Alabama has suspended two of its student magazines — Alice and Nineteen Fifty-Six — citing new federal guidance on antidiscrimination compliance. The development follows a July memo from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Department of Justice, which outlined “best practices” for federally funded institutions. According to Fox News Digital, the memo, while…
In Nabadwip, stray dogs formed a protective ring around an abandoned newborn outside a toilet, guarding the infant through the night. A local woman discovered the baby at dawn and arranged for his hospital transfer. Police are investigating the abandonment, with the child welfare committee to ensure his long-term care. NABADWIP: A pack of stray…
Wall Street drifted in early trade on Wednesday as mixed corporate earnings left the major indices little changed, even as the S&P 500 stayed within 1% of its all-time high set in late October.The day also saw rising consumer-facing angst and stock-specific swings, with social media chatter adding to volatility in pockets of the market.Marvell…
Chennai and Tiruvallur schools to remain closed Thursday as Cyclone Ditwah heavy rain continues Chennai and Tiruvallur district authorities have announced that all colleges and schools will remain closed on Thursday due to persistent heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The closure affects educational institutions in the city and surrounding areas, which have been experiencing…
Credit: Getty Images/ Roger Viollet Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels stand among the most influential thinkers in modern history. Their collaborative works laid the foundation for Marxist philosophy, reshaping global conversations on economics, capitalism, and social structures. Marx, a German philosopher and economist, and Engels, a political theorist and industrialist, worked together to analyse how…
