No security clearance for first leg of Rahul Gandhi’s pan-India march yet

No security clearance for first leg of Rahul Gandhi’s pan-India march yet

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's team says they are yet to get security clearance to begin a nationwide march next week.The march was slated to start from the northeastern region of Manipur. Rahul Gandhi plans to cover more than 6000 kilometers over 66 days spanning the breadth of the country from east to west ahead of elections later this year. But government officials say fresh violence in the riot-hit region […]

January 10, 2024 9

World

India’s solar mission reaches final destination

India's first sun observation mission, Aditya L1, has reached a point in space from where it can watch the sun at all times. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called this a landmark moment for the country. According to India Today, over 125 days of travel, 15 lakh kilometres covered, and a precision orbit insertion later, the Aditya-L1 mission has been successfully parked at an optimum spot in the vastness of […]

January 8, 2024 38

Sport

De Zorzi, Burger win it for South Africa

Left-arm fast bowler Nandre Burger and opening batsman Tony de Zorzi took South Africa to a series-levelling eight-wicket win in the second one-day international against India at St George's Park on Tuesday.Burger, in his second one-day international, took three for 30 as India were bowled out for 211 despite half-centuries by Sai Sudharsan (62) and captain KL Rahul (56).Dreadlocked left-handed De Zorzi, in his fourth appearance, made 119 not out […]

December 20, 2023 4

Health / Medical

New Covid variant detected in India

The Indian government has issued an alert to states after a new coronavirus variant was detected in the south of the country. India currently has more than 1800 active COVID cases concentrated in two southern states, sparking concern among authorities ahead of the holiday season.

December 19, 2023 15

Business / Economics

Ripples of 2023: FBS’s insight on the 2024 global financial outlook

With 2023 coming to an end, leading global broker FBS looks back at the significant economic events and delves into the perspective of the financial landscape in 2024. FBS financial market analysts point out that next year, financial markets will stand at the cusp of transformation under the influence of the US economy, global and local military conflicts, and the sprawl of AI. As FBS experts further stress, the cautious stance […]

December 19, 2023 5

World

India’s Modi calls for investigation into breach of Parliament

India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has called for a probe after a security breach in Parliament last week but rejected calls made by opposition parties for a discussion. Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

December 18, 2023 14

Sport

Singh, Khan crush Proteas

Pace bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan set up a convincing eight-wicket win for India in the first one-day international against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday. Left-armer Arshdeep took five for 37 and Avesh claimed four for 27 as South Africa crashed to 116 all out. New cap Sai Sudharsan and Shreyas Iyer hit half-centuries as India needed just 16.4 overs to reach the target. Indian captain […]

December 18, 2023 2

World

Indian opposition leader and critic of PM Modi expelled from Indian parliament over bribery charges

An Indian politician and opposition leader, also known to be a fierce critic of Prime Minister Modi and his party, was expelled from India's lower house of the parliament on Friday. This action comes after she was embroiled in a controversy over a bribery charge since October. Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi.

December 8, 2023 4

World

Chennai continues to deal with impact of Cyclone Michaung heavy rains

Schools and colleges are closed for the fifth day on Friday in the Indian city of Chennai after a cyclone hit the southern coast. The city has struggled to return to normal as it has suffered severe flooding. Rebecca Bundhun reports.

December 8, 2023 4