Gambhir explains his coaching philosophy, promises to back players; hopes Rohit, Kohli will play till 2027 WC
Mumbai, July 22 - In his first press conference after taking over as the new Chief Coach of the senior Indian men's cricket team, former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Monday faced questions on his approach and philosophy towards coaching.
Unification council vows efforts to let North Koreans realise Seoul’s efforts
Seoul, July 22 - Tae Yong-ho, the new Secretary General of the presidential advisory council on unification, on Monday, vowed efforts to let North Koreans understand South Korea's efforts to craft a peaceful unification vision based on a national consensus.
Odisha: Budget session begins with Guv’s address
Bhubaneswar, July 22 -The budget session of the Odisha Assembly commenced on Monday with the inaugural address of Governor Raghubar Das.
Private capex picks up in FY24; spending in transport, railways, defence to boost growth: Eco Survey
New Delhi, July 22 - Increased spending in sectors such as road transport and highways, railways, defence services, and telecommunications will deliver higher and longer impetuses to growth by addressing logistical bottlenecks and expanding productive capacities, the Economic Survey said on Monday.
14-hour work day: Govt pressured by IT industry; we are evaluating Bill: K’taka Min
Bengaluru, July 22 - Karnataka Minister for Labour, Santhosh Lad, stated on Monday that the government is under pressure from the IT industry to bring forth new legislation proposing extra hours of work for techies, but is evaluating the matter.
Tech like AI to determine economic prosperity of nations, India takes the lead: Economic Survey
New Delhi, July 2 - With artificial intelligence (AI) taking root in several spheres of economic activity, steering technological choices towards collective welfare is the key and employers owe it to themselves to strike a balance between deploying technology and labour, the Economic
India has 26.52 cr students in schools, 4.33 cr in higher education: Economic Survey
New Delhi, July 22 - India has 26.52 crore students in schools and 4.33 crore in higher education institutions, according to the Economic Survey 2023-24, tabled in Parliament on Monday.
Poverty rate in Philippines declines to 15.5 per cent in 2023
Manila, July 22 - The Philippines' poverty rate declined to 15.5 per cent in 2023 from 18.1 per cent in 2021, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Monday.
Tripartite pact of Centre, states & private sector can push growth above 7 pc: Economic Survey
New Delhi, July 22 - The Indian economy can grow at a rate of 7 per cent plus on a sustained basis in the medium term if the country builds on the structural reforms undertaken over the last decade.
Israel remains America’s ‘indispensable ally’ regardless who becomes next US President: Netanyahu
Jerusalem, July 22 - As he left for a significant diplomatic visit to the United States, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said that his country will remain America's "indispensable and strong ally in the Middle East" irrespective of who wins the
SC stays nameplate orders for eateries issued by UP, Uttarakhand govts
New Delhi, July 22 - The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the operation of controversial directives issued by the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments requiring all eateries and dhabas along the Kanwar Yatra route to display names of owners and workers.
Economic Survey sees strong external sector despite global headwinds
New Delhi, July 22 - India’s external sector remained strong amidst ongoing geopolitical headwinds as the country’s forex reserves at the end of March 2024 were sufficient to cover more than 10 months of its projected imports for FY25 and 98 per cent
Over 34.7 cr Ayushman Bharat cards generated: Economic Survey
New Delhi, July 22 - More than 34.7 crore Ayushman Bharat cards have been generated, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday, while tabling the Economic Survey document in Parliament today, a day ahead of the Union Budget announcement.
Unemployment rate declines to 3.2 pc, job & skill creation top priority: Economic Survey
New Delhi, July 22 - The labour market indicators have improved in the last six years, with the unemployment rate declining to 3.2 per cent in 2022-23, the Economic Survey 2023-2024 said on Monday.
‘Tauba Tauba’ hitmaker Karan Aujla to kick off India leg of his world tour in December
Mumbai, July 22 - Canada-based Indian singer Karan Aujla is amping up the ‘Tauba Tauba’ euphoria as he prepares to perform live in India this December.
India’s healthcare needs greater allocation of funds: Experts
New Delhi, July 22 - India's healthcare sector requires more allocation of funds for better research and to provide better facilities to a vast number of people, said experts on Monday, a day ahead of the Union Budget.
Gambhir confirms Nayar, Ten Doeschate as assistant coaches, full staff to be finalised after SL tour
Mumbai, July 22 - Newly-appointed Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday confirmed the layout of his coaching setup which involves Abhishek Nayar and Ryan Ten Doeschate as assistant coaches while the clear picture of other members will be finalised after the
Fitness led to picking Surya over hardik as captain: Agarkar
Mumbai, July 22 - Fitness and availability for all matches was the reason why the national selectors opted for Suryakumar Yadav as captain of the Indian team for the T20I series against Sri Lanka instead of senior all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who has led
Banks, financial sector played stellar role: Economic Survey
New Delhi, July 22 - The Economic Survey released on Monday states that India’s banking and financial sectors have displayed a stellar performance in FY24 in mobilising funds to fuel economic growth with financial inclusion.
Andhra Pradesh bifurcation was unscientific, undemocratic: Guv Nazeer
Amaravati, July 22 - Andhra Governor S Abdul Nazeer said on Monday that the state was bifurcated unscientifically and undemocratically and that the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 did not compensate the residual state enough for the loss of prosperity and development opportunities.