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Canada's annual inflation rate rose at
South Africa's finance minister is expected to present an improved fiscal outlook in his mid-term budget on Wednesday, with a revenue windfall bolstering a push
Questioning whether the rule of law even exists in Mumbai anymore, Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad on Monday mounted a fierce attack on the Maharashtra government over the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff, asking how ordinary citizens can feel secure when actors, politicians, and businessmen are being openly targeted. Speaking to ANI, Gaikwad cited a string of recent high-profile shootout incidents across the financial capital to corner the state administration. The state of law and order
Sweden's parliament speaker said on Monday he has asked Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist to explore the grounds for forming a new government.
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DMK Advocate Wing Deputy Secretary I Paranthamen on Monday questioned the Tamil Nadu government's response to the seizure of 137 kg of methamphetamine in a case involving the arrest of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) cadres. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Paranthamen said the state government and police had not issued a statement on the drug seizure case, questioning their response to the matter.
HFCL Limited on Monday reported a more than fivefold increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 394.22 crore for the second quarter of FY27, compared to Rs 71.92 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, driven by strong revenue growth and improved operating margins. HFCL is a technology company specialising in optical fibre, telecom equipment, digital connectivity solutions, and defence and aerospace products. According to the company's release, consolidated revenue rose 143.62 per cent year
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said in a statement on state media KCNA on Monday that her country was considering deploying additional tactical weapons and restarting loudspeaker broadcasts near the border with South
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday reacted to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons to former Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the CMRL-Exalogic case, saying the development was not a new story and that due process should be followed. This is not a new story. Pinarayi Vijayan's CMRL connections have been questioned for a long time, including by Congressmen who were in the opposition, Tharoor told ANI. He stated that the central agencies had now taken a step forward, and that too n
India's Kapil Parmar clinched the bronze medal in the men's J1 -70kg para-judo event at the 2026 Asian Para Games on Monday, defeating Indonesia's Shidqi Rafli Ahnaf by Ippon in just 69 seconds in the bronze medal match. The Paris 2024 Paralympic bronze medallist secured his second Asian Para Games medal, having won silver at the Hangzhou edition in 2023. His bronze is India's third medal at the ongoing Games and the country's first in para judo. Earlier in the competition, Parmar defeated Mongo
The number of Taiwanese nationals reported missing, detained for questioning or suspected of having their freedom of movement restricted in China has risen to 458 this year, according to statistics released by Taiwan
UBS Global Research on Monday said it expects the European Central Bank to raise interest rates by 25 basis-points in March 2027, following a hike in December, on a worsening inflation outlook. The brokerage had previously expected the ECB's rate-hikin
The Philippine foreign ministry on Monday summoned China's ambassador to express its serious concern and strong objection about remarks by the envoy that it said conveyed a threat of the use of force. Ambassador Jing Quan told media last week that China may easily win in a confron
The UN World Food Programme warned that funding shortages are forcing major cuts to its Gaza response, leaving about 500,000 people without monthly food aid in a territory where two thirds of the population remains acutely food insecure. The WFP said it was
Russia's Anton Siluanov will serve as deputy prime minister in addition to remaining finance minister, the government said on Monday in a cabinet reshuffle.
China's commerce ministry said on Monday it would adjust export control measures for drone-related items and dredgers and set export controls on items such as shield tunnelling machines.
Six migrants, including an infant, died
Several members of the film industry have come forward to condemn the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Speaking to the media, actor Ravie Dubey described the incident as ragic. This is very tragic. The people who did this should be caught as soon as possible. This will give us all some relief. Public safety is the most important, he said. Singer Mika requested the government to ake this matter seriously. In an Instagram post, he wrote, Mumbai has always been known as one
One person was killed and several others were injured after a speeding SUV hit multiple people on Atal Path in Patna, police said. Following the collision, the injured were admitted to a hospital in Patliputra for treatment. The police have seized the vehicle involved in the accident. An accident occurred on Atal Path in Patna, where a speeding SUV hit several people, resulting in one death. The injured were admitted to a hospital in Patliputra. The police have seized the vehicle, and a post-mor
Telangana BJP chief spokesperson NV Subhash expressed condolences over the stampede incident in West Bengal that reportedly claimed 17 lives, describing it as deeply unfortunate. He also criticised the Trinamool Congress (TMC), alleging that the party had hampered religious celebrations during its tenure and accused the TMC and Congress of politicising the tragedy instead of focusing on relief efforts.
Shipping costs near record highs are crushing Asian refining margins even as global fuel markets run short of
As African nations push miners to build refineries and smelters at home,
The Philippine foreign ministry on Monday summoned China's ambassador to convey Manila's serious concern and strong objection over a statement by the envoy that it said conveyed threats of the use of force. Reuters has sought comment from the Chinese em
Back-to-back thrashings by New Zealand have triggered alarm bells for the Wallabies' prospects at their home Rugby World Cup and heaped pressure on coach Les Kiss to engineer an immediate rebound on the season-ending tour of Europe. Kiss banked plenty of goodwill after going unbeaten in his
China stocks edged up
British finance minister John Healey is drawing up plans to charge income tax on transfers of family businesses to the next generation ahead of the October 28 budget, the Telegraph newspaper said on Sunday. Transfers of family businesses can now be structured so they
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China's economic growth rebounded to 4.5% year-on-year in the third quarter,
China's economic growth rebounded to 4.5% year-on-year in the third quarter,
China's economic
An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv carrying 57 people was diverted to the Bulgarian capital Sofia late on Sunday after a threat was made against the aircraft, an airline spokesperson told Reuters. Austrian Airlines said the threat was made against flight OS82 from Tel Aviv to V
The dollar edged up from near its lowest
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A Russian air strike has damaged a subway station on the left bank of Ukrainian capital Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram on Monday. A 21-year-old woman was killed and another three people injured in the attack, he said.
AI lab Anthropic, the developer of Claude, said on Sunday it will commit 5% of its shares to a new public benefit fund so
China's economy likely sped up slightly in the third quarter from a more than three-year low, helped by hot demand for the country's technological goods and fresh policy support, but further stimulus may be needed to sustain the momentum. Beijing has leaned heavily
A Russian air strike killed one person and injured two in Ukraine's capital of Kyiv overnight, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram early on Monday. A medical facility and a non-residential building were damaged in the attack, he added.
Brazilians demonstrated for and against their presidential candidates on Sunday as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro prepared to meet in their first televised debate with just one week left in the campaign. Pro-Bolsonaro crowds wearing Brazil's national colors of
President Donald Trump's decision to waive sanctions and tariffs related to Russian exports is an effort to keep Russia at the negotiating table, the president said in a Truth Social post. My decision on Russia is a very simple one, Trump said in the post. I am in