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India likely has 190 nuclear warheads in its arsenal, outstripping Pakistan
India is estimated to have 190 nuclear warheads, about 20 more than Pakistan, according to a new assessment by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS), a US-based nonprofit policy think tank.
‘Key growth engine’: IMF hails India’s 7.8% growth, backs GDP estimate changes
India's economy showcased remarkable resilience by achieving a robust 7.8 percent GDP growth for the April-June quarter, surpassing forecasts. The strength of the services and export sectors contributed significantly to this success. The International Monetary Fund lauded India's...
ঢাকার আকাশ মেঘলা, বজ্রসহ বৃষ্টি হতে পারে
রাজধানী ঢাকা ও এর আশপাশের এলাকায় আজ দুপুরের মধ্যে বজ্রসহ বৃষ্টি হতে পারে বলে জানিয়েছে বাংলাদেশ আবহাওয়া অধিদপ্তর। এই সময়ে দিনের তাপমাত্রা সামান্য বাড়তে পারে। শুক্রবার (১১ সেপ্টেম্বর) সকাল ৭টা থেকে পরবর্তী ৬ ঘণ্টার জন্য দেওয়া আবহাওয়ার পূর্বাভাসে এ তথ্য জানানো হয়েছে। এতে বলা হয়, আজ ...
হাঁটা শেখার আগেই দৌড়ের পরীক্ষায় মক্কা চুক্তি!
ইয়েমেনে হুথিদের সঙ্গে সৌদি আরবের সংঘাত নতুন করে তীব্র হয়েছে। এর মধ্যেই আলোচনায় এসেছে পাকিস্তান, তুরস্ক ও সৌদি আরবের যৌথ প্রতিরক্ষা চুক্তি। গত ৭ আগস্ট মক্কায় তারা এই চুক্তিতে সই করে। চুক্তিতে বলা হয়েছে, তিন দেশের যে কোনো একটির ওপর সশস্ত্র হামলাকে তিন দেশের ওপরই হামলা বলে বিবেচনা ক...
Isolated heavy rain likely as IMD issues orange alert for several districts in Andhra Pradesh
Rain under the influence of a low-pressure zone over Bay of Bengal brings relief from sweltering heat; precipitation may continue till September 12, suggests forecast
Arsonist as firefighter: Musharraf to Munir, how the Pakistan Army thrived after 9/11
Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, the world watched in horror as two hijacked passenger aircraft crashed into the twin World Trade Centre towers in the US. A third hijacked jet crashed into the Pentagon, the seat of US military power. A fourth jet, headed towards Capi...
A garbage mountain in Delhi is being broken down. It's powering paper mills
It's sharp, heavy and impossible to ignore, hanging in the air long before the landscape reveals itself.
Amid GDP credibility debate, IMF backs India's statistical reforms
Amid the ongoing debate over the credibility of India’s latest GDP estimates, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed the country’s efforts to modernise its statistical framework, saying the introduction of a new Index of Industrial Production (IIP) and Producer Price ...
Pakistan stops Sikh pilgrims bound for Hemkund Sahib at Faisalabad airport
Pakistani authorities stopped Sikh pilgrims from flying to India for their pilgrimage. Devotees were stranded at Faisalabad International Airport after being asked for an NOC. Pilgrims missed their scheduled flights to Delhi due to the unexpected requirement. They had already spe...
'Entire Mumbai Filled With Filth': High Court's Warning Over Garbage Problem
Bombay High Court warns BMC officers of action over filth and garbage piling across Mumbai.
India Hosts World Leaders At BRICS Amid 2 Wars. What To Expect
BRICS was created in 2009 as a forum for major emerging economies seeking greater influence in institutions dominated by Western powers.
India Bought Millions Of Earbuds. Are We Also Buying A Hearing Crisis?
Constant device use causes fatigue in the ears first. Tinnitus is also hard to live with. It's the sensation of hearing sound when there's no sound.
Delhi SIR: Demolished Homes Led To Deletion Of 728 Voters From Draft Roll
The clarification came after media reports highlighted the deletion of 728 of 729 voters registered at Part No. 38, JJ Bela Estate-Vijay Ghat, in the Chandni Chowk Assembly constituency, from the draft roll published on August 31.
Hindu sect BAPS comes under scrutiny in France, US
France got a crash course on BAPS, the Hindu sect at the heart of an Eiffel Tower strike this week. But for Indians in France who have been trying to raise awareness of far-right Hindu groups, it comes too late. The sect came under scrutiny in the US more than five years ago. Now...
Wo die Verbraucherpreise am stärksten steigen
Der Iran-Krieg treibt die Energiepreise in die Höhe und verteuert das Leben der Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher in Deutschland. Wo wird das besonders spürbar? Und wo sind Preise zuletzt gesunken?
Friday's CPI inflation report is even more important than usual. Here's what to expect
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the August consumer price index report at 8:30 a.m.
The likelihood of a Fed interest rate hike next week just got a lot higher
Traders pushed chances for a rate increase to 70% in morning action.