China’s economic growth rebounded more than expected in the first quarter of 2026, suggesting limited immediate spillovers from the Iran war while giving policymakers more room to delay additional stimulus. Gross domestic product (GDP) in the world’s second-largest economy expanded 5.0% year-on-year in January-March, the fastest pace in three quarters, according to data released by…
Ahmedabad: The state monitoring cell (SMC) conducted a prohibition raid in Aravalli district and seized Indian made foreign liquor (IMFL) worth Rs 38.8 lakh, officials said.The raid was carried out on April 20-21 at the parking area of a hotel under the jurisdiction of Tintoi police station.Officials said a total of 6,312 bottles of IMFL…
Noida: A 27-year-old man allegedly murdered his live-in partner before hanging himself in a rented accommodation in Tugalpur village of Greater Noida, police said on Thursday.Initial probe suggests financial distress as the motive behind the incident but the exact cause will be found after a thorough investigation, an officer said.The bodies of the two were…
NEW DELHI: Clashes, allegations of voter intimidation and technical glitches marked a turbulent start to the first phase of voting in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district.West Bengal phase 1 polls — Follow live updates The tensions began overnight when crude bombs were allegedly hurled near Shivnagar Primary School, injuring at least one person and sparking panic….
The weight problem in India is getting younger. More than half of those under 30 are now overweight or obese, according to a latest health report. Excess weight gained early increases the risk of metabolic diseases at a much younger age.Government surveys and hospital data across India also show a steady rise in weight, metabolic…
Pune: The Hinjewadi police have launched a search for an executive of a share broking firm following allegations of online trading fraud.The suspect reportedly deceived a software professional over the course of a year — with the fraudulent activity taking place between April 30, 2025 and April 13 this year.The victim filed a formal complaint…
Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant, on Friday, commissioned two new ferryboats for the Panaji-Betim route, called Salaulim and Kushavati, terming it a much-needed addition to the existing fleet.The vessels have a capacity to carry nine cars, 150 passengers and sail at speeds of 9 knots. The ferry ramp was also enhanced to accommodate the vessels,…
Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has cast serious doubt over the prospect of India and Pakistan resuming bilateral cricket anytime soon, citing political interference as the primary roadblock.Speaking on former England captain Michael Vaughan’s YouTube show The Overlap Cricket, Modi suggested that strained relations between the two boards continue to hinder any possibility of a…
Kolkata: “You (Election Commission of India) can appoint judges also under Section 26 (of Representation of People Act) as polling officers… I am ready to go,” said Justice Krishna Rao of the Calcutta High Court on Thursday, slamming the EC for not producing notifications, indicating whether assistant professors could be appointed as presiding polling officers…
Ahmedabad: The traffic diversion on SG Highway between Karnavati Club and YMCA Club has been extended till May 31 due to ongoing flyover project. On the SG Highway diversion, the traffic police stated that the National Highway Division had earlier received approval for a six-month traffic diversion plan on July 21, 2025, to facilitate girder…
