NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the world is looking at India as a “bright spot of growth and hope”, stressing that the country’s reform journey has shifted from a “punishment model” under the earlier licence raj governments to an incentive-based approach.Addressing the Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026, PM Modi said…
In 1972, Howard Solomon set out to build a quiet retirement home in rural Florida, but the land he chose was far from ordinary. Instead of a conventional building site, he found a swamp, yet the challenging terrain did little to discourage him. Solomon adapted his plans and began constructing upwards, slowly transforming the property…
Bullion prices hit 3-month highs as weak dollar boosts demand Gold and silver continued their sharp upward move in the national capital on Friday, with both precious metals touching levels last seen more than three months ago. The gains came as a weaker US dollar and positive global market trends encouraged buying in bullion.Gold of…
Picture Credit: Instagram Director Nandini Reddy, who directed legendary actress Sowcar Janaki in her final film, Anni Manchi Sakunamule, paid tribute to the veteran actor after she passed away on August 21. The director shared pictures with Janaki from the film’s sets and remembered her as a kind, affectionate and professional artist. Nandini Reddy remembers…
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been handed a 10-match ban by FIFA following a scuffle with Spain players moments after the World Cup final. Paredes received the longest suspension among three Argentina players punished for the incident. The sanctions were announced by FIFA on Friday.Argentina defender Nahuel Molina has been suspended for seven matches, while…
Mumbai: BMC is set to seek the standing committee’s approval to extend the contract of the agency carrying out biomining and remediation at the Mulund dumping ground by 216 days to process an additional 7 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste found at the site. A proposal seeks approval for the revised contract period up…
Private schools allege delay in textbook supply Bengaluru: Three months after schools reopened, private institutions across Karnataka are still facing a shortage of textbooks, with managements alleging the school education department hasn’t invited a second round of intent for ordering books.The first round of intent is usually collected in Jan, when schools provide an approximate…
Watchtower at Guddiyam caves Screenshot Chennai: Just an hour’s drive from Chennai’s concrete sprawl, the Guddiyam caves in Tiruvallur district have emerged as Tamil Nadu’s most sought-after trekking destination, according to forest officials. A total of 4,040 trekkers have visited in just eighteen months.The caves are among the top five destinations on the Trek TN…
Kolkata: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday paid tribute to shehnai legend Bismillah Khan on his death anniversary.Shah recalled an interaction with Khan when the maestro was unwell and said Khan’s expression changed instantly when they began discussing ragas. “It was as if he did not have any illness,” Shah said in Siliguri.Shah also…
Rahul Karmakar was apprehended at at Latabari Guwahati: Kaziranga officials arrested a man and rescued a live Tokay Gecko in an illegal wildlife trade case.Identified as Rahul Karmakar of Kohora, he was apprehended at Latabari in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNP&TR), officials said. Personnel from the Special Rhino Protection Force, Assam Forest Protection…
