Economists anticipate the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will introduce more money into the financial system. With inflation expected to rise, interest rates are likely […]
RBI’s $10-billion forex swap gets thrice the bids
The Reserve Bank of India’s 3-year dollar-rupee buy-sell swap witnessed robust demand, attracting bids of $29.9 billion against a notified amount of $10 billion. The […]
Iran aired nearly 100 coerced confessions from protesters, often after torture, claim activists
Iran alleges confessions broadcast on state media, which often include references to Israel or America, are proof of foreign plots behind nationwide protests
Decisive new factors in the Iranian conundrum
The genesis of Iran’s ongoing crisis lies in growing and dire eco-political conditions, but it has also shown up new systemic vulnerabilities
Greenland official calls it ‘unfathomable’ that U.S. is considering taking over island
Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland’s minister for business and mineral resources, said people in Greenland are “very, very worried” about the U.S. rhetoric.
Scott Adams, whose comic strip ‘Dilbert’ ridiculed white-collar office life, dies at 68
At its height, “Dilbert,” appeared in 2,000 newspapers worldwide in at least 70 countries and 25 languages
At least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire: UN
The UN children’s agency UNICEF said that at least 60 boys and 40 girls had been killed in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory since early October
Uganda shuts down internet ahead of election, orders rights groups to halt work
President Museveni seeks to extend rule, has changed constitution twice; UN reports rights violations, Uganda says actions justified
Russia launches another major strike on Ukraine’s power grid in freezing temperatures
Russia fired almost 300 drones, 18 ballistic missiles and seven cruise missiles at eight regions overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on social media
U.S. tariff threat puts India-Iran ties, BRICS plans under strain
Government sources told The Hindu that India is preparing to bring down its trade with Iran further in the current financial year, citing “external economic […]