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Ex-central banker to replace Trudeau as Canada PM

Canada's Liberal Party has elected Mark Carney as its leader, and he is set to replace Justin Trudeau as the Prime Minister of Canda, as reported by CTV News. IMAGE: Mark Carney ran the Bank of......

Bihar forms task force to combat child marriages

The Bihar government has decided to constitute a state-level 'task force' headed by the chief secretary to monitor action taken by authorities to prevent and eradicate child marriages in the state.......

Family nod for Manmohan memorial at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal

Decks have been cleared to set up a memorial for former prime minister Manmohan Singh, with his family's nod to the proposed site at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal. IMAGE: Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh......

Aurangzeb Divides NDA In Bihar

JD-U leader praises Mughal, angers BJP. IMAGE: Janata Dal-United legislator Khalid Anwar with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Dr Khalid Anwar Mughal emperor Aurangzeb......

Climate change makes heatwaves worse, La Nina may not help: Scientists

Climate change is growing stronger and more robust, and the cooling, counter effects of La Nina may not be effective in a warmer future, climate scientists said, assessing current heat trends seen......

'Markets Are Testing Investors' Patience'

'This is also a time when you realise that short-term trading and dabbling in derivatives may result in financial losses.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com It has been a slow grind to lower......

EPFO retains 8.25% interest rate for 2024-25

Retirement fund body EPFO on Friday retained an interest rate of 8.25 per cent on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2024-25, sources said. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In......

2024 an inflection point in race to become unicorn

Startups that became unicorns in 2024 took an average of nine years and six months to reach $1 billion valuation, reflecting the impact of a prolonged funding squeeze from PE/VC firms over the past......

Gift City Helps Ahmedabad's Rise As Trading Powerhouse

The share of Ahmedabad in the total value of trades on both the BSE and NSE is set to touch double digits for the third year in a row. IMAGE: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launches the......

Sebi's new steps to reduce risks in F&O trading

The fresh proposals may not materially affect traders but could help reduce the frequency of stocks entering the ban period, thereby simplifying their trading experience. The changes also aim to......

OTT Expands The Geography Of Storytelling

Writers and creators are telling more authentic stories based in states and cities that we may not have seen much of in mainstream media, such as Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Or......

'I Studied Medicine Only For Papa'

'Thanks to Chhaava's success, I now have the creative freedom to pick and choose.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Vineet Kumar Singh/Instagram "Now that success has finally come my way, it has broken......

Ek Badnaam Aashram Season 3 Part 2 Review: More Of The Same

If Prakash Jha is able to transfer today’s social and political reality onto the screen, the future seasons of Aashram might just get a much-needed dose of eyeball-grabbing power,......

'I Didn't Tell My Family About Aashram'

'I knew I wouldn't be offered hero roles anymore. That is why when I accepted this show.' IMAGE: Bobby Deol at the Aashram 3 launch. Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com "Baba Nirala Ki Jai!."......

Swiatek, Rybakina serve up bagels; Tsitsipas impresses

IMAGE: Poland's Iga Swiatek makes a backhand return against Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Well Tennis Garden, CA, USA, on Sunday. Photograph:......

High-scoring NorthEast United win ahead of play-offs

IMAGE: NorthEast United FC's Moroccan forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie is the highest goal-scorer in the ISL having scored 21 goals this season already. Photograph: Indian Super League/X Their......

Rohit Is A True Friends To Fans

When a few fans called out his name, he instructed the security team to let them approach. IMAGE: Rohit Sharma with his fans at the ICC Academy. Photograph: K R Nayar Indian Skipper Rohit......

ISL: NorthEast United rout Chennaiyin FC, qualify for play-offs

IMAGE: NorthEast United FC's players celebrate a goal against Chennaiyin FC in the ISL match on Monday. Photograph: NorthEast United FC/X NorthEast United FC stormed into the Indian Super League......

Duplantis breaks pole vault World record for 11th time

IMAGE: Sweden's Armand Duplantis reacts after setting a new World record to win the men's pole vault at All Star Perche by SCC, at Maison des Sport, Clermont-Ferrand, France, on Friday.......

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