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Atomic bomb survivors group gets Nobel Peace Prize

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024 to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors for "extraordinary efforts" to "achieve a world free of nuclear......

Nearly 200 killed, 33 missing in floods, landslides in Nepal

Search and rescue operations continued in Nepal for the third consecutive day on Monday after monsoon-induced floods and landslides killed more than 200 people in one of the worst rain-related......

14 killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp: Palestine

Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, at least 14 people have been killed during the Israel Defence Forces operation at the Nur al-Shams refugee camp in the West Bank, CNN reported,......

'Israelis have no morals, no ethics'

'How can you shoot somebody raising a white flag, even if he's a fighter, when he's surrendered?' IMAGE: Mourners carry the bodies of Palestinians Mohammed Abu Saba, 22, and Ahed Muhammed, 21, who......

Israel releases 30 Palestinians; Hamas frees 12 hostages

As a part of an extended truce deal, Israel Prison released 30 Palestinian prisoners on Tuesday, reported The Times of Israel. IMAGE: Hostages who were abducted by Hamas gunmen during the October......

India to remain fastest-growing major economy in 2024

India decisively withstood global headwinds in 2023 and is likely to remain as the world's fastest-growing major economy on the back of growing demand, moderate inflation, stable interest rate......

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Ajay Banga was on Wednesday appointed the next president of the World Bank, becoming the first-ever Indian-American to head the global financial institution which said it looks forward to working......

Biden nominates ex-Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to head World Bank

President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that the US is nominating Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank, saying the Indian-American business leader is uniquely equipped to lead the global institution......

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

Shivanand Kanavi salutes the visionary IT leader F C Kohli who passed into the ages recently. IMAGE: Faqir Chand Kohli. All photographs: Kind courtesy Shivanand Kanavi Part 1: The......

Will 2020 bring cheer to Indian banking sector?

Amid slowdown blues, the government has unveiled a raft of measures over the past few months aimed at improving liquidity in the system, moderating interest rates as well as credit growth apart......

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Captain Devi Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft.Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible,......

Censorship, Udta Punjab and the state of Indian cinema

Much as we'd like it to, all hasn't changed.In our country, the revolution must be polite and careful not to offend.Still, Raja Sen assures, there is hope. The masterful Iranian filmmaker Asghar......

Vinesh is a real fighter, deserves a medal: Sreejesh

IMAGE: PR Sreejesh celebrates after India won back-to-back Olympic bronze medals in Paris 2024. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis / Reuters Legendary Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh......

How France plans to use AI to keep Paris 2024 safe

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Paris Olympics/X France tested Artificial Intelligence-driven video surveillance technology that will be deployed during the Olympic Games at a Depeche Mode concert this......

12 killed in stampede at Madagascar's national stadium

IMAGE: A stampede happened when sports fans tried to enter Madagascar's national stadium for the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games. Photograph: Alkis Konstantinidis/Reuters A......

PIX: Gaza amputee an inspiration to young swimmers

IMAGE: Majdi El-Tattar, who lost his right leg in an accident, is a high-in-demand swimming coach in Gaza. Photographs: Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/Reuters Majdi El-Tattar was just nine years old when he......

India 'A' vs NZ 'A': Panchal likely to lead in 'Tests', Rahane to play Duleep Trophy

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Panchal Priyank/Instagram Gujarat opener Priyank Panchal is likely to lead India 'A' in three four-day 'Tests' against New Zealand 'A', beginning in Bengaluru from......

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