In the July-September quarter, China recorded an economic growth of 4.5%, surpassing analysts’ expectations. (Pic Credit: IANS) China’s economy expanded by 4.5% in the July-September quarter compared with the same period a year earlier, supported by strong exports, official data showed on Monday. The growth brings Beijing closer to achieving its annual economic target as…
Mali’s armed forces and their Russian allies have intensified drone strikes against insurgents, resulting in civilian deaths. Mali’s armed forces and their Russian allies have carried out what human rights watch (HRW) described as “apparent indiscriminate” drone strikes, along with other abuses, during an intensified offensive against insurgents in recent months. The operations have killed…
Emraan Hashmi stunt near-miss on set leads to stricter Gunmaster G9 safety (Image Credits IMDb) Emraan Hashmi’s upcoming action thriller ‘Gunmaaster G9’ has prompted renewed attention to stunt safety after an SUV came loose from its rigging during a climax shoot in Bengaluru on October 13, narrowly missing a passing van. The incident left the…
At 51, he moved to Sweden with his wife in the hope for a better life; at 60, he is being asked to return to Britain. With authorities on his back and no option in the future, Mark Smith has been forced into hiding alongside his wife Petra due to fears he will be deported…
Rupee strengthens against US dollar NEW DELHI: Rupee began the week on a cheerful note, inching towards the 94 mark against US dollar on Monday. The currency strengthened by 9 paise to 94.80 against the greenback in early trade, extending its recovery for a third consecutive session. This followed Friday’s close of 94.89, when the…
Tiger Shroff narrowly escaped harm on the evening of Sunday, October 18, when armed men fired shots at his car in Mumbai’s Juhu neighbourhood. Tiger was unhurt, but two people, one of them his driver, were injured in the attack. While police work to establish what happened, filmmaker Zoya Akhtar was seen arriving at his…
Telugu actor Sai Durgha Tej’s upcoming pan-Indian action drama ‘Sambarala Yeti Gattu’ has completed its shooting. Directed by Rohith KP, the film has been mounted on a grand scale and is one of the biggest projects in the actor’s career.The makers announced the wrap by sharing a behind-the-scenes video that offered a glimpse of the…
Sugar stocks slip after govt’s latest ethanol procurement tender NEW DELHI: Sugar stocks turned sour on Monday, tumbling over 5% after the government halted sugar-based ethanol supplies for 2026-27.Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar led the losses among the listed companies, with its shares falling 5.22% to Rs 20.16 on the Bombay Stock Exchange in early trade. Dwarikesh…
Kokila assures India of judo medal (Image – X) India’s Kokila secured a medal in para-judo at the Asian Para Games on Monday after defeating China’s Yi Liu in the semifinals of the women’s J2 -52kg category.The visually impaired judoka edged past her Chinese opponent 1-0 at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall to book…