Manila, Oct 4 (UNI) The death toll in Tuesday’s magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu province in central Philippines has climbed to 70, according to the latest official figure released by the Philippines’ highest body for disaster risk reduction and management on Saturday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that 32 of…
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 4 (UNI) The Cyber Crime Police here have arrested a key member of a racket that allegedly duped a city-based doctor of over Rs 3.43 crore through an online investment scam promising high returns. The arrested accused, identified as Dhanush Narayanaswamy, a native of Bengaluru, was taken into custody following a coordinated investigation….
New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) Vodafone Group and Telenor Group have announced a new strategic partnership between their respective global procurement organisations, an official statement said. The collaboration will be between the Vodafone Procurement Company and the Telenor Procurement Company. The partnership aims to leverage the combined scale and global capabilities of both groups across…
New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to grow by 6.5 percent in both the current fiscal year (FY2025, ending March 31, 2026) and the following year (FY2026). While the growth forecast for FY2025 remains unchanged from the ADB’s July 2025 projection, the FY2026 estimate…
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 2 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today slammed the union Government’s decision to commemorate the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) centenary with a Rs 100 coin and a postage stamp, terming it a “grave insult” to India’s Constitution and freedom struggle. The Chief Minister asserted the national honour would “legitimise an organisation that…
New York, Oct 2 (UNI) Private payrolls plunged in September, complicating the picture for the US economy as policymakers and investors struggle to assess the state of the labor market amid a government shutdown. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is unlikely to release the monthly jobs report this Friday due to the closure. That means…
Jerusalem, Oct 2 (UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended US President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan to skeptics in his hardline cabinet, telling ministers that coordination with Washington “is closer than you think,” according to two Israeli officials who participated in the meeting and another official briefed on its contents. “There is a…
Mount Maunganui, Oct 1 (UNI) Tim Robinson’s scintillating century for New Zealand had almost turned the first T20 International at Bay Oval into a memorable home victory, but Australia’s superior batting depth and composure ensured a six-wicket win, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The match was a thrilling contest of…
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today revised real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for FY 2025-26 at 6.8 pc from the previous projection of 6.5pc. The Central Bank has cited multiple reasons behind these revisions, like rising capacity utilisation, conducive financial conditions and improving domestic demand. RBI also pointed towards…
Bengaluru, Sept 30 (UNI) The All India Tennis Association has announced the final squad for India’s women’s team for the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Play Off, to be held in Bengaluru from November 14-16 at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium. This will be the first time India hosts the playoffs. The squad blends experience…
