India poised to drive one-fifth of global GDP growth; resilient to external shocks: Shaktikanta Das

India poised to drive one-fifth of global GDP growth; resilient to external shocks: Shaktikanta Das

India is expected to contribute about 20% of global GDP growth, underpinned by strong domestic demand and prudent macroeconomic and financial sector policies that have helped it withstand external shocks, Shaktikanta Das, Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said on Saturday.Addressing the 85th Kale Memorial Lecture on “Indian Economy in a changing global order”…

Read More
Yashasvi Jaiswal put under pressure, asked to chase ‘Virender Sehwag ka 300 wala record’ | Cricket News

Yashasvi Jaiswal put under pressure, asked to chase ‘Virender Sehwag ka 300 wala record’ | Cricket News

India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) Yashasvi Jaiswal’s dream run in Test cricket continues. The young opener struck a superb 175 against the West Indies in the second and final Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, further establishing himself as India’s next big batting star. Jaiswal’s innings was a mix of patience, control,…

Read More
‘Israel doesn’t want war’: Iran says Russia relayed Netanyahu’s message; raises doubt over Gaza ceasefire

‘Israel doesn’t want war’: Iran says Russia relayed Netanyahu’s message; raises doubt over Gaza ceasefire

Abbas Araghchi (left), Benjamin Netanyahu (File – agencies) Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that Russia had relayed a message from Israel indicating it is not seeking a renewed conflict with Tehran, following a 12-day war in June.“Apparently three or four days ago there was a telephone call between (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin)…

Read More
RBI leadership: Sonali Sen Gupta appointed new Executive Director; to oversee consumer, financial inclusion and inspection departments

RBI leadership: Sonali Sen Gupta appointed new Executive Director; to oversee consumer, financial inclusion and inspection departments

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Sonali Sen Gupta as its new Executive Director (ED), effective October 9, 2025, the central bank said in an official release. Sen Gupta was earlier the Regional Director for Karnataka at the RBI’s Bengaluru office, according to ANI. With over three decades of experience at the central…

Read More
Pakistan after Namibia! South Africa face two opponents in two days | Cricket News

Pakistan after Namibia! South Africa face two opponents in two days | Cricket News

Aiden Markram with Shan Masood and Donovan Ferreira with Gerhard Erasmus It’s set to be a big week for South African cricket as the Proteas begin a busy international schedule in two very different formats. Saturday sees them face Namibia in a one-off T20 International in Windhoek, a historic first as Namibia host South Africa…

Read More
Diane Keaton passes away at 79: Oscar-winner known for ‘Annie Hall’ & ‘Godfather’

Diane Keaton passes away at 79: Oscar-winner known for ‘Annie Hall’ & ‘Godfather’

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actor best known for her roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather series, and Father of the Bride, has died at the age of 79, according to a report by People Magazine on Saturday. The publication cited a family spokesperson who confirmed that Keaton passed away in California, surrounded by loved ones….

Read More
6G push: Bharat 6G Alliance joins 9 global bodies to sign Delhi Declaration; promotes secure and inclusive ecosystem

6G push: Bharat 6G Alliance joins 9 global bodies to sign Delhi Declaration; promotes secure and inclusive ecosystem

Government-backed Bharat 6G Alliance, along with nine international organisations, has signed the Delhi Declaration, endorsing principles for the 6G ecosystem that include making it secure, open, resilient, inclusive, and sustainable by design. The announcement was made at the International Bharat 6G Symposium 2025, held during India Mobile Congress 2025.“As 6G research accelerates worldwide, this declaration…

Read More
Badminton World Junior Championships: China beat Indonesia to clinch Suhandinata Cup for 15th time; India settle for bronze | Badminton News

Badminton World Junior Championships: China beat Indonesia to clinch Suhandinata Cup for 15th time; India settle for bronze | Badminton News

BWF World Junior Badminton Championships (PTI Photo) China secured their 15th Suhandinata Cup victory at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025, defeating defending champions Indonesia on Saturday. India and Japan earned bronze medals as semi-final runners-up.The Chinese team, featuring three Asian Junior Championships gold medalists and two silver medalists, dominated Indonesia with a score of…

Read More
Earthquake jolts Pakistan: 5.0 magnitude quake strikes, second in a week

Earthquake jolts Pakistan: 5.0 magnitude quake strikes, second in a week

Earthquake of magnitude 5 jolts Afghanistan A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan on Saturday evening, according to the national centre for seismology (NCS). The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, making the region susceptible to aftershocks.In a post on X, the NCS stated: “EQ of M: 5.0, On: 11/10/2025 20:23:57 IST, Lat: 31.19…

Read More
Maruti Suzuki targets mini-car surge: Alto and S-Presso prices cut 11-13%; 2-wheeler buyers lured by festive finance

Maruti Suzuki targets mini-car surge: Alto and S-Presso prices cut 11-13%; 2-wheeler buyers lured by festive finance

Maruti Suzuki India is intensifying efforts to boost sales of its entry-level cars, aiming to achieve record volumes for the Alto and S-Presso in the ongoing fiscal 2026. The company is relying on aggressive price reductions, festive finance schemes, and a focused push to attract two-wheeler riders into the four-wheeler segment.According to sources familiar with…

Read More