India's industrial output saw a significant surge in November, reaching a 25-month high of 6.7% driven by a robust manufacturing rebound. This revival, attributed partly to GST rationalization and festive demand, saw 20 out of 23 industry groups posting growth. While economists see positive signs for consumption, they caution about temporary factors and potential trade barrier impacts.
India's defence ministry has approved acquisitions worth seventy-nine thousand crore rupees. The focus is on indigenous long-range weapons and counter-drone systems. This move is informed by lessons from past operations. The navy will also lease two additional MQ9B drones from the US. These acquisitions aim to bolster India's defence capabilities significantly.
Government dividend collections from public sector enterprises are poised to exceed targets for a fifth consecutive year, potentially reaching a new high in 2025-26. Despite strong performance and robust inflows, the Centre will likely maintain its initial Rs 69,000 crore dividend projection due to global and domestic uncertainties. This consistent dividend strength has helped offset weaker disinvestment receipts.
The U.S. blockade of Venezuela to prevent sanctioned tankers from shipping oil to and from the South American country is not the only geopolitical game involving the United States in its backyard in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. lawmakers are not happy with Mexico sending fuel shipments to Cuba. Power outages and massive blackouts have become more frequent on the Communist-run island since shipments from sanctioned Venezuela dwindled and left Cuba’s petroleum-dependent power system at the mercy of alternative supplies. Читать дальше...
For proving that the expansion of the universe had indeed speeded up, three scientists were awarded the 2011 physics Nobel Prize. A new study from Yonsei University has introduced a twist in this cosmic tale by suggesting that dark energy may actually be weakening, putting the brakes on the universe’s acceleration
This small country eats a shocking amount of butter. Here's the tiny place with a population that has a huge appetite for this fatty dairy product.
The RBI reports a positive near-term economic outlook with low inflation, but warns of global uncertainties and rising cyber-enabled frauds. The banking sector remains resilient with strong buffers and improving asset quality, though concerns exist regarding climate risk and misselling of financial products.
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After surrendering three goals in the closing minutes to lose at Columbus on Sunday, the New York Islanders are eyeing a turnaround Tuesday as they visit the slumping Chicago Blackhawks to close a two-game road trip.
Bo Horvat, who had one of New York's goals, called the 4-2 defeat in Columbus 'two points that we want to have back, for sure.'
The Islanders edged t
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His was an arrivaleagerly anticipated. And it came in the 64th minute at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat. Achraf Hakimi, golden boy of Moroccan football, stepped onto the pitch amid raucous cheers from the partisans in the stands. Hakimi was injured on 4 November while playing for his club Paris Saint-Germain against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Luis Diaz ch
For the first time in 20 years, it’s expected to rain on the Rose Parade. The January 1 procession is almost invariably held during a mid-winter heatwave and clear blue skies, an advertisement for life in Southern California broadcast to a frozen nation. The statistics bear that out: It has rained only 10 times in […]
Social Security COLA and New Medicare Costs 2026: Retirees and savers face major financial shifts in 2026. A 2.8% Social Security increase offers relief, but rising Medicare premiums may tighten monthly budgets. Meanwhile, new IRS contribution limits provide workers with better ways to save. Understanding these changes is vital for protecting your income. Here is a deep dive into the data driving the 2026 retirement landscape.
Cynthia Erivo and Idris Elba are receiving special honors from King Charles! The 38-year-old actress and the 53-year-old actor were just announced to make His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours List, along with over 1,100 more recipients. “1157 recipients have been awarded from every part of the UK, with a particular focus this year [...]
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Marcus Mariota could be unavailable in Week 18 due to his injuries, giving veteran quarterback Josh Johnson his second straight start when the Washington Commanders close the season against the host Philadelphia Eagles.
Mariota injured his throwing hand and quadriceps in Week 16 against the Eagles and missed last week's 30-23 home loss to the Dallas Cowboys. He's de
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Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn joined Brooks Nader and her family for a night out in Aspen. Lindsey and Brooks were photographed leaving Matsuhisa restaurant with Brooks’ sisters, Mary Holland Nader and Sarah Jane Nader, on Saturday night (December 27). Lindsey‘s sister Karin Kildow was also with them. Keep reading to find out more… The 28-year-old [...]
Wales New Year Honours- Rugby legend Jonathan Davies receives CBE
On its triennial immigration-stats, Albanese Australia is a radical outlier not the cautious reformer of embedded media-narrative. Not even Bondi can budge him much.
When Brussels and Washington start banning critics from crossing borders, free speech stops being a principle and becomes a geopolitical weapon.