The WUC press release also highlighted concerns over transnational repression, referencing a criminal case in Kazakhstan against Bekzat Maksutkhan, head of the Nagyz Atajurt Volunteers human rights organisation, and 18 others on charges of "inciting ethnic hatred against the Chinese people."
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted that the government's long-term energy planning is translating into tangible benefits for citizens, stating that the real test of policy lies in how seamlessly it supports daily life rather than in announcements a
The former South Africa cricketer and current SA20 League Commissioner, Graeme Smith, praised the SA20 league's strong growth, noting increased viewership and higher crowd attendance in the first two weeks of the ongoing season. He also highlighted the improvement in cricket quality and expr
Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, highlighted how global military spending continues to rise amidst ongoing conflicts, meanwhile the spending on global health initiatives has declined significantly. He gave a call for the world to focus on savi
Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Sanjiv, highlighted the critical role of the retail trade sector in the Indian economy and called for greater awareness of NTWB initiatives, including virtual interactive sessions. He noted that the Board's
Pope Leo XIV also highlighted the crisis in Venezuela, calling for respect for the will of the people and for the safeguarding of human and civil rights.
Asset under management (AUM) growth for non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) is expected to remain resilient in the third quarter of FY26, led primarily by strong performance in the auto finance segment, while affordable housing finance may see relatively weaker disbursement trends, highl
Companies operating in the agriculture sector are expected to report a soft quarterly performance in the third quarter of FY26 due to a seasonal let-down, highlighted a report by Nuvama.
A sudden collapse in artificial intelligence (AI) investment could make the United States economy vulnerable, as AI-related capital expenditure has emerged as a key driver of economic growth in recent years, highlighted a report by Jefferies.
Ahead of his scheduled visit to Somnath on January 11 to participate in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the enduring spiritual and cultural legacy of Somnath Dham, saying its divine energy has "awakened the consciousness of peopl
Prominent Iranian activist and journalist Masih Alinejad urged global support for ongoing protests in Iran, saying people reject the regime. Speaking on Fox News, she highlighted internet shutdowns and appealed to Elon Musk, Trump, and the international community to help Iranians achieve