The World Bank on Tuesday slashed China’s 2022 economic growth projection to 2.8 per cent, pointing to Beijing’s “zero-COVID” policy and real estate crisis.
Finland bans entry to Russian tourists
The Finnish government said Thursday it would significantly limit passenger traffic on Finland’s border with Russia, banning Russian citizens travelling with tourist visas from entering the Nordic country effective Friday.
Paki court acquits Sharif’s daughter in graft case
A Pakistani court on Thursday quashed the conviction of Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, in a corruption case that had seen her sentenced to seven years in jail,
TN issues GO to implement ban on PFI
Citing the Central government order directing the States and Union Territories to exercise powers in relation to PFI and its associates declared
‘Married woman’s forceful pregnancy can be considered marital rape’
The Supreme Court on Thursday said that forceful pregnancy of a married woman can be treated as “marital rape” for the purposes of abortion.
Will not contest Congress president polls, says Ashok Gehlot
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said that he will not fight for the post of Congress chief. His remarks came after the veteran leader met with party’s
Gyanvapi Mosque: Hindu side demands investigation of Shivling
In the Gyanvapi Mosque case, the Hindu side on Thursday demanded a scientific investigation of the ‘Shivling’
SC to hear pleas against Jallikattu, bullock cart races on Nov 22
The Supreme Court on Thursday posted for hearing a batch of petitions challenging Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra government’s laws allowing bull-taming sport “Jallikattu”
Congress says decision on Rajasthan CM in a day or two
Congress president Sonia Gandhi will decide on the Rajasthan chief minister’s post within a day or two, party general secretary KC Venugopal said on Thursday.