Record Number Of Journalists Killed In 2024: Report

Washington: A record number of journalists was killed around the world last year, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Wednesday, adding that Israel was responsible for nearly 70% of the deaths. At least 124 journalists in 18 countries died in 2024, the deadliest year for reporters and media workers since the committee started recording […]
US Lawmakers Join Trump-Musk Government Shakeup

Washington: Republicans vowed Wednesday to tackle the “stunning” US national debt, as lawmakers began work on President Donald Trump’s plan for the most radical downsizing of the federal government in decades. The House Delivering on Government Efficiency subcommittee will be the legislative arm of tech billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts as Trump’s right-hand man to slash […]
Maha Kumbh: Over 2 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip On Maghi Purnima

Prayagraj: Amid heightened security measures, more than two crore devotees took a dip in the Sangam till 6 pm on Wednesday on the occasion of Maghi Purnima during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela here. According to an official statement, special arrangements have been made for the sacred bath that began early Wednesday. Chief Minister Yogi […]
ODI Tri-Series: Mohammad Rizwan And Salman Agha Smash Tons As Pakistan Defeat South Africa In Record Chase | Cricket News

Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha cracked centuries to guide Pakistan into the tri-series final with a thumping six-wicket win over South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday. Rizwan led Pakistan’s highest successful chase in all one-day internationals of 353 in 49 overs with a magnificent 122 not out while Salman slammed 134 for his […]
Industrial Output Growth Slows To 3-Month Low Of 3.2% In December

New Delhi: India’s industrial production growth slowed to a three-month low of 3.2 per cent in December 2024, mainly due to poor performance of mining and manufacturing sectors, according to official data released on Wednesday. The government has also revised the November 2024 industrial output figure to 5 per cent from the provisional estimate of […]
Dancing Turtles Show How Animals Use Magnetic Field As A Map

Paris: Dancing turtles have proved for the first time that some animals use Earth’s magnetic field to create a personal map of their favourite spots, scientists said Wednesday. Some animals that migrate across the globe — such as birds, salmon, lobsters and sea turtles — are known to navigate using the magnetic field lines that […]
West Bengal Government Tables Rs 3.89 Lakh Crore Budget In Pre-Poll Year

Kolkata: The TMC government of West Bengal on Wednesday tabled a Rs 3.89-lakh crore budget for 2025-26, increased dearness allowance (DA) by four per cent state government employees, and focused on rural development, prioritising infrastructure and welfare ahead of next year’s assembly elections. The government unveiled a series of infrastructure and agricultural development projects in […]
“India’s Clean Cooking Fuel Story Replicable In Global South”: Hardeep Puri At India Energy Week 2025

New Delhi: India is a shining example of affordable clean cooking gas for developing nations, and the Indian model can be replicated in countries of the Global South, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri told NDTV today at the India Energy Week 2025 (IEW). “Reasonably priced cooking medium is not a challenge in the West, it’s […]
Looking for a sperm donor online? 4 things to think about first

People looking for a sperm donor can go to a fertility clinic, ask a friend to donate or look for a donor online, including on an app or via social media. Women in same-sex relationships, single women and others are choosing the online option for a number of reasons. But this brings with it various […]
Mid-Air Drama Over Maharashtra Ex Minister’s Son’s Trip to Bangkok

Pune: When pilots of the flight carrying ex-Maharashtra minister Tanaji Sawant’s son and his two friends to Bangkok were asked to return to Pune, they thought it to be a “hoax” message, but complied after verification from aviation authorities, an airline executive said on Wednesday. The chartered flight, operated by a private firm, carrying Rishiraj […]