New Delhi, Sept 8 – Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike says he’s excited about the challenge of competing with new teammate Alexander Isak, who joined the club in a record-breaking £125 million move from Newcastle United. Ekitike, who also arrived this summer, became Liverpool’s third-most expensive signing after Isak and Florian Wirtz, the German midfielder signed from Bayer Leverkusen for £100 million plus…
Kathmandu, Sept 8 – Young people across Nepal, especially from Gen Z, took to the streets on Monday to protest against the government’s ban on social media platforms and alleged corruption. The protests turned tense, leading to clashes with security forces and a curfew in key areas of Kathmandu. The main protest took place at Maitighar in Kathmandu, where hundreds gathered to express their…
Jerusalem, Sept 8 – Five people were killed and several others injured in a deadly shooting attack at Ramot Junction in Jerusalem on Monday, according to local reports. The Magen David Adom (MDA) ambulance service said that four people died at the scene, while a fifth person died later in the hospital. At least seven others were seriously injured, two had moderate…
New Delhi, Sept 8 – The Indian government has said that recent cuts in GST rates on many food products are giving a strong push to the food processing sector, making everyday items more affordable and helping the economy grow. Most food products now fall under the 5% GST slab, thanks to a simplified tax structure. This change brings uniformity across…
New Delhi, Sept 8 – Fewer than 40% of companies in India’s industrial goods manufacturing sector are using modern, data-driven pricing strategies, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). This means there’s a huge opportunity for growth in the country’s $750 billion industrial goods market. The report says most Indian firms still rely on outdated pricing…
New Delhi, Sept 8– India’s engineering exports have grown massively over the past few decades — from just **\$10 million in 1995** to **\$116 billion today**, Union Commerce and Industry Minister **Piyush Goyal** said on Monday. He believes the sector will continue to grow stronger with bigger goals in the future. Speaking at an event…
New Delhi, Sept 8 – Indian companies saw a major boost in business deals this August, with 89 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) worth a total of $11.4 billion — the highest monthly value since June 2022, according to a new report. The big jump was mostly thanks to two massive international deals: Schneider Electric bought a 35% stake in Schneider…
New Delhi, Sept 8 – WhatsApp users across India were left frustrated on Monday as the popular messaging app suffered a major outage. Many couldn’t send messages, use WhatsApp Web, or upload status updates for several hours. The problem started around 2:20 p.m., according to Downdetector, a website that tracks online service issues. More than 400…
New Delhi, Sep 5 – SEMICON India 2025, a major tech event held in Delhi, brought together top minds from around the world to push forward India’s semiconductor ambitions. The three-day event featured global industry leaders, government officials, researchers, startups, and companies — all working to boost investment and build key partnerships in the chip-making space. Prime…
New Delhi, Sep 5 – Indian football defender Sandesh Jhingan has been ruled out of the ongoing CAFA Nations Cup 2025 after suffering a cheekbone fracture during India’s match against Iran. The injury happened in the first half of the game, which India lost 0-3. Despite the serious injury, Jhingan played the full 90 minutes, showing…
