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2 American economists win Nobel for work on managing economic shocks

Stockholm American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics Monday for their work on models that have helped governments and central banks manage economic shocks, such as energy crises and inflation. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the winners in Stockholm, noting that their work created the theoretical foundation to better understand how consumers decide whether to sav...

Mizoram's geography should never limit aspirations of its people: Scindia

Aizawl Union minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Monday said the Northeast has emerged as the growth engine of a "new India" and asserted that Mizoram's geography should never limit the aspirations of and opportunities for its people. The Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) arrived in Aizawl on a two-day visit, and inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for nearly Rs 350 crore-worth projects, in...

BRS leader Rama Rao files discharge petition in Formula-E race case

Hyderabad BRS working president K T Rama Rao has filed a petition in a city court seeking discharge in the Formula-E race case. Rao, the prime accused in the case registered in connection with the alleged irregularities in conducting the Formula -E race, recently filed the petition under relevant sections of the BNSS, to discharge him from the case. The court issued a notice to ACB and posted the matter to October 30. The di...

Bihar to become entrepreneurship, employment hub: CM

Patna, Bihar will be made a hub of entrepreneurship, employment and innovation under the BJP-led “double-engine” government in the state and at the Centre, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said on Monday. The state cabinet has expressed its resolve that Bihar will be made an active participant in building a developed India by 2047, he told a press conference here. “All possible efforts will be made to make Bihar...

Centre to form panel within a week to address sugarcane farmers’ concerns

New Delhi The Centre on Monday decided to set up a high-level joint committee within a week to address the grievances of sugarcane farmers from Maharashtra and Karnataka, after nearly three hours of talks between two Union ministers and representatives of farmer bodies in the national capital. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Food Minister Pralhad Joshi held detailed discussions at the Pusa campus with a delegati...

“Terrorism will one day harm its sponsors too”: V-P Radhakrishnan

New Delhi Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Monday warned countries sponsoring terrorism that such "unlawful weapon" would eventually harm their own people. He said the political leadership in such countries must recognise the long-term consequences of supporting unlawful activities. "The countries that sponsor terrorism have to realise that in the long run, it will harm their own people as well," he sai...

Asiad snub behind him, Abhishek Verma eyes LA28 and CWG 2030

Kolkata India's most decorated compound archer Abhishek Verma is determined to fight his way back into the national team after missing the country's historic Olympic qualification at the Asian Games and is targeting not just the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics but also the 2030 Commonwealth Games on home soil. India became the first country to secure an Olympic quota in compound archery at the recently-concluded Aichi-Nagoya As...

Delhi HC agrees to hear plea over Jantar Mantar protest ban

New Delhi The Delhi High Court agreed to hear on Tuesday a petition regarding the alleged closure of Jantar Mantar as a protest site in the capital. A lawyer mentioned the matter before a bench of Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma on Monday, stating that peaceful protests were being quelled as authorities had not earmarked an alternative site for them. The court also agreed to hear on Tuesday...

Delhi gets a rainy October spell as minimum temperature slips to 18.7°C

New Delhi Heavy rain and thunderstorms in Delhi early Monday made it the wettest October day in four years, bringing the temperature down to the lowest recorded so far this month, the weather office said. Delhi logged a minimum temperature of 18,7 degrees Celsius as the Safdarjung observatory logged 41.6 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours till 8.30 am. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) the last time the city ...

Nepal flash floods: Search underway for five missing people

Kathmandu Nepalese authorities on Monday are searching for five missing people as 13 more individuals have been rescued from flood-affected areas of Gorkha District after a deluge swept away homes and bridges, authorities said. A total of 95 people have been rescued by the Nepali Army from the areas in Chumnubri Rural Municipality as search and rescue operations continued. the army said. Three people trapped at Dhaulibhir near Un...

Student mental health in focus as IITs plan professional cadre

New Delhi Indian Institutes of Technology are considering creating a proper cadre of mental health professionals who will be engaged to ensure the psychological well-being of students and faculty, according to IIT Directors. Several IITs have been at the centre of controversy this year for student suicides on campus due to different reasons. However, Directors of two IITs confirmed that the plan to create the cadre is not a fallo...

Kejriwal, other AAP leaders booked for 'ruckus' at Bangla Sahib Gurdwara

New Delhi Delhi Police has filed an FIR against AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and other party leaders on a complaint by the Delhi Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) over alleged ruckus at Bangla Sahib Gurdwara, sources said on Monday. In the complaint lodged on Sunday, the DSGMC alleged that workers and supporters associated with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) entered the gurdwara premises and started protesting there, creating chaos a...

Sikkim cabinet hails Modi’s 25 years in public service

Gangtok The Sikkim cabinet on Monday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for completing 25 years as head of government. A special cabinet meeting was held to mark the milestone, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said in a social media post. The chief minister said he and his council of ministers acknowledged Modi's leadership and commitment to nation-building, inclusive development and good governance, describing hi...

India placing sport at centre of nation-building: Mandaviya

Ahmedabad Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said India is placing sport at the centre of nation-building by investing in future-ready sports infrastructure as he inaugurated the BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games here. Designed as a non-competitive platform, the one-day event focusses on demonstration, and the exchange of traditional sporting practices. India's choice of disciplines here are...

Indian racing prodigy Atiqa Mir joins Kart Republic

Singapore Indian racing sensation Atiqa Mir has received another timely boost to her fast-rising career with her signing by Kart Republic (KR), a team owned by Italian veteran Dino Chiesa, who helped launch the careers of multiple Formula 1 world champions, including Lewis Hamilton. The 11-year-old has switched to KR mid-season after impressing Chiesa with her performances in multiple karting series in Europe. The long list o...

Sindhu faces nemesis An Se-young, Lakshya braces for Chou challenge

Odense Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu faces a daunting opening-round challenge against world No.1 and defending champion An Se-young as she sets out to lead the Indian challenge through a tricky draw at the USD 950,000 Denmark Open Super 750 tournament beginning here on Tuesday. In the men's event, Lakshya Sen too has a tough one at hand as he takes on third seed Chou Tien Chen. Sindhu, a former world champion, arr...

Delhi under heavy security ahead of oppn march

New Delhi Delhi was on high alert for the third consecutive day on Monday, with over 30,000 police and paramilitary personnel deployed across the capital ahead of an opposition protest march to the Supreme Court to intensify the agitation against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Protests against Kumar over the weekend saw thousands, including Cockroach Janta Party leaders and former chief ministers, being detained by police. Opposition par...

J-K CM calls for education system that prepares children for life beyond exams

New Delhi Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday called for a future-ready education system that prepares children for life beyond examinations by equipping them with critical thinking, digital literacy, adaptability and a strong sense of responsibility. He said governments, educators, institutions, parents and communities must work collectively to address the diverse academic, social and developmental needs of c...

AI Express, Air India extend cancellation of Riyadh flights

New Delhi Air India Express and Air India have extended the cancellation of flights to and from Riyadh amid the evolving situation in Saudi Arabia, officials said on Saturday. While Air India Express has cancelled the services till October 14, Air India has cancelled the flights till October 15, the officials said. Both airlines on Thursday announced cancelling Riyadh flights till October 10. The officials said the airlines ...

CJP protest: Stone pelting injures 2 cops near Akashwani Bhawan

New Delhi Protesters allegedly stone-pelted security personnel at Imtiaz Ali Marg near Akashwani Bhawan after toppling barricades during the proposed Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) stir against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in the national capital on Saturday, officials said. Around noon, 25 to 30 protesters jumped barricades on Imtiaz Ali Marg and stone-pelleted at security personnel, they said, adding that some of the...

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