Inequality increased in China, India and US: IMF
Washington, Oct 12: Despite a sharp fall in inequality around the world, the US, China and India have witnessed upward trends in its ...
SC indicates recognition of living will for passive euthanasia
New Delhi, Oct 12: The Supreme Court indicated it might recognise the execution of ‘living will’ in cases of passive ...
Cabinet nod to revised pay scales for teachers, academic staff of colleges, varsities
New Delhi, Oct 12: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared revised pay scales for nearly eight lakh teachers and academic staff of ...
Russia to send ‘Kalashnikov’ guns to Philippines: Duterte
Manila, Oct 12: President Rodrigo Duterte said today Russia was giving 5,000 Kalashnikov assault rifles to the Philippines in what ...
Catalonia referendum: Catalan leader proclaims independence
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont on Tuesday proclaimed the region’s independence from Spain but said its effects would be ...
Indian cyclists win 5 gold on opening day of Track Asia Cup
New Delhi, Oct 11: Indian cyclists grabbed nine medals, including five gold, to open their campaign on a rousing note in the Track ...
Living will to die can be misused, not feasible: Govt to SC
New Delhi, Oct 11: The government yesterday opposed granting recognition to “living will” in cases of passive ...
Rohingya crisis has become “regional catastrophe”: Bangladesh
Dhaka, Oct 11: Bangladesh said today the Rohingya crisis was no longer Myanmar’s internal issue and had become a “regional ...
Richard Thaler wins Nobel for work in behavioral economics
STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Nobel prize in economics has been awarded to Richard Thaler of the University of Chicago for research ...
Expedite probe in coal allocation scam cases: SC
New Delhi, Oct 10: The Supreme Court asked the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate to expedite probe in ...