Despite US expressions of optimism, both Israel and Hamas have signalled that a deal will be difficult. | Photo: Reuters 5 min read Last Updated : Aug 19 2024 | 10:29 PM IST US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned on Monday that the latest push for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal … Read more
More than 121,000 people have been evacuated from nine border districts in the Kursk region. | Photo: Representative/ Reuters 4 min read Last Updated : Aug 19 2024 | 10:36 PM IST Moscow said on Monday Ukraine had struck a third bridge in an assault on Russia’s Kursk region which Kyiv says is aimed … Read more
Caribbean heads of government within the group known as Caricom recently discussed the financial ramifications of Beryl. | Photo: Bloomberg 5 min read Last Updated : Aug 19 2024 | 11:18 PM IST By Greg Ritchie and Gautam Naik A strategy that’s delivered specialist investors huge returns is now facing scrutiny, amid concerns that … Read more
Somesh Thakre distributing the ‘Moment of the Match’ prize money to the winner at an event held in Hyderabad In the ever-evolving landscape of fantasy sports, predictive analytics is transforming the game, offering players a significant edge. To delve into how data-driven insights are reshaping fantasy sports, we turn to an influential thought leader in … Read more
Clockwise: Oleg Konovalov with his book; RBI governor Shaktikanta Das; Actors Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds at the Deadpool & Wolverine premier; Parth Jindal, founder of JSW Sports and IIS 1) Building India’s Olympic ecosystemIf you were one of the citizens of the world engulfed in what is called the biggest theatre of sports, from … Read more
Let’s delve into the world’s biggest car companies based on market capitalisations. In the process, we learn a little about these automotive giants and understand what propels them to the forefront of the global automotive industry. From electric vehicle pioneers to luxury sports car manufacturers, these companies represent the epitome of innovation, performance, and excellence … Read more
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman 4 min read Last Updated : Aug 19 2024 | 9:29 PM IST The much-awaited meeting between Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and heads of public sector banks (PSBs) on Monday revolved around mobilising deposits through ‘’special drives’’ and stronger bonding with bank customers. The meeting, to review the … Read more
Gautam Adani (Photo: Reuters) 4 min read Last Updated : Aug 19 2024 | 8:23 PM IST Billionaire Gautam Adani’s port-to-energy conglomerate on Monday said it has enough cash to cover more than 30 months of debt payments and that its businesses are firing on all cylinders. Cash balance accounted for 24.8 per cent … Read more
GDP serves as a key metric for assessing the magnitude of a nation’s economy. The conventional approach for gauging a country’s GDP involves the expenditure method, wherein the total is derived by aggregating expenditure on fresh consumer goods, new investments, government outlays, and the net value of exports. This article aims to provide insight into … Read more
Why do countries keep gold reserves? Because gold reserves are critical for the economic stability of a country, acting as a reliable store of value, particularly during financial uncertainties. The gold standard was a global practice in the late 1800s and a significant part of the 1900s. In this era, countries backed the value of … Read more