The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the global economy to grow at a steady 3.3% in 2026 | Image: Reuters The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday said the global economy is likely to maintain steady growth of 3.3% in 2026. This is a result of a surge in investment linked to artificial intelligence and
The Punjab Lit Foundation (PLF) organised a two-day drug awareness and sensitisation campaign across five schools in Jalandhar Cantt from January 19-20. A two-day drug awareness and sensitisation campaign was held across five schools in Jalandhar Cantt from January 19-20. Held under the Mothers Against Drugs initiative, the programme aimed to equip parents and students
The Punjab cabinet, chaired by chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, on Tuesday approved a direct subsidy of ₹68.50 per quintal for sugarcane growers for the 2025-26 crushing season. The Punjab cabinet, chaired by chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, on Tuesday approved a direct subsidy of ₹68.50 per quintal for sugarcane growers for the 2025-26 crushing
Mumbai: Just months after the BMC announced plans to transition its health infrastructure to a cashless experience by implementing the Integrated Patients Healthcare Scheme Assistance System (IPHSA), the civic administration put the project on hold. This followed a legal challenge from a bidder who alleged the tender terms were unfair. The tender was first floated
New Delhi: India has been ranked 16th among 154 countries in the Responsible Nations Index (RNI), a new framework that measures how responsibly nations use their power in relation to their citizens, the environment and the world. The index, launched Monday by Delhi-based think tank World Intellectual Foundation (WIF), places Singapore at the top. The
Mumbai: In 1984-85, the rumble of construction swept the emerald green mangroves and marshland of Andheri West, giving rise to a posh housing colony in the western suburbs. Forty-one years later, Lokhandwala Complex is undergoing a wave of redevelopment, partly due to necessity, partly FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). Lokhandwala Complex is divided into four
As India received an invitation on Friday from US President Donald Trump to be part of the “Board of Peace” that will work towards bringing lasting peace to Gaza, a former Indian diplomat and a strategic affairs expert said there is “no clarity” at present on the contours of the board and New Delhi will
Bengaluru: The alleged bribery scam in the excise department has put the Congress govt on the defensive ahead of a special session of the legislature beginning Thursday, with BJP planning to target minister RB Timmapur claiming his involvement. Three officials, including a deputy commissioner, were arrested by Lokayukta for alleged bribery. The govt convened the
Updated 20 January 2026 at 17:27 IST Ahead of their match against Slavia Prague in the Champions League, Barcelona issued injury updates on Ferran Torres and Raphinha. Barcelona player Ferran Torres | Image: AP Barcelona have been dealt a heavy injury blow ahead of their Champions League clash against Slavia Prague. The La Liga club
Updated 18 January 2026 at 23:56 IST A massive fire broke out on the Jaipur-Delhi National Highway after a chemical tanker and a trailer collided with each other near Patwa on Sunday. The collision led to a chemical spill, triggering the massive blaze. Chemical Inferno Erupts on Jaipur-Delhi Highway After Massive Truck-Tanker Collision | Image: