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E-tail market to grow more than three times to $190 billion by 2030

THE domestic e-tail market, which has already become the world's second-largest online shopper base, is projected to grow at least three times to reach $170-$190 billion in gross merchandise value by 2030, from $60 billion in 2024, says a report.

6 Dead as Tourist Sub Sinks Off Egypt Coast

SIX people died on Thursday, two of them minors, when a tourist submarine carrying dozens of Russian visitors sank off Egypt's Red Sea coast near a major resort town.

France, UK to Send Reassurance Force to Ukraine

President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that France and Britain were leading efforts to send a \"reassurance force\" to Ukraine after any end to the fighting with Russia, even if the idea was not approved by all allies.

Ambani richest Indian; Nadar on top 10 list

RELIANCE INDUSTRIES chairman Mukesh Ambani continues to top the list of the richest in the country, despite seeing an erosion of ₹1 trillion from his wealth pile and dropping out of the world's top 10 richest list.

BJP brass clueless about defeat in N K'taka'

A DAY after he was expelled from the BJP for six years, former Union Minister and Vijayapura MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal said that the party high command is clueless about its defeat in the North Karnataka, where it has a very strong voter base, particularly Panchamasali Lingayats.

Punjab debt likely to touch ₹4.17L cr by yr-end

The cash-strapped Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab is expected to take a loan of ₹49,900 crore this year, pushing public debt by the end of March next to a staggering ₹4.17 lakh crore.

K'taka Cabinet Okays Fresh Survey of SCs

Justice Das commission to submit report within two months

MLA assures of heart care centre in Madikeri

\"KODAGU Institute of Medical Sciences (KoIMS) managed District Hospital will soon have a heart care centre,\" confirmed Dr. Mantar Gowda, Madikeri MLA.

US embassy cancels 2K visa applications

The US Embassy in India canceled over 2,000 visa applications due to fraud-related activities.

'Prachand Prahaar' conducted in deep high-altitude terrain of Arunachal

INDIAN Army's Kolkata-based Eastern Command conducted a tri-service integrated multi-domain warfare exercise, named Prachand Prahaar, in the high-altitude terrain of Arunachal Pradesh from March 25 to 27.

A DÉTENTE STRUGGLING TO BE BORN

Trump wants a reset with Russia. But the US Deep State and Europeans are making the Ukraine endgame tougher. In private, Putin is indicating he is ready to deal

Railways bag 5 gold, defend title

BOXERS from Railways Sports Promotion Board sizzled to capture as many as five gold on the concluding day of the women's national boxing championship in Greater Noida.

'Ranya smuggled 14.56 kg gold earlier'

THE DRI, which is probing the gold smuggling case involving actress Ranya Rao, has found that she had previously smuggled around 14.56 kg of gold, with Sahil Sakariya Jain assisting her in selling it in India.

CID starts probe, Rajanna's son claims attempt on life

THE Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has started investigation into the case in which Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna had alleged that attempts were made to honeytrap him.

4 Kids of Shelter Home Die of Contaminated Water, 20 in Hosp

FOUR special needs children, including two girls, died and at least 35 have been hospitalized after they fell ill with diarrhea-like symptoms due to suspected contamination of water at a shelter home in Lucknow.

Credit growth slows for 8th month in Feb: RBI

Banks' credit growth was at 12% as against 16.6% in the trailing 12 months due to drop in personal, credit card loans

There is no change in pension rules, says Sitharaman

FINANCE minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during her reply on the Finance Bill, 2025, and the Appropriation (No 3) Bill, 2025, in the Rajya Sabha, clarified that the recent amendments to pension rules are only a validation of existing policies and do not alter benefits for civil or defense pensioners.

Immigration bill cleared in Lok Sabha, Shah says India not 'dharamshala'

HOME Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that India is not a \"dharamshala\" and would not allow those who pose a threat to the nation.

Global Outcry as US Heaps Tariffs on Autos, Parts

WORLD powers on Thursday lambasted US President Donald Trump's steep tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, vowing retaliation as a widening trade war intensifies.

Shastri 'betting' ad may attract censure from MIB

A Ravi Shastri advertisement where the cricketer-turned-pundit seemingly endorses a betting company could come under the scanner of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB).

Provide facilities to labourers working under scorching sun

LABOUR department has asked employers to provide necessary facilities to labourers to help them beat the heat in view of harsh temperature.

'Denied' hall tickets, 2 students miss 3 exams

Teachers asked six students who were not 'bright' in studies to write SSLC exams later: SDMC Samanvaya Kendra Vedike

Govt to borrow ₹8L cr in H1; ₹10k cr via green bonds

THE central government plans to borrow ₹8 lakh crore in the first half of 2025-26, accounting for 54% of the total ₹14.82 lakh crore budgeted for the full year.

Clear and Present Need to Address Climate Migration

Hakni Devi, a 39-year-old resident of Belagoth village in Bihar's Supaul district, lost everything to the ravaging waters of the Kosi in September 2024.

Pooran and Shardul stand out as Lucknow outplay Hyderabad

LED by Nicholas Pooran's power-hitting and Shardul Thakur's bowling prowess, Lucknow Super Giants recorded a massive victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing Indian Premier League at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday.

PM Modi to flag off first Vande Bharat Express to Valley on April 19

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Now, get prasada from 14 temples at your doorstep

UNDER the State Government's e-prasada initiative, devotees can order temple prasada online and get it delivered at their doorstep.

Real-time collaborations between agents and humans possible

In this era of agentic AI (artificial intelligence), its impact on productivity is undeniable and businesses need faster ways to manage daily operations.

Reetika Loses Olympic Rematch vs Kyrgyzstan Wrestler, Settles for Silver

ONCE again it was so near yet so far for wrestler Reetika Hooda. More than eight months ago, she had lost her Paris Olympics quarterfinal against Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan.

Vedike protests false propaganda against Dharmasthala temple

DHARMASTHALA Grama Hitarakshana Vedike held a massive protest in Dharmasthala against false propaganda against Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala in connection with Sowjanya rape and murder case.