India pips China to become largest weight in MSCI Emerging Market IMI - The Statesman
Global brokerage Morgan Stanley said in a note that the rising index weight could be a sign of exuberance or “due to fundamental factors such as improving free-float and rising relative earnings of India Inc.”
Demat accounts rise to 171 million in August, up 4 million - The Statesman
India's total demat accounts continue to rise, with over four million new ones added in August, as per the depositories’ data.
Potentially deadly fungal disease spreading in California - The Statesman
Valley Fever, a fungal disease, has been spreading in California, with warnings from state health authorities about an increased risk through the fall, local news outlets reported.
17 students charred to death in Kenyan boarding school fire - The Statesman
At least 17 pupils were killed and 13 others seriously injured after a fire broke out at a school in central Kenya, police said on Friday.
14-yr-old boy charged with murder in US school shooting - The Statesman
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder for shooting four people dead at a US high school, authorities said, adding that their investigation into the country's latest outburst of gun violence is ongoing.
US Marine in Japan referred to prosecutors over sexual assault - The Statesman
A US Marine in Japan's Okinawa was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of sexually assaulting and injuring a woman in June, the third case of its type to surface on the island this year, local media reported.
World records hottest August with 2024 poised to be warmest year - The Statesman
August 2024 has tied with August 2023 as the hottest August on record globally, with the average surface air temperature hitting 16.82 degrees Celsius, 0.71 degrees Celsius above the average August te
Joe Biden's son, Hunter pleads guilty to all nine charges in federal tax case - The Statesman
US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to all nine charges in his federal tax case Thursday, and District Judge Mark Scarsi in Los Angeles has accepted his plea, CNN reported.
"We want to double our funds in India...": Singapore's business leader after PM Modi's roundtable meet - The Statesman
CapitaLand Investment's Group CEO, Lee Chee Koon, has expressed confidence in India's growth prospects, citing the country's stable government, steady reforms and stated that the compan
India, Singapore call for "freedom of navigation in and overflight above South China Sea", adherence to UNCLOS - The Statesman
India and Singapore have called for peaceful resolution of disputes in the South China Sea, emphasising the importance of maintaining peace, security, and 'freedom of navigation' in and over
Advani, Joshi's membership of BJP renewed, over crore members added in 3 days - The Statesman
The mega membership drive is being conducted in two phases – September 2 to 25 and October 1 to 15. Each phase will target specific milestones, ensuring a comprehensive reach across the country.
UP Police arrests ambulance attendant for molesting woman and causing her husband's death - The Statesman
The police have arrested the attendant of an ambulance in connection with the attempted rape and robbery of a woman in a moving ambulance recently.
Respect for women should not be in words but in practice: President Murmu - The Statesman
The respect of women should not be only in ‘words’ but also in ‘practice’, she said while conferring National Awards on teachers from across the country at a function held in New Delhi on Teachers’ Day.
'Snake and ladder': SC reserves order on Kejriwal’s pleas for bail, against arrest - The Statesman
The Supreme Court, on Thursday, reserved its order on incarcerated Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea for bail and against arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in an alleged co
India-Singapore to elevate bilateral ties to comprehensive strategic partnership - The Statesman
On the second day of his visit, the prime minister held talks with the Singapore prime minister and took stock of the robust progress in economic ties with Singapore. The two leaders called for furthe
Market ends low; mid, small-caps outperform - The Statesman
At close, the Sensex was down 151.48 points or 0.18% at 82,201.16, and the Nifty was down 53.60 points or 0.21% at 25,145.10.
Omar J-K's first political leader to file nomination from 2 seats in assembly polls - The Statesman
National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Thursday became the first political leader in Jammu and Kashmir to file his nomination from two constituencies for the upcoming assembly election.
TN govt accepts Karandlaje’s apology over café blast remarks; HC quashes FIR - The Statesman
The minister, hailing from Karnataka, had filed the affidavit before the Madras High Court, apologising for her comments if they have hurt the Tamil people. She had said that the bombers were trained in Tamil Nadu.
Close shave for AP CM as train speeds past him - The Statesman
However, Naidu’s security personnel ensured that he remained safe as the train sped past him. The railway bridge is narrow with the tracks right beside it.
PM to launch initiative to conserve water on Friday - The Statesman
In furtherance to the PM’s vision of water security, the initiative seeks to conserve water with strong emphasis on community partnership and ownership and is driven by a whole of society and governme
University of Jammu celebrates 55th foundation day - The Statesman
Marked by a series of events highlighting the institution's growth and achievements, the University of Jammu (JU) celebrated its 55th Foundation Day here on Thursday.
TDP suspends MLA over sexual molestation charges - The Statesman
The ruling TDP on Thursday suspended its Sathyavedu MLA Koneti Adimulam following allegations of sexual assault raised by a woman party worker from the same constituency in Chittoor district.