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PTI. Though the minister said that it was 'inevitable', he called for heightened efforts to achieve the goal. Jaishankar pointed out that the international momentum is now favouring India's bid for a permanent seat. Addressing intellectuals in Rajkot, the external affairs minister said India needs diligent work to secure the coveted position in the world peace body.

Benjamin Netanyahu admitted Tuesday that Israel's military had «unintentionally» killed seven aid workers with a US charity in an air strike in Gaza. World Central Kitchen had already said a «targeted attack» by Israeli forces on Monday had killed the group, which included Australian, British, Palestinian, Polish and US-Canadian employees.

Shop price annual inflation eased to 1.3% in March, down from 2.5% in February, making it the first figure below 2% in over two years and below the three-month average of 2.2%. Revised GDP figures confirm UK economy fell into a recession last year On a monthly basis, food prices fell by 0.3%, while non-food prices declined 0.4%. Mike Watkins, head of retailer and business insight at NielsenIQ, said a «key driver» of the slowdown was a fall in food prices, but «intense competition» among retailers also contributed. UK consumer confidence stalls in March Helen Dickinson, CEO of...

Two managers of a Saudi oil exploration company were going on trial Monday in Switzerland for alleged fraud and money laundering over a scandal years ago linked to a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund that the U.S. Justice Department once described as the...

Generations of working-class Marylanders watched in disbelief this week as an iconic symbol of their maritime culture crumbled into the Patapsco River

Aam Admi Party leader and Delhi Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on Tuesday drew comparisons between Kejriwal's arrest and the British rule say that today the people are «scared» and it is a matter of «grave concern» for the country. The AAP leader also said that the party is «still standing» despite its top leaders, including Chief Arvind Kejriwal, being arrested. He said that the top leaders of the INDIA bloc gathered at the March 31 rally, which shocked the BJP, which, as per the AAP leader, «executed their plan» and «arrested all their big leaders.»

BENGALURU : Non-banking finance company Namdev Finvest Private Ltd (Namdev) on Tuesday said it has raised $20 million in an equity round in its pre-series-C funding. The investment round was led by Maj Invest Financial Inclusion Fund III K/S who has put in $16 million, with participation from Promoters Group & Employees who have put in about $3 million. Founded in 2013 by Jitendra Tanwar, Namdev provides financial solutions to underserved populations in rural areas and has a presence across seven north-western Indian states.

Steven Knight, the mastermind behind «Peaky Blinders,» takes audiences on a musical journey with his latest creation, "This Town." Set in Birmingham during the 1980s, the series delves into the explosive ska and two-tone music scene that transformed the city amidst political turmoil. Plot

Havana Syndrome symptoms experienced by US diplomats in recent years have been linked to a Russian intelligence unit, according to a joint media investigation released Monday. Havana Syndrome was first reported in 2016 when US diplomats in Cuba's capital reported falling ill and hearing piercing sounds at night, sparking speculation of an attack by a foreign entity using an unspecified sonar weapon.

The general take on India’s rapid economic growth is that it’s powered by the government’s capex push. But a recent report questions this narrative, saying it underestimates the role of consumption. Mint unpacks the investment versus consumption debate.

OTTAWA — The national price on pollution will rise by $15 per tonne today. Here’s some questions answered about what this could mean for you.

worst atrocity against Jews since the Holocaust, conflict has spread across the Middle East. In all, ten countries are now caught up in fighting. In Gaza Israeli soldiers and Hamas are still killing each other, even as 2m people face famine.

magpie are campaigning for Australian wildlife authorities to reunite him with his best friend Peggy, an English Staffordshire terrier, after the animals’ owners say they were pressured to surrender the wild bird.Molly the magpie was rescued as a chick by Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen, a couple from Queensland who now run the “Peggy and Molly” social media pages. The couple’s videos document the magpie and Staffie playing and sleeping together, and one recent video even showed Molly imitating the sound of a dog barking.A post shared by Peggyandmolly (@peggyandmolly)But in an emotional video posted to Instagram, the couple revealed they “had to surrender Molly.”Wells said that “a small group of people” had been “constantly complaining” about Molly to the Queensland Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (Desi).

top court has also issued notice on plea against Madhya Pradesh High Court order directing the ASI to conduct a survey in the disputed site "Bhojshala and Kamal Maula Masjid". On March 11, the High Court's Indore bench had ordered the ASI to conduct a scientific survey of the medieval-era Bhojshala structure in the Dhar district. The HC has instructed the ASI to provide an updated report within six weeks after receiving the survey.

Rose Hanbury's United Kingdom estate Houghton Hall has refuted claims regarding the possession of antique valuables allegedly looted from China, as per a Hindustan Times report. The accusations arose following scrutiny towards artefacts in the Marquess and Marchioness of Cholmondeley's grand residence.

Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party at a car rally organized in Atlanta ahead of the Lok Sabha elections scheduled in seven phases beginning on April 19. More than 150 cars participated in the event. A few days ago, the ‘Overseas Friends of BJP' also organized a similar car rally with over 250 participants in London and Australia.

It was in 1867 under the British Raj that India adopted a fiscal year starting 1 April, when James Wilson was finance minister. Not only was the date arbitrary, so was annual accounting, drawn as it was from agriculture. Although other institutions traceable to early farming—like patriarchy—have been challenged, the idea of an annual reckoner has endured for centuries with little resistance.

The coming general election will not only determine the victory or defeat of political titans but will also serve as a referendum on the introduction of new values into Indian politics. One can draw parallels between the upcoming election and India’s first general election of 1952. It had been just five years since Independence.

«Talks are on with the United States (US), Australia, and United Kingdom (UK), South Korea, and Japan for processing technology. Brazil and Argentina are also positive about collaborating with India,» a senior mines ministry official told ET. According to another official aware of the plan, agreements with countries are being lined up and will soon be signed.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee, and the milestones keep adding up. From March 7-16 this year, coinciding with the Oscars weekend, Mukherjee presented an exclusive showcase of jewelry, clothing and other accessories at Saks Fifth Avenue’s new Beverly Hills flagship. March also marked the UK launch of Estee Lauder and the designer’s limited edition lipstick collection which will be exclusively available at Selfridges. In 2023, Mukherjee launched his largest flagship yet in Mumbai and his first exclusive jewellery boutique in India at Taj Krishna in Hyderabad.

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