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Shehbaz Sharif dissolved the parliament last week as its five-year term came to an end. Usually, such a step is a formality and a general election would typically have to be held within 90 days. Kakar was confirmed by President Arif Alvi as the choice of the outgoing coalition government, led by Shehbaz Sharif, and opposition leader Raja Riaz Ahmad.

The BTC/USD is currently witnessing a decline of nearly 0.50%, with its value standing at $29,400. 

Bihar government is all set to get real-time air quality monitoring (AQM) reports from all 534 blocks in the state from next month. The Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) in association with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, has already installed indigenously developed sensor-based AQMs in 432 blocks, covering 33 districts, in the state. «Work is on to install AQMs in the remaining 102 blocks in the state by the end of this month.

China's troubles with high unemployment and an ageing workforce make the country a «ticking time bomb» at the heart of the global economy and a potential threat to other countries, according to the New York Times. «When bad folks have problems, they do bad things,» the president told a group of donors at a fund-raiser in Park City, Utah on Thursday. Once seemingly «inexhaustible» engine which propelled China is now sputtering, posing alarming risks for Chinese households and economies around the planet.

ANI, Siddique said "Rahul Gandhi will be coming to Wayanad on August 12. We are going to arrange a warm reception for him and the preparations have already started. There is a district Congress Committee meeting tomorrow.

Strategic Wealth Partners investment strategist Luke Llyod on what to expect from the July PPI and discusses 2Q earnings. 

Panelists John Carney and David Bahnsen provide insight on global growth on 'Kudlow.'

Premier League. The encounters between the Gunners and Forest resonated as symbolic of Arsenal's endeavors during the previous season. A commanding 5-0 victory in the capital against Steve Cooper's squad was followed by a humbling single-goal loss in an away fixture in May, ultimately derailing their charge. Mikel Arteta is resolute in extracting lessons from the near-miss and has already secured a trophy in the form of the Community Shield for the 2023-24 season. This summer has been marked by significant activity in north London, as the acquisitions of Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber, and the imminent arrival of David Raya underline the determination to pursue championship glory.

France defeated Morocco 4-0 before sailing into the quarterfinals of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Despite the convincing victory against a good team, Le Blues are under tremendous pressure considering the fact that they were thrashed by the US four years ago at this stage.

By Andrea Shalal and Michael Martina

World Cup of change, of unexpected early departures and tantalizing arrivals, has completed its upending of certainty and tradition. No former champion remains in the tournament with two rounds to play. Gone prematurely are the United States, with its four world championships, and Germany, with two.

Kristine Harila has denied the accusation that she and her team left an injured porter to die and walked over him in a bid to secure the world record for scaling all mountains above the height of 8,000 feet in the shortest time, according to reports. Porter Mohmmad Hassan reportedly fell off a ledge while scaling K2, the second-highest summit of the world. A video posted on the social media platform shows Hassan lying on the ground and many people walking over him. Denying the allegation that she left Hassan to die, Kristine Harila said that the porter was a member of another team that walked away. She said that her team tried to fasten a rope around Hassan and give him oxygen support as he was hanging upside down. She added further that her team was trying to help the porter when an avalanche went off around the corner She also said that after she ensured the safety of her team, she moved on thinking that more help was coming for Hassan. Harila also said that when she came back, she found that the Pakistani porter had died. She added that no one in her team was in a condition to carry the body back to the base camp. The Norwegian mountaineer's reply came when Austrian climbers Wilhelm Steindl and Philip Flamig posted pictures to show how people walked over the dying Hassan. The duo also said that when they saw people walking over Hassan, they were shocked and they cried. They said that one person was trying to help the Pakistani porter, there was no rescue operation and people were simply walking over him to reach the summit in time so that they could make a record. But Kristine Harila said that no one was to blame for this tragic incident.

Bitcoin miner Bitdeer Technologies, a firm spun-off from prominent Bitcoin Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) manufacturer Bitmain, recorded a net loss of $40.4 million in Q2 2023, up from a net loss of $15.6 million in Q2 2022.

skipper Harmanpreet Singh. The Indians set pace of the game and enjoyed bulk of the possession, while Japan played catch-up hockey. After a barren first quarter, India finally took the lead in the 19th minute through Akashdeep Singh, who slapped the ball in from a rebound from after Hardik Singh's initial shot was saved by Japan second goalkeeper Takumi Kitagawa.

India mauled reigning Asian champions Japan 5-0 to enter their fourth Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament final at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here on Friday. While three-time champions India adopted a high-press hockey from the onset, Japan played deep into their defence to thwart the home team's attacks.

Lionel Messi's soccer prowess persists as the Leagues Cup unfolds in the US. The quarterfinal clash of Leagues Cup on Friday will witness Inter Miami CF hosting Charlotte FC at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With the virtuoso goal-scoring abilities of Messi still shining brightly, Inter Miami has embarked on an impressive journey within the MLS-Liga MX amalgamated tournament. Across four matches, Messi has netted an impressive tally of seven goals. Of notable mention is Inter Miami's Round of 16 victory achieved through a penalty shootout against FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas. This showdown marked Messi's inaugural away game with Inter Miami and resonated with excitement. An 85th-minute free-kick goal by Messi fittingly capped Miami's second-half resurgence. The voyage for Leagues Cup supremacy continues for Inter Miami as they face off against an unexpected quarterfinal contender, Charlotte FC.

Premier League unfurls its latest season, the spotlight turns to Burnley and Manchester City for the opening clash that promises an exciting kickoff to the football extravaganza.

In order to effectively analyze the critical sectors of Indian economy, it is imperative to harness the vast amount of data collected by the Central and State governments, various ministries, as well as other external sources. This data can provide critical insights into the driving factors and key indicators that shape the economy, enabling policy makers to develop impactful schemes and initiatives.

US consumer inflation edged up in July for the first time in a year to 3.2%, boosted by higher energy prices

US President Joe Biden has expressed concern regarding China, and called the country a "ticking time bomb". According to Biden, China's demographic and economic problems could be a threat to the rest of the world. At a political fundraiser, Biden said, "China is in trouble" because growth has slowed and the number of people in retirement age outnumber those of working age.

Former White House economist Kevin Hassett shares what to expect ahead of the release of July's CPI on 'The Evening Edit.'