US Federal authorities stopped an ISIS-inspired attack planned for New Year’s Eve, allegedly by an 18-year-old North Carolina man. Christan Sturdivant from Mint Hill was arrested for plotting to use knives and hammers to harm people, according to the details revealed by the Justice Department on Friday.The plan was to allegedly attack people inside a…
‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh, kicked off 2026 on a high, further tightening its grip over the Indian box office. The Aditya Dhar-directed Hindi spy thriller, which has been on a historic run since its December release, wrapped up its fourth week with a record-breaking Rs 100 crore haul, aided by a strong New Year boost…
The Indian government has announced new trade measures on imported steel products, imposing tariffs to protect the domestic steel industry from a surge of cheap foreign steel. These tariffs are set to remain in place for the next three years, signalling a strategic move to balance trade, support local producers, and strengthen national manufacturing. Why…
ONDC completes four years, expands reach across India’s digital commerce ecosystem The Economic Times Source link
India’s digital public infrastructure Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has completed four years since its launch, marking a significant milestone in India’s efforts to democratise e-commerce and build an open, inclusive digital marketplace. Highlighting the achievement, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said ONDC has, over the past four years, transformed India’s e-commerce…
As 2026 dawns, New Year’s Eve messages are shifting from grand pronouncements to heartfelt, honest sentiments. People seek genuine wishes for peace, health, and calm, acknowledging life’s complexities. The focus is on shared moments and simple hopes, moving away from toxic positivity towards messages that offer comfort and connection, making them more meaningful than ever….
After 20 years, Uddhav & Raj Thackeray reunite ahead of BMC polls MUMBAI: The long-awaited political reunion of the Thackeray brothers came after 20 years, with the two joining hands ahead of the BMC polls on Wednesday.Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) announced an alliance for the BMC and other…
India and New Zealand struck a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, marking the end of negotiations that began back in March this year. The agreement was unveiled after a telephone conversation between PM Modi and New Zealand’s PM Christopher Luxon. During the call, the two leaders described the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement as…
NAGPUR: In its 40-year electoral history, the elusive Kamptee municipal council president post finally landed in BJP’s lap as its candidate Ajay Agrawal won by a wafer-thin margin of 103 votes. The runner-up, Congress’ Shakur Nagani alleged that despite leading for a major part of the day, the sudden change in fortunes towards the end…
Naveed Akram (File photo) Fresh details have emerged in the probe into Australia’s deadliest mass shooting in decades, with Telangana Police confirming that Sajid Akram, one of the accused in the Bondi Beach terror attack, was originally from Hyderabad. The clarification corrects earlier reports that had identified the attackers as being of Pakistani origin.In a…