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Noted economist Bibek Debroy, who served as the chairman of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM), passed away at 69. He died on Friday morning at AIIMS. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Debroy, describing him as a “towering scholar” with profound expertise in economics, history, culture, and…

Following Diwali festivities, New Delhi’s air quality plummeted, placing it at the top of the list as the world’s most polluted city on Friday. Despite a government ban on firecrackers, revelers used them widely to mark the Hindu festival of lights, pushing the air quality index (AQI) to a hazardous…

The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has issued a notification regarding an additional 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for Central Government employees and pensioners, effective from July 1, 2024. This approval by the Union Cabinet means that the DA/DR rate will rise from…

In a rare political statement, billionaire investor Warren Buffett revealed his position on the upcoming 2024 U.S. presidential election, catching many by surprise. Despite past support for Democratic candidates like Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, Buffett clarified that he remains neutral this time around, refraining from endorsing either Kamala Harris…

India and China have completed a disengagement process along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, specifically at the contentious areas of Depsang and Demchok. The Indian Army and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) have withdrawn forward-deployed troops and dismantled temporary infrastructure, signaling efforts toward de-escalation. The…

Canada has recently accused Indian Home Minister Amit Shah of orchestrating a campaign of intimidation and violence against Sikh separatists on Canadian soil. Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison disclosed to Canada’s national security committee that Shah, a close ally of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is considered responsible for…

In light of escalating diplomatic tensions between Canada and India, Canadian opposition leader Pierre Poilievre has decided to cancel the annual Diwali celebration that was set to take place on Parliament Hill. This move has sparked discontent among Indo-Canadians, with many expressing feelings of betrayal and exclusion. Shiv Bhasker, president…