David Fogarty, executive director of the United Nations Global Compact Network Singapore, said promoting gender equality and creating access to meaningful, fairly paid work were essential to building strong and resilient economic foundations. He said the report showed that digital platforms could help narrow long-standing gaps in labour market participation and create opportunities for women … Read more
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Saturday stated that Tuesday’s phone call over Iran war was only between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, amid reports that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk also joined the call.“We have seen the story. The telephone conversation on 24 March was between Prime Minister … Read more
Open this photo in gallery: Kevin Gausman of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches in the second inning of their game against the Athletics at Rogers Centre on Friday.Cole Burston/Getty Images Kevin Gausman set a franchise record with 11 strikeouts on opening day as the Blue Jays kicked off their 50th anniversary season with a 3-2 … Read more
Pope Leo XIV (Credit: Photo by TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty Images) Cuban officials have asked Pope Leo XIV to mediate between them and the United States to ease the oil blockade that has the island on the brink of collapse, according to a new report. The Washington Post detailed that Cuban officials have met with … Read more
Many parents think their child’s snoring is a sign of “sleeping soundly,” but this could be a warning sign of sleep apnea. As an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist, I often see parents in my clinic seeking help for their child’s developmental delays or poor concentration, only to find the culprit is obstructive sleep … Read more
Noida International Airport NOIDA: Delhi-NCR’s second international airport will be formally inaugurated on Saturday, adding Jewar to the country’s aviation map and creating both space and means for the national capital — already India’s largest aviation hub — to play a much bigger role in connectivity with the world. A day before the inauguration, PM … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Centre stepped in to shield consumers and oil companies from the impact of high crude prices — which have surged 62% this month over Feb for Indian refiners — and slashed excise duty, a move that will leave a Rs 1.3 lakh crore hole for the exchequer.With fuel retailers, including IndianOil, Hindustan … Read more
NEW DELHI: Taking a swipe at the US, Chinese ambassador to India Xu Feihong said Thursday the “remarkable” development witnessed by India and China is built on the hard work and wisdom of their people and not on someone’s generosity.Xu’s remarks seemed directed at US deputy secretary of state Christopher Landau’s comments earlier that Washington … Read more
NEW DELHI: Chinese ambassador to India Xu Feihong on Thursday calling out attempts to amplify a “Beijing threat” narrative with respect to India and urged young people in both countries to adopt “objective and rational” views of each other.Speaking at the 4th China-India Youth Dialogue, the envoy said India and China, home to over 1.2 … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accounted for more than 91 per cent of all donations declared by national parties in 2024-25, as overall political funding above Rs 20,000 shot up 161 per cent from the previous fiscal, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).The report, released on Thursday, said … Read more