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History's biggest cocaine king, who dwarfed Pablo Escobar and rode a donkey in Columbian jungles, pleads guilty
“Pablo Escobar couldn't have imagined this reality,” said an expert on Clan del Golfo. "We have more cocaine being produced in Colombia than in the days of Pablo Escobar." Governments are at a loss about what to do,” he said
Why was Sonam Wangchuk on a hunger strike in Leh? What are his demands?
The engineer-innovator, who gained national fame after inspiring the lead character in the Bollywood movie 3 Idiots, is demanding an extension of the Constitution’s Sixth Schedule for Ladakh and environmental protection from ‘unchecked industrial and commercial expansion’
Ahead of Valentine's Day, Thailand to distribute 95 million free condoms to deal with STDs, teen pregnancy
The government of Thailand said that the free condoms can be collected from pharmacies and primary care units of hospitals across the country
Restrain, not Ban: How Twitter’s account suspension policy will change
From Wednesday (1 February), Twitter will take ‘less severe actions’ against accounts that violate its rules, including limiting the reach of such tweets. The development comes as the platform has already reinstated many previously suspended handles like that of Donald Trump and Kangana Ranaut
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Ranji Trophy: Andhra on top against Madhya Pradesh despite Vihari injury; Karnataka in strong position vs Uttarakhand
Thanks to Bhui’s unbeaten 115 and Shinde’s 83 not out, Andhra ended the day at a strong 262 for two.
Palestine president Mahmoud Abbas blames Israel for recent surge in violence as he meets US Secretary of State Blinken
A Palestinian gunman on Friday killed seven people outside a synagogue in a settler neighbourhood of east Jerusalem, and another attack followed on Saturday. Ten Palestinians were killed in an Israeli army raid Thursday
Australia to undergo training camp in Bengaluru ahead of first Test against India in Nagpur, claims report
Pat Cummins-led Australia will be undergoing a training camp at the KSCA Ground in Alur on the outskirts of Bengaluru, where they will be practicing in a controlled environment.
Budget 2023-24 Expectation: Simplify regulations, availability of funding for small business owners
Entrepreneurs and investors are urging the Government of India to rationalise the entire taxation system
Budget 2023: Why focus on addressing losing skills gap should be a top priority
There is a significant disconnect between academic curriculums and industry requirements
India on its way to become fifth-largest electronics manufacturing hub, says Vedanta chief Anil Agarwal
Agarwal pointed out that at present only four countries manufacture semiconductors and glass displays while India is in a leading position to become the fifth country after the Union government announced policies in both sectors
Budget 2023-24 Expectation: Why government’s last Budget won’t be populist or poll-friendly
Provide loyalty bonus for honest taxpayers, integrate it with health insurance and social security benefits
Budget 2023: Green financing, positive policy initiatives can accelerate EV adoption for sustainable growth
Increase outlay for funding for FAME to encourage EV adoption
Budget 2023-24 Expectation: F&B sector hopes FM announces policies, regulations to boost industry
Simplified GST norms urged to aid in the sustenance and development of the Food and Beverages industry
Leicestershire sign Ajinkya Rahane for 2023 County Championship; Sunil Narine returns to Surrey
Ajinkya Rahane will arrive at Grace Road in June and be available for eight first-class County Championship matches and all of the One-Day Cup.
All roads lead to India's bright economic future
A seamless, multi-modal transport system is set to jumpstart the next phase of India's growth story.
Budget 2023: Increase FDI limit in insurance sector; availability of fresh capital will boost sector
There is a need for a composite licence to insurance companies to be able to offer different products
Budget 2023-24 Expectation: Increase exemption limits under Section 80C from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh
Removing 10% LTCG on equities will motivate investors to enter stock markets
WATCH: Khamenei pics on Iran school textbooks given horns, fangs of Devil, then torched
A student allegedly called Khamenei and Khomeini the 'murderer of children' and that they 'do not have value' to be on the front page of books
Budget 2023-24 Expectation: Why infrastructure will be the centre of government focus
To ensure fiscal discipline given existing infrastructure gap, it is vital to give push to private investment
Budget 2023-24 Expectation: Boost liquidity flow to fintech and smaller NBFCs
Distribute new financial products, broaden addressable market from digital to 'phygital' for business model modifications
