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Kaushik Basu: Is the emphasis on self-interest in economic theory rewarding a few at the cost of the many?

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- These are harrowing times. Amid soaring inequality, political leaders in many countries are cutting programmes and services that benefit the poor, while stoking fear and anger ag... Read More


Israel keeps Rafah crossing shut amid ceasefire disputePublished on: October 19, 2025 2:30 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 19 -- The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will remain closed until further notice, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Saturday. He said the reopening de... Read More


Grand Alliance in turmoil in Bihar

India, Oct. 19 -- Before the first phase of voting in the Bihar elections, things have gone awry for the Grand Alliance. They may be fighting the election together, but they have fielded candidates ag... Read More


AAP banks on 'turncoat strategy' in Tarn Taran

India, Oct. 19 -- Punjab is set for its seventh Assembly bypoll since the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) came to power in March 2022, with the November 11 Tarn Taran election reflecting the state's shifting po... Read More


Uttar Pradesh: Devotees flock to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple for Diwali celebrations

Ayodhya, Oct. 19 -- Many Devotees on Sunday flocked to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple for Diwali celebrations ahead of the festival tomorrow in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Ayodhya is set to celebrate Deepot... Read More


हांफ रही लाहौर की जनता, अब सांस लेना भी मुश्किल; बना दुनिया का सबसे प्रदूषित शहर

लाहौर, अक्टूबर 19 -- पाकिस्तान के पंजाब प्रांत के प्रमुख शहर लाहौर को फिर से दुनिया का सबसे प्रदूषित शहर करार दिया गया है। एआरवाई न्यूज की रविवार की रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक, ताजा वैश्विक एयर क्वालिटी मॉनिट... Read More


Airport engulfed in flames: Questions mount over security, accountability, compensation

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- A minor spark escalated into a catastrophic blaze, consuming most of the goods stored at Shahjalal International Airport's import cargo complex in Dhaka. After burning fiercely for ... Read More


Three Indians dead, one injured, five rescued in Mozambique boat tragedy

Goa, Oct. 19 -- Three Indian nationals lost their lives, one was injured, and five others were rescued after a boat carrying 14 crew members capsized off the coast of Beira, Mozambique, on Saturday, t... Read More


Diwali special | Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia: Our family tradition is langar at Gurudwara

India, Oct. 19 -- Actor Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia will be travelling on Diwali morning to be with her parents in Gurugram. "It's a reunion of sorts for us. My brother is in New York, and I am in Mumbai, s... Read More


Gano Forum signs July Charter

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Gano Forum has signed the July Charter joining the list of political parties endorsing the political accord initiated by the National Consensus Commission. Gano Forum's acting presi... Read More