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A BRICS currency replacing the dollar is a ‘ridiculous’ idea, says the top economist who named the group—unless China and India become allies

Jim O’Neill coined the term BRIC when he worked at Goldman Sachs in 2001, and he’s blasting the idea of a BRICS currency. “It’s embarrassing almost.”

Fortune · Aug 15, 2023

Everything is going to be new for Bumrah, says Lakshmipathy Balaji

Everything is going to be new for Bumrah, says Lakshmipathy Balaji

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023

Gandhi visited areas hit by communal riots in Noakhali to restore peace, recalls Stalin

Gandhi visited areas hit by communal riots in Noakhali to restore peace, recalls Stalin

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023

Chandrababu Naidu releases Vision-2047 document, says it will be a game changer

TDP national president Chandrababu Naidu calls for energy reforms, achieving water security by interlinking rivers, adopting digital technology, and effective demographic management

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023

Gandhi was one of the greatest ethical leaders, had ‘most influence’ on me: Ro Khanna

U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and attended PM Modi's Independence Day address at Red Fort. He is leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to India to strengthen U.S.-India relations and advance democratic values. The delegation is due to meet PM Modi, MEA Jaishankar and Defence…

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023

77th Independence Day: Mahadevappa highlights Karnataka govt.’s programmes for Mysuru

On India's 77th Independence Day, Minister H.C. Mahadevappa paid tribute to freedom fighters and highlighted Karnataka govt's programmes for Mysuru district. He recalled Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru, Patel, Gokhale, Tilak, Bose, Azad and Ambedkar's role in the struggle, and the contribution of freedom fighters from Karnataka. Govt schemes like Shakti, Gruha…

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023

Australia captain Pat Cummins eyes comeback during India ODI series

NEW DELHI: Australia's captain, Pat Cummins, who has been recuperating from a left wrist injury, expressed his intention to stage a comeback to international cricket during the upcoming three-match ODI series against India in late September. This return is strategically timed ahead of the World Cup.

The Times of India · Aug 15, 2023

Eastern Ladakh row: India and China agree to resolve remaining issues

India, China agree to resolve remaining issues along LAC in eastern Ladakh expeditiously. Both sides had positive, constructive talks, exchanged views in open manner. 19th round of military talks agreed to maintain peace, tranquillity in border areas.

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023

Further delay in delivery of stealth frigates from Russia; now expected in May and October 2024

The delivery of two Krivak or Talwar-class stealth frigates under construction for the Indian Navy in Russia has been further delayed, and they are now expected to be delivered by May and October 2024

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023

Indian football legend Mohammed Habib passes away at 74

NEW DELHI: Renowned as the maestro of the football field during the 1970s, Mohammed Habib, whose extraordinary skills led him to score against Pele's New York Cosmos while donning the Mohun Bagan jersey, passed away on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Aug 15, 2023