Sanjiv Khanna to take oath as new Chief Justice of India; CJI-designate was part of landmark verdicts on electoral bonds, Article 370

Justice Khanna, who hails from an illustrious Delhi-based family and is the nephew of late former apex court judge H R Khanna, will take charge from incumbent CJI D Y Chandrachud.

India remains world’s largest growing economy, but 3 key reforms needed, says IMF Asia-Pacific director

In 2024, the upcoming festival of Diwali, celebrated by the Indian diaspora around the world, is expected to see a total domestic spending of INR 1.8 trillion (USD 21.18 billion) by urban Indians alone. The size of the whole Diwali market in India is about 2.5 times that figure.

Research unveils connection between cholesterol imbalance and neurodegenerative diseases

The study, led by the University of Houston in the US, reviewed previously published research on how thyroid hormones and liver proteins (liver X receptors) function, and found that the two were part of a single process by which the endocrine system balances cholesterol in the brain.

UK Health Secretary praises Indian community for shaping NHS over decades

The Cabinet minister highlighted areas such as the “amazing” primary healthcare and research and innovation that is being designed and delivered in India, which the UK can learn from. He also referenced the India-UK vaccine partnership during the COVID pandemic as an example of how the bilateral partnership can be leveraged further in the healthcare sector.

Bangladesh bans Awami League’s student body amid anti-discrimination protests

The notification said there was sufficient evidence indicating the student body continued to engage in conspiratorial, destructive, and provocative activities against the State even after the fall of the Awami League government.

BRICS Summit: Xi Jinping agrees with Modi’s suggestions for strengthening India-China relations

They agreed to view and handle China-India relations from a strategic height, and long-term perspective, and contribute to maintaining regional and global peace and prosperity and to advancing multiplicity in the world, the news agency said.

Priyanka Gandhi files nomination for Wayanad LS bypoll; Rahul Gandhi says he will be “unofficial MP” in Kerala seat

Priyanka Gandhi marked her nomination filing day by stating that she had 35 years of experience in the political arena, beginning from the age of 17 when she campaigned for her late father — and former Prime Minister of India — Rajiv Gandhi in 1989.

About Author: Press Trust of India