India’s merchandise exports declined by 11.8% in October to $34.38 billion, while inbound shipments surged 16.63% to $76.06 billion. This significant increase in imports, driven by a threefold rise in gold inflows, widened the trade deficit to $41.68 billion.
Navigating social media for children requires careful consideration beyond just age. While 13 is the legal minimum for most platforms, driven by data privacy laws, emotional and social readiness are paramount. Parents must proactively teach digital responsibility, covering online safety and content awareness, to foster a secure online experience for their kids.
A remarkable fossil from Brazil unveils Tainrakuasuchus bellator, a medium-sized predator from the Middle Triassic. This agile carnivore, with its slender jaw and sharp teeth, highlights the early diversity of crocodile-line archosaurs. Its discovery reshapes our understanding of Gondwanan ecosystems and the evolutionary experimentation of these ancient reptiles long before dinosaurs dominated.
Gurpreet Singh narrowly missed world championship gold in the 25m Centre Fire Pistol, securing a silver medal on inner-10 count. This marks his second World Championships individual medal. India concluded the event with 13 medals, placing third overall behind China and South Korea. Gurpreet’s strong comeback performance was a highlight of India’s successful campaign.
This Christmas, go beyond typical toys and opt for gifts that spark creativity and foster learning. Thoughtful presents like craft kits, personalized storybooks, and educational gadgets encourage imagination and problem-solving. Experience-based gifts, such as memberships or classes, create lasting memories and strengthen family bonds, making them truly invaluable.
A 41-day, 700-km padayatra from Karadala to Bengaluru, led by Sri Pranavananda Swamiji, begins January 6, demanding government action on long-pending issues for Ediga, Billava, and other communities. Key demands include funding for the Sri Narayana Guru Development Corporation, ST status for the community, and renaming Mangaluru Airport after the Guru.
Tom Cruise received the Academy Honorary Award for his four-decade career shaping modern blockbusters. Accepting the honor, he spoke passionately about cinema’s power to connect humanity and foster understanding. The ceremony also celebrated Debbie Allen, Wynn Thomas, and Dolly Parton, drawing a star-studded audience as awards season kicks off.
A breathtaking image, ‘The Fall of Icarus,’ captures a skydiver silhouetted against the Sun’s turbulent chromosphere. Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy and skydiver Gabriel C. Brown meticulously planned this shot over months, involving real-time coordination with a pilot. Using specialized hydrogen-alpha equipment, they achieved a stunning, single-frame illusion, pushing the boundaries of astrophotography.
Pakistan’s central bank has implemented new restrictions to curb US dollar outflows and protect the rupee’s value. Banks can no longer dispense cash dollars to customers without foreign currency accounts, with transactions now routed through account-to-account transfers to promote a cashless economy.
Save Government Hospitals Action Committee will stage a 12-hour dharna on December 1, demanding a 40-bed community hospital for Surathkal and upgrading Mangaluru’s Wenlock Hospital to a regional facility. They also seek oncology and cardiology institute units, citing the rise of private medical colleges making healthcare unaffordable.
