Soaring housing costs pose threat to global financial stability: WEF

IANS | July 12, 2026 9:06 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Housing costs across 21 countries frequently exceed affordable limits, which is leading to continuous wealth erosion and threatening financial stability, and this crisis is expected to pressure household budgets and retirement savings, particularly for younger generations facing demographic shifts, according to a report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims five more lives; death toll rises to 758

IANS | July 12, 2026 8:00 PM

Dhaka, July 12 (IANS) As many as five children died from measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours until 8 a.m. (local time) on Sunday, bringing the combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related fatalities to 758, local media reported.

Weakening job market forces people to use Communist Party centres to hide unemployment in China: Report

IANS | July 12, 2026 7:23 PM

Colombo, July 12 (IANS) The weakening job market in China is forcing a rising number of unemployed people to seek refuge in free public spaces, as they find jobs and in some cases, hide about their unemployment from family members, a report has claimed.

Nripendra Misra says Ram Mandir trust is supreme, CEO to work under its advice

IANS | July 12, 2026 5:59 PM

Ayodhya, July 12 (IANS) Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra on Sunday said that the appointment of a CEO to manage the affairs of Ram Mandir will in no manner impact the supremacy of the Ayodhya temple trust.

No sign of devotees showing ‘distrust’ in system despite donation row: Nripendra Misra

IANS | July 12, 2026 5:15 PM

Ayodhya, July 12 (IANS) Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra said on Sunday that devotees are continuing to throng the temple without any signs of “hesitation or distrust” in the system despite the recent donation row.

Igniting Ideas Forum 2026 sparks national dialogue on education, leadership & nation-building

IANS | July 11, 2026 10:37 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The Igniting Ideas Forum 2026, hosted by Pitambar Publishing Company at the India International Centre in the national capital, unfolded as a vibrant national dialogue on leadership, education, and nation-building.

Say Again Press launches ‘Be Heard’ and ‘Lead Yourself’, spotlighting communication and leadership in AI era

IANS | July 11, 2026 10:10 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) A new publishing imprint, Say Again Press, was officially launched in the national capital with the release of its first two books, Be Heard and Lead Yourself. The event brought together authors, communication experts, media professionals, and academics, and was attended by the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, Mahishini Colonne.

'There is no driver': Acharya Prashant and UCL neuroscientist Steve Fleming examine nature of the self

IANS | July 10, 2026 5:51 PM

London, July 10 (IANS) Philosopher and author Acharya Prashant and the noted cognitive neuroscientist Professor Steve Fleming held a public dialogue on self-knowledge, metacognition and consciousness at University College London (UCL) on the evening of July 9.

Rajasthan OBC survey to begin today; Commission calls for smooth deployment of staff

IANS | July 10, 2026 7:17 AM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Rajasthan OBC Commission will begin a statewide door-to-door survey of Other Backward Class (OBC) families from Friday to assess reservation requirements for the upcoming Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Body elections.

Digital helpline helps citizens find forest nurseries and tree saplings in Gujarat

IANS | July 9, 2026 6:48 PM

Gandhinagar, July 9 (IANS) The Gujarat Forest Department on Thursday launched an in-house digital helpline to help citizens easily locate nearby forest nurseries and obtain saplings, as the state steps up tree plantation efforts under the nationwide 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign.

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Soaring housing costs pose threat to global financial stability: WEF

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims five more lives; death toll rises to 758

Weakening job market forces people to use Communist Party centres to hide unemployment in China: Report

Nripendra Misra says Ram Mandir trust is supreme, CEO to work under its advice

No sign of devotees showing ‘distrust’ in system despite donation row: Nripendra Misra

Igniting Ideas Forum 2026 sparks national dialogue on education, leadership & nation-building

Say Again Press launches ‘Be Heard’ and ‘Lead Yourself’, spotlighting communication and leadership in AI era

'There is no driver': Acharya Prashant and UCL neuroscientist Steve Fleming examine nature of the self

Rajasthan OBC survey to begin today; Commission calls for smooth deployment of staff

Digital helpline helps citizens find forest nurseries and tree saplings in Gujarat

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