Retail inflation eases to a five-year low of 3.54% in July, below RBI’s 4% target: Govt data

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau This was the first time in nearly five years that overall retail inflation fell below the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% inflation target. What was the urban and rural inflation rate? Urban inflation declined to 2.98% in July 2024, compared to 7.20% in July 2023. Rural inflation declined to 4.10%, compared…

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PT Usha throws Vinesh Phogat under the bus to defend IOA medical team: ‘Player, coach responsible for weight management’

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha on Sunday pointed the finger at Vinesh Phogat in response to the criticism directed towards the IOA medical team, especially Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, saying that in sports like wrestling, weightlifting, boxing and judo, it is the responsibility of the athlete to manage their…

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Brazilian plane crash outside São Paulo kills 61, says airline

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau A passenger plane carrying 61 people crashed outside São Paulo on Friday afternoon, killing everyone on board, according to a statement issued by airline Voepass. Dramatic footage circulating on social media showed the plane’s fall and its destroyed fuselage in flames on the ground. “The company regrets to inform that all…

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Nainital’s iconic Tiffin Top collapses after heavy rain

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau NAINITAL: One of Nainital’s much-loved tourist attractions, Tiffin Top, collapsed on Tuesday night following heavy rainfall in the district. Locals said a part of the British-era structure fell with a loud sound around 11pm and the foundation, which had already developed cracks, collapsed. The district administration and SDRF inspected the site…

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Lakshya Sen gets support from Abhinav Bindra in ‘incredible’ message after Padukone’s rant: ‘This isn’t the time to…’

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau The Indian contingent of more than 100 athletes arrived in Paris less than a fortnight back with the aim to match or even beat their best-ever feat of seven medals claimed at the Tokyo Games three years back. On the 10th day of the competition, Lakshya Sen, who became the first…

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Sachin Tendulkar urged to come to Vinod Kambli’s aid after video of ex-India batter struggling to walk sends shockwaves

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau A video of former India cricketer Vinod Kambli sent shockwaves on social media on Tuesday. In the video, the 52-year-old was seen in a disoriented state as he struggled to walk before being helped by passersby. Worried about Kambli’s deteriorating health condition, fans on social media urged his good friend and India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar for…

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India had warned Sheikh Hasina about Gen Wacker-us-Zaman

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid the price of not heeding to the advice of the Indian national security establishment by appointing General Waker-us-Zaman as Army Chief in June 2023, which ultimately led to her downfall. It is understood that top Indian officials had alerted Sheikh Hasina to pro-China proclivities of Gen…

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