An Instagram user posted a picture of 16 “Glock switches” for sale more than one year ago, prompting a police investigator in Garland, Texas, to contact his federal counterparts at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF). As a simple, yet deadly – and illegal – addition to the most popular hand gun in
In recent years, the field of cardiac surgery has witnessed significant advancements in surgical techniques, particularly with the emergence of minimally invasive procedures. These procedures offer several benefits over traditional open-heart surgeries – whether that’s to treat mitral valve regurgitation, insertion of a pacemaker, or a coronary artery bypass – such as reduced trauma, shorter
In Jun’23, the rupee rose 0.8% due to foreign portfolio investors inflows and a weaker dollar. Oil prices remaining range-bound also helped provide some reassurance. Given moderation in US core personal consumption expenditure and consumer spending, there is uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s future rate policy which led to a decrease in the US Dollar
In many cities, the COVID-19 pandemic has now passed. There are still outbreaks, along with concerns and worries, but generally people are less concerned about it than two years ago. As a result of this once-in-a-lifetime medical crisis, countries and cities have responded differently. Those with the best resources as well as those who took
Despite heightened uncertainties and formidable headwinds, RBI Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das said Wednesday that the Indian economy has made a solid recovery and is among the fastest-growing large economies. All stakeholders in the financial system must work to maintain financial stability at all times, he said. Despite potential and emerging challenges, the Reserve Bank
US President Joe Biden has described India’s relationship with his country as one of the world’s most consequential after a lavish state visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington. BBC’s Vikas Pandey and Soutik Biswas explore the factors that contribute to the visit’s potential to strengthen (India-US) bilateral relations. A pomp-filled state visit
Inflation is slowly falling, but economic growth continues to be at historical lows. Apart from this, financial risks have increased. That being said, the global economy’s systematic recovery from both pandemic and Russia-Ukraine war remains on track. Much of this support comes from China as the country’s economy continues to rebound strongly. Supply chain disruptions
A big accomplishment for the Indian economy was revealed by the office of India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on June 12, 2023. Wondering about the richest city in India? In 2023, India’s GDP reportedly achieved the astonishing total of $3.75 trillion, moving the country up to the fifth-largest economy in the world from tenth place.
Throughout the course of history, humans have emerged as the dominant species on our planet, with immense power and intelligence. However, this position of dominance has come at a great cost to the environment. As we shape the world to suit our needs and desires, we have inadvertently become the destroyer of the very ecosystem
The word “Punjab” is derived from two Persian words: “Panj” meaning “five” and “aab” meaning “water.” When combined, “Panj-aab” translates to “Land of Five Waters” or “Land of Five Rivers.” The name refers to the historical region in South Asia through which the five rivers, namely the Beast, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, and Sutlej, flow. These
