Teen escapes 12 years after abduction; school bus driver arrested

Indermit Gill, World Bank chief economist, emphasizes India’s potential to elevate its growth from 6% to 8% by enhancing efficiency and economic freedom, focusing on quality education, staying open to FDI and trade, and improving women’s workforce participation. India’s favourable demographics and balanced economy support these prospects.

The Mirwaiz Umar Farooq-led Hurriyat Conference has reiterated its support for dialogue with the Centre. This follows Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s statement that Hurriyat leaders had refused to meet a parliamentary delegation in 2016. Mirwaiz Umar clarified he was in jail at the time and sought conditions for meaningful talks, which were not pursued further.

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh held a meeting with BJP MLAs and NDA allies to address the state’s situation following NPP’s withdrawal of support. NPF, with five legislators, pledged continued support to the BJP government, which maintains a majority with NPF, one JDU MLA, and three Independents.

Restaurant patrons expect to see mushrooms, locally sourced ingredients, hot honey and value meals on menus in 2025, according to a new report from the National Restaurant Association. The 2025 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast was released Wednesday and predicted some of the trends coming to restaurants in the near future. “This year’s forecast highlights a…

Jasprit Bumrah’s inclusion in India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy remains doubtful as he recovers from a back injury sustained during the last Test of Australia tour. The uncertainty surrounding Bumrah’s availability is because the injury could range from spasms to a stress fracture, potentially delaying his recovery. The squad announcement deadline is January…