Manga comics for social change launched in India, Japan
New Delhi, April 12 - Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Friday said that it has launched a Manga comic titled "India Calling Me Now," aimed at raising gender awareness, simultaneously in India and Japan, in collaboration with publishing company Kodansha.
AAP workers protesting outside Raaj Kumar Anand’s house detained
New Delhi, April 12 - A few AAP workers were detained while protesting outside Raaj Kumar Anand’s residence in Delhi’s Patel Nagar area following his resignation and allegations against the party.
Dimple Yadav’s daughter begins campaigning for her in Mainpuri
Mainpuri (UP), April 12 - While SP President Akhilesh Yadav is busy campaigning for his party in the state, Dimple Yadav, who is contesting the Mainpuri seat, has found a new companion – her elder daughter Aditi.
Indian aviation industry cleared for takeoff despite engine woes: ICRA report
New Delhi, April 12 - The Indian aviation industry is set to scale new heights. Despite facing supply chain challenges and engine failures, the industry is poised for significant growth in the coming years, according to a recent report by the ICRA Limited,
WhatsApp testing Meta AI chatbot in India, other markets
New Delhi, April 12 - WhatsApp has said that it is testing its large language model-powered chatbot Meta AI, with users in India and some other markets, in an effort to tap the massive user base to up its artificial intelligence (AI) offerings.
Meet Gopi Thotakura: India’s first pilot to journey into space as a tourist
New Delhi, April 12 - Gopi Thotakura, a pilot, is set to become the first Indian to travel to the edge of space on Blue Origin’s next flight.
Omar Abdullah alleges undeclared ‘Emergency’ exists in country
Srinagar, April 12 - Former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday alleged that an undeclared "Emergency" exists in the country at present and that there is no “transparency” in the affairs of the government.
Raj Thackeray’s ‘Engine’ hitched to Sunetra Pawar’s Baramati LS poll bandwagon
Pune (Maharashtra), April 12 - Barely 72 hours after Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray announced unconditional support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling MahaYuti government, he suddenly found himself catapulted from the political fringes onto the electoral mainstage, here
‘Had to put my mindset and body first’: Jason Roy reveals reason behind skipping IPL 2024
New Delhi, April 12 - England opener Jason Roy has said he had to pull out of the ongoing IPL 2024 season, where he was supposed to play with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), in order to put his "mindset and body first".
Demolished the wall of Article 370, buried debris in ground: PM Modi in Udhampur
Udhampur, April 12 - Openly throwing a challenge to the Opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, warned that people of India would not spare them if they even think of bringing back Article 370.
Akshay, Tiger-starrer ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ rakes in Rs 36 cr worldwide on Day 1
Mumbai, April 12 - Actors Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff’s latest release has minted Rs 36.33 crore worldwide on Day 1 of its release.
Cong pits Sonal Patel against HM Shah in Gandhinagar’s high-profile electoral battle
Gandhinagar, April 12 - In the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Congress party has fielded Sonal Patel, a seasoned political figure and former Gujarat Mahila Congress President, to contest from the high-profile Gandhinagar constituency against the incumbent MP, Union Home Minister Amit Shah
IPL 2024: Don’t have to stress about what’s beyond your control, says MI’s Ishan Kishan
Mumbai, April 12 - After Ishan Kishan smashed a 23-ball half-century inside the powerplay for Mumbai Indians to chase down 197 in 15.3 overs against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the left-handed wicketkeeper-batter said his splendid knock came after the realisation of about not
Sensex slumps 600 points
New Delhi, April 12 - The Sensex fell more than 600 points on Friday, as heavyweight stocks sold off. It is trading at 74,370 points down by 668 points.
IPL 2024: Harbhajan lauds ‘clam and composed’ Bumrah for sensational bowling against RCB
New Delhi, April 12 - Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh showered praise on Mumbai Indians fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, hailing him as one of the "superstars of the game". He commended the right-arm pacer's commitment to self-improvement and his "calm and composed" demeanour.
PM Modi urging youth to opt gaming as a viable career option industry
New Delhi, April 12 - The conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and some of the leading young gamers in the country is not only an acknowledgment of the importance of the growing sector but also encourages youth to look at it as
J&K will soon have Assembly elections & statehood will be restored: PM Modi
Udhampur (J&K), April 12 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the Assembly elections will be held soon in J&K and statehood will be restored so that the people have their elected representatives.
One in four women experience gender disparity in India’s BFSI sector: Report
New Delhi, April 12 - Every fourth woman working in India's banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector has been a victim of gender disparity in terms of recognition, fair pay, and workplace equity, according to a report on Friday.
IPL 2024: ‘Train was always on track, just took a while to get going’, says Suryakumar after 17-ball fifty
Mumbai, April 12 - After Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan entertained the faithful Mumbai Indians supporters at the Wankhede Stadium with a 101-run opening stand, Suryakumar Yadav added more sparks in enthralling the crowd by hitting a 17-ball half-century to help the hosts’
Paid holiday for employees from other states on polling day, says Gurugram DC
Gurugram, April 12 - In view of the 18th Lok Sabha elections, the Haryana Government has announced a paid holiday for the voters of neighbouring states who are working in the offices of departments, boards, corporations and educational institutions under the state government.