‘This is her time,’ ex-India coach BI Fernandez backs Nikhat Zareen for Paris Olympics medal
New Delhi, April 9 - Long-serving boxing coach Blas Iglesias Fernandez has backed Nikhat Zareen to return with a medal from the upcoming Paris Olympics. The 68-year-old Cuban, who changed the face of Indian boxing since arriving in India for the first time
After 10-yr stint in BJP, Haryana’s Jat leader Birender Singh rejoins Congress
New Delhi, April 9 - After spending a decade in the BJP, former Union Minister and Haryana’s one of the tallest Jat leaders, Birender Singh and his wife Premlata Singh rejoined the Congress in Delhi on Tuesday.
EC directs CBDT to verify assets declared by Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar
New Delhi, April 9 - The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to verify any mismatch in affidavit details submitted by Union minister and BJP candidate from Thiruvananthapuram Rajeev Chandrashekhar.
Jaya Bachchan’s inspiring journey from FTII to Bollywood star, Samajwadi MP
New Delhi, April 9 - Jaya Bachchan, renowned for her work in Indian cinema and politics, is celebrating her 76th birthday on Tuesday.
Heavy security in place ahead of PM’s roadshow in Chennai today
Chennai, April 9 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Chennai on Tuesday evening to hold a roadshow at T-Nagar. He will be campaigning for the NDA candidates of Chennai Central, Chennai North and Chennai South constituencies.=
India among top 10 countries with two-thirds of hepatitis B & C burden: WHO
New Delhi, April 9 - India is among the top 10 countries of the world that represent nearly two-thirds of the burden of hepatitis B and C combined, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report released on Tuesday.
Tesla’s entry in India a natural progression: Elon Musk
New Delhi, April 9 - The entry of Tesla in India, as the company scouts for factory land, will be a natural progression, its CEO Elon Musk has said, as the country gears up for mobility transformation.
Bajaj Allianz Life introduces premium payment options on WhatsApp
New Delhi, April 9 - Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance on Tuesday said that it partnered with Meta to introduce premium payment options on WhatsApp for customers to seamlessly manage their policies and payments all in one place.
EV firm Ultraviolette unveils industry-1st coverage up to 8 lakh kms for F77 e-bike
Bengaluru, April 9 - Global EV company Ultraviolette Automotive on Tuesday announced an industry-leading battery and drivetrain warranty structure for its flagship electric motorcycle called F77 that offers coverage spanning up to 800,000 kms.
PayU partners PayPal to improve cross-border payments for Indian merchants
New Delhi, April 9 - Leading online payment solutions provider PayU on Tuesday announced its partnership with the US-based fintech company PayPal to enhance the cross-border payment experience for Indian merchants.
Congress launches LS poll campaign in Goa
Panaji, April 9 - Congress on Tuesday launched its campaign for two Lok Sabha seats by paying homage to freedom fighters at Martyrs Memorial-Patradevi in North Goa.
Australian youth curfew extended till April 16
Canberra, April 9 - Eva Lawler, the chief minister of the Australia's Northern Territory (NT), on Tuesday announced that the curfew for people under the age of 18 in Alice Springs has been extended until April 16.
US weightlifter Reeves sweeps three golds at IWF World Cup
Phuket, Thailand, April 7 - Olivia Reeves of the United States swept three gold medals in the women's 71kg category at the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Cup, here on Sunday.
Egypt, Jordan, France urge immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Cairo, April 9 - Egypt, Jordan, and France have urged an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which has been under Israeli siege and bombardment over the past six months.
Missing Hyderabad student found dead in US
Hyderabad, April 9 - A 25-year-old student from Hyderabad who had been missing since last month was found dead in the US city of Cleveland.
India gears up to woo investors for ‘Clean Economy’ startups at 14-nation meet in Singapore
New Delhi April 9 - India plans to showcase its leadership position in the Clean Economy space and the various innovative solutions driving it in the forthcoming investor forum meeting of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) to be held in Singapore
Super 30 fame Anand Kumar launches ‘super 10 scholar’ initiative
Jaipur, April 9 - Prominent educator Anand Kumar, known for his Super 30 programme, on Tuesday announced the 'Super 10 Scholar' list in partnership with JK Lakshmipat University (JKLU), an initiative of J.K. Organisation.
Maruti Suzuki India’s new vehicle assembly plant starts rolling out cars
Chennai, April 9 - Passenger car major Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Tuesday said its new vehicle assembly line at its Manesar facility went on stream rolling out its Ertiga model first.
India headed for a normal monsoon: Skymet
New Delhi, April 9 - India is expected to get a normal monsoon in 2024, private weather forecasting agency Skymet said on Tuesday, which is good news for the country’s agricultural sector that was hit by an erratic monsoon last year.
6.0-magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia
Jakarta, April 9 - A 6.0 magnitude quake hit Indonesia's eastern province of West Papua on Tuesday, but did not trigger a tsunami warning, the country's meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said.