Govt ready to discuss medical school quota hike in open manner: S Korean minister
Seoul, April 8 - South Korean Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong on Monday said that the government is ready to discuss the increased quota in medical school admissions with doctors in an open manner if they come up with a unified and more reasonable
IDF now prepares for Rafah operation after Khan Yunis
Tel Aviv, April 8 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is bracing up for the Rafah operation after it wrapped up the Khan Yunis operations in southern Gaza and the 98th division of the IDF withdrew from the area.
Australia appoints special advisor to examine Israeli airstrike investigation
Canberra, April 8 - A former head of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has been appointed as the country's special advisor on Israel's response to strikes that killed aid workers in Gaza.
Congress upset over construction of Ram Mandir, says PM Modi at rally in Chhattisgarh
Raipur, April 8 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a scathing attack at the Congress for turning down the invitation to attend the January 22 Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, while criticising the grand old party over its
There is need to develop ‘joint culture’ for armed forces: CDS Anil Chauhan
New Delhi, April 8 - Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Monday said that there is a need to develop the ‘join culture’ for the armed forces.
Diljit, Parineeti get into ‘Chamkila’ mood; Sunil taunts Kapil: ‘I’m not who I was 6 yrs ago’
Mumbai, April 8 - The makers of ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’, on Monday, shared a new promo of the show, welcoming the cast of the upcoming movie ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’.
Stars lose their sheen as campaigners in Lok Sabha polls
Lucknow, April 8 - Till the turn of the Millennium; film stars guaranteed crowds and votes in politics.
Sharad Pawar puts poll campaign on hold to empathise with thirsty farmers of Pune
Pune, April 8 - At the height of the Lok Sabha campaigning and cacophony, Nationalist Congress Party-SP President Sharad Pawar on Monday took time off electioneering to visit drought-hit areas in Pune district of western Maharashtra and interact with farmers there.
RBI Governor seeks better deal for retail customers in forex market
Mumbai, April 8 - RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday emphasised the need to give retail customers a fair deal in foreign exchange markets that is at par with large customers.
Swiggy now delivers to houseboats on Dal Lake in Srinagar
New Delhi, April 8 - Online food delivery platform Swiggy on Monday said that it now delivers to tourists staying on houseboats on Dal Lake in Srinagar.
1st solar eclipse of 2024 to grace North American skies Today
New Delhi, April 8 - Skygazers in North America are in for a treat today as the first solar eclipse of 2024 will shine bright on Monday night.
Apple ecosystem building workers’ homes another milestone in PM Modi’s PLI scheme: Minister
New Delhi, April 8 - Union minister and Thiruvananthapuram BJP candidate, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, on Monday, said that it is due to the visionary production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the Apple ecosystem in the country is not only providing
Gujarat targets 13,000 polling stations to boost female participation
Ahmedabad, April 8 - The Gujarat election authorities are set to dispatch over 20.3 million invitation letters to approximately 13,000 polling stations. This initiative, spearheaded by the state’s Chief Electoral Officer, P. Bharti, aims to bridge the gender gap in voter turnout observed
David Warner, Alia Bhatt wish Allu Arjun on his 42nd b’day; cheer fiery ‘Pushpa 2’ teaser
Mumbai, April 8 -Actress Alia Bhatt and Australian cricketer David Warner on Monday wished Telugu superstar Allu Arjun on his 42nd birthday, and lauded the teaser of his upcoming sequel ‘Pushpa 2 The Rule’.
Samsung launches new smartphones under its Galaxy M series in India
New Delhi, April 8 - Samsung on Monday launched two new smartphones under its Galaxy M series -- M55 5G and M15 5G in India.
Mendis and Bouchier named ICC Players of the Month for March 2024
Dubai, April 8 - Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis and England's Maia Boucher have been named the Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month for March 2024, the International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed on Monday. The awards were revealed after the shortlists were announced
Microsoft to open new AI hub in London
London, April 8 - Months after creating the new Microsoft AI organisation to help advance their consumer AI products and research, including Copilot, the tech giant has now announced that it is opening a new AI hub in London, UK.
Only one person applied for citizenship under CAA: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, April 8 - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday launched a sharp attack on people protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) claiming that to date only one person has applied for citizenship under CAA rules.
Constituency Watch: Eyeing fifth straight win from Dharwad, Pralhad Joshi faces Lingayat seer
Bengaluru, April 8 - The Dharwad parliamentary constituency in Karnataka is considered a high-profile seat where Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines, Pralhad Joshi, is seeking reelection for the fifth time in a row.
Not scared even if PM converts the entire Parliament building into jail: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, April 8 - West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday that she is not scared even if Prime Minister Narendra Modi converts the entire Parliament building into a jail after the Lok Sabha elections.