Delhi HC dismisses plea against Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal, Akhilesh Yadav over alleged false statements

Delhi HC dismisses plea against Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal, Akhilesh Yadav over alleged false statements

New Delhi, March 20 - The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking action against politicians Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, and Akhilesh Yadav for purportedly making false and misleading statements intended to tarnish the image and credibility of the country.

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ISIS India head Haris Farooqi, key aide arrested from Assam’s Dhubri

ISIS India head Haris Farooqi, key aide arrested from Assam’s Dhubri

Guwahati, March 21 - The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police has arrested the head of ISIS in India, Haris Farooqi, and one of his aides from Dhubri on Wednesday, officials said.

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Seven killed after South Korean tanker capsizes off coast of Japan

Seven killed after South Korean tanker capsizes off coast of Japan

Tokyo, March 20 - Seven people died after a South Korean-flagged tanker capsized on Wednesday in waters off the Japanese prefecture of Yamaguchi, local media reported.

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Gunmen forcibly enter Pak’s Gwadar Port complex, open fire

Gunmen forcibly enter Pak’s Gwadar Port complex, open fire

Gwadar, March 20 - Militants of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), armed with bombs and heavy ammunition entered into the Gwadar Port Authority Complex in an attempt to take over the premises.

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Indian climate-tech sector sees $2.8 billion investment as mobility, energy lead

Indian climate-tech sector sees $2.8 billion investment as mobility, energy lead

New Delhi, March 21 - The Indian climate-tech sector attracted $2.8 billion investment till November 30, 2023, representing 57 per cent of the total investment garnered in the previous year, a report showed on Thursday.

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Gold prices soar to historic high of Rs 66,778 per 10 gms

Gold prices soar to historic high of Rs 66,778 per 10 gms

Mumbai, March 21 - Gold prices jumped to a historic high of Rs 66,778 per 10 grams on the MCX in morning trade on Thursday following the US Federal Reserve maintaining its outlook for a soft money policy with at least three rate

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Lok Sabha polls: UP children will now write to parents, urging them to vote

Lok Sabha polls: UP children will now write to parents, urging them to vote

Lucknow, March 21 - School children in Uttar Pradesh will soon be writing to their parents saying, "My future is linked with a strong democracy of the country and for this I would like you to pledge to check your names in the

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S. Korea to suspend licence of defiant trainee doctors from next week

S. Korea to suspend licence of defiant trainee doctors from next week

Seoul, March 21 - South Korea’s health ministry on Thursday said it would begin suspending the medical licences of trainee doctors who have defied a return-to-work order from next week, as the government pushed ahead with its plan to hike the number of

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IPL 2024: Will make for a brilliant story if Rishabh Pant can score runs, says S Sreesanth on keeper-batter’s comeback

IPL 2024: Will make for a brilliant story if Rishabh Pant can score runs, says S Sreesanth on keeper-batter’s comeback

New Delhi, March 20 - The initial phase in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), starting from March 22, will be virtually serving as a selection trial and give cues to the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel to finalise national squad

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T20I rankings: India’s SKY remains on top

T20I rankings: India’s SKY remains on top

Dubai, March 20 - India's Suryakumar Yadav -- with 861 points -- remains on top among batters in the latest T20I rankings despite being sidelined from competitive cricket for the past three months.

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Former Pakistan Test captain Saeed Ahmed passes away aged 86

Former Pakistan Test captain Saeed Ahmed passes away aged 86

Karachi, March 20 - Former Pakistan Test captain Saeed Ahmed passed away at the age of 86, on Wednesday.

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Musk showcases first person playing video games just by thinking

Musk showcases first person playing video games just by thinking

New Delhi, March 21 - In a first, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Thursday shared a video clip where a person was seen playing video games just by thinking, courtesy the Neuralink brain chip.

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MeitY-supported startups interact with potential investors

MeitY-supported startups interact with potential investors

New Delhi, March 20 - Emerging entrepreneurs supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) funding programme on Wednesday interacted with established investors and explored potential collaboration opportunities.

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IIT Madras’ new customisable electric standing wheelchair to empower disabled

IIT Madras’ new customisable electric standing wheelchair to empower disabled

Chennai, March 20 - Now, people with disabilities can reach for a book, or simply enjoy a cup of coffee standing by a counter as easily as others at the touch of a button.

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UN climate report: Doctors warn of rise in heat-related health risks

UN climate report: Doctors warn of rise in heat-related health risks

New Delhi, March 20 - Even as the UN issued a red alert on climate change, doctors on Wednesday raised alarm over the significant health risks associated with increasing global temperatures.

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S. Korea aims $120 bn worth chip export as India joins global semiconductor map

S. Korea aims $120 bn worth chip export as India joins global semiconductor map

Seoul, March 21 - South Korea will proactively support the semiconductor industry, and accelerate the development of high-bandwidth memory and artificial intelligence chips to achieve the annual export target of $120 billion, said Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun on Thursday.

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Lord Ram to be the theme of mushaira in Ayodhya

Lord Ram to be the theme of mushaira in Ayodhya

Ayodhya, March 21 - Lord Ram will be the theme of a ‘mushaira’ that will be held in Ayodhya on Friday.

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ODOP helping traders & artisans, says UP govt

ODOP helping traders & artisans, says UP govt

Lucknow, March 21 - The ODOP Scheme has immensely benefited the handicraft traders and is also enhancing the innovative skills of the artisans in Uttar Pradesh, said a government spokesman.

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Ayodhya gears up for rush of devotees on Ram Navami

Ayodhya gears up for rush of devotees on Ram Navami

Ayodhya, March 21 - The Ayodhya administration is gearing up for the next big event of the year after the consecration ceremony held in January.

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Naval Station Commanders’ workshop concludes in New Delhi

Naval Station Commanders’ workshop concludes in New Delhi

New Delhi, March 21 - The 3rd edition of the Indian Navy's Station Commanders' Workshop concluded at the Naval Headquarters here on Wednesday.

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