Bribery ‘highly unlikely’ for Adani Group due to robust transparency in energy sector in India: JP Morgan
New Delhi, March 19 - Given the high level of transparency involved in various renewable energy tenders floated in India, the scope for corruption and bribery looks "highly unlikely" for the Adani Group, a JP Morgan report said on Tuesday, adding that the
‘Lala Ki Basti’, other slum areas help politicians to win polls: Goa RGP
Panaji, March 19 - While the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) allege that the migrants staying in ‘Lala Ki Basti’ and other slum areas help politicians to win elections, the Chief Electoral Officer has said that there will be no chance of ‘double voting’
BHEL wins order for setting up 1600 MW plant for NTPC
New Delhi, March 19 - Public sector engineering giant Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) on Tuesday announced that it has won an order for setting up 1,600 MW Singrauli Supercritical Thermal Power Plant (STPP) Stage-III from NTPC through the global competitive bidding route.
Sumit Nagal reaches final qualifying round on Miami Open debut
New Delhi, March 19 - Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal won the first-round qualifier match on his debut at the Miami Open beating Canada's Gabriel Diallo with a scoreline of 7-6(7-3), 6-2.
Study decodes how human brain plans before speaking
New York, March 19 - A team of US researchers has found pauses in speech in the human brain, which indicates how the complex organ that controls thoughts, memory, and speech, makes plans before speaking.
Perth to host next season’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener: Report
New Delhi, March 19 - Perth will host the opening match of the next season's highly-anticipated five-match Border-Gavaskar Test series between Australia and India, said a report.
Maruti Suzuki automates its 1st driving test track in Ayodhya
New Delhi, March 19 - Maruti Suzuki on Tuesday said that it completed its first automated driving test track (ADTT) at Driver Training and Testing Institute (DTTI) in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (UP).
HCLTech, global chip IP provider CAST to offer customised semiconductors
New Delhi, March 19 - HCLTech and global semiconductor Intellectual Property (IP) provider CAST on Tuesday announced plans to offer customised chips to enable Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across industries to accelerate their digital transformation.
Bank of Japan ends decades-long negative interest policy
New Delhi, March 19 - The Bank of Japan (BoJ) decided to end its negative short-term policy rate, which started in January 2016, and its yield curve control scheme, introduced in September in 2016. The policy rate hike is the first since July
Sidhu makes comeback to cricket commentary amid LS election fever
Chandigarh, March 19 - In the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu has made his comeback to commentary and will be seen during the IPL 2024, which gets underway on March 23. However, his continuation in politics is still
Demand for Inner Line Permit gains momentum in Meghalaya after CAA
Shillong, March 19 - Following the enactment of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the demand to introduce Inner Line Permit (ILP) has gained a fresh momentum in Meghalaya.
Witnessed 100 pc surge in online business for academic year 2024-25: Physics Wallah
New Delhi, March 19 - Edtech platform, Physics Wallah (PW) on Tuesday said it has seen over 100 per cent growth in its online business for the forthcoming academic year 2024-25.
Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s advice to aspiring filmmaker: Script should talk to you
Mumbai, March 19 - Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, whose latest film '12th Fail' emerged as a breakout success of last year, interacted with the young aspiring filmmakers from the Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institution.
Thousands line streets as PM Modi holds roadshow in Kerala’s Palakkad
Palakkad, March 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first roadshow in Kerala after the Lok Sabha election announcement drew thousands of people on Tuesday.
IAF aircraft’s emergency landing facility on NH 16 activated
New Delhi, March 19 - Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter and transport aircraft carried out operations on an Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) airstrip on National Highway 16, near Addanki in Bapatla district in Andhra Pradesh.
BCA president Rakesh Tiwari sees Moin-ul-Haq Stadium lease as major turning point in Bihar cricket
Patna, March 19 - Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president Rakesh Tiwari feels securing the rights for Moin-ul-Haq Stadium on a long-term lease from the state government could be the turning point for the Bihar cricket.
CA postpones Afghanistan T20Is citing deteriorating human rights for women
New Delhi, March 19 - Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday announced that they postponed the men's T20I series against Afghanistan scheduled for August this year, citing the deterioration of human rights for women and girls in Afghanistan.
Imad Wasim caught smoking in dressing room during PSL final: Reports
New Delhi, March 19 - Islamabad United all-rounder Imad Wasim was caught smoking in the dressing room following his outstanding performance in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final against Multan Sultans at Karachi's National Bank Stadium on Monday.
Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim asked to reconsider retirement for T20 WC
New Delhi, March 19 - All-rounder Imad Wasim has been urged to reconsider his retirement from international cricket and return for this year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup in June, following a string of excellent performances in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Organisers start ticket refund process for Messi’s no-show in Hong Kong game
Hong Kong, March 19 - Organisers of a football friendly in Hong Kong that triggered huge outrage due to Lionel Messi's absence have started ticket refunds six weeks after the controversial game.=