Rapper Drake turns Good Samaritan, gifts $25,000 to pregnant fan at Texas concert
Los Angeles, March 19 - Canadian rapper Drake's gesture at his recent concert is winning hearts.
Hundreds stranded in Australia as cyclone evacuations suspended
Canberra, March 19 - Hundreds of residents of remote northern Australia have been left stranded after Tropical Cyclone Megan forced the suspension of evacuation efforts.
Israel-Hamas peace talks in Doha hit roadblock
Tel Aviv, March 19 - The ongoing indirect peace talks in Qatar capital have hit a roadblock after Israel refused to budge on many demands put forward on behalf of Hamas
Committed to combating piracy, terrorism in Indian Ocean region: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India was committed to protecting freedom of navigation and combating piracy and terrorism in the Indian Ocean region.
Canada, Germany sign MOU to implement transatlantic hydrogen corridor
Ottawa, March 19 - Canada and Germany have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to implement a transatlantic hydrogen corridor.
Ukraine welcomes fresh military aid from EU
Kiev, March 19 - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba welcomed the decision of the European Union (EU) to allocate an additional 5 billion euros (about $5.44 billion) for military support to Ukraine, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said.
Indian Consulate in touch with US authorities after another Indian student dies
New Delhi, March 18 - The Indian Consulate in New York said on Monday that initial investigations into the death of an Indian student, reportedly found dead in a forest in the US state of Massachusetts last week, have ruled out foul play.
Pak citizens commend Modi govt for boosting India’s global standing
Islamabad, March 18 - India is heading to the Lok Sabha polls in what is termed as the world’s largest electoral process.
Tension flares after ‘reckless’ Pak airstrikes kill 8 civilians in Afghanistan
New Delhi, March 18 - Tensions simmered in the South Asian neighbourhood as Pakistan on Monday launched airstrikes in the border regions of Afghanistan, reportedly killing at least eight civilians, including three children.
US Defence Secretary lauds Indian Navy’s role in anti-piracy operations
New Delhi, March 18 - The US Secretary of Defence,, Lloyd Austin, has appreciated the important role being played by the Indian Navy in conducting anti-piracy operations in the Indian Ocean region.
Mayawati hails SC verdict on electoral bonds
Lucknow, March 18 - Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati, on Monday, hailed the Supreme Court judgment scrapping the electoral bond scheme and said continuous efforts were necessary to protect the Constitution and democracy.
IPL 2024: SKY’s injury, Green’s departure leave Boucher with big gaps to fill in MI team
Mumbai, March 18 -When he will sit down to decide his playing XI for Mumbai Indians' opening match against Gujarat Titans at Ahmedabad on March 24, head coach Mark Boucher will have a couple of issues to sort out.
NDA finalises seat-sharing in Bihar; BJP to contest 17 seats, JD(U) 16
New Delhi, March 18 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Monday finalised the seat-sharing deal between its constituents including Janata Dal (United), Lok Janshakti Party (LJP-Ramvilas), Hindustan Awam Morcha (HAM) and the Rashtriya Lok Samta Party (RLSP).
‘Get a new javelin’: Arshad Nadeem is the pride of Pakistan and must be supported, says Neeraj Chopra
New Delhi, March 18 - India’s Neeraj Chopra and Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem are javelin superstars and a symbol of perfect friendship.
With branch in GIFT City, Star Health to attract inward reinsurance, offer NRIs risk cover
Chennai, March 18 - Standalone health insurer Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd on Monday said it will offer non-resident Indian (NRI) focused insurance and also attract foreign inward reinsurance with its branch in the International Financial Services Centre, GIFT City, Gujarat
‘Look forward to working together’: PM Modi congratulates Putin on re-election as President
New Delhi, March 18 - Congratulating Russian President Vladimir Putin on his landslide electoral victory, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that he looks forward to strengthening the time-tested partnership between the two nations.
India surpasses WHO guidelines with 1:900 doctor-to-population ratio: Bhubaneswar Kalita
New Delhi, March 18 - The second edition of the Awareness Summit on 'Illness to Wellness' commenced in New Delhi on Monday under the banner of the ASSOCHAM National CSR Council, a division of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India
IPL 2024: MI coach Boucher says new captain will bring new perspective to the team
Mumbai, March 18 - In his second year as head coach at the Mumbai Indians, Mark Boucher will be working with a new captain in Hardik Pandya and has said he will be looking forward to the association as the all-rounder will bring
IAF aircraft lands at Bhopal’s Raja Bhoj airport due to engine malfunction
New Delhi, March 18 - A twin-engine Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft on Monday made a precautionary landing at Bhopal’s Raja Bhoj International Airport after suffering an engine malfunction, an official said.
‘Shakti’ row: Amid political storm, MP Rahul Gandhi says comments taken out of context
New Delhi, March 18 - Being at the receiving end of vociferous attacks over his ‘Shakti’ remarks, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that the statement had been taken out of context.