100-mn-tonnes of new oil, gas reserves discovered in South China Sea
Beijing, March 8 - An oilfield was discovered in the South China Sea on Friday, and it has proven oil and gas reserves reaching 102 million tonnes of oil equivalent, according to the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC).
Meet Ranveer Allahbadia who bagged ‘National Creators Award’
New Delhi, March 8 - Social media entrepreneur Ranveer Allahbadia has won the 'Disruptor of the Year' award for 'The Ranveer Show' podcast in the first-ever National Creators Award on Friday.
Navana.ai launches ‘Bodhi’ multilingual voice model as India bets big on AI
New Delhi, March 8 - As the government doubles down on AI with IndiaAI Mission, homegrown startup Navana.ai on Friday announced ‘Bodhi’, its second-generation multilingual Voice AI model that is available in more than 11 languages.
Women’s Day: Quitting her banker’s job, she took up goat farming; receives accolades from PM Modi, others
Bhubaneswar, March 8 - It often requires strong determination, perseverance and immense struggle to become a successful entrepreneur and when a woman achieves the same her struggle inspires countless others.
Tire falls off United flight departing from San Francisco
San Francisco, March 8 - A tire fell off a United Airlines flight departing from US San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Osaka, Japan.
Rajasthan: Free travel for women in roadways buses on International Women’s Day
Jaipur, March 8 - Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari has said that women can travel for free in roadways buses within state limits on the occasion of International Women's Day on Friday.
Rising asset-quality risk on credit cards, dependence on fintechs for sourcing may be on RBI’s radar
New Delhi, March 8 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may have some discomfort on Personal Loan on Credit Card (PLCC) as it could lead to higher customer leverage and drive some customers into the debt trap, Emkay Global Financial Services said.
5th Test: Padikkal, Sarfaraz take India to 376/3 at Tea after Rohit, Gill depart
Dharamshala, March 8 - Debutant Devdutt Padikkal and Sarfaraz Khan steered India to a dominating position as the host reached 376/3 at Tea on day 2 of the fifth and final Test against England, here at the HPCA Stadium on Friday.
Indian American women a powerhouse in US politics, business, society
New York, March 8 - Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley's tenacious battle for the presidency of the US is a symbol of Indian American women's emergence as a powerhouse in politics and society even though she dropped her sisyphean quest two days before
In Tokyo, EAM Jaishankar takes another swipe at China for skipping Global South summits
Tokyo, March 8 - Highlighting China's absence in the two Global South summits hosted by India last year, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar took a swipe at the Asian giant on Friday saying that a lot of countries are not always comfortable with
Centre approves Rs 2,093 cr outlay for highway, ropeway projects in J&K
New Delhi, March 8 - Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari announced on Friday that an allocation of Rs 2,093.92 crore has been approved for widening two highways and a ropeway project in Jammu and Kashmir.
Neha Kakkar grooves to her new track ‘Bholenath’ on Shivaratri, says ‘aur kya chahiye’
Mumbai, March 8 - Singer Neha Kakkar, who has recently released her new track 'Bholenath', on Friday was seen grooving on the track, and greeted her fans on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri.
MMY scheme addresses malnutrition issues among women in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, March 8 - Gujarat government’s scheme Mukhyamantri Matrushakti Yojana (MMY) has been the cornerstone of health, growth and development for the women in the western state.
112 Miss World representatives celebrate International Women’s Day
New Delhi, March 8 - On the auspicious day of celebrating women in all spheres of life, the 71st Miss World contestants from across the globe joined hands to commemorate International Women’s Day with a powerful message of unity and inclusivity.
Singer Maithili Thakur on meeting PM Modi: ‘Aaj main aapse mili, bahut khushi hui’
Mumbai, March 8 - Singer Maithili Thakur, who was announced the winner of ‘Cultural Ambassador of The Year’, shared a video with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said she was really happy for getting a chance to meet the icon.
Northeastern states took major strides in women’s empowerment in last one year
Agartala, March 8 - Unlike previous years, women’s empowerment got a major boost in the last one year in northeastern states.
‘Make in India’ helped us become 2nd largest audio brand globally: boAt’s Aman Gupta
New Delhi, March 8 - Aman Gupta, co-founder of homegrown wearable and audio brand boAT, on Friday said that with the help of initiatives like 'Make in India', they have become the the second largest audio brand globally, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Sudha Murthy, philanthropist and educationist nominated to RS, PM Modi hails move
New Delhi, March 8 - Sudha Murthy, country’s leading philanthropist and educationist was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday.
Indian researchers & doctors driving global healthcare studies: Experts
New Delhi, March 8 - India is leading in healthcare studies, with most content coming from the country's researchers and doctors, according to experts.
EAM S. Jaishankar meets Shinzo Abe’s wife, hands over PM Modi’s personal letter
Tokyo, March 8 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Akie Abe, wife of late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and handed over a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.