Smriti Irani gives mantra for women’s empowerment at ‘Viksit Bharat’ event in DU
New Delhi, March 7 - Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani, attended the 'Viksit Bharat Ambassadors – Nari Shakti' conclave as the chief guest at Delhi University's Sports Complex on Thursday.
Japan natural partner in India’s quest for peaceful, stable Indo-Pacific: EAM Jaishankar
Tokyo, March 7 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Thursday that India sees Japan as a natural partner in its development and transformation, and in its quest for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Indian women capable of learning AI skills and play a far better role: Arundhati Bhattacharya
New Delhi, March 8 - As skilling becomes top priority for the government in creating a talent pool for new and emerging technologies like AI in India, women in the country need to be at the forefront of learning generative AI and play
PM Modi announces cut in LPG cylinder prices by Rs 100 on women’s day
New Delhi, March 8 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced the reduction in the prices of LPG cylinders by Rs 100 on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
Tata Power consumers in Mumbai set to shell out more for electricity from April
Mumbai, March 7 - Tata Power's Mumbai customers will have to pay higher electricity bills from April 1 as power regulator Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has approved an average tariff increase of around 24 per cent as against 12 per cent claimed
Indian women beyond borders – a formidable force in world politics
New Delhi, March 8 - Women serve as heads of state and government in only 31 countries with less than one in four serving as cabinet ministers, and just 26.5 per cent of them as MPs in a 21st-century world that speaks of
UN expert urges Israel to end ‘starvation campaign’ in Gaza
Geneva, March 8 - A United Nations (UN) expert has condemned Israel's "destruction" of the food system in Gaza and urged an end to the "starvation campaign" there.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky orders demobilization of conscripts
Kiev, March 8 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree to discharge conscripts of compulsory basic military service.
US to build ‘temporary port’ in Gaza for humanitarian aid
Washington, March 8 - US President Joe Biden will announce in his State of the Union address that the country's military will build a temporary port in Gaza for the delivery of additional humanitarian aid to civilians, senior officials have said.
Israel fines US energy giant for discharging wastewater into Mediterranean
Jerusalem, March 8 - Israel imposed a fine of 2.9 million shekels (around $809,000) on the US energy giant Chevron Corporation for sea emission violation, the Israeli Ministry of Environmental Protection has said in a statement.
Tripura tribal party to stick to ‘Greater Tipraland’ even as two party MLAs join BJP-led ministry
Agartala, March 7 - Newly-appointed Tripura minister and senior Tipra Motha Party (TMP) leader Animesh Debbarma said on Thursday that his party would continue its demand for ‘Greater Tipraland’ (a separate state for the tribals) under Articles 2 and 3 of the Constitution.
HMD indigenously develops safety needle syringes, to produce 200 mn a year
New Delhi, March 7 - Hindustan Syringes and Medical Devices (HMD) on Thursday announced the launch of first-of-its kind Dispojekt single use syringes that comes with a safety needle.
LTIMindtree appoints Vipul Chandra as Chief Financial Officer
New Delhi, March 7 - Global technology consulting and digital solutions company LTIMindtree on Thursday announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Vipul Chandra as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company with effect from April 25.
S.Korea’s Defence chief calls for realistic training to end N.Korean regime in event of invasion
Seoul, March 7 - South Korea's Defence Minister Shin Won-sik on Thursday called on troops to conduct "realistic" training to ensure the end of the North Korean regime if it invades South Korea, his office said, amid an ongoing South Korea-US exercise that
New Zealand in efforts to fast track consenting of major projects
Wellington, March 7 - The New Zealand government is expected to cut red tape to accelerate the consenting of infrastructure and other major projects of national significance.
Tata Motors commercial vehicles to get dearer from April 1
Mumbai, March 7 - Tata Motors announced on Thursday that it will increase the price of its commercial vehicles by up to 2 per cent across various models with effect from April 1.
Tata Group stocks gain on Tata Sons’ IPO buzz
New Delhi, March 7 - Several Tata Group stocks were in focus on Thursday due to the buzz around Tata Sons' IPO as several of them held a stake in it, said Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Retail Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
England players can’t hide behind the bazball: Nasser Hussain
New Delhi, March 7 - After another batting collapse against India in the opening day of the fifth and final Test of the series, former England captain Nasser Hussain slammed the visiting side's batters, saying that the players can’t hide behind ‘bazball’ and
5th Test: Jaiswal & Rohit fifties put India in commanding position after Kuldeep & Ashwin bamboozle England
Dharamshala, March 7 - Captain Rohit Sharma & Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed half-centuries to put India in a commanding position at stumps on day one of fifth and final Test against England at the HPCA Stadium on Thursday.
Marais Erasmus announces retirement from international cricket umpiring
Christchurch, March 7 - Veteran South Africa umpire Marais Erasmus has announced his retirement from the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires. His illustrious career spanning over two decades will culminate with his final officiating duty during the second Test between New Zealand and