Bill Gates visits Microsoft India Development Centre
New Delhi, Feb 28 - Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Wednesday visited the Microsoft India Development Centre (IDC) in Hyderabad, a centre of innovation that he envisioned in 1998.
India’s Q3FY24 GDP to grow 6.7% – 6.9%: SBI
Chennai, Feb 28 - India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) should grow in the region of 6.7-6.9 per cent during the third quarter (Q3) of FY24, said a top economist with the State Bank of India (SBI).
Govt working to boost research & innovation among youth: PM Modi on National Science Day
New Delhi, Feb 28 - The government is working to boost research and innovation among youth, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while conveying greetings on National Science Day on Wednesday.
Vikramaditya Singh resigns from Himachal Council of Ministers
Shimla, Feb 28 - A day after six Congress MLAs cross-voted in the Rajya Sabha elections, Vikramaditya Singh, the son of six-time Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh resigned on Wednesday from the Council of Ministers.
Sensex down more than 500 points
New Delhi, Feb 28 - Market was likely to be in a range-bound zone in the near term, said V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services.
Bruce Oxenford and Paul Wilson to retire from Cricket Australia National Umpires Panel
Melbourne, Feb 28 - Bruce Oxenford and Paul Wilson, two of Australia’s most respected and long-serving umpires, have announced their retirements from the Cricket Australia National Umpires Panel after the current domestic season.
Australia confirm playing XI for opening Test against NZ
Wellington, Feb 28 - Veteran batter Steve Smith will continue to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia's batting order as skipper Pat Cummins confirmed his playing XI for the first Test against New Zealand, which commences at Basin Reserve on Thursday.
Fittr unveils smart ring in India to monitor health vitals
New Delhi, Feb 28 - Fitness-tech startup Fittr on Wednesday announced the launch of its FITTR HART smart ring that is designed to improve health and performance monitoring.
Biden, Trump projected to win in presidential primaries in Michigan
Washington, Feb 28 - US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are projected to win in Democratic and Republican primaries in key swing state Michigan, as per media report.
India, Germany discuss joint exercises in Indo-Pacific, bilateral security
New Delhi, Feb 28 - A range of bilateral security and defence issues, including joint exercises in the Indo-Pacific, came up for discussion during India-Germany High Defence Committee (HDC) meeting in Berlin.
Mark Zuckerberg likely to meet S.Korean tech leaders, discuss AI
Seoul, Feb 28 - Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg will likely meet with business officials from leading South Korean tech companies and startups, including Samsung, during his visit to Seoul, industry sources said on Wednesday.
Anup Jalota breaks down at Pankaj Udhas’ funeral
Mumbai, Feb 27 - Singer and musician Anup Jalota broke down as he paid tributes to his 'yaar' Pankaj Udhas at the latter's residence, calling it a ‘personal loss’.
Guinea’s transitional president appoints prime minister
Conakry, Feb 28 - General Mamady Doumbouya, Guinea's transitional president, appointed Amadou Oury Bah as prime minister, announced Minister Secretary General of the Presidency Amara Camara.
PM Modi in Yavatmal, to unveil projects worth Rs 35,000 cr for Maha
Mumbai, Feb 28 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra on Wednesday evening to inaugurate-dedicate multiple projects-schemes across sectors worth nearly Rs 35,000 crore in Yavatmal town in Vidarbha region, officials said here.
Yogi govt launches helpline number for senior citizens
Lucknow, Feb 28 - The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has launched 'Kalyan Sathi' helpline number 14568 for senior citizens.
Ayodhya to have its own beach soon
Ayodhya, Feb 28 - One of the banks of Saryu river in Ayodhya will be developed as a beach, popularly known as 'chowpatty', an official said.
PM Modi’s underwater expedition sets Dwarka as a premier tourist destination: Gujarat Home Minister
Gandhinagar, Feb 28 - Gujarat's Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent scuba diving expedition has put Dwarka on the world map as a culturally and historically-rich destination, which will boost tourism in the state.
Oppn slams Goa govt over shifting of airlines from Dabolim to new airport at Mopa
Panaji, Feb 28 - Goa's opposition parties on Tuesday targeted the BJP government over shifting of international airlines from Dabolim airport to Manohar International Airport at Mopa, terming it a conspiracy to shut the south Goa airport.
From 387 to 706 medical colleges: Amit Shah showcases PM Modi’s decade of progress
Gandhinagar, Feb 28 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for increasing the number of medical colleges across the country to 706 as well as for his efforts to dissolve the linguistic inferiority complex among India's youth, heralding
India defends subsidies for poor fishermen at WTO talks
Abu Dhabi, Feb 27 - India reiterated its long-held positions at the World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations on Tuesday that responsible and sustainable fisheries is a practice ingrained in the ethos and practices of the country’s large and varied fishing community.