Nikki Haley says she’s not dropping out of Republican primary race
Washington, Feb 21 - Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, former US ambassador to the United Nations and former Governor of South Carolina, has said that she is not dropping out of the race.
Hamas confirms to Qatar medicines for hostages received in Gaza, delivery begins
Doha, Feb 21 - The Qatari government has said that Hamas has confirmed the receipt of a shipment of medicines and the commencement of their delivery to beneficiaries among the Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip.
Hungarian parliament to ratify Sweden’s NATO accession on Feb 26: Ruling party
Budapest, Feb 21 - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party has said that its parliamentary group will ratify Sweden's NATO accession on February 26.
Pakistan’s major parties agree to form coalition govt
Islamabad, Feb 22 - Pakistan's two major political parties, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People's Party (PPP), agreed to form a coalition government in Centre, leaders of the two parties said.
Assange in final UK appeal against extradition to US
London, Feb 21- WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange began his final legal challenge in the UK on Tuesday against his extradition to the US on espionage charges.
Yemen’s Houthis warn EU not to join US-British coalition in Red Sea
Sanaa, Feb 21 - Yemen's Houthi group warned the European Union (EU) not to join the coalition of the US and Britain in the Red Sea, otherwise its ships would be targeted, the media reported.
Afghan govt allows girls to enroll in state-owned medical institutes
Kabul, Feb 21 - The Afghan caretaker government has allowed girls graduating from 12th grade to get admission to state-owned medical institutes, the media reported.
As onslaught on Rafah looms, US vetoes Gaza resolution at UNSC
United Nations, Feb 21 - With an Israeli attack looming on Rafah, where more than a million Palestinians are huddling, the US on Tuesday vetoed a Security Council opposing "forced displacement" of civilians and calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
In a message from jail, Imran terms Pak polls as ‘mother of all rigging’
Rawalpindi, Feb 20 - Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan said on Tuesday that the PTI chief has termed the February 8 general elections in Pakistan as “mother of all rigging”, a media report said.
FM to meet fintech startups next week amid Paytm Bank crisis
New Delhi, Feb 20 - Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to meet fintech startups next week amid regulatory concerns, after the central bank acted on Paytm Payments Bank and put certain curbs.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, two others elected to Rajya Sabha from Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Feb 20 - Union Minister and BJP nominee, Ashwini Vaishnaw along with two BJD leaders was elected uncontested to the Rajya Sabha, Returning Officer, Abanikant Patanaik declared on Tuesday.
France’s PSG star Kylian Mbappe agrees to join Real Madrid: Report
New Delhi, Feb 20 - Paris St-Germain (PSG) striker Kylian Mbappe has reportedly finalised an agreement to join Real Madrid during the upcoming summer transfer window. According to BBC Sports, the French sensation, who currently serves as the captain of the French national
BCB appoints Habibul Bashar as head of women’s cricket
New Delhi, Feb 20 - Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday appointed former national skipper Habibul Bashar as the head of women's cricket. Amidst the backdrop of the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, where many historic moments in Bangladesh cricket have unfolded, Bashar's appointment
Sonia Gandhi elected as RS MP for first time from Raj; 2 BJP candidates elected unanimously
Jaipur, Feb 20 - Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was elected as Rajya Sabha MP for the first time in Rajasthan and two candidates from the BJP, Chunni Lal Garasiya and Madan Rathore were elected unanimously from the state, confirmed Election Commission officials on
RBI bulletin pegs India’s GDP growth in Q4 at 7%, corporate investments likely to surge
Mumbai, Feb 20 - The RBI’s monthly bulletin released on Tuesday expects a fresh round of capital expenditure by the corporate sector to fuel the next leg of growth in the Indian economy and has pegged the GDP growth rate at 7 per
India can become 3rd largest economy in 4-5 years but increasing per capita income also important: Rangarajan
Chennai, Feb 20 - India can become the third-largest economy in the world in four or five years but increasing the per capita income and elimination of poverty is also important, noted economist and former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Dr C.
Walmart acquires US TV maker Vizio for nearly $2.3 bn to boost ad biz
San Francisco, Feb 20 - Retail giant Walmart on Tuesday said it is acquiring US-based TV maker Vizio in a deal valued at nearly $2.3 billion, in a bid to boost its ad business.
TN govt to set up 100 farmers markets: Minister
Chennai, Feb 20 - Tamil Nadu Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare M.R.K. Panneerselvam on Tuesday said that the government will set up 100 Uzhavur Angadis (farmers markets) across the state.
An exhibition bridging historical depth and contemporary vitality of Indian art
Bengaluru, Feb 20 - Gallery G in Bengaluru is set to hold ‘The Masters & The Modern: An Amalgamation of the Old & New World Classics' (February 26 to March 31), an exhibition that bridges the historical depth and contemporary vitality of Indian
IndiGo announces daily direct flights to Bali from March 29
New Delhi, Feb 20 - IndiGo on Tuesday announced daily direct flights from Bengaluru to Denpasar (Bali), effective from March 29.