Maha Assembly unanimously passes 10% Maratha quotas bill
Mumbai, Feb 20 - The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the Maratha Reservation Bill giving 10 per cent quotas to the community in education and government jobs, here on Tuesday.
Japan extends Rs 12,814 crore loan for 9 infra projects in India
New Delhi, Feb 20 - The Goverment of Japan on Tuesday committed Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan to the tune of approximately Rs 12,814 crore for nine projects across various sectors in India.
Australia to double naval warships, largest since World War II
Canberra, Feb 20 - Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy on Tuesday announced the major overhaul in Navy and said the government is committed to more than doubling the size of the nation's naval
India reversing missed opportunities of last 75 years, China chip era slowing down: Minister
New Delhi, Feb 20 - India is reversing the missed opportunities of the last 75 years and when it comes to semiconductors, China’s momentum is slowing down as they are not viewed as a trusted partner in the future of tech, Union Minister
Govt to foster equality in healthcare, make last mile delivery accessible: Mandaviya
New Delhi, Feb 20 - The government is striving to foster equality in healthcare, and making the last mile delivery affordable and accessible, said Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday.
Chinese e-com platform Temu under fire for aggressive marketing
Seoul, Feb 20 - Chinese online shopping platform Temu came under fire for its aggressive marketing tactics to lure customers in South Korea, industry sources said on Tuesday.
Dell launches 2 new Alienware gaming monitors in India
New Delhi, Feb 20 - Dell Technologies on Tuesday launched two new Alienware QD-OLED gaming monitors in India, which were first unveiled at CES 2024.
Wage negotiations at Samsung break down, union plans strike
Seoul, Feb 20 - Wage negotiations between management and a labour union at Samsung Electronics broke down, industry sources said on Tuesday, leading the union to start the process to go on strike.
‘If India get their noses ahead…’, Graeme Smith warns England about their chances in Test series
New Delhi, Feb 20 - Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has cautioned England regarding their prospects in the ongoing Test series against India, saying that if the hosts "get their noses ahead then they are tough to catch."
UK university slammed for confusing Sikhs with Muslims in social media post
London, Feb 20 - Members of the Sikh community in the UK have slammed the University of Birmingham for confusing them with Muslims in a social media post, saying that "these mistakes should not happen in 2024".
PM Modi in Jammu, inaugurates multiple projects worth Rs 32,000 cr
Jammu, Feb 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Tuesday to begin his daylong visit to J&K. He launched multiple development projects worth over Rs 32,000 crore and also distributed appointment letters to 1,748 youths.
Urban sector growth outpaced rural sector for 11th consecutive quarter
New Delhi, Feb 20 - Urban consumption grew 9.8% YoY in 3QFY24, the highest in five quarters and compared to 6.9% YoY growth in the previous quarter, as per a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
India’s IPO tally hit a six-year high in 2023
New Delhi, Feb 20 - In total, 243 companies were listed on Indian bourses in the year ended December 31, 2023, the highest annual tally in at least six years, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data.
Previous govts involved in some of the biggest scams: Union Minister
Mumbai, Feb 20 - Previous governments inadequately regulated critical sectors such as telecom, amid massive scams, but our approach in creating a framework of regulation has been open and transparent, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said.
Lok Sabha polls: Union Home Minister Amit Shah to blow poll bugle from Bikaner today
Jaipur, Feb 20 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah will blow the BJP’s Lok Sabha poll bugle in Rajasthan from Bikaner on Tuesday.
Ranveer Singh just ‘loves’ Deepika’s BAFTA look
Mumbai, Feb 20 - Bollywood star Ranveer Singh never misses a chance to praise his better half Deepika Padukone and this time too he complimented the actress's look from the recently concluded BAFTA award event.
From ball boy to Punjab Kings’ new signing: Ashutosh Sharma ready to set IPL ablaze
Mohali, Feb 20 - After a Punjab Kings batting camp in Mumbai, the new entrant, Ashutosh Sharma was sitting excitedly with his phone in his hand, waiting for former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar to arrive.
Courier fraudsters now target Indian CEOs
New Delhi, Feb 20 - Citing a news report in which a 66-year-old Bengaluru CEO lost about Rs 2.3 crore in a courier fraud, Unacademy-owned Graphy co-founder and CEO Sumit Jain on Tuesday said that two weeks ago the courier fraudsters tried to
Alexei Navalny’s widow Yulia Navalnaya accuses Putin of murder, pledges to continue fight
Moscow, Feb 20 - Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who was reported to have collapsed after a walk, has accused Russian President Valadimir Putin of her husband's murder and pledged to continue his work, a media report said.
Cate Blanchett shares her dress for BAFTA was made using deadstock
Los Angeles, Feb 20 - Hollywood star Cate Blanchett said that her custom made dress for the award event BAFTAs was made out of deadstock.