Indian websites, applications saw over 5.14 bn cyberattacks in 2023: Report

Indian websites, applications saw over 5.14 bn cyberattacks in 2023: Report

New Delhi, Feb 15 - Indian websites and applications witnessed over 5.14 billion cyber attacks last year, especially targeting the healthcare sector, a new report revealed on Thursday.

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Religious tourism garners major projects in UP’s tourism sector

Religious tourism garners major projects in UP’s tourism sector

Lucknow, Feb 15 - The sustained efforts of the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh over the past seven years are paying off and religious tourism now accounts for a major share ion the tourism sector.

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SC Constitution Bench strikes down electoral bonds scheme 2018 as ‘unconstitutional’

SC Constitution Bench strikes down electoral bonds scheme 2018 as ‘unconstitutional’

New Delhi, Feb 15 - In a unanimous verdict, a 5-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the electoral bonds scheme 2018 as unconstitutional.

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Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan to contest Lok Sabha polls

Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan to contest Lok Sabha polls

Chennai, Feb 15 - Tamil Superstar Kamal Haasan, who is also President of Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), will be contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha polls either from Coimbatore or Chennai.

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Special Category Status back at centre stage as Andhra Pradesh polls draw near

Special Category Status back at centre stage as Andhra Pradesh polls draw near

Amaravati, Feb 15 - With a few weeks to go for simultaneous polls to Andhra Pradesh Assembly and Lok Sabha, the issue of Special Category Status (SCS) is back at the centre stage of state politics.

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59% of domestic firms deployed AI as India on way to become responsible AI hub: IBM

59% of domestic firms deployed AI as India on way to become responsible AI hub: IBM

New Delhi, Feb 15 - India is on the right path to become a global AI hub with creating a robust AI governance framework, and top factors driving adoption in the country are accessibility of AI tools, need to reduce costs and automate

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Mumbai connection: First grand Hindu temple in UAE built by Parsi group

Mumbai connection: First grand Hindu temple in UAE built by Parsi group

Mumbai, Feb 15 - The grand Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, UAE that was inaugurated on Wednesday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has a strong Mumbai connection as it was built by a Parsi group.

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RBI Governor calls for global pacts on critical minerals & food security corridors

RBI Governor calls for global pacts on critical minerals & food security corridors

Mumbai, Feb 15 - RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday emphasised the need to chalk out an effective strategy for global cooperation and coordination to deal with multiple challenges afflicting the global economy.

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Nvidia market capitalisation surpasses Alphabet

Nvidia market capitalisation surpasses Alphabet

New York, Feb 15 - Chip-maker Nvidia's market capitalization rose to $1.83 trillion on Wednesday, nudging past Alphabet's $1.82 trillion market cap, a media report said.

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Israel pulls out of peace talks in Cairo over ‘delusional’ Hamas demands

Israel pulls out of peace talks in Cairo over ‘delusional’ Hamas demands

Washington, Feb 15 - Israel has pulled out of the middle east peace talks in Cairo dealing a serious blow to the on-going truce negotiations to end the war, blaming Hamas' "delusional demands" and a lack of new proposals.

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WHO releases 1st-ever guidance on clinical management of diphtheria

WHO releases 1st-ever guidance on clinical management of diphtheria

Geneva, Feb 15 - In a first, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released guidance on the clinical management of diphtheria.

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Japan loses its position as the world’s third-largest economy to Germany

Japan loses its position as the world’s third-largest economy to Germany

New Delhi, Feb 15 - Japan has slipped to the world's fourth-largest economy as it fell behind the size of Germany's in 2023, says Deepak Jasani, Head of Retail Research, HDFC Securities.

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Electoral bonds scheme infringes upon right to information of voter: CJI Chandrachud

Electoral bonds scheme infringes upon right to information of voter: CJI Chandrachud

New Delhi, Feb 15 - Saying that financial contribution to a political party could lead to quid pro quo arrangements, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday said that the electoral bonds scheme by anonymizing contributions to the political parties infringe upon

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Asif Ali Zardari likely to become Pakistan president

Asif Ali Zardari likely to become Pakistan president

Islamabad, Feb 15 - As PML-N, PPP, MQMP, PML-Q, IPP and BAP have announced to form a coalition government at the Centre, PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari is likely to become the President of the country for the second time, local media reported.

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HP unveils new moveable PC in India for work, entertainment

HP unveils new moveable PC in India for work, entertainment

New Delhi, Feb 15 - PC and printer major HP on Thursday unveiled the all-in-one (AIO) moveable PC -- the 'Envy Move' in India for flexibility in work and entertainment.

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After success of ‘Gaon Chalo’, BJP to launch beneficiary contact campaign in Rajasthan

After success of ‘Gaon Chalo’, BJP to launch beneficiary contact campaign in Rajasthan

Jaipur, Feb 14 - After the 'Gaon Chalo' campaign, the BJP will now launch a beneficiary contact campaign in Rajasthan.

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Five girl cadets from UP Sainik School get selected to NDA

Five girl cadets from UP Sainik School get selected to NDA

Lucknow, Feb 15 - Five girl cadets from UP Sainik School Lucknow have been selected by the Services Selection Board to join the elite National Defence Academy (NDA).

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34 defence sector projects to be unveiled in GBC in UP

34 defence sector projects to be unveiled in GBC in UP

Lucknow, Feb 15 - Nearly 34 investment projects worth Rs 3,585.85 crore are ready to be included in the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony (GBC) in Uttar Pradesh.

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SpaceX moves its incorporation to Texas from Delaware: Musk

SpaceX moves its incorporation to Texas from Delaware: Musk

San Francisco, Feb 15 - Elon Musk on Thursday said that his aerospace company SpaceX has moved its state of incorporation from Delaware to Texas.

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Google to help map global methane emissions from space

Google to help map global methane emissions from space

New Delhi, Feb 15 - Google has announced a partnership with the non-profit Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) to map methane pollution and oil and gas infrastructure from space.

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