Pak to close borders with Iran, Afghanistan on polling day on Feb 8
Islamabad, Feb 7 - Pakistan has decided to close its borders with neighbouring Afghanistan and Iran for all purposes on February 8 to ensure security during the general elections in the country, a media report said.
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab lays off 8% of workforce citing lack of funds
Washington, Feb 7 - NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab has shown pink slips to about 530 people, or 8 per cent of its workforce, due to lack of funds, the agency said, amid layoffs in Big Tech companies globally.
Lunar sample returned by China’s 2020 probe may provide clues to Moon’s history
Beijing, Feb 7 - Lunar sample returned by China's 2020 lunar mission contains minerals that provide clues to the Moon's history, according to a new study.
Defamation case: Delhi court allows Kejriwal’s exemption for a day, asks him to appear on Feb 29
New Delhi, Feb 7 - A Delhi court on Wednesday granted one-day exemption from appearance to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a criminal defamation case, which revolves around his re-tweet of an allegedly defamatory video posted by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in 2018.
NDA will prove majority in Bihar assembly: Upendra Kushwaha
Patna, Feb 7 - RLJD President Upendra Kushwaha on Wednesday claimed that the NDA will prove the majority in the house on February 12.
Delhi court summons Kejriwal on February 17 on ED’s plaint of non-compliance
New Delhi, Feb 7 - A Delhi court on Wednesday issued summons to Arvind Kejriwal to appear on February 17. The Delhi Chief Minister was summoned on the ED's complaint of non-compliance against him.
WhatsApp gears up to roll out 3rd-party chat support
New Delhi, Feb 7 - Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly preparing to allow third-party messaging apps on its platform, ahead of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) that will come into force in March.
Monsoon trawl ban not detrimental to prawn resources: CMFRI study
Kochi, Feb 7 - A new study by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has found that the monsoon trawl ban is not detrimental to kiddi prawn resources.
Freshworks reports 20% revenue growth, unleashes latest GenAI across products
San Francisco, Feb 7 - Software major Freshworks has reported 20 per cent growth in its revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023, as it doubles down on using latest generative AI across its products.
Indian-origin Harmeet Dhillon rules out replacing McDaniel as RNC Chair
Washington, Feb 7 - Prominent Indian-American Sikh attorney Harmeet K. Dhillon has denied that she is seeking to replace Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel.
Loyal German Shepherd shields master’s body in icy Himachal terrain
Palampur (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 7 - In snow-laden peaks of Himachal Pradesh, a loyal ‘fearless’ German Shepherd became the furry sentinel of love and loyalty for two days in the inhospitable terrain home to wild predators.
BCI should mandate every lawyer to take up at least one pro bono case, says parliamentary panel
New Delhi, Feb 7 - The Bar Council of India (BCI) should make it mandatory for every lawyer to appear at least in one pro bono work in a year to enable him to secure any relief fund from All India/State Bar Council,
Secunderabad Railway Station to be upgraded on par with airport
Hyderabad, Feb 7 - Secunderabad Railway Station will be completely transformed on par with the airport once the ongoing upgradation works are completed, said Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, G. Kishan Reddy.
Rajnath approves waiver for BRO’s casual labour to avail ex-gratia compensation
New Delhi, Feb 7 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday approved a proposal to waive the requirement of completing 179 working days at the time of accident for the payment of ex-gratia lump sum compensation to Casually Paid Labourers (CPLs) working in
India’s smartwatch shipments grow 50% in 2023, Fire-Boltt leads: Report
New Delhi, Feb 7 - India’s smartwatch shipments have witnessed 50 per cent (year-on-year) growth in 2023, with Fire-Boltt leading the market, a new report said on Wednesday.
DBS slashes CEO’s bonus by 30% after disruptions to its digital services
Singapore, Feb 7 - Singapore's biggest bank DBS has slashed its CEO's bonus by 30 per cent after disruptions to its digital services, despite it posting a record profit, a media report said.
India poised to lead global oil demand growth: IEA
New Delhi, Feb 7 - India will become the largest source of growth for global oil demand between now and 2030, while growth in developed economies and China initially slows and then subsequently goes into reverse, according to the latest report of the
Sri Lanka to enhance FTA with India to recover economy
Colombo, Feb 7 - Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday announced that steps have been taken to enhance free trade agreement (FTA) with India.
First brick for new Ayodhya Mosque reaches Mumbai from Mecca
Mumbai, Feb 7 - Symbolising reconciliation and religious harmony, the first brick for the foundation of the proposed grand mosque in Ayodhya arrived here on Wednesday after a consecration pilgrimage to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.
No sense in BCI having regulatory powers over entire spectrum of legal education, says Parliamentary panel
New Delhi, Feb 7 - There is no sense in the Bar Council of India (BCI) having regulatory powers over the entire spectrum of legal education, a Parliamentary Committee said on Wednesday.