New Jersey to host FIFA World Cup 2026 final; Mexico to stage opening match
New Delhi, Feb 5 - Iconic New York New Jersey Stadium has been confirmed as the venue for the FIFA World Cup 26 final on July 19, 2026, the world soccer’s governing body FIFA announced as the schedule of the showpiece event revealed.
Tata Motors jumps 7% after results
New Delhi, Feb 5 - The global construct for equity markets continues to be good with the US doing well aided by a surprisingly strong economy, says V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services.
Former Trump official Mike Gill dies after being shot by carjacker in US
Washington, Feb 4 - Mike Gill, a former official in the Trump administration, has died, a few days after being shot during a deadly carjacking rampage in the US capital of Washington, D.C., the media reported.
Palestinian President urges UN to stop Israeli attacks
Ramallah, Feb 5 - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has urged UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to step up international efforts to stop the ongoing Israeli "aggression" against the Palestinian people.
Congress sends 16 of its Bihar MLAs to Hyderabad to avoid any poaching bid
Patna, Feb 4 - In a bid to forestall any poaching, the Congress on Sunday sent 16 out of its 19 MLAs in Bihar to Hyderabad.
Morning flights delayed at Srinagar airport
Srinagar, Feb 5 - All morning flights at the Srinagar international airport were delayed on Monday due to poor weather conditions, said officials here.
Board members aware of Musk’s drug use, friends told him to go to rehab: Report
San Francisco, Feb 5 - Some board members at Tesla and SpaceX are aware of the "use of illegal drugs" by Elon Musk and regularly do drugs with him, "because they think refraining could upset the billionaire, who has made them a lot
Emergency Arbitrator denies Sony’s application against Zee
New Delhi, Feb 4 - The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has denied the application for emergency interim relief filed by Sony against Zee Entertainment.
Apple plans to buy AI startup to strengthen its Vision Pro: Report
San Francisco, Feb 4 - Apple is planning to acquire a German AI startup -- Brighter AI, specialising in anonymising face and licence plate data, a media report has said.
3 indigenously-developed tech transferred to 12 industries in India
New Delhi, Feb 4 - Three indigenously-developed technologies -- thermal camera, CMOS camera, and Fleet Management System -- were transferred to 12 industries in India on Sunday.
Spacetech startup raises $15.5 mn to harvest natural resources from Moon
San Francisco, Feb 4 - Interlune, a spacetech startup led by former Blue Origin leaders, has quietly raised $15.5 million in new funding and aims to close another $2 million, according to its filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Hyundai, Kia’s EV sales surpass 1.5 mn units
Seoul, Feb 4 - South Korea's Hyundai Motor and its smaller affiliate Kia on Sunday said their combined electric vehicle sales exceeded 1.5 million units as of December, 12 years after Hyundai debuted its first EV model.
Reliance wins IFR Asia’s ‘Issuer of the Year’ award for record fourth time
New Delhi, Feb 3 - Reliance Industries Limited has been conferred with the IFR Asia’s ‘Issuer of the Year’ award for 2023 for achieving most optimal pricing for super-sized funding deals while overcoming multiple market challenges.
Hyundai Motor India showcases ‘Mobility for All’ at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024
New Delhi, Feb 3 - Hyundai Motor India Ltd. showcased its technologically-advanced products at the first ever Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024. Based on the theme 'Mobility for All', the Hyundai Motor India Pavilion in Hall No. 6, Pragati Maidan, presented the company’s
Commitment to our citizens more than anything else: Israel Def Min to US envoy
Tel Aviv, Feb 5 - Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has said that the commitment to the citizens of the country is more important for the government than anything else.
Delhi records 12.4 degrees minimum temp, air quality ‘moderate’
New Delhi, Feb 5 - The national capital on Monday recorded a minimum temperature at 12.4 degrees Celsius, three notches above the seasonal average, the India Meteorological (IMD) Department said.
Will ensure safety of Gyanvapi mosque till ‘last breath’: AIM
Varanasi (UP), Feb 5 - The Anjuman Intezamia Masjid (AIM), the panel that manages the Gyanvapi mosque, has stated its commitment to continue efforts “until the last breath” for the safety and preservation of the mosque.
Centre giving emphasis on developing northeastern Indian states: PM Modi
Guwahati, Feb 4 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Central government is giving a special emphasis on the development of the northeastern states.
Working towards making electricity bills of households to zero: PM Modi
Guwahati, Feb 4 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the government is working to bring the electricity bills of the households to zero.
Yogi govt prepares to present its largest-ever budget
Lucknow, Feb 4 - The Uttar Pradesh government will be presenting its largest-ever annual budget (2024-2025) of a size of over Rs 7 lakh crore in the state legislature during the budget session here on Monday.