Yogi appoints Prashant Kumar as UP’s acting DGP
Lucknow, Jan 31 - The Yogi Adityanath government has appointed DG Law and Order Prashant Kumar as the new acting DGP of Uttar Pradesh.
‘Severe’ air quality chokes Delhi most of the days in January
New Delhi, Jan 31 - Throughout January, Delhi grappled with persistent air pollution, exacerbating a crisis that had already been worsening since the previous year. Unfavourable weather conditions, including fog, calm winds, and low temperatures, contributed to the deterioration of air quality.=
Govt appoints 4 members of 16th Finance Commission
New Delhi, Jan 31 - The Government on Wednesday appointed four members to the 16th Finance Commission which was constituted on December 31, 2023 with Arvind Panagariya, former Vice-Chairman of the NITI Aayog, as its Chairman.
Zooom airline returns to Indian skies, launches services to Ayodhya
New Delhi, Jan 31 - Reviving its operations, the domestic carrier Zooom airline started its operations with flight services from Delhi to Ayodhya on Wednesday.
Air India pilots allege safety compromises, unions accuse airline of flouting flight duty time limits
New Delhi, Jan 30 - Pilots' unions at Air India have lodged a complaint with aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that that the airline is failing to adhere to flight duty time limitations (FDTL).
Missing Indian student found dead on Purdue University campus in US
New York, Jan 30 - An Indian studying at Purdue University has been found dead outside a building on the campus after he went missing last week, a county coroner in the US confirmed.
Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years jail in cipher case
Islamabad, Jan 30 - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi have been sentenced to 10 years in jail in the cipher case, local media reported.
Belgian farmers block roads, protesting against rising costs, EU environmental policies
Brussels, Jan 31 - Belgian farmers stopped their tractors on highways and urban motor roads on Tuesday in protest of rising costs, unfair competition and European Union (EU) environmental restrictions.
Microsoft posts 33% increase in net income, gaming bet pays off
San Francisco, Jan 31 - Microsoft posted $62 billion in revenue and a net income of $21.9 billion during the quarter that ended December 31. Revenue was up 18 per cent and net income increased by 33 per cent.
Sunil Wadhwani gifts Rs 110 cr to IIT Madras for data science & AI school
Chennai, Jan 30 - Entrepreneur and philanthropist Sunil Wadhwani, an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, on Tuesday made an endowment of Rs 110 crore towards setting up the Wadhwani School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at the institution.
Centre slashes import duty on mobile phone parts to 10%
New Delhi, Jan 31 - In a bid to further boost mobile manufacturing in the country, the government has slashed import duty on parts used for manufacturing of mobile phones to 10 per cent from 15 per cent.
Google posts $307 bn revenue in 2023, spent billions of dollars to lay people off
San Francisco, Jan 31 - Google, which spent $2.1 billion on severance and other expenses as it laid off more than 12,000 employees last year, will spend another $700 million on employee severance charges for the first quarter of this year.
New road projects will make MP industrial & agricultural hub: Gadkari
Bhopal, Jan 30 - Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday laid the foundation for 15 National Highway road projects measuring 499 km and worth Rs 8,038 crore for Madhya Pradesh.
Kore.ai raises $150 mn to drive AI-powered experiences for customers
New Delhi, Jan 30 - Enterprise conversational and generative AI technology provider Kore.ai on Tuesday announced $150 million in funding led by FTV Capital, a sector-focused growth equity investor.
Uttar Pradesh launches Caravan Tourism
Lucknow, Jan 31 -The Uttar Pradesh’s Tourism Department, in partnership with Motohom, has launched Caravan Tourism in the state, signalling a significant move to enhance travel experiences focused on families.
Inflated bills: Ayodhya admn seeks hotels service details
Ayodhya, Jan 31 - Following the furore over a restaurant overcharging customers in Ayodhya, the district administration has now asked all hotel and restaurant owners to provide details of the services they offer along with their charges.
Fast track line for devotees without belongings in Ayodhya
Ayodhya (UP), Jan 31 - To streamline the entry and exit of devotees from Ram temple and reduce long queues, the Ayodhya administration and Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, have decided to establish a special fast-track line for those without any belongings.
FTC orders unsealing of ASI’s Gyanvapi report
Varanasi (UP), Jan 31 - The Fast Track Court (FTC) of Civil Judge (senior division) Prashant Kumar Singh in Varanasi has issued an order to unseal the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) Gyanvapi survey report.
UP cabinet’s Feb 1 Ayodhya visit postponed
Lucknow, Jan 31 - The proposed visit of UP's cabinet ministers to Ayodhya’s Ram temple on February 1 has been postponed.
Republic Day Parade 2024: Best marching contingents and tableaux awarded
New Delhi, Jan 31 - Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt on Tuesday gave away the best marching contingents and tableaux awards for the Republic Day Parade. He announced separate results, one by a panel of judges and the other through an