Myanmar hands over three Chinese warlords to Beijing
New Delhi, Jan 31 - Myanmar has handed over three Chinese warlords to Beijing, who were notorious for trafficking thousands of foreign nationals to forcibly run scams, a media report said.
Nepal deports head of Chinese NGO for ‘overstaying’
Kathmandu, Jan 31 - The government of Nepal recently deported a Chinese lady who was running an NGO inside Nepal and staying illegally in the country.
President mentions Ram Mandir, Article 370, economic reforms in her address to Parliament
New Delhi, Jan 31 - President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday, mentioning the removal of Article 370, economic reforms, educational reforms and indigenous defence manufacturing. In her first address in the new Parliament building.
Varanasi court allows Hindus to worship in Gyanvapi mosque basement
Varanasi (UP), Jan 31 - A Varanasi court on Wednesday allowed Hindus to worship inside the sealed basement of the Gyanvapi mosque.
Full budget will be presented after formation of new govt, says PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 31 - Speaking to the media before the start of the Budget Session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that full budget will be presented after the formation of the new government.
How US will retaliate against Iran-backed militants’ Jordan attack
Washington, Jan 31 - Lawmakers in the Congress across the aisle and citizens alike are now wondering how and in which form US President Joe Biden will "strike back" to contain Iran-backed militants who managed to penetrate Pentagon's defence systems in Jordan and
Jay Shah unanimously reappointed as ACC president for a third term
New Delhi, Jan 31 - BCCI Secretary Jay Shah will be continuing as President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) after being unanimously reappointed for a third straight term at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in Bali, Indonesia on Wednesday.
L&T shares slump over 4% on lower than expected margins
New Delhi, Jan 31 - Larsen & Toubro shares slumped over 4 per cent on Wednesday after the company missed profit estimates due to lower than expected margins.
India’s demand for gold dips amid soaring prices: WGC report
Mumbai, Jan 31 - India’s gold demand fell 3% in 2023 to 747.5 tonnes, which is the lowest since 2020, as soaring prices reduced the demand for jewellery, according to a World Gold Council report released on Wednesday.
Import duty cut to make mobile manufacturing competitive: ICEA
New Delhi, Jan 31 - The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), the nation's top electronics manufacturing industry body, on Wednesday said the move by the government to slash import duty on parts used for manufacturing of mobile phones to 10 per cent
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi sentenced to 14-year imprisonment in Toshakhana case
Rawalpindi, Jan 31 - An accountability court on Wednesday sentenced former Pakistan premier Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 14 years imprisonment in the Toshakhana case, local media reported.
PhonePe’s Indus Appstore, Startup India join hands to launch Indus Appstore Emerging Startup Awards
New Delhi, Jan 31 - PhonePe's Indus Appstore, in collaboration with Startup India, on Wednesday announced the launch of the Indus Appstore Emerging Startup Awards.
Applying AI at scale, infusing AI across our tech stack: Satya Nadella
New Delhi, Jan 31 - Microsoft is integrating the power of AI across the entire data and tech stack, seeing increased usage from AI-first start-ups and some of the world's largest companies, the company's Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has said.
China’s top rocket scientist eased out in wide military purge
Hong Kong, Jan 31 - China has expelled its leading rocket scientist Wang Xiaojun from its top political advisory body, signalling the communist state's widening purge from among the Chinese military's missile force and aerospace contractors.
Nikki Haley hopes to stop Trump’s bull run in the presidential GOP primary
Washington, Jan 31 - Nikki Haley, the fiercest challenger to ex-president Donald Trump in the GOP 2024 primary, banks on the most unlikeliest of ally, Democrats, who might flip, to vote for her on her home turf South Carolina, to stop Trump's bull
‘Made in India’ Samsung Galaxy S24 series goes on sale
New Delhi, Jan 31 - Samsung on Wednesday announced that its recently launched flagship smartphone series -- Galaxy S24, is now available to buy in India.
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.