Russian govt threat actors hacked company’s exec emails: Microsoft
New Delhi, Jan 20 - Microsoft has claimed that about two months ago, Russian state-sponsored threat actors gained access to its corporate networks and obtained emails belonging to executives and certain staff members in its legal and cybersecurity divisions.
Economical engagement of women key factor to bring down infant mortality rate: Meghalaya CM
Shillong, Jan 20 - Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma asserted that to bring down the high maternal and infant mortality rate, mothers and women were engaged in Self Help Groups (SHGs) in the hill state.
Oceana Reena Thomashopes to realise Olympic dream via the Khelo India platform
Chennai, Jan 19 - Fourteen-year-old Oceana Reena Thomas created history at the Junior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships in December 2023 when she became Tamil Nadu’s first-ever junior national gold medallist at Bhubaneshwar, Odisha.
Hostage families protest outside Netanyahu’s home
Tel Aviv, Jan 20 - The Hostages and Missing Families Forum of Israel have staged a demonstration outside the residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Caesarea, demanding the return of their loved ones.
India’s spinners are better than England’s, will be defining in the end, says Michael Atherton
London, Jan 20 - Former England captain Michael Atherton believes India’s spin attack is better as compared to the visitors’ line-up and added that the difference between the two spin departments will be a series-defining factor.
India are favourites but don’t write off England’s success with bazball, says Nasser Hussain
London, Jan 20 - Former England captain Nasser Hussain said India are the favourites ahead of the upcoming five-match Test series against England starting on January 25, but added that considering the success of Bazball over the years, the visitors’ can't be written
South Africa seeks to prevent auction of Nelson Mandela items
Cape Town, Jan 20 - The South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) has said that it will continue its fight to prevent a proposed online auction of Nelson Mandela's personal belongings.
SFJ’s Pannun threatens Kejriwal, Mann after aides arrested in Punjab
New Delhi, Jan 20 - The leader of pro-Khalistan Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has warned that the Chief Ministers of Delhi and Punjab will face a "political death" if his associates were not released by next month.
Banking on PM Modi, BJP eyes big gains in Telangana, but is in disarray in AP
Hyderabad, Jan 20 - Despite failing to achieve its 'Mission 2023' in Telangana, the BJP is gearing up to improve its performance in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, even as it faces an uphill task in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, which is heading for
Speed bumps stare at Kerala BJP as it plans to piggyback on PM’s visits
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 20 - The New Year dawned in Kerala with Prime Minister Narendra Modi spending three days in the state in a matter of two weeks, leading to speculation that the Kerala BJP would see one of its members sitting in the
After two rounds of Kashi Tamil Sangamam, BJP plans Ayothiapattinam outreach
Lucknow, Jan 20 - Much before other parties finalised their strategies for the general elections, the Bhartiya Janata Party organised a month-long Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month.
Canada to reduce number of international students
Toronto, Jan 20 - Canada is set to reduce the number of international students coming to the country for post-secondary education.
SLIM lunar landing successful, but probe unable to generate power: JAXA
New Delhi, Jan 20 - The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has confirmed that its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) successfully landed on the lunar surface, but is unable to generate power.
Japan’s Moon sniper appears to ace 1st ever pin-point Moon landing on Friday
Tokyo, Jan 17 - Japan appears to have become the fifth country to successfully land on the Moon, after Russia, US, China, and India.
Ram temple ceremony: Bengal’s Visva-Bharati University declares half-day holiday on Jan 22
Kolkata, Jan 20 - The iconic Visva-Bharati University at Bolpur- Santiniketan in Birbhum district of West Bengal has declared a half-day holiday for the students, faculty and staff members on January 22 on the occasion of the inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
Wayfair to slash 1,650 jobs from its global workforce
San Francisco, Jan 20 - E-commerce company Wayfair has announced to lay off 1,650 employees, or 13 per cent of its workforce globally, to reduce costs.
Stock markets to observe trading holiday on Jan 22
Mumbai, Jan 19 - Stock exchanges will observe trading holiday on January 22 in Equity, Equity Derivatives, SLB Segment.
Tata Steel to shut blast furnaces at UK plant; 2,800 jobs likely to go
London, Jan 19 - Tata Steel said on Friday that it will be shutting down the two blast furnaces in its plant in the UK by the end of this year, which would result in the loss of up to 2,800 jobs at
Zee says not aware of any Sony board meeting
New Delhi, Jan 19 - Zee Entertainment has said that the company is not aware of, and cannot comment on, any board meeting held or proposed to be held by Culver Max Entertainment Private Ltd (formerly Sony Pictures Networks India Private Ltd), given
Moody’s expects Fed to cut rates in May as inflation slows
New Delhi, Jan 19 - Moody's expects the inflation rate to return to central bank targets by 2025 and the US Federal Reserve to start cutting rates in May.