Rafael Nadal partnership with Saudi Tennis Fedaration draws “inexcusable and “disappointing” criticism
New Delhi, Jan 16 - Rafael Nadal has accepted an ambassadorial role with the Saudi Tennis Federation, becoming the latest high-profile athlete to align with Saudi Arabia as the nation seeks to enhance its global influence through sport
Israeli govt approves revised wartime budget with more defence spending
Jerusalam, Jan 16 - The Israeli Finance Ministry said the government has approved an updated wartime budget for 2024, with significant increases in defence spending amid the raging fighting with Hamas in Gaza.
Invest in Telangana campaign launched at WEF meet
Hyderabad, Jan 16 - The Telangana government has launched the 'Invest in Telangana' campaign at the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting at Davos, Switzerland.
SARS-Cov-2 vax may offer moderate protection against long Covid in kids
New York, Jan 16 (IANS) Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, provides moderate protection against long Covid, which can cause long-term serious acute illness, in children and adolescents, according to a study.
Apple to remove blood oxygen app from its watches to evade import ban: Report
San Francisco, Jan 16 - In a document filed with the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, medical technology company Masimo has said that Apple has prepared modified Apple Watch models that "do not contain pulse oximetry functionality".
ONGC, OIL to gain as govt cuts windfall tax on crude oil
New Delhi, Jan 16 - The Union government has reduced the windfall tax on petroleum crude to Rs 1,700 per tonne from Rs 2,300 a tonne in its fortnightly revision as oil prices have come down in the international market.
Samsung family members sell shares worth $2 bn to pay inheritance taxes
Seoul, Jan 16 - Three members of Samsung Group's founding family have sold their shares worth $2 billion in group affiliates, including Samsung Electronics, in an apparent bid to pay inheritance taxes.
Maha’s moment on the world stage at Davos, says CM Shinde
Mumbai, Jan. 16 - Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said that the Davos World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting would be a "big chance to showcase Maharashtra" at the global level in the presence of leading personalities from all over the world.
Obviously talks are going on with them: Pat Cummins on Harris and Bancroft future in Test squad
Adelaide, Jan 16 - In the wake of David Warner's retirement, the Australian cricket team is undergoing a strategic shuffle, and captain Pat Cummins has been proactive in maintaining communication with overlooked players Cameron Bancroft and Marcus Harris. Despite not making the current
First human trial for deadly Nipah virus vaccine begins in UK
London, Jan 16 - Scientists at the University of Oxford in the UK have launched the first-in-human clinical trial to test a vaccine to protect people against deadly Nipah virus.
Australian Open: Iga Swiatek secures opening round victory over Sofia Kenin
Melbourne, Jan 16 - World No. 1 Iga Swiatek showcased her resilience and skill, securing a hard-fought victory against former champion Sofia Kenin 7-6(2) 6-2 in the opening round of Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena, here on Tuesday.
One-day training for MLAs in Rajasthan Assembly today, V-P, LS Speaker to address
Jaipur, Jan 16 - A one-day training workshop for the newly elected MLAs in the Rajasthan Assembly is being held on Tuesday.
Shivam Dube with his all-round performance making sure he is in T20 World Cup squad: Sunil Gavaskar
New Delhi, Jan 16 - Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has acknowledged Shivam Dube's exceptional form, stating that the all-rounder was not merely a backup for Hardik Pandya but a contender actively working to secure his spot in the T20 World Cup squad.
Apple snatches top slot in global smartphone market from Samsung in 2023
New Delhi, Jan 16 - Apple became the leader of the global smartphone industry in 2023 for the first time, driven by an all-time high, 20.1 per cent market share for the company, a new report said on Tuesday.
‘Uncomfortable’ Musk wants more voting control at Tesla to build AI
San Francisco, Jan 16 - Elon Musk on Tuesday said that he is "uncomfortable" growing Tesla to be a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics without having 25 per cent voting control at the company.
RBI proposes stricter rules for housing finance firms
Mumbai, Jan 15 - The RBI on Monday issued a draft circular which proposes to harmonise regulations of housing finance companies (HFCs) with that of non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) in several areas such as minimum capital requirement and deposit taking rules.
India’s merchandise exports rose 1% in Dec 2023 amid global slowdown
New Delhi, Jan 15 - India's merchandise exports registered a 0.96 per cent growth in December 2023 at $38.45 billion compared to $38.08 billion in the same month of the preceding year 2022 while imports fell during the month, according to official figures
Haryana government launches one-time settlement scheme to settle pre-GST tax dues
Gurugram, Jan 15 - The Haryana government has introduced the One Time Settlement (OTS)-2023 Scheme, through the Excise and Taxation Department, to settle pending tax payments pertaining to the pre-GST regime.
WhatsApp’s new feature lets you share polls in channels on iOS
San Francisco, Jan 15 - Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature to some beta testers that will let users share polls in channels on iOS.
Vivek Ramaswamy drops out of 2024 Republican race to WH, endorses Trump
Washington, Jan 16 - Indian-American tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy announced that he is dropping out of the 2024 Republican presidential race, and endorsed former US President Donald Trump who won the crucial Iowa caucuses.