Guterres pleads for Gaza ceasefire, warns of ‘flames of wider war’
United Nations, Jan 15 - Pleading for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned on Monday about the risk of "flames of wider war".
Mask policies return in US as respiratory viruses may strain hospital capacity
Washington, Jan 15 - Cases of and hospitalizations for respiratory viruses, including Covid, the flu and RSV, continue rising across the US, and some health systems have started returning to mask and limited-visitation policies as health officials warn that hospital capacity may become
UK Conservatives heading for electoral wipeout on scale of their 1997 defeat by Labour
London, Jan 15 - The UK's Conservative Party is heading for an electoral wipeout on the scale of their 1997 defeat by Labour, the most authoritative opinion poll in five years has predicted, media reports said.
Global economic prospects remain subdued, says Chief Economists Outlook
Davos Klosters, Jan 15 - Global economic prospects remain subdued and fraught with uncertainty, the latest Chief Economists Outlook released on Monday said.
Jennifer Aniston, George Clooney are ‘clashing’ over how to honour Matthew Perry
Los Angeles, Jan 15 - Actress Jennifer Aniston and George Clooney have disagreed over the best way to honour their mutual friend Matthew Perry.
Govt scraps licence requirement for big electricity consumers to set up power lines
New Delhi, Jan 15 - The Power Ministry on Monday issued new rules to allow bulk consumers of electricity who have Energy Storage Systems (ESS) to establish, operate and maintain dedicated transmission lines themselves without the requirement of a licence.
JN.1 variant to soon become dominant strain in China: Health officials
Beijing, Jan 15 - China is likely to see a rebound in Covid-19 infections in January, and the highly transmissible JN.1 variant will become the dominant strain, health authorities have said.
Cutting off foreign students, temporary workers will hit Canadian economy: Report
Toronto, Jan 15 - Closing doors to temporary workers and foreign students allowed into Canada would blunt the country's economic recovery and deepen recession, a capital market company has warned.
The ‘Other’ Axis: Disparate Global South coalition seeks to hold Israel to account
New Delhi, Jan 15 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, borrowing from the former US President George W. Bush, calls his 'Triple H' adversaries the "Axis of Evil", while the Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis prefer the term "Axis of Resistance". There is
Ram Charan, Upasana Konidela, Varun Tej and Lavanya celebrate Sankranti with mega family
Mumbai, Jan 15 - Star Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela celebrated this Sankranti with grandeur in Bangaluru, creating unforgettable moments with their extended family and close friends.
Congress, AAP to jointly contest Chandigarh mayoral polls
Chandigarh, Jan 15 - The Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party on Monday announced an alliance for the January 18 mayoral polls in Chandigarh
Sensex, Nifty reach new highs
New Delhi, Jan 15 - Founder and CEO SAS Online Shrey Jain on Monday said that the week has begun on a positive note as Sensex achieved a historic milestone -- surpassing 73,000 for the first time -- while Nifty has crossed 22,000
Sony Open: Korea’s An finishes second for fifth time; consistent Indian-American Bhatia is thirteenth
Honolulu, Jan 15 - It was another close finish for Korea’s Byeong Hun An who finished runner-up for the fifth time on the PGA Tour, as he lost in a three-way play-off at the US$8.3 million Sony Open in Hawaii.
India Open 2024: Lakshya, Prannoy highlight crucial role of Super 750 status in race to Paris
New Delhi, Jan 15 - Asian Games bronze medallist HS Prannoy and reigning Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen emphasised the significance of the Super 750 status of the India Open 2024 and how the additional points secured in the tournament will play a
RBI releases draft framework for Fintech sector self-regulatory organisations
Mumbai, Jan 15 - The RBI on Monday released a 'draft framework for recognising Self-Regulatory Organisations (SRO) for FinTech Sector', laying down the characteristics of a FinTech SRO, and includes the required functions and governance standards.
Adani Group’s windfall for Dharavi, 17% extra area in new homes
Mumbai, Jan 15 - In a significant development, the Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd (DRPPL) has announced that all the eligible residential tenements in Dharavi would get independent flats with a minimum 350 sqft each.
Champat Rai explains procedure of Pran Pratishtha
Ayodhya (UP), Jan 15 - Champat Rai, Secretary General of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, while addressing a press conference here, said that the ‘Pran Pratishtha (consecration)’ of Lord Ram Lalla would be held on Monday, January 22, following all religious protocols.
One game at a time, Paris Olympics is a long road to go: HS Prannoy
New Delhi, Jan 15 - In the bustling badminton arena, where every swing and every point are stepping stones to Olympic dreams, Prannoy HS, the World No. 8, is gearing up for a pivotal journey.
Anuradha Paudwal, DJ Sheizwood unveil track ‘Ram Lala Ghar Aa’ in commemoration of Pran Pratishtha ceremony
Mumbai, Jan 15 - Singer Anuradha Paudwal along with DJ Sheizwood and Vishal Shrivastav have come up with a track 'Ram Lala Ghar Aa Gaye', a soul-stirring spiritual song dedicated to the auspicious Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the new idol of Ram Lalla
iPhone 16 may feature more RAM, faster Wi-Fi: Report
San Francisco, Jan 15 - Apple's iPhone 16, which the company planning to launch later this year, is expected to feature more RAM, faster Wi-Fi, and other enhancements, the media reported.