Chip design firm Synopsys to acquire graphics software maker Ansys for $35 bn
San Francisco, Jan 16 - Chip design and software company Synopsys on Tuesday announced to acquire product design software firm Ansys for $35 billion in a cash-and-stock deal.
India taking tough stand against countries imposing non-tariff barriers on exports: Goyal
New Delhi, Jan 16 - India is taking a tough stand on unfair non-tariff barriers being imposed on its exports by other countries and will take similar steps to counter these anti-trade measures on a reciprocal basis, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal
Japan Airlines appoints first female president
Tokyo, Jan 17 - Japan Airlines (JAL) on Wednesday announced its decision to promote senior executive Mitsuko Tottori to the position of president, making the first time that a woman will hold the top post in the flag carrier's history.
232 confirmed dead in Jan 1 Japan earthquake
Tokyo, Jan 17 - At least 232 people have been confirmed dead in the devastating 7.6-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan's Ishikawa prefecture on January 1, local officials said on Wednesday.
Jet stream winds enhancing cold wave conditions in north India: IMD
New Delhi, Jan 17 - The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that “jet stream winds” of 140-160 knots at 12.6 km above mean sea level are prevailing over the plains of north India, leading to subsidence of cold air and enhancing
PM Modi inaugurates Rs 4,000 cr-worth projects in Kerala, dispels CM Vijayan’s concerns
Kochi, Jan 17 - A day after Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left Front government announced its decision to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on February 8, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dispelled concerns about the Centre not doing enough for Kerala
Ram Temple inauguration: Anurag Thakur slams Rahul for calling it ‘political event’
New Delhi, Jan 17 - Countering Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's statement that the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony scheduled to be held on January 22 is a "political event", Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said that Congress and the other constituents of
Variety of gifts pour in for Lord Ram, ahead of ‘Pran Pratishtha’
Ayodhya (UP), Jan 17 - As the wave of devotion climbs up to a crescendo in Ayodhya, gifts and contributions are pouring in from various parts, ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony.
Scindia inaugurates Air India Express flights connecting Ayodhya to Bengaluru & Kolkata
New Delhi, Jan 17 - Union Civil Aviation Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday inaugurated the first-ever Air India Express flights connecting Ayodhya to Bengaluru and Kolkata ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple on January 22.
Lord Ram’s squirrel to adorn Ayodhya Dham junction
Lucknow, Jan 17 - The Lucknow division of Northern Railway will soon unveil a 15-ft tall corten steel sculpture of a squirrel at the atrium centre space of Ayodhya Dham junction.
PM Modi prays at Thriprayar Sree Rama temple in Kerala
Kochi, Jan 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Kerala, on Wednesday prayed at the famed Thriprayar Sree Ramaswami Temple, located in Thrissur.
PM Modi pays tribute to MGR on his birth anniversary
Chennai, Jan 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) on the latter's 107th birth anniversary.
Night temperature improves in Jammu, bone-chilling cold continues in Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 17 - Night temperature improved significantly in Jammu as Kashmir continued to shiver with bone chilling cold on Wednesday.
Ram Lalla’s ‘neighbours’ exult in their new status
Ayodhya, Jan 17 - The neighbouring temples in the Ram Janmabhoomi complex have been accorded the status of ‘padosi’ (neighbour) of Ram Lalla.
Delhi records minimum temp of 5.7 as cold wave conditions continue
New Delhi, Jan 17 - As the city continued to grapple with cold wave conditions, the minimum temperature on Wednesday morning was recorded at 5.7 degrees Celsius, four notches below the seasonal average, the India Meteorological Department said.
Over 110 flights delayed as fog continues in Delhi
Delhi, Jan 17 - Over 110 international and domestic flights were delayed while around 25 were cancelled in the last 10 hours as a thick layer of fog blanketed Delhi, as per airport sources.
Ayodhya mosque construction may begin in May
Lucknow, Jan 17 - The construction of the proposed mosque in Ayodhya on land given in lieu of demolished Babri mosque is expected to begin in May.
Vivek urges Haley, DeSantis to drop out of presidential race, endorse Trump
Washington, Jan 17 - After suspending his presidential campaign, Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy thinks it would be "healthy for the country" if Republican candidates Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis,drop out of the 2024 White House race and endorse former President Donald Trump.
Germany’s 2023 inflation rate drop a record high since 1990
berlin, Jan 17 - Germany's annual average inflation rate in 2023 decreased to 5.9 per cent from the previous year's 6.9 per cent, a record high since reunification in 1990, said the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).
US-bound Japanese airliner returns to Tokyo after passenger bites cabin crew
Tokyo, Jan 17 - A flight operated by Japan's All Nippon Airways bound for the US city of Seattle returned to the Haneda airport in Tokyo on Wednesday after a passenger reportedly bit a cabin crew's arm, local media reported.