Chinese daily acknowledges India’s economic progress, improved international relations
New Delhi, Jan 5 - In a rare commendation, China's leading daily Global Times acknowledged India's significant strides in economic development, social governance, and foreign policy.
US faces spectre of violence post 2024 polls if Trump loses again to Biden in projected re-match
Washington, Jan 4 - The US is bracing itself for a major law and order problem post the Presidential elections this November, should the projected re-match between Joe Biden and Donald Trump result in a loss for the latter once again as his
Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis pitted against each other for 2nd place in Iowa caucus, eye on 2028
Washington, Jan 4 - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley are pitted against each other to secure the 2nd berth after the Iowa caucus on January 15 when former President Donald Trump is likely to fend off their
My ‘working assumption’ is elections will be in held in second half of 2024: Rishi Sunak
London, Jan 4 - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday that it is his "working assumption" that general elections will take place in the second half of 2024, a media report said.
Nepal, India review bilateral pacts, sign several agreements
Kathmandu, Jan 4 - Nepal and India on Thursday comprehensively reviewed the status of bilateral ties and areas of cooperation that exist between the two countries during the seventh meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission here.
2nd Test: India storm to seven-wicket win over South Africa in two days, end the series 1-1
Cape Town, Jan 4 - Fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah bagged a six-wicket haul and set the base for India beating South Africa by seven wickets inside two days at Newlands Cricket Ground to end the series 1-1.
Microsoft aims to add Copilot key to Windows PC keyboards
New Delhi, Jan 4 - Microsoft on Thursday introduced a new Copilot key to the Windows PC keyboards, which when hit will launch the Copilot in Windows experience, making it easier to use Copilot in your daily life.
Rapper Iggy Azalea won’t be finishing her 4th album
Los Angeles, Jan 4 -Rapper Iggy Azalea has shared a lengthy post on X explaining that she wouldn't be finishing her 4th album, and would be pursuing different creative endeavours.
La Liga: Winter arrival Vitor Roque set for FC Barcelona debut
New Delhi, Jan 4 - Brazilian sensation Vitor Roque is ready to be the next great sensation in Spanish football after arriving in Barcelona to finally join up with the FC Barcelona first team, six months after signing for the club.
Cashfree posts Rs 133 cr loss in FY23, logs Rs 614 cr in revenue
New Delhi, Jan 4 - Online payments and banking technology firm Cashfree has reported a Rs 133 crore loss in FY23 from just Rs 3 crore in FY22, owing to a substantial cost increase in employee benefits and payment processing, the media reported
Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ to cover 700 km in MP
Bhopal, Jan 4 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's second edition of yatra, which has been renamed as 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' on Thursday, will cover around 700 kilometres across nine districts in Madhya Pradesh in one week.
Gold prices likely to move towards a new high of Rs 70,000
New Delhi, Dec 4 - Gold prices are likely to move towards a new high of Rs 70,000, as per a report by ICICI Direct, while silver, remaining supported amid rising industrial demand, may edge higher towards Rs 85,000.
Kohli, Shami, Gill nominated for ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 award
New Delhi, Jan 4 - India's trio of Talismanic batter Virat Kohli, senior fast-bowler Mohammed Shami and young batter Shubman Gill have been nominated for the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 award. New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell is the fourth
India announces NPR 1K cr aid to Nepal for post quake reconstruction
Kathmandu, Dec 4 - India on Thursday announced a Rs (Nepalese Rupee) 1,000 crore grant for Nepal's reconstruction bid during the seventh meeting of Nepal-India Joint Commission at the Foreign Ministerial-level, an official said.
Despite challenges, India saw birth of over 950 tech startups last year: Report
New Delhi, Jan 4 - Despite facing global challenges in 2023 like valuation issues, few IPOs, regulatory changes and macroeconomic and geopolitical trends, India remains the third largest tech start-up ecosystem globally, with over 950 tech startups founded last year, a report showed
Gandhinagar gears up for Vibrant Gujarat summit
Gandhinagar, Jan 4 - As Gandhinagar braces for the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, set to begin next week, significant traffic regulations have been put in place.
Iran ties together all elements of destruction in Middle East: Israel in UN Security Council
Tel Aviv, Jan 4 - The Ambassador of Israel to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan said that the Islamic Republic of Iran led by the Ayatollah was the one that ties together all the elements of destruction in the Middle East.
Tennis: Svitolina dispatches Raducanu in Auckland three-setter
Auckland, Jan 4 - Ukraine's Elina Svitolina halted Emma Raducanu's comeback in the second round of the ASB Classic, battling into the quarterfinals 6-7(5), 7-6(3), 6-1 in 2 hours and 49 minutes.
Scientists develop new antibiotic that can kill drug-resistant superbug
New York, Jan 4 - A team of US scientists have developed a novel antibiotic that can kill a drug-resistant superbug, known to kill about half of all patients who acquire it.
Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi takes over as Vice Chief of Naval Staff
New Delhi, Jan 4 - Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi took over as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff on Thursday.