ILT20 introduces Super-Sub and Wildcard for Season 2
Dubai, Jan 5 - The UAE’s biggest T20 tournament, the International League (IL) T20, has introduced the Super-Sub and Wildcard for Season 2, which commences on January 19 with a clash between defending champions Gulf Giants and Sharjah Warriors at the iconic Sharjah
Vikrant Massey-starrer ‘12th Fail’ to be closing film at Macau’s Asia-Europe Young Cinema Film Fest
Mumbai, Jan 5 - Actor Vikrant Massey-starrer biographical drama '12th Fail', directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra has been selected as the closing film for the Macau Asia-Europe Young Cinema Film Festival.
Jakhar ‘lying’ on Punjab tableau for Republic Day parade: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, Jan 5 - Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday criticised State BJP President Sunil Jakhar for 'putting foot in his mouth' by speaking a 'naked lie' on the issue of rejection of tableau for Republic Day by the BJP-led Union government.
United Cup: Alexander Zverev levels tie for Germany; takes clash with Greece to all-deciding mixed doubles
Sydney, Jan 5 - In a thrilling United Cup quarterfinal clash between Germany and Greece at Ken Rosewall Arena, Alexander Zverev secured a crucial win over Stefanos Tsitsipas to level the tie for Germany after Maria Sakkari's dominant 6-0, 6-3 win over Angelique
SC dismisses plea seeking removal of TN minister Senthil Balaji from Cabinet
New Delhi, Jan 5 - The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking removal of jailed Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji, who is facing money laundering charges in connection with the alleged cash-for-jobs scam, from the state Council of Ministers.
Sanjay Dutt remembers mother Nargis: Wish I had spent more time with her
Mumbai, Jan 5 - Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt got nostalgic as he went down memory lane, remembering his late mother and legendary actress Nargis, and shared how she would ask him to spend more time with her.
Hry covers half of state’s population with free medical treatment up to Rs 5L
Chandigarh, Jan 5 - The Haryana government has implemented the Ayushman-Chirayu Haryana Yojana by covering nearly half of the state's population for free medical treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh at both government and private hospitals, an official statement said on Friday.
Pfizer’s Paxlovid antiviral drug does not reduce risk of long Covid: Study
New York, Jan 5 - US pharma giant Pfizer's antiviral drug Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir) does not reduce the risk of developing long Covid for vaccinated, non-hospitalized individuals, according to a study.
Darjeeling Zoo to get two male Red Pandas this month
Kolkata, Jan 5 - The Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Garden in West Bengal's Darjeeling will have two new inmates this month as two male Red Pandas will be arriving there from two different zoos in The Netherlands.
AI could help address challenges in marine fisheries: NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman
Kochi, Jan 5 - Emphasizing the role of technology as a vital growth driver, NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Suman Bery said on Friday that the application of frontier technologies like artificial intelligence could help address the challenges in the marine fisheries sector.
Google preparing to allow RCS support for dual, multi SIM cards: Report
New Delhi, Jan 5 - Google is reportedly preparing to allow Android users to utilize Rich Communication Services (RCS) across multiple SIM cards for Messages.
Firepower exercise conducted by Kharga Corps in Rajasthan
Chandigarh, Jan 5 - Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, accompanied by Lt. General Rahul R. Singh, General Officer Commanding, Kharga Corps, have witnessed Kharga Shakti at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan, the Defence Ministry said here.
‘Full Metal Jacket’ actor Vincent D’Onofrio says he wants to work with Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Mumbai, Jan 5 - Hollywood actor Vincent D’Onofrio, who is known for his work in the Stanley Kubrick directorial ‘Full Metal Jacket’, has shared that he wants to work with producer-director Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
US Justice Department sues Texas over ‘unconstitutional’ immigration law
New York, Jan 5 - The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the State of Texas to challenge an immigration law that allows the state police to arrest, detain, and deport individuals suspected of illegally crossing the Texas-Mexico border.
World Chess Title Challenger(s) will be given upto Rs 1 cr financial support: AICF Interim Secy
Chennai, Jan 5 - The All India Chess Federation (AICF) will support Indian players winning the Candidates Tournament 2024 with financial assistance up to a sum of Rs.1 crore to prepare for the world title, said a senior official.
Australia leapfrogs India to regain No.1 Test Ranking
Dubai, Jan 5 - Australia has reclaimed its Test throne at the summit of the Men's Test Team Rankings as India's command at the top of the Men's Test Rankings comes to an end.
Design company InVision, once valued at $2 bn, to wind up by 2024 end
San Francisco, Jan 5 - Design company InVision, once valued at $2 billion, has announced to wind up operations by the end of 2024.
GAIL inks 10-year deal with Vitol for import of LNG
Singapore, Jan 5 - GAIL (India) Limited and Vitol Asia Pte Ltd on Friday announced the signing of a Long Term liquefied natural gas (LNG) deal into India for a supply of approximately one million metric tonNEs of LNG per annum for a
Shree Cement shares crash amid reports of Rs 4,000 crore tax demand
Mumbai, Jan 5 - The shares of Shree Cement crashed on Friday amid reports that the Income Tax (I-T) Department has firmed up a Rs 4,000 crore tax demand against the company.
Fintech unicorn MobiKwik again files for IPO to raise Rs 700 cr
New Delhi, Jan 5 - Fintech unicorn MobiKwik on Friday filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the markets regulator SEBI in its second attempt, to raise Rs 700 crore this time via fresh issues of shares.