Hamas delegation to visit Egypt for Gaza ceasefire negotiations
A Hamas delegation will visit Egypt on Friday to give its ‘observations’ about an Egyptian plan for a ceasefire recently put forward, media reports said.
Travelers in US combat bad weather on one of the busiest travel days of the year
Dangerous winter weather is impacting holidaymakers in the United States ahead of New Year’s Eve.
Jaishankar condemns defacing of Hindu temple in US, says separatists should not be given space
Jaishankar condemns defacing of Hindu temple in US, says separatists should not be given space
Musk returns as world’s richest man; net worth of richest persons up $1.5 trillion
New Delhi, Dec 29 - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has returned as the world's richest man, recapturing the title from French luxury tycoon Bernard Arnault.
BRS to begin preparations for LS polls from Jan 3
Hyderabad, Dec 28 - After losing power to the Congress in Telangana, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is now focussing on Lok Sabha elections to be held in next few months.
Hydropower major SJVN secures Rs 10,000 crore loan for renewable projects
Shimla, Dec 29 - Hydropower public sector SJVN has secured Rs 10,000 crore ($1.2 billion) construction finance facility to fund upcoming renewable power projects from domestic and international lenders, its Chairman and Managing Director Nand Lal Sharma said on Friday.
Michael Vaughan calls India as most ‘underachieving’ team, says ‘they don’t win anything’
Melbourne, Dec 29 - Former England captain Michael Vaughan has called India as the most 'underachieving' team in the cricketing world, saying that despite all the talent and resources at their disposal, 'they don't win anything'.
IND v SA: India missed the services of Mohammad Shami, says Sanjay Manjrekar after defeat in 1st Test
New Delhi, Dec 29 - Former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has stated that India missed the services of Mohammed Shami in their opening Test against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Core sector industries post 7.8% growth in Nov
New Delhi, Dec 29 - The eight core sector industries, which include coal, steel and electricity, posted a growth of 7.8 per cent in November compared to the same month last year, official data released on Friday showed.
Fiscal deficit for April-Nov stands at Rs 9.07 lakh crore
New Delhi, Dec 29 - India's fiscal deficit for the first eight months of the current financial year (April-November) stood at Rs 9.07 lakh crore, or 50.7 per cent of the annual estimate, according to government data released on Friday.
Sub-jr Women’s Hockey: Raja Karan and Pritam Siwach Hockey win matches
New Delhi, Dec 29- Raja Karan and Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy won their respective matches on Day 9 of the 2nd Khelo India Sub-Junior Women's Hockey League - Phase 1 here on Friday.
Worst flight of my life: Jasmine Bhasin slams airlines
Mumbai, Dec 29 - Actress Jasmine Bhasin, who was travelling from Mumbai for a vacation to Jammu, shared about her 'worst flight' experience, and has slammed the airlines for their 'horrible and disastrous' management.
Two new Ministers inducted in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 29 - Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Friday swore in two new Ministers in the Pinarayi Vijayan cabinet.
Singer Altamash Faridi to perform on New Year in Indore with his brothers
Mumbai, Dec 29 - Singer Altamash Faridi, who is known for songs ‘Tere Vaaste’, ‘Deewani Mastani’ and ‘Ve Kamleya’, has shared his plans for the New Year.
Pat Cummins bags 10-wicket haul as Australia clinch series with 79-run win over Pakistan
Melbourne, Dec 29 - Captain Pat Cummins took his second five-wicket haul of the Boxing Day Test, taking his match tally to ten scalps, and leading Australia to a series win with a 79-run victory over a much-improved Pakistan on day four’s play
India cybersecurity market reaches $6 bn, to have 5% global share by 2028
New Delhi, Dec 29 - Cybersecurity market in India reached $6 billion in 2023, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 30 per cent during 2019-23, a new report showed on Friday.
Nifty ends 2023 higher by 20%
Mumbai, Dec 29 - Nifty corrected after rising for five sessions on Friday, but closed the week higher by 1.79 per cent.
L’Oreal heiress is first woman to amass a fortune of $100bn
London, Dec 29 - The L’Oreal heiress and businesswoman, Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, has become the first woman to amass a fortune of $100bn, media reports said.
Haris Rauf should have been part of Pakistan Test squad against Aus, says Shahid Afridi
New Delhi, Dec 29 - After Haris Rauf pulled himself out of the Pakistan Test squad against Australia drew concern to many former Pakistani cricketers, now another voice weighing in with former all-rounder Shahid Afridi emphasising the fast bowler "should have been a
Gold expected to move much higher in 2024
New Delhi, Dec 29 - The price of gold is expected to test levels from $2,060 to $2,090 per ounce, and on any correction if $2035 holds, the prices may target $2,115 level in the current up-move, as per a report by Emkay