Ex-Microsoft CEO to receive $1 bn annually for doing nothing
San Francisco, Dec 28 - Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, who is presently the sixth richest person globally, is set to collect a staggering $1 billion (nearly Rs 8,323 crore) in annual dividend payments from the tech giant in 2024.
Future of Reliance belongs to Akash, Isha, Anant and their generation: Mukesh Ambani
New Delhi, Dec 28 - Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director at Reliance Industries, has said the future of Reliance belongs to Akash, Isha, Anant and their generation.
AAP accuses BJP of denying Delhi & Punjab permission to display tableau on R-Day
New Delhi, Dec 28 - The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday claimed that the BJP-led Central government has denied permission to Delhi and Punjab to display their tableau at the Republic Day parade on January 26.
China guards against new variant of COVID-19
Beijing, Dec 28 - China is taking proactive measures to counter new COVID-19 cases caused by the JN.1 variant of the virus, which is spreading globally, China's health authority said Thursday.
Justice Mukul Mudgal (Rtd) takes helm as Chairman of the Ethics and Governance Committee for Ultimate Kho Kho Season 2
New Delhi, Dec 28 - Ultimate Kho Kho, India's trailblazing professional Kho Kho league, proudly announces the esteemed appointment of Justice Mukul Mudgal (Rtd) as the Chairman of the Ethics and Governance Committee for Season 2.
Respond to enemy attack first, report it later: South Korean President tells army
Moscow, Dec 28 - South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Thursday ordered the country's armed forces to respond to enemy attacks by retaliating first and only then report, media reports said.
Shagun Pandey on playing an IPS officer in ‘Mera Balam Thanedaar’
Mumbai, Dec 28 - Actor Shagun Pandey, who will be seen playing the role of an IPS officer in the upcoming show 'Mera Balam Thanedaar', has opened up about his character, and said this role is exactly what he was waiting for.
Oil & gas stocks shine as markets hit fresh highs
Mumbai, Dec 28 - The benchmark index maintained its optimism and hit fresh highs owing to ease in Red Sea issue and reversal of FII inflows, Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, said on Thursday.
Gwyneth Paltrow goes makeup free, wears bikini on holiday with her children
Los Angeles, Dec 28 - Actress Gwyneth Paltrow showed off her toned figure in a bikini as she enjoyed a Christmas break with her children.
Hugely popular theatre director Prasanth Narayanan passes away
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 28 - Hugely popular theatre director Prasanth Narayanan, who was unwell for a while breathed his last here on Thursday at a state-run hospital.
Global PC industry sales to drop to $219.2 bn in 2024, third year of decline
New Delhi, Dec 28 - Facing a third year of decline, the global PC industry outlook for 2024 does not look optimistic and its revenue is expected to drop by $1.3 billion, pushing the total three-year loss to almost $11 billion, a report
‘We’re going to Abu Dhabi for training camp’, says Stokes over Harmison’s criticism on India tour preparation
London, Dec 28 - England Test captain Ben Stokes has hit back at former fast-bowler Steve Harmison’s criticism over England’s preparation for the upcoming five-match Test series in India starting next month.
Relief to eight Indians on death row in Qatar as sentence reduced
New Delhi, Dec 28 - The Ministry of External Affair (MEA) on Thursday said that India has noted the Dahra Global case verdict in which the sentences of eight former Indian Navy personnel on death row have been reduced.
Centre extends customs duty exemption on tur, urad dal till March 2025
New Delhi, Dec 28 - The central government has extended the customs duty exemption on tur and urad dal imports by another year, till March 31, 2025 in order to keep food inflation in check.
‘The Legend of Hanuman’ creator: Wanted to take it beyond kids
Mumbai, Dec 28 - The creator of 'The Legend of Hanuman', Sharad Devranjan has revealed the creative thought process behind making a series that transcends age barriers, and said they wanted to take this story’s reach beyond just kids.
Ahmedabad tops list for affordable homes, Pune & Kolkata tie at 2nd spot
Mumbai Dec 28 - Ahmedabad, Pune and Kolkata are the country’s most affordable cities for home buyers while Mumbai continues to be the most expensive followed by Hyderabad, according to the latest Affordability Index report by real estate consultancy firm Knight Frank India.
J&K Panchayati Raj Act amended to allow OBC reservation
Jammu, Dec 28 - J&K administrative council (AC) headed by Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday amended the Panchayati Raj Act to incorporate reservation for OBCs
Xiaomi forays into automotive sector, unveils its 1st EV
New Delhi, Dec 28 - Global technology brand Xiaomi on Thursday announced its entry into the automotive industry by unveiling its long-awaited first electric vehicle.
Myanmar’s foreign trade exceeds 21 billion USD in over 8 months
Yangon, Dec 28 - Myanmar's foreign trade has totaled over 21 billion U.S. dollars in the over eight months so far this fiscal year, according to figures released by the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.
Bengal govt not to honour UGC guidelines on discontinuing MPhil as degree
Kolkata, Dec 28 - West Bengal government on Thursday said the state education department will not honour and follow the fresh guideline from the University Grants Commission (UGC) discontinuing MPhil as a degree.