K’taka HC quashes plea seeking prohibition on New Year celebrations as Covid cases spike
Bengaluru, Dec 28 - Karnataka High Court on Thursday quashed the petition seeking prohibition on New Year celebration in Bengaluru in the wake of the spike in the Covid-19 and JN.1 variant cases.
UP govt invites applications for construction workers to work in Israel
Lucknow, Dec 28 - The Uttar Pradesh government has invited applications on urgent basis from construction workers for openings in building construction work in Israel.
Binoy Viswam is new Kerala CPI Secretary
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 28 - The state council of the CPI in Kerala on Thursday unanimously elected Rajya Sabha member Binoy Viswam as the new Kerala CPI Secretary following the sudden demise of Kanam Rajendran early this month.
New Android malware infects 330K devices via malicious apps on Google Play
New Delhi, Dec 28 - Researchers have identified an Android backdoor named 'Xamalicious', which has infected approximately 338,300 devices via malicious apps on Google Play.
This interdisciplinary psychologist explores mind-body problems, studies brain function & more at one go
New Delhi, Dec 28 - Imagine a psychologist and a mechanical engineer/economist working together, or a psychologist in a management institute. If you are still guessing about their work, you will be puzzled to learn about Dr Varsha Singh (46), an associate professor
Rondon poised for Pachuca move
Mexico City, Dec 28 - Salomon Rondon is set to join Mexico's Pachuca after parting ways with Argentine side River Plate, according to widespread media reports.
Uruguay’s Fossati takes charge of Peru
Lima, Dec 28 - Uruguayan manager Jorge Fossati has been named head coach of Peru's national team in a deal that runs until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) said.
Jairam Ramesh claims victory as BJP adopts Congress’ LPG subsidy promise in Raj
New Delhi, Dec 28 - A day after Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma's announcement of subsidised domestic LPG cylinders, veteran leader Jairam Ramesh claimed the credit for the BJP's adoption of the Congress’ manifesto promise.
If Mayawati is projected as PM candidate, BSP can join INDIA bloc: MP
Lucknow, Dec 28 - The Bahujan Samaj Party will consider joining the INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) bloc only if BSP president Mayawati is projected as the prime ministerial candidate in the 2024 Lok Sabha election.
There must be an end to vicious cycle of violence in Gaza: Russian FM
New Delhi, Dec 28 - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stressed the need to break the vicious cycle of violence that generations of Palestinians have suffered from and called for an end to the injustice against them, media reports said.
Japan’s SLIM lander shares 1st Moon images from lunar orbit
Tokyo, Dec 28 - Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) moon lander has shared first images of the lunar surface from the Moon's orbit.
Yogi govt bans liquor around Ram temple in Ayodhya
Lucknow, Dec 28 - The Uttar Pradesh government has banned the sale of liquor in a 100 Kosi radius of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Tom Hanks poses with son Chet in rare photo
Los Angeles, Dec 28 - Veteran Hollywood star Tom Hanks posed with his son Chet in a new photo. Recently, Chester "Chet" Marlon Hanks shared a photo alongside his father, Tom, 67, in a new Instagram post.
Sharad Pawar drops in for tea at PJP MLA Bachu Kadu’s home
Amravati (Maharashtra), Dec 28 - The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Sharad Pawar dropped in for ‘chai pe charcha’ at the residence of Prahar Janshakti Party (PJP) chief, Omprakash Balasaheb Kadu, alias Bachu Kadu, here on Thursday.
Rajkummar, Dulquer, Gulshan-starrer ‘Guns & Gulaabs’ renewed for season 2
Mumbai, Dec 28 - The makers of Rajkummar Rao, Dulquer Salmaan, Adarsh Gourav, and Gulshan Devaiah-starrer comedy crime thriller ‘Guns & Gulaabs’ on Thursday announced the second season of the crime thriller series.
NBFC’s vehicle loan AUM to vroom to Rs 8.1 lakh cr by 2025
Chennai, Dec 28 - Credit rating agency CRISIL Ratings Ltd on Thursday said the vehicle financing assets under management (AUM) of non-banking finance companies (NBFC) would rise to Rs 8,10,000 crore by March 31, 2025.
New York City imposes restrictions on arrivals of migrant buses
New York, Dec 27 - New York City has restrictions on arrivals of buses loaded with migrants amid a new wave of arrival, according to an executive order issued by New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Samsung’s new AI-powered smart fridge to create recipes as per your dietary needs
Seoul, Dec 28 - Samsung has said that its AI-powered smart refrigerator -- Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator with AI Family Hub+, which it planning to unveil at CES next year, will create recipes based on your dietary requirements.
IIT researchers harness plant cells to produce anti-cancer drug
Chennai, Dec 28 - Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Mandi have metabolically engineered the plant cells of Nothapodytes nimmoniana to increase the production of Camptothecin, which is used to treat cancer.
Amitabh reveals challenges in ‘Black’ role, lauds Bhansali’s directorial mastery
New Delhi, Dec 28 - Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has opened up on the challenges that he had while portraying his role in the movie ‘Black’, and has lauded the legendary filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali for how he made it all happened with his