Reshuffle in Bengal BJP with focus on women leadership
Kolkata, Dec 23 (IANS) With a focus on women's leadership, the West Bengal unit of BJP has brought about a major reshuffle in the organizational structure of the party in the state, bringing two women elected representatives in key leadership positions.
Global Covid-19 cases jump 52 per cent in a month: WHO
New Delhi, Dec 23 - The global number of new Covid-19 cases has increased by 52 per cent during the last one month, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday.
100-feet tall ‘Minar’ coming up in Punjab to mark Mohammed Rafi’s birth centenary
Mumbai, Dec 23 - The stage is set for grand year-long celebrations to mark the birth centenary of the legendary singer Mohammed Rafi in Mumbai, and erecting a 100-feet tall ‘Rafi Minar’ in his birthplace in Punjab, starting from Sunday (December 24, 2023),
India may see 1 cr EV sales per year by 2030, says govt
New Delhi, Dec 23 - The country may see 1 crore electric vehicle (EV) sales annually by 2030, generating nearly 5 crore jobs, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has said.
AI companies may need to disclose copyrighted training data
San Francisco, Dec 23 - The AI Foundation Model Transparency Act, filed by two lawmakers in the US, aims to make it clear if artificial intelligence (AI) models used copyright data for training.
AIFF appoints Shukla Dutta as chief coach of women’s U19 team for SAFF Championships
New Delhi, Dec 23 - The All India Football Federation on Saturday appointed former India woman international Shukla Dutta as chief coach of the India U19 women's team with Sradhanjali Samantaray as the assistant coach and Lourembam Ronibala Chanu as the goalkeeper coach
Miley Cyrus shares festive pictures with mom, BFF Lesley
Los Angeles, Dec 23 - Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus got into the Christmas spirit a few days early with a festive set of Instagram photos featuring her posing in front of a tree with mom Tish Cyrus-Purcell and longtime pal Lesley (Patterson) Edmonds.
Telangana Guv, CM pay tributes to ex-PM Narasimha Rao
Hyderabad, Dec 23 (IANS) Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday paid tributes to former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao on his 19th death anniversary.
Hindu temple vandalized with anti-India graffiti in US
New York, Dec 23 - A prominent Hindu temple in the US state of California has been vandalised by pro-Khalistan elements with anti-Modi graffiti, leaving the members of the community in shock.
Infiltration bid foiled in J&K’s Akhnoor sector, terrorist killed
Jammu, Dec 23 - One terrorist was killed after an infiltration bid foiled at the International Border in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday.
BJP sets itself two targets for 2024 – South Block hattrick, 350+ LS seats
New Delhi, Dec 23 - As the Narendra Modi government is set to complete its second term in office at the Centre, with several months left before the 2024 general elections scheduled to be held in May this year, aiming to target 350-plus
Hyundai Motor Group startup to showcase AI mobility software at CES
Seoul, Dec 23 - 42dot, Hyundai Motor Group's global software research startup, plans to showcase its vision of software-defined vehicles (SDV) and related technologies at next month's CES 2024, the company said.
DIIs invested $ 20.2 bn in 2023
New Delhi, Dec 23 - While DII flows have been robust for the past few years, rising global interest rates have kept FPI flows under check, as per Quantum Mutual Fund.
Assam govt’s new initiative to ensure farmers’ welfare
Guwahati, Dec 23 - The agriculture and the irrigation departments of the Assam government will collaborate to ensure farmer welfare in the state, officials said on Saturday.
CPL confirms Jamaica Tallawahs to be replaced by Antigua-based franchise
Antigua, Dec 23 - Jamaica Tallawahs, the 2022 Caribbean Premier League champions, will not feature in the tournament's 2024 season and will be replaced by a new franchise based in Antigua and Barbuda.
‘KBC’: Rekha Pandey gets a gift for Abhishek Bachchan, tells Big B Abhishek is an ideal son
Mumbai, Dec 23 - Rekha Pandey, the rollover contestant on the quiz-based reality television show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, recently left the show host, veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan touched with her gesture.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas shares pictures from Holiday season
Mumbai, Dec 23 - Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who was last seen in the streaming series ‘Citadel’, has shared pictures from the Hollywood season.
Day 2 of BJP national office-bearers meet focuses on 2024 poll preparedness
New Delhi, Dec 23 - The second day of BJP's national office-bearers' meeting got underway in Delhi on Saturday at its headquarters to discuss the party's programmes in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Hockey Olympic Qualifiers: Support and energy from fans in Ranchi is tremendous, says Salima Tete
Ranchi, Dec 23 - Salima Tete, the ace midfielder of India women’s hockey team feels returning to Ranchi feels like a heartfelt homecoming as the team gears up to make a triumphant return to the Jharkhand capital for for the upcoming FIH Hockey
Kho-Kho Federation of India to honour Nasreen Shaikh with a biopic on her
New Delhi, Dec 23 - Kho-Kho Federation of India on Saturday announced that a biopic on Nasreen Shaikh will be screened during the opening ceremony of the 'Ultimate Kho-Kho' tournament, scheduled in Cuttack, Odisha, from December 24.