SC refuses to entertain PIL challenging Centre’s law on control of services in national capital
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL filed by a lawyer seeking to challenge the provision of the contentious law giving Delhi L-G an upper hand over the elected government in matters related to transfers and postings of senior officials
India-specific feature helps Uber clock 3.5 mn trips & orders, rolls out globally
A feature deployed in India by local Uber teams to verify genuine users on its platform has helped the company add 3.5 million trips and orders this year to date, the ride-hailing platform said on Monday.
‘Jigarthanda DoubleX’ teaser perfectly sets the stage for prequel
The teaser of the upcoming Tamil-language pan-India film ‘Jigarthanda DoubleX’ was unveiled on Monday and it promises to solidify the legacy of the first part. The teaser, which is 2 minutes and 36 seconds in length, starts off with introducing the characters of
India surgical sutures market to grow to $380 mn in 2030: Report
The domestic surgical sutures market will continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate of over 13 per cent to reach $380 million in 2030, according to a report on Monday.
Asia Cup: Start of India-Pakistan Super Four match on reserve day delayed due to rain
Heavy rainfall in Colombo delayed the start of the reserve day in the Super Four clash of the Asia Cup between India and Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium on Monday.
Ex-Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang quits as cloud division head, stock slips
In a surprise development, former Alibaba Group Chairman and CEO Daniel Zhang has stepped down as head of the e-commerce giant's cloud division, the media reported on Monday.
Indian-American Congresswoman introduces resolution for 9/11 racism victims
A group of lawmakers, including Indian-American Pramila Jayapal, has introduced a Congressional resolution condemning hatred, xenophobia, and racism against South Asian, Sikh, Arab, Muslim and Mid-Eastern communities in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Sunak confirms raising British Sikh’s detention with Modi: Report
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed that he raised the case of a Scottish Sikh detained in India since 2017 during his talks with counterpart Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, a BBC report said.
Indian-origin man sentenced for causing workplace death in Singapore
An Indian-origin forklift operator was sentenced to 18 weeks in jail in Singapore for his negligence, which led to a workplace fatality, the city-state's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said, releasing a report on prosecution cases of August on Thursday.
Sikh rapper wants to stay in New Zealand; says fears for life in India: Report
A Sikh rapper, who came to New Zealand nearly 10 years ago to study, has failed in his attempts to stay in the country after a tribunal on immigration declined his request in a recently released decision.
Haley only Republican presidential aspirant who can defeat Biden: Poll
Indian-American Nikki Haley has emerged as the only Republican presidential candidate who can beat President Joe Biden in the 2024 US elections, a new poll has revealed.
Ahead of Khalistan referendum, another Hindu temple defaced in Canada
In a latest attack on Hindu places of worship in Canada, a prominent temple in the British Columbia province has been vandalised with anti-India and pro-Khalistan graffiti.
Singapore MP files motion to suspend Indian-origin minister from Parliament
An opposition MP in Singapore has filed a motion requesting suspension of Indian-origin Transport Minister S. Iswaran from Parliament, following his investigation by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB).
Not inviting Kharge for dinner shows govt doesn’t value leader of India’s 60% population: Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is on a Europe tour, on Friday slammed the government for not inviting party chief Mallikarjun Kharge to the dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu, saying it shows that they don’t value the leader of 60 per cent
Time magazine’s 1st-ever top 100 AI list honors Indian talent
Several Indians and Indian-origin techies have made it to Time magazine’s inaugural ‘TIME100 AI List’, highlighting the 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence (AI).
Democratic party official of Indo-Sri Lankan descent left bloodied in carjacking attack (Lead)
A Democratic leader of Indian and Sri Lankan descent from the US state of Minnesota has said she was beaten and bloodied by four young men in front of her children in a carjacking incident, which took place outside her home.
4 Indian-Americans charged with illegally processing over $600 million
Four Indian-Americans have been arrested and charged with illegally processing more than $600 million through unlicensed money transmitting businesses in New York.
Declare situation in Himachal national disaster: Civil societies
As Himachal Pradesh is battling the worst natural calamity in 50 years, civil society organisations and environmental activists have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to consider declaration of the situation as a national disaster or calamity of rare severity under the provisions of
(Book Extract) The day India first checked in on the Moon
(In a riveting autobiography studded with anecdotes from his crowded life at the Indian Space Research Organisation, G. Madhavan Nair, presents rich insights, blending the personal with the historical, into the milestone moments in the history of space research in India, from the
Another leopard trapped near Tirumala temple, 4th in two months
Another leopard was trapped in a cage set up by the forest department on the Alipiri footpath route to the famous Tirumala temple.