Pakistan confirms making formal request to join BRICS
Islamabad, Nov 24 - The Pakistani Foreign Ministry confirmed that the nation has made a formal request to join th BRICS -- Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa -- bloc, saying it is an important group of developing countries.
Youths living near UP sanctuaries to be trained as guides
Lucknow, Nov 24 - The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department will impart training to intermediate pass youths who live near wild life sanctuaries, including Katarnia Ghat sanctuary, Dudhwa National Park and Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, to become tourist guides.
AIFF Youth Leagues set to launch in second week of December
New Delhi, Nov 24 - The All India Football Federation on Friday announced the launch of the AIFF Youth Leagues, with the U-17 version, scheduled to kick off in the second week of December.
Delhi HC seeks status report on extension of e-mulaqat facility for prisoners
New Delhi, Nov 24 - The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi government to submit a status report addressing the potential extension of the e-mulaqat facility to all prisoners whose relatives reside outside the national capital.
KGMU gets patent for dental device
Lucknow, Nov 24 - A group of four doctors at the King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow have patented a device that will reduce the need for multiple hands for various dental processes and will save patients eyes from infection at the
It was only a matter of time before he did something really special, says Karthik on Rinku Singh-Abhishek Nayar bond
Visakhapatnam, Nov 24 - Apart from half-centuries made by Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav playing a pivotal role in India securing a thrilling two-wicket win over Australia in the T20I series opener, Rinku Singh also played an instrumental hand in victory with an
Amitabh Bachchan’s universal admiration: ‘I have a crush on every women’
New Delhi, Nov 24 - Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, known for his fun antics on the sets of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 15’, has once again left the audience spellbound by revealing his "crush".
Spurs in India: Tottenham Hotspur legends to visit Mumbai, Bengaluru
New Delhi, Nov 24 - Tottenham Hotspur legends Ledley King and Ossie Ardiles will be visiting India to support a series of events and activities arranged by the Club to engage with fans and promote the development of football at grassroots level.
Sri Lankan central bank further reduces interest rates
Colombo, Nov 24 - The Central Bank of Sri Lanka on Friday announced its decision to reduce its Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) by 100 basis points to 9.00 per cent and 10.00 per cent, respectively.
Temperatures plunge as cold air continues to grip China
Beijing, Nov 24 - Temperatures in central and eastern China plummeted on Friday and cold air is expected to continue gripping various parts of the country over the next 10 days, meteorological authorities said.
Withdrawal of consent to CBI probe against DyCM Shivakumar illegal: K’taka BJP chief
Bengaluru, Nov 24 - The Karnataka BJP said on Friday that the decision of Congress government to withdraw consent to the CBI probe on disproportionate case against Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was against the law.
‘Bigg Boss 17’: Salman talks about Vicky, Sana holding hands; wife Ankita clueless
Mumbai, Nov 24 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will be making a big revelation about Vicky Jain and Sana Raees Khan in the 'Weekend Ka Vaar' episode of reality show 'Big Boss 17' about which Ankita Lokhande seemed clueless.
Mansoor Ali Khan issues an ‘apology’ to Trisha after ‘repulsive, misogynistic’ remark
Chennai, Nov 24 - Actor Mansoor Ali Khan, amid his highly controversial comments over actress Trisha Krishnan, has penned an apology which appears rather condescending.
Alzheimer’s market to reach $16 bn in 2030: Report
New Delhi, Nov 24 - The Alzheimer's disease market is projected to reach $16 billion in 2030, according to a report on Friday.
Ukrainian PM, EU official discuss border blockade
Kiev, Nov 24 - Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said he had an online meeting with European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis to discuss the blockade of the Ukrainian border with some European Union (EU) countries.
BRS sitting MLA joins Congress
Hyderabad, Nov 24 - A sitting MLA of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), who was dropped as the party candidate in the last-minute, joined the Congress party on Friday.
Nagesh Trophy men’s national T20 cricket tournament for blind kicks off in Jammu; J&K, Goa register wins
Jammu, Nov 24 - The 6th edition of Men's National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2023-24 also known as Nagesh Trophy, kicked off with four teams battling out on Day 1 here.
Labuschagne credits Cummins’ spell, McDonald’s influence on helping Australia win World Cup final
Brisbane, Nov 24 - Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne has heaped praise on skipper Pat Cummins for his spell of 2-34 and head coach Andrew McDonald’s influence for propelling the team to 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup triumph with a six-wicket victory in the
Division bench of Calcutta HC allows Amit Shah’s rally in Kolkata
Kolkata, Nov 24 - In a major blow to the West Bengal government and Trinamool Congress, a division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Friday allowed the BJP to conduct its mega rally on November 29 at the place in central Kolkata
Chiyaan Vikram’s ‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ delayed due to legal issues
Chennai, Nov 24 - Director Gautham Vasudev Menon's spy-action-thriller film 'Dhruva Natchathiram Part 1' starring Chiyaan Vikram, which was scheduled for a November 24 release, has been postponed to an unknown date due to legal issues.