India absent at voting on UNGA resolution on ‘better world through sports’
United Nations, Nov 22 - Two days after the Cricket World Cup final, India has absented itself from voting on a General Assembly resolution on sports promoting "understanding among peoples and nations".
After SC’s adverse comments, Delhi govt says sent file for release of remaining fund for RRTS project a month back
New Delhi, Nov 21 - Hours after the Supreme Court came down heavily on the AAP government in the national capital saying that advertisement funds of the Delhi government be attached towards fulfillment of its share for construction of the Delhi-Alwar and Delhi-Panipat
Delhi Hospital Horror: ‘Fake’ doctors were performing operations on ‘outdated’ table, reveals probe
New Delhi, Nov 22 - Investigators have made shocking revelations about the south Delhi-based Agarwal Medical Centre, where surgeries were allegedly being performed without any valid permission by fake doctors.
Local Trinamool Congress leader shot dead in Bengal
Kolkata, Nov 21 - A local Trinamool Congress leader was shot dead in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Tuesday.
Israel doesn’t want to rule Gaza after war, says Netanyahu’s advisor
New Delhi, Nov 21 - Israel is not looking to occupy Gaza after its ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas ends, an Israeli government official said on Tuesday.
Middle East crisis: Hostage release deal likely on Tuesday, say officials
Washington, Nov 21 - A comprehensive deal to release Hamas held hostages in Gaza in barter for cessation of hostilities could be struck even as the Prime Minister's office in Tel Aviv will hold a meeting on Tuesday to thrash out the details
‘Rahul will return to contest Amethi seat in 2024 Lok Sabha polls’
Mumbai, Nov 21 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from his previous Amethi constituency in Uttar Pradesh, a top leader said here on Tuesday.
ICC allows suspended Sri Lanka to compete internationally; withdraws U19 World Cup 2024
Dubai, Nov 21 - Teams from Sri Lanka can continue to participate in international events despite the International Cricket Council suspending the country's membership.
36% consumers in India expecting to increase their spending, much higher than global average of 17%
New Delhi, Nov 21 - India is one of the most optimistic markets, compared to other global economies, with 5 out of 10 exhibiting positive sentiment with regards to both macro-economic factors such as geo-political concerns, recession or inflation as well as micro
Investors will migrate to equity, index schemes as they become risk averse: Bank of Baroda
Chennai, Nov 21 - With people becoming risk averse and aware of alternatives and willing to take risks, the migration to equity and index schemes is the pattern that would emerge, said Bank of Baroda in a report.
Ashutosh Kulkarni on playing ‘Krishna Bihari Vajpayee’ in ‘Atal’: ‘There’s a lot to tell about him’
Lucknow, Nov 21 - Actor Ashutosh Kulkarni, who was present here for the launch of the upcoming show ‘Atal’, has opened up on his character, sharing how the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is still present in our hearts.
Man stabbed to death in Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 21 - A 36-year-old man was stabbed to death when he resisted a robbery bid by five individuals in the national capital, an official said on Tuesday.
India-UK electric propulsion capability partnership meeting held in Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 21 - The Ministry of Defense on Tuesday said that second meeting of India-UK Electric Propulsion Capability Partnership Joint Working Group took place in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Congress, Trinamool, Shiv Sena (UBT) criticize PM Modi entering dressing room of Indian cricket team after their loss in CWC final
New Delhi, Nov 21 - The Congress, Trinamool Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT) on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for entering the dressing room of the Indian cricket team after their defeat in the ICC World Cup final tournament.
AI to disrupt TV market with better accessibility features, say industry leaders
New Delhi, Nov 21 - Artificial intelligence (AI) will create a disruption in the television market, especially enhancing accessibility for those with hearing and visual impairments, leading industry leaders said on Tuesday on the occasion of World Television Day.
Punjab: Sugarcane farmers start indefinite protest over procurement price
Chandigarh, Nov 21 - Sugarcane farmers started an indefinite protest on the Jalandhar-Phagwara highway on Tuesday demanding hike in procurement price for crop from Rs 380 to Rs 450 per quintal, with hundreds camping out in the middle of the road by pitching
KJo narrates funny story when Varun Dhawan first came to his office
Mumbai, Nov 21 - Director-producer Karan Johar, who hosts the streaming chat show 'Koffee With Karan', narrated the story of actor Varun Dhawan walking into his office for the first time.
KCR reduced revenue-surplus T’gana into revenue-deficit state: Sitharaman
Hyderabad, Nov 21 -Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday alleged that Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has reduced "revenue-surplus Telangana into revenue-deficit state" in the last 10 years.
CRISIL upgrades IIFL Finance’s outlook to ‘Positive’ from ‘Stable’
New Delhi, Nov 21 - Fairfax-backed IIFL Finance Limited, which is one of India’s largest non-banking financial companies, said on Tuesday that leading rating agency CRISIL has upward revised its outlook to ‘Positive’ from ‘Stable’.
Microsoft appoints Aparna Gupta as Global Delivery Centre leader
New Delhi, Nov 21 - Microsoft on Tuesday announced the appointment of Aparna Gupta as the Global Delivery Center (GDC) leader, which is a part of the Industry Solutions Delivery and the broader Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS) organisation.