Rajnath holds bilateral meetings with Indonesian & Vietnamese counterparts
New Delhi, Nov 16 - Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday held bilateral meetings with his Indonesian and Vietnamese counterparts on the sidelines of 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers' meeting - Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Jakarta, Indonesia, a Defence Ministry official said.
Thiruvananthapuram to be turned into major digital hub: Pinarayi Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 16 -Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said the state capital will soon be developed into a major digital hub and a premier destination for start-ups.
Kumamoto Masters Japan: India’s challenge ends in pre-quarterfinals with Prannoy’s loss
Kumamoto, Nov 16 - India's run at the Kumamoto Masters Japan badminton tournament concluded in the pre-quarterfinals as HS Prannoy was defeated in the round of 16 of the men’s singles event on Thursday.
YouTube testing GenAI tools to help create music tracks from text prompt, humming
New Delhi, Nov 16 - Google-owned YouTube on Thursday said it is testing new generative AI features that’ll let people create music tracks using just a text prompt or a simple hummed tune.
Delhi HC directs Centre to frame policy on online sale of drugs within 8 weeks
New Delhi, Nov 16 - The Delhi High Court on Thursday gave the Central government eight weeks to frame a policy to regulate online sale of drugs or medicines.
TN Special Assembly session on Nov 18 to again pass Bills returned by Governor
Chennai, Nov 16 (IANS) A special session of the Tamil Nadu Assembly will be convened on November 18 to pass the Bills returned by Governor R. N. Ravi, it was announced on Thursday.
Nitish Kumar threatens to start movement against Centre if demand for special status to Bihar is not met
Patna, Nov 16 - Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has once again demanded special status for his state.
TCS buyback boosts IT stocks as Nifty logs 2nd day of gains
Mumbai, Nov 16 - Nifty finished the day on a winning note, while most sectoral indices closed in the green.
Men’s ODI WC: Ravi Shastri thinks Virat Kohli can match Sachin Tendulkar’s mark of hundred centuries
Mumbai, Nov 16 - After Virat Kohli surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing tally of 49 ODI centuries by smashing a stunning 117 in India’s 70-run win semi-final over New Zealand, former head coach Ravi Shastri thinks the talismanic batter still has it in him
I-League: Lajong, NEROCA & TRAU eyeing their first win in Round 5
New Delhi, Nov 16 - As the I-League progresses in Round 5, the early stages are already showcasing emerging patterns and standout performances. A handful of teams have quickly distinguished themselves, setting the bar high and meeting expectations after four exciting rounds of
India-Sri Lanka joint military exercise ‘Mitra Shakti’ commences
New Delhi, Nov 16 - The ninth edition of the annual India-Sri Lanka joint military exercise "Mitra Shakti 2023" commenced on Thursday in Aundh (Pune), the Defence Ministry officials said on Thursday.
Subrata Roy’s mortal remains consigned to flames, grandson lights the pyre
Lucknow, Nov 16 - Subrata Roy Saharashri’s mortal remains were consigned to flames on Thursday evening at Baikunth Dham – the cremation ground that, ironically, he had renovated.
Global study reveals devastating impact of tobacco in India
London, Nov 16 (IANS) India, along with six other countries, lose 1.3 million lives every year to cancers caused by smoking tobacco, according to a study.
Khushali Kumar is on run from ghosts of her past in ‘Starfish’ trailer
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) The trailer for actress Khushali Kumar’s upcoming film ‘Starfish’ is out and it gives an insight into her curious world of underwater exploration, diving, and the ghosts of her past which haunt her.
Deep depression over Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into cyclonic storm: IMD
New Delhi, Nov 16 - The deep depression over west-central Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm during next 24 hours and cross Bangladesh coast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday.
Platforms with AI bias won’t get sanctuary under safe harbour provision: MoS IT
New Delhi, Nov 16 - Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Thursday that safe harbor provision will not apply for social media platforms if they promote search, algorithmic bias or AI bias.
Japan and India to lead Asia, emerging market equities
New Delhi, Nov 16 - Morgan Stanley expects GDP and EPS growth to again beat expectations in Japan and India and miss in China and emerging markets (EM) in 2024.
‘Ram bhakti, desh bhakti’ no different: Pejawar seer
Bengaluru, Nov 16 - Pejawar seer Vishwaprasanna Theertha Swamiji said on Thursday that 'Ram bhakti' and 'Desh bhakti (service to the nation)' were no different.
Telangana High Court bars police from arresting BSP leader
Hyderabad, Nov 16 - The Telangana High Court on Thursday directed Kagaznagar police not to arrest BSP state president Praveen Kumar in attempt to murder and dacoity case till the court pronounces its orders on his quash petition.
Bitterness between Nehru-Gandhi family, Scindia sparked off by ‘Operation Lotus’ in 2020 touches new heights by end of 2023 MP poll campaign
Bhopal, Nov 16 - The bitterness between the Nehru-Gandhi clan and Gwalior’s erstwhile royal family that sprung up three-and-a-half-years ago after Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia toppled the Congress Government in Madhya Pradesh in March 2020, has increased exponentially.