VFS Global renews India’s visa contract for Sweden
The Swedish Ministry of Justice has awarded VFS Global the global tender to provide visa services in 37 countries, including India.
100 artists to be part of ‘Art for Climate Action, India Art Facts’ summit
About 100 young artists from different genres and across the nation will be part of a five-day ‘Art for Climate Action; India Art Facts summit to be held in the national capital Delhi from September 1-5.
Tracking toddler’s eye movement can help detect autism risk early
Tracking eye movements in toddlers can help gauge the risk of autism years before symptoms appear and diagnosis is made, accelerating treatment, according to two studies.
Demand momentum in cement to halt due to deficient rains & upcoming general elections
Deficient rains this year and upcoming general elections is likely to result in demand slowdown for the cement industry, Centrum Broking said in a note.
40 killed in South Darfur airstrikes
At least 40 civilians were killed in Nyala, the capital city of southwestern Sudan's South Darfur State, in airstrikes that targeted a market and civilian neighbourhoods, according to witnesses and medical sources.
2024 polls: RLD to launch campaign against BJP from Oct 2
Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) leaders and workers, as part of opposition bloc INDIA, will take to the streets from Gandhi Jayanti (October 2) to raise people's issues and "expose lies of the ruling BJP".
Disability-friendly sports equipment in govt schools in UP
The newly formed UP Special Olympics Committee will introduce disability-friendly sports equipment in select government residential schools across Uttar Pradesh
Scissor in stomach case: Kerala Police arrest doctor & two nurses, let off on bail
A few days after K.K. Harshina, a victim of an alleged case of medical negligence at the Government Medical College Hospital (MCH) in Kerala's Kozhikode, called off her sit-in protest after a charge sheet was submitted at the Kunnamangalam court, the police on
Decoded: How our body fights stress
Ever wondered how our body fights stress? Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found that during stress, our brain releases its own cannabinoid molecules to calm us down, activating the same brain receptors as THC derived from cannabis plants.
Allu Arjun heaps praise on SRK for ‘Jawan’ spectacle; SRK reveals he saw ‘Pushpa’ thrice in 3 days
The Shah Rukh Khan-starrer vigilante-action-thriller film ‘Jawan’ has been performing exceptionally well in the theatres, both critically and commercially. Joining in the choir of praises is Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, who also congratulated the whole team on the success of ‘Jawan’.
Army chief salutes supreme sacrifice of Army officers
Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande and all ranks of Indian Army have saluted the supreme sacrifice of Colonel Manpreet Singh, Major Aashish Dhonchak and Dy SP Humayun Muzamil Bhat of Jammu and Kashmir Police, who laid down their lives while fighting the terrorists
Sikh family allegedly ran operation to defraud Royal Mail of 70mn pounds
A Sikh family in central London pocketed millions of pounds by helping to run a decade-long operation to defraud the Royal Mail of 70 million pounds, a court has heard.
Prithvi Shaw to miss major chunk of 2023-24 domestic season due to knee injury: Report
India opener Prithvi Shaw is set to miss a major chunk of the 2023-34 domestic cricket season due to a knee injury which he suffered while playing for Northamptonshire in the One-Day Cup in England.
SAP Labs India to double its AI talent base by 2024
SAP Labs India on Thursday said it will double its artificial intelligence (AI) talent base in the country by 2024, to infuse its portfolio with AI capabilities that meet the demand of an evolving business landscape.
Himani Shivpuri recalls tongue twister from SRK’s ‘K3G’ on Hindi Diwas: ‘It was huge hit’
On the occasion of Hindi Diwas, veteran actress Himani Shivpuri, who is known for portrayal of various characters on the screen, shared how the tongue twister from the movie ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ became extremely popular among the youth.
Relationships, parental pressure lead to suicides, says Raj minister Shanti Dhariwal
State Urban Development Housing (UDH) Minister Shanti Dhariwal, who earlier faced brickbats for calling Rajasthan, a man’s land, has now stated that pressure of studies and relationships are reasons behind rising suicide cases in Kota.
‘India Love Project’ chosen finalist for 2023 Global Pluralism Award
The Global Centre for Pluralism has announced 10 finalists for the 2023 Global Pluralism Award.
Chemotherapy in childhood may raise breast cancer risk later
Women who have been treated for cancer as a child with a certain type of chemotherapy have an increased risk of breast cancer, according to a large-scale international study of survivors of childhood cancer.
Hindu-Americans urge California governor to veto anti-caste discrimination bill
Hundreds of Hindus in the US state of California gathered to protest against an anti-caste discrimination bill, which they say will further fuel instances of Hinduphobia if signed into law.
Standard of ISL getting better every year: Bengaluru FC captain Sunil Chhetri
Bengaluru FC captain Sunil Chhetri highlighted the improvement in the quality of football in the Indian Super League (ISL) and felt that it serves as a motivation for youngsters trying to make a place in the Indian national team to improve their levels.