India can become AI chip capital of the world: SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son
As India makes strides in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors, SoftBank’s Founder and CEO Masayoshi Son has said that the country can become the AI chip capital of the world. In a meeting with some leading Indian startup founders in the national capital,
Masato Kanda elected as ADB president
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Thursday that its Board of Governors has unanimously elected Masato Kanda as the ADB’s 11th president. Kanda, 59, currently serves as special advisor to Japan’s prime minister and minister of finance, Xinhua news agency reported. He
Abu Dhabi T10: Great boost to have Dinesh Karthik with us, says Bangla Tigers’ Dasun Shanaka
Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka believes the presence of Indian cricketers in Abu Dhabi T10 helps attract fan attention and also aids in developing talent. The bowling allrounder, who is playing for Bangla Tigers in the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10, is teammates with former
Global study links 1.5 million deaths every year to air pollution from wildfires
An Australian-led international research has found that over 1.5 million deaths globally every year were linked to the health impacts of air pollution caused by landscape fires. According to the research published on Thursday by Monash University in Melbourne, 1.53 million deaths per
Rajesh Tailang says his father’s unfulfilled dreams are coming alive through ‘Bandish Bandits 2’
Acclaimed actor Rajesh Tailang, who reprises the role of Rajendra, Radhe’s father, in the second season of “Bandish Bandits 2,” said that his father’s unfulfilled dreams are coming alive through the character. Rajesh, who hails from the prestigious Bikaner Gharana, talked about his
“I am very happy today,” Priyanka Gandhi takes oath as Lok Sabha MP
It is another milestone for the Nehru-Gandhi family as Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took the oath of affirmation as a member of the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Wearing an off-white saree with a golden border and holding the Constitution booklet, which has become a
EAM Jaishankar meets Italy’s counterpart during G7 foreign ministers’ meeting
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a meeting with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, during the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Fiuggi, Italy. The EAM on Tuesday wrote in a post on X, “A warm meeting with DPM
Gautam Adani, nephew Sagar Adani clear of bribery charges as per US DoJ indictment
Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani, nephew Sagar Adani, and senior executive Vneet Jaain are clear of any bribery charges as per the US Department of Justice (DoJ), according to the latest filing with the stock exchanges by a group company, Adani Green Energy
Delhi-NCR air quality deteriorates as AQI nears ‘severe’ levels
The air quality in Delhi-NCR remained in the ‘very poor’ category on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 396, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The worsening pollution levels have escalated health concerns for the region’s residents,
Moroccan king urges ‘decisive action’ to achieve ceasefire in Palestinian territories
Moroccan King Mohammed VI called for ‘decisive action’ to achieve an immediate, comprehensive, and sustainable ceasefire in Palestinian territories, emphasising the importance of joint efforts to protect human rights, implement UN resolutions, and uphold international law. In a letter to Cheikh Niang, chairman
Hyundai Motor to buy back $716 million in shares to enhance shareholder value
Hyundai Motor said on Wednesday it will buy back 1 trillion won ($716 million) worth of its own shares as part of efforts to boost its shareholder value. In the buyback plan approved by the board of directors, Hyundai will repurchase 4.66 million
India awarded hosting rights of 2026 Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup
The executive committee of the Asian Shooting Confederation (ASC) has awarded the hosting rights for the Asian Rifle/Pistol Cup 2026 to India, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has announced. The letter from Eng. Duaij AlOtaibi, secretary general of ASC, stated that
G7 foreign ministers urge Israel to comply with international law
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) countries called on Israel to comply with its obligations under international law at a meeting. The ministers said in a statement that they support a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and the full implementation of
UN welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement
The United Nations welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, a senior UN official said in a statement. The agreement marks the starting point of a critical process, anchored in the full implementation of resolution 1701 (2006), to restore the
India, UK need to collaborate in AI, tele-medicine, agri-tech: Piyush Goyal
India and the UK have the potential to further collaborate in fields like artificial intelligence (AI), tele-medicine, climate modelling, and agri-tech to improve the lives of millions of people in both countries, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. Addressing
Air India optimises key domestic metro routes post Vistara merger
Post Vistara integration, national carrier Air India on Wednesday announced an optimisation of its domestic route network that will prioritise deployment of its best narrowbody cabin products on five key metro-to-metro routes, beginning December 1. This will see all flights between select metro
People picked bones out of a comment: Head quashes rumours of cracks in Australian Test team
Australia batter Travis Head has refuted claims the Test side is fractured after Josh Hazlewood caused a stir with a comment that implied there might be a split in the dressing room. Hazlewood fronted the media after play on day three and was
Judge dismisses election interference case against trump
A federal judge has dismissed the election interference case against U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, granting the special prosecutor’s request citing the changed circumstances after he won the presidency. Special prosecutor Jack Smith filed requests to the judges in the two cases he had
A progressive, living document: president murmu on 75th constitution day
President Droupadi Murmu, in her address at the 75th Constitution Day celebrations on Tuesday, hailed the Constitution of India as a “progressive and living document,” emphasising its enduring relevance and transformative power in shaping the country’s growth. The Constitution Day (also known as
How PM Modi championed Babasaheb’s ideals since early days, reveals Modi Archive
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the nation on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution. While the government has planned year-long events to celebrate the anniversary of the Constitution’s adoption, President Droupadi Murmu led the celebrations at the Central