Two lakh jobs in next five years in hospitality sector: Goa CM
Panji, July 11 - Goa Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant on Thursday stated that two lakh jobs would be created in the hospitality sector in the next five years and urged youths to take the opportunity.
New treatment for deadly brain cancer shows promise in pre-clinical trials: IIT Delhi
New Delhi, July 11 - A novel nanoformulation to cure deadly brain tumours has shown promise in pre-clinical trials, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi said on Thursday.
TCS hires 5,452 employees in Q1, reverses drop in headcounts
Bengaluru, July 11 - IT services major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) hired 5,452 employees in the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal (FY25), reversing three-quarters of the drop in headcount.
PM Modi holds discussion with economists, NITI Aayog officials in run-up to Budget
New Delhi, July 11 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a meeting with senior NITI Aayog officials and leading economists as part of the wider consultations in the run-up to the Union Budget 2024-25.
11th-century cathedral in France’s Rouen catches fire
Paris, July 11 - Fire engulfed the spire of France’s famous Rouen cathedral on Thursday, local officials said.
Tribal Board case: ED continues raids on residences of K’taka ex-minister Nagendra, Chairman Daddal
Bengaluru, July 11 - The ED continued its raids on Thursday, in connection with the tribal welfare Board case, at the residences of former minister B Nagendra and Board Chairman, Basanagouda Daddal.
India has 1/5th of global population; must work towards population stabilisation: Union Minister Nadda
New Delhi, July 11 - Highlighting that one-fifth of the global population resides in India, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday stressed the need to reaffirm and recommit to work towards population stabilisation.
Govt should waive crop loan & electricity bill arrears to help farmers: Maha LoP
Mumbai, July 11 - Maharashtra Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Vijay Wadettiwar on Thursday demanded a complete loan waiver for farmers who are in distress due to damage caused by natural calamities and dip in the prices for agricultural produce.
Jaya Prada acquitted in 2019 case of model code violation
Rampur (UP), July 11 - Former MP from Rampur and Bollywood actress Jaya Prada has been acquitted by the Rampur MP/MLA court in a case of violation of model code of conduct.
J&K Police attaches property of drug peddler in Baramulla
Srinagar, July 11 - Jammu and Kashmir Police in north Kashmir's Baramulla district attached property of a “notorious” drug peddler, police said on Thursday.
EU accepts Apple’s offer to open up contactless payments
London, July 11 - The European Union (EU) on Thursday accepted commitments offered by Apple over how it operates Apple Pay to end a long-running competition investigation.
Possible to revive Vizag Steel Plant, PM will take decision: Kumaraswamy
Visakhapatnam, July 11 - Ruling out the privatisation of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, Union Heavy Industries and Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Thursday said that there is a possibility of reviving the plant and a final decision would be taken by Prime Minister
Punjab explores opportunity to export litchi to Britain
Chandigarh, July 11 - After the maiden export of Punjab's litchi to Britain, UK Deputy High Commissioner Caroline Rowett on Thursday called upon Punjab Horticulture Minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra to discuss strategies for future litchi consignments and sharing agro-allied technologies.
IAF’s Sukhoi fighter jets set to roar Australian skies during Exercise Pitch Black
Darwin, July 11 - India's Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets will be seen in action during Exercise Pitch Black -- Australia's biggest international air combat training activity -- that begins at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) bases in Darwin and Tindal from Friday.
Don’t know ED’s procedure in Tribal Welfare Board case: Shivakumar
Bengaluru, July 11 - Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister on Thursday said that he does not know the procedure followed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the multi-crore Tribal Welfare Board case.
Vasundhara Raje & Kirodi Lal Meena’s absence during Budget speech raises eyebrows
Jaipur, July 11 - The absence of former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and Minister Kirodi Lal Meena during the budget speech has raised many eyebrows.
OECD calls for South Korea to adopt tighter fiscal rules amid deficit, rapid aging
Seoul, July 11 - The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) called on South Korea on Thursday to introduce tighter fiscal rules and maintain a restrictive policy as its budget is projected to remain in deficit through next year and rapid aging
India pips China to become real estate capital of Asia: Hurun report
New Delhi, July 11 - With real estate companies worth $36 billion in 2024, India is accelerating to become the real estate capital of Asia, pushing away China in terms of growth rate, a new report said on Thursday.
Sensex closes flat amid volatile session
Mumbai, July 11 - Indian equity benchmarks closed flat on Thursday following a volatile session.
Six dead as heavy rains lash China’s Chongqing
Beijing, July 11 - At least six people have died from the heavy rain in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality overnight, local authorities said on Thursday.