India’s ‘ambitions great’, will play key role: US official on collaboration on semiconductor
Washington, June 26 - India may be at an early stage in semiconductor design and manufacturing but its "ambitions are great" and it will increasingly play a key role in the field, a top US official said on Wednesday.
Months after quitting post, Sam Pitroda reappointed Indian Overseas Congress chief
New Delhi, June 26 - Gandhi family loyalist Sam Pitroda has made a return to the helm of the Indian Overseas Congress, months after stepping down from the post following a huge political controversy that erupted over his 'racist' remarks and comments on
After the Indo-Pacific, India, US to focus on cooperation in the Indian Ocean
Washington, June 26 - India and the United States are now turning towards the Indian Ocean as their next frontier of cooperation across a wide suite of issues from trade to security, drawing upon the "trust and confidence" they have developed working together
MCA refutes media reports on clean chit to Byju’s, says probe is still on
New Delhi, June 26 -: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) clarified on Wednesday that it has not given Byju’s a clean chit over financial fraud as the investigation into the matter is still going on.
Cracks in INDIA bloc come to fore over resolution against Emergency, BJP rubs it in
New Delhi, June 26 - The resurgent Congress-led INDIA bloc has been latching on to every opportunity to corner the BJP-led NDA while reiterating that, as the voice of India, they will keep the government on a tight leash.
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore stuck in space amid Starliner tech glitch
New Delhi, June 26 - In a growing concern, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck at the International Space Station (ISS) as engineers continue to fix the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that will take them back to Earth.
CBI gets 3-day custody of CM Kejriwal in liquor policy case
New Delhi, June 26 - A court here on Wednesday sent Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to CBI custody for three days in connection with the corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam case.
Ather Energy to invest Rs 2,000 cr in EV manufacturing facility in Maha: Fadnavis
Mumbai, June 26 - Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced that EV company Ather Energy is going to invest more than Rs 2,000 crore in a manufacturing facility in the state that will generate around 4,000 jobs.
Muzumadar seeks ‘Women’s Test Championship’ ahead of one-off red-ball match against SA
Chennai, June 26 - As India prepare for the one-off Test against South Africa, head coach Amol Muzumdar is focusing on the team’s potential for improvement across all facets of the game.
Newly-elected Trinamool MLAs skip Guv’s invitation for oath ceremony, stage dharna at Assembly
Kolkata, June 26 - Two newly-elected Trinamool Congress legislators, namely Sayantika Banerjee from Baranagar and Reyat Sarkar from Bhagawangola, ignored the invitation from West Bengal Governor, CV Ananda Bose to go to Raj Bhavan and participate in the swearing-in ceremony.
NDA govt trying to cover up NEET scam: Sachin Pilot
Jaipur, June 26 - Former Rajasthan Deputy CM and Congress General Secretary Sachin Pilot on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the NDA government and accused it of covering up the NEET scam, which as per him, was the biggest issue in the
Trump, Biden squabble over credit for Quad rebirth
Washington, June 26 - So who "put together" or "re-established" the Quad? The Trump campaign on Tuesday slammed President Joe Biden for claiming in a recent interview that he "put together" the Quad, an evolving multilateral group of nations comprising the United States,
IMD forecasts heavy rain for West Peninsular Coast, Northwest India
New Delhi June 26 - India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely along the country’s West Peninsular Coast during the next 3-4 days while rainfall activity is likely to increase over Northwest India with heavy to
UK’s Haleon to sell nicotine replacement therapy biz outside US to Dr Reddy’s for $632 mn
New Delhi, June 26 - UK-based consumer healthcare company Haleon on Wednesday announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) business outside of the US to Dr Reddy's Laboratories SA for 500 million pounds (about $632.55
S. Korean Prez vows to expand systemic support for mental health services
Seoul, June 26 - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday said the government will step up systemic support for mental health services encompassing prevention, treatment, and recovery to assist those in need.
Telangana seeks release of Rs 693 crore under National Health Mission
New Delhi/Hyderabad, June 25 - Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday urged Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda to immediately release Rs 693.13 crore pending dues to Telangana under the National Health Mission (NHM).
‘Track, trace & eliminate’ illegal tobacco trade, control unrecorded alcohol: WHO
New Delhi, June 25 - Countries must take effective steps to track, trace, and eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products, and control unrecorded alcohol, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday.
Did not blame Manish Sisodia in liquor policy case: CM Kejriwal tells court
New Delhi, June 26 - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal told a court here on Wednesday that he did not blame any Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, including former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, for alleged irregularities in the framing of the now-scrapped liquor
ICC Rankings: Head’s meteoric rise continues, dethrones SKY as top T20I batter
Dubai, June 26 - Australia's Travis Head has ascended to the No.1 spot in the latest ICC T20I batting rankings, dethroning India's Suryakumar Yadav after stunning performances in the ongoing T20 World Cup tournament, with his latest innings of 76 against India cementing
Punjab Police ask Gujarat-based social media influencer to join probe
Amritsar, June 26 - Punjab Police on Wednesday asked Gujarat-based social media influencer Archana Makwana, who is facing charges for performing Yoga at Sri Darbar Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple Amritsar, to join the investigation till June 30.