28 pc GST on gaming firms triggered a cascade of repercussions: Report
New Delhi, June 19 - The 28 per cent GST on skill-based online games has triggered a cascade of repercussions, including funding constraints, reduced growth trajectories, job losses, and heightened uncertainty across the sector, a report said on Wednesday.
Lifting heavy weights at retirement age preserves leg strength: Research
London, June 19 - Lifting heavy weights around the time of retirement could preserve leg strength into older age, a new research has suggested.
How Yoga made Indian astronaut Rakesh Sharma fearless in space
Bengaluru, June 19 - NV Raghuram, yoga teacher of Indian astronaut Rakesh Sharma and the founder of Yoga Bharati, on Wednesday revealed that yoga made Sharma "fearless and more adaptable than any other astronaut" in his team.
NSE warns investors of 2 individuals promising assured returns in stock market
New Delhi, June 19 - The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday issued an advisory cautioning investors of two individuals promising assured returns on investment in the stock market.
Himachal CM opens 32 MW solar power facility
Shimla, June 20 - Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday formally inaugurated the 32 MW Pekhubela solar power plant, developed by Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL), at Pekhubela in Una district.
AP means Amaravati, Polavaram, says CM Naidu
Amaravati, June 20 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu, on Thursday visited Amaravati capital region to get first-hand information about the status of the capital’s development work and said Andhra Pradesh stands for Amaravati and Polavaram.
Greece aims at tenfold increase in electric taxis in Athens by 2026
Athens, June 20 - Greece aims to increase the number of electric taxis circulating in the Athens wider area tenfold by 2026, as part of efforts for a shift to climate-friendly electromobility, officials said.
Asian Development Bank approves $40 mn loan to Bhutan
Manila, June 20 - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday said it has approved a policy-based loan of 40 million US dollars to help Bhutan further strengthen its public financial management and green growth.
Russian air defence intercepts 15 Ukrainian drones
Moscow, June 20 - The Russian air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 15 Ukrainian drones overnight during a series of attacks that caused damage and resulted in one fatality, the Russian Ministry of Defence reported on Thursday.
Cyprus rejects Hezbollah’s threats as not based on ‘reality’
Athens, June 20 - Cyprus on Thursday rejected threats made by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who warned the EU island nation against cooperating with the Israeli military in a fiery speech the day before.
3 IS militants killed in airstrikes in Iraq
Baghdad, June 20 - Three Islamic State (IS) militants were killed on Thursday in airstrikes in the northern province of Kirkuk, the Iraqi military said.
Sri Lankan President inaugurates India-funded projects during EAM Jaishankar’s Colombo visit
Colombo, June 20 - Marking strong neighbourhood ties between South Asia's historical allies India and Sri Lanka, visiting Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday jointly inaugurated the formal commissioning of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre
Rescue work continues as China grapples with flooding from heavy rainfall
Beijing, June 20 - Rescue work is continuing in China's flooded areas on Thursday after days of heavy rainfall.
Madhya Pradesh: Cong candidate for Amarwara bypoll Dheeransha Invati files nomination
Bhopal, June 20 - Congress candidate for the July 10 Amarwara bypoll in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district -- Dheeransha Invati -- on Thursday filed his nomination for the upcoming electoral contest.
Assam Skill University to be fully functional in 2025: Sarma
Guwahati, June 20 - The Assam Skill University (ASU) which is the first-of-its-kind in the northeastern region, will become fully functional from next year, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday.
Pay Commission for staff of aided educational institutions in Punjab: Cheema
Chandigarh, June 20 - Punjab Finance Minister, Harpal Singh Cheema, on Thursday said the government has given in-principle approval regarding the implementation of the Sixth Pay Commission for employees of aided educational institutions.
Atiq Ahmad’s sister-in-law’s house demolished in Prayagraj
Prayagraj, June 20 - The Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) on Thursday demolished the house of Zainab Fatima, who is the wife of gangster Atiq Ahmed's brother Ashraf.
Major political developments will take place in K’taka soon: BJP MP Bommai
Davanagere, (Karnataka) June 20 - Significant political developments will take place in Karnataka in days to come, said former Chief Minister and BJP MP, Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday.
My responsibility has increased, says Andhra Pradesh Dy CM Pawan Kalyan
Amaravati, June 20 - Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has said that his responsibility has increased and he is committed to serving the state with dedication.
SC issues notice on tribal students’ plea demanding participation in NEET-UG retest
New Delhi, June 20 - The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on a plea filed by a batch of tribal students from Meghalaya seeking directions to the National Testing Agency (NTA) to permit them to appear in NEET-UG retest since they had