CM Sarma demands CBI probe into death of IIT-Kharagpur student; writes to Mamata Banerjee
Guwahati, June 18 - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday urged his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee to hand over the investigation related to the unnatural death of IIT-Kharagpur student Faizan Ahmed to the CBI.
Nana Patole’s feet-washing act by party worker caught on camera, BJP tears into Congress
New Delhi, June 18 - Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole has found himself in the firing line after a video of his feet-washing act by a party worker landed on social media, evoking strong criticism from netizens.
By-election for two MLC seats in Andhra on July 12
Amaravati, June 18 - By-election for two seats of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council under MLAs quota will be held on July 12, announced the Election Commission on Tuesday.
Newly elected MLAs take oath in special session of Odisha Assembly
Bhubaneswar, June 18 - Newly elected members of the Odisha Assembly on Tuesday took oath during a special session that started on Tuesday.
Sonakshi-Zaheer wedding decor to be in shades of ivory and white
Mumbai, June 18 - Actress Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are set to make their relationship official on June 23. Ahead of their big day, it has been revealed that the decor for the couple’s special event at the venue, Bastian - At
Rakul Preet greets fans on World Sushi Day; shares photo of her waiting to dig in
Mumbai, June 18 - Actress Rakul Preet Singh on Tuesday extended greetings to her fans on International Sushi Day by sharing an unseen picture.
96 pc of professional gamers faced cyberbullying in last 12 months: Study
New Delhi, June 18 - Revealing the dark side of professional video gaming, a new study on Tuesday showed that about 96 per cent of gamers had experienced cyberbullying in the last 12 months.
T20 World Cup: ‘Disappointed with batting’, admits head coach Trott after Afghanistan’s loss to WI
Gros Islet (St Lucia), June 18 - Though Afghanistan advances to the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2024, but head coach Jonathan Trott expressed his disappointment with team's batting in a huge loss to West Indies in their final group-stage
Yogi govt to construct, develop 44 cow conservation centres in 15 districts
Lucknow, June 18 - The Uttar Pradesh government has embarked on an initiative to promote cow conservation by commencing the construction and development of 44 centres in 15 districts.
Life Sciences industry expects 22 pc of revenue to come from connected health in 5 yrs
New Delhi, June 18 - As the majority (63 per cent) of Life Sciences organisations, across biopharma and medtech, have connected health products already on the market or under development, the industry anticipates that connected health will contribute more than one-fifth of their
Putin praises North Korea’s support for Russia’s war against Ukraine
Moscow, June 18 - Ahead of his visit to North Korea on Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Pyongyang for its support in Moscow's fight against Ukraine.
India’s NBFC sector now world’s 3rd largest, next only to USA & UK
New Delhi, June 18 - India's non-banking financial sector has grown to become the third largest in the world, next only to the United States and the United Kingdom, according to an SBI report that highlights the growing strength of the country’s financial
Kerala HC directs notices to be sent to CM Vijayan, Veena in graft case
Kochi, June 18 - The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed that notices be sent to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his daughter Veena Vijayan in a petition filed by Congress legislator Mathew Kuzhalnadan alleging corruption.
Patient disruptions in South Korea rise amid doctors’ nationwide 1-day strike
Seoul, June 18 (IANS) Patients nationwide in South Korea experienced increased healthcare disruptions on Tuesday, having to return home without treatment or endure long waits, as neighbourhood clinics closed as part of a general strike by doctors protesting the medical school quota hike.
Hrithik Roshan-headlined Kargil War film ‘Lakshya’ to be re-released in cinemas on 20th anniversary
Mumbai, June 18 - As their film 'Lakshya' celebrates its 20th anniversary in Hindi cinema on Tuesday, actors Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, and Preity Zinta shared that the movie is set to return to the big screen to celebrate this milestone.
Chinese EV maker BYD set to enter South Korean market in low-cost segment
Seoul, June 18 - The expected entry of China's BYD Auto into the South Korean consumer electric vehicle (EV) market this year will likely intensify competition within the low-cost segment of the market, which globally has seen a stagnation in growth as of
T20 World Cup: This is India’s ‘one of all-time great’ bowling attack, opines Piyush Chawla
New Delhi, June 18 - India's all-round performance in the ongoing T20 World Cup is earning them praise from all quarters with former India spinner Piyush Chawla calling the current bowling line-up "one of all-time great" as they prepare for the Super Eight
Rental price growth slows down 50 pc in top cities as housing supply surges: Report
Mumbai, June 18 - A surge in housing supply resulted in a nearly 50 per cent drop in rental price growth in top cities in the second quarter this year (to date) -- registering a 2-4 per cent quarterly rise which is down
T20 World Cup: Skipper Rohit eyes ‘something special’ from Team India in Super 8
Barbados, June 18 - India captain Rohit Sharma expressed his excitement and optimism as the team gears up for the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup 2024. Speaking ahead of their first match against Afghanistan, Rohit emphasised the team's collective ambition
India’s spices exports hit record $4.46 billion in FY24, red chilli up by 15 pc
New Delhi, June 18 - The export of spices and its products reached an all-time high in FY 2023-24 at a record $4.46 billion making India a key player in the global trade.