South Korea, US stage joint air drills amid tension over failed North Korea satellite launch
Seoul, May 28 - South Korean and US military aircraft have staged regular combined live-fire drills to strengthen readiness against North Korean threats, Seoul's Air Force said on Tuesday, amid heightened tensions over Pyongyang's failed satellite launch.
Indonesia braces for droughts, fires
Jakarta, May 28 - Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) on Tuesday warned of potential droughts and peatland fires as the dry season is already starting in some regions of the archipelago.
Kevin Pietersen requests fans to stop abuse towards Ambati Rayudu
New Delhi, May 28 - Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen requested Indian fans to stop abuse towards Ambati Rayudu af
IUML leader Kunhalikutty rules himself out of Rajya Sabha nomination
Kozhikode (Kerala), May 28 - Veteran legislator and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader, P. K. Kunhalikutty, on Tuesday said that he will not be his party's nominee to the Rajya Sabha.
Blood cancer cases may be rising among young adults in India, say experts
New Delhi, May 28 - Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) -- a rare, yet treatable type of blood cancer -- is significantly rising among young adults, aged 30 to 40 years, in India, warned doctors on Tuesday.
Kajol dons fierce avatar, brandishes sword in ‘Maharagni – Queen of Queens’ teaser
Mumbai, May 28 - Actress Kajol, who has reunited with choreographer-director Prabhudeva after 27 years for the upcoming film ‘Maharagni - Queen of Queens’, essays a fearless protagonist in the film.
Norway Chess kicks off with thrilling classical draws; Armageddon decides all round 1 games
Stavanger (Norway), May 28 - Norway Chess 2024 commenced in thrilling fashion as round 1 saw all the games ending up in a draw with Armageddon deciding the points across both main and women’s events.
Over 90 highrise buildings in Gujarat’s Keshod lack fire safety compliance
Keshod, May 28 - Over 90 highrise buildings in Keshod city in Gujarat's Junagadh district are operating without the necessary fire safety no objection certificates (NOC), said officials on Tuesday.
Global firms must tap local display manufacturing opportunities in India: Industry leaders
New Delhi, May 28 - India is set for a significant leap in local manufacturing of displays which presents a golden opportunity for global companies seeking to diversify their display supply chains beyond certain geographies, industry leaders said on Tuesday.
Jharkhand is home to beautiful mountains but now making news for mounds of notes: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 28 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at the JMM-Congress alliance on Tuesday over ‘flourishing’ corruption in Jharkhand under their watch and also accused them of looting the state from all sides.
Carrying forward PM Modi’s vision, over 7,000 historical diaspora documents digitised in Oman
New Delhi, May 28 - In alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to strengthen diaspora connections and preserve shared heritage, the National Archives of India (NAI) said on Tuesday that it has, in collaboration with the Indian Embassy in Muscat, concluded its
England Champions reveal squad for World Championship of Legends
London, May 28 - Cricketing icons like Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen and Ravi Bopara are all set to join the spectacle of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) as England Champions announced their lineup for the inaugural edition of the tournament.
Lava appoints Rajesh Sethi as new Group CFO
New Delhi, May 28 - Homegrown electronics manufacturer Lava International on Tuesday announced the appointment of Rajesh Sethi as the new Group Chief Financial Officer.
Heatwave: Rajasthan govt directs officials to ensure drinking water, medicines
Jaipur, May 28 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has directed government officials to review the heatwave situation across the state and ensure adequate drinking water and medicines are available for the people.
Sprinter Amoj Jacob credits one-month stay in Bahamas for Paris Olympics berth
New Delhi, May 28 - Indian sprinter Amoj Jacob, who is part of the men's 4x400m relay team, credited the month-long stay in the Bahamas for securing the Paris Olympics berth.
8 killed as jeep falls into ravine in Pakistan
Islamabad, May 28 - Eight members of a family were killed when their jeep fell into a ravine in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the police said.
80 pc Indian employers believe tech added flexibility, helped promote gender equality
New Delhi, May 28 - About 80 per cent of employers in India believe that innovation powered by technology has helped them be more flexible, promoting more gender equality, according to a new report on Tuesday.
Germany sees largest number of naturalisations in over 20 years
Frankfurt, May 28 - The number of people granted German citizenship reached the highest level last year since records began in 2000.
MP govt shuts down 66 ‘unsuitable’ nursing colleges
Bhopal, May 28 - The Madhya Pradesh government has ordered the closure of 66 nursing colleges across the state, three months after the Madhya Pradesh High Court's order over 'irregularities' in affiliation.
New Parliament has inspired, strengthened developing India, says Union Minister Joshi
Hubballi, (Karnataka) May 28 - Union Minister Pralhad Joshi stated on Tuesday that the new Parliament inaugurated one year ago on this day, has inspired and strengthened developing India.