UNSC to hold emergency meeting after Rafah attack
New York, May 28 - The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday, following the deadly airstrike by Israel near Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu calls civilian deaths in Rafah a ‘tragic mishap’
Tel Aviv, May 28 - Amid growing international condemnation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the strike which killed scores of displaced Palestinians in Rafah on Sunday was a "tragic mishap".
Unraveling the myth: Experts debunk ‘absurdity’ of EVM hack theories
New Delhi, May 27 - Following the sixth phase of voting in the Lok Sabha polls, as the Congress-led Opposition continues to cast doubts over EVMs, experts have countered the conspiracy theory with data to support their stance.
Goldman Sachs ups India’s GDP growth forecast
New Delhi, May 27 - Leading global financial firm Goldman Sachs has revised its forecast for India’s GDP growth by 10 basis points to 6.7 per cent as it expects the government’s heavy investments in big-ticket infrastructure projects to continue with the huge
Fintech leaders hail PM Modi on India leading in UPI
New Delhi, May 27 - Fintech leaders on Monday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India leading in unified payments interface (UPI), saying that the country's fintech landscape is now a hotbed for innovation, reflecting the nation's fearless spirit.
14 Guwahati-Kolkata flights cancelled due to Cyclone ‘Remal’
Guwahati, May 27 - As many as fourteen flights from Guwahati International Airport travelling to Kolkata have been cancelled in the wake of Cyclone Remal on Monday, an official said.
Adani Energy Solutions to raise up to Rs 12,500 crore
Mumbai, May 27 - Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) on Monday said that its board has approved to raise funds not exceeding Rs 12,500 crore through Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) or other permissible mode in accordance with the applicable laws, in one or
Anupam Kher admits he’s a ‘bad dancer’ – and reveals his first acting role
Mumbai, May 27 - Anupam Kher, who is well-known for his versatile performances in mainstream cinema as well as international productions, admitted at an event here on Monday that he is "a very bad dancer", but he does "dance with emotions".
India urgently needs stem cell donors to fight blood disorders, say experts
New Delhi, May 27 - India is urgently in need of stem cell donors to fight blood cancer that kills over 70,000 lives every year, said experts on Monday ahead of World Blood Cancer Day.
Russian spy in German military sentenced to 3.5 years
Dusseldorf, May 27 - A 54-year-old German army officer who confessed to spying for Russia has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison by a court in Dusseldorf.
Gujarat: Agriculture Dept launches special intensive verification campaign
Vadodara, May 27 - Gujarat Agriculture Department on Monday launched a special intensive verification campaign to guarantee farmers access to high-quality fertilisers, seeds, and medicines.
TN govt scheme to benefit 2.73 L female students for higher education
Chennai, May 27 - The Tamil Nadu government said on Monday in a statement that 2.73 lakh girl students benefitted from the Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme or 'Pudhumai Penn Scheme' launched by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in 2022.
Indian Oil hands over Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus to army for use in Delhi-NCR
New Delhi, May 27 - Indian Oil on Monday handed over a state-of-the-art green hydrogen fuel cell bus to the Indian Army as part of the public sector oil giant’s objective to promote sustainable, eco-friendly transportation.
Praggnanandhaa in focus as Norway Chess begins in Stavanger
Stavanger (Norway), June 27 - India’s Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu will be in focus as the prestigious 12th edition of the Norway Chess championship gets underway in Stavanger, Norway. The event features some of the world’s top players in both Norway Chess and the first-ever
Sensex closes flat after touching 76,000 for first time
Mumbai, May 27 - India equity benchmarks closed flat on Monday following sideways sentiment in the Market.
Protest in Vadodara over smart electricity meters
Vadodara, May 27 - Vadodara residents on Monday protested over the installation of smart meters at the Akota office of Madhya Gujarat Vij Corporation Limited (MGVCL).
T20 World Cup: From Yashasvi to Noor, young talents to watch out for
New Delhi, May 27 - The 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup is all set to bring the heat and a wave of exciting new talent ready to make their mark on the global stage. The young faces alongside the superstars will be
DoT takes action on over 10K fraudulent messages sent using 8 SMS headers
New Delhi, May 27 - The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), which comes under the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, on Monday said that it took action on more than 10,000 fraudulent messages that were sent using eight SMS headers in the last
David Lalhlansanga: Answer to India’s striker dilemma in the future
Bhubaneshwar, May 27 - David Lalhlansanga is the newest face in the Indian senior men's national camp. Out of the 27 players named by Igor Stimac for the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait, he is the only first-timer in the camp.
Study discovers brain region linked to ‘prosocial’ behaviour
New Delhi, May 27 - A new study on Monday revealed a specific brain region that is linked to our willingness to help others.