Soldiers among 10 killed in terror attack on Pakistani outpost
Islamabad, May 27 - Islamist terrorists attacked a Pakistani military outpost near the Afghan border, killing at least five soldiers in the ensuing fire exchange, officials said on Monday.
World Health Assembly meets in Geneva after pandemic treaty failure
Geneva, May 27 - The annual meeting of the World Health Assembly, the decision-making body of the World Health Organisation (WHO), began in the Swiss city of Geneva on Monday.
New Parliament convenes in Tehran days after deadly helicopter crash
Tehran, May 27 - A new Parliament convened in Iran's capital Tehran for the first time on Monday, days after a deadly helicopter crash that killed the country's President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
Union Budget reshaped into strategic blueprint for equitable distribution in last 10 years: Sitharaman
New Delhi, May 27 - Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that over the last decade, the Narendra Modi government has reshaped the Union budget from a mere record of expenditures to a strategic blueprint for equitable distribution with a vision
Samsung launches new smartphone under its Galaxy F series in India
New Delhi, May 27 - Samsung on Monday launched a new smartphone under its Galaxy F series -- F55 5G, with a 50MP camera in India.
‘Ab ki baar, 10 lakh paar’ is Varanasi’s clarion call for PM Modi’s third victory
Varanasi (UP), May 27 - The people of Varanasi have decided that they will gift Prime Minister Narendra Modi his third-straight victory from the Lok Sabha seat with a bigger margin of votes and they have given the clarion call of ‘Ab ki
This is an election between Ram ‘bhakts’ and Ram ‘drohis’: HM Amit Shah
Lucknow, May 27 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah slammed the Samajwadi Party and its INDIA bloc partners during an election rally in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar, saying that this was an election between the Ram 'bhakts' and Ram 'drohis'.
3 dead as typhoon hits Philippines
Manila, May 27 - Three people, including a seven-month-old baby boy, were killed in typhoon Ewiniar that destroyed homes and caused flooding in the Philippines, a spokesperson for the Philippine National Police said on Monday.
‘One format may drop off’: Starc hints ODI retirement to prioritise franchise cricket
Chennai, May 27 - Australia fast-bowler Mitchell Starc hinted on his ODI retiement after lifting the IPL trophy with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The left-arm pacer said with a long wait before the next one-day World Cup, he might shift focus to more
Naturalisation applications surge from Israelis with German roots
Berlin, May 27 - The number of Israelis with German ancestors applying for naturalisation has increased, the media reported on Monday, citing Germany's Federal Office of Administration.
Cybercriminals launched on avg 9K online attacks on Indian firms per day in 2023: Report
New Delhi, May 27 - Cybercriminals launched an average of nearly 9,000 online attacks targeting Indian businesses per day in 2023, a new report revealed on Monday.
Macron visits memorial in Berlin for Jews murdered in the Holocaust
Berlin, May 27 - French President Emmanuel Macron commemorated victims of the Holocaust in Berlin on Monday during the second day of his official state visit to Germany.
South Korea, Japan, China reaffirm commitment to Korean Peninsula peace amid North Korea satellite plan
Seoul, May 27 - Leaders of South Korea, Japan, and China reaffirmed their commitment to promote peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula during their summit in Seoul on Monday, hours after North Korea announced a satellite launch plan.
TN govt asks schools to ensure clean, safe environment before reopening on June 6
Chennai, May 27 - Tamil Nadu school education department has directed the heads of schools to ensure that schools are clean and safe before reopening on June 6.
Delhi HC waives penalty on lawyer seeking permission for CM Kejriwal to govern from jail
New Delhi, May 27 - The Delhi High Court, on Monday, waived a Rs 1 lakh penalty previously imposed on a lawyer who had filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking permission and facilities for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to govern from judicial
Protests erupt in Istanbul against Israeli bombing of civilians
Istanbul, May 27 - Widespread protests erupted overnight in Istanbul following Israel's attack on a Palestinian camp in the Gaza Strip, local media reported on Monday.
Torrential rain forecast for Japan
Tokyo, May 27 - Japan's weather agency warned of torrential downpours in some parts of the southwestern prefectures of Kagoshima and Miyazaki from Monday night through Tuesday, calling for caution as the rows of clouds may suddenly increase the risk of disasters.
Amritsar big fight: BJP hopes to break 10-year jinx through ex-diplomat Sandhu
Amritsar, May 27 - The BJP is aiming to break its 10-year jinx in one of India’s holiest cities, Amritsar in Punjab, in its third attempt through Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
Yuki Bhambri attains career-best world no. 52 ATP doubles ranking
New Delhi, May 27 - India's Yuki Bhambri achieved a career-best world no. 52 in ATP doubles rankings after his runners-up finish at the ATP 250 Lyon Open.
Piyush Mishra opens up on how he became ‘blindly ambitious to make it big’
Mumbai, May 27 - Piyush Mishra, an alumnus of the National School of Drama (NSD), reflected on his four-decade-long acting journey, sharing how he became 'blindly ambitious to make it big' in the industry.