G7 finance ministers’ meeting ends in Italy
Rome, The Group of Seven (G7) finance meeting has concluded, touching upon global economic trends, financial support for Ukraine and multilateral development banking.
British RAF pilot dies after aircraft crash
London, A British Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot was killed after a Spitfire crashed near an RAF base in Lincolnshire, an RAF spokesperson has said.
Death toll from Brazil’s weather catastrophe rises to 166
Sao Paulo, The death toll from storms and floods in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul since April 29 has risen to 166, the Civil Defense agency has said.
S. Korea, Japan, China to hold 1st summit since 2019 to discuss cooperation
Seoul, Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan are set to meet on Sunday and Monday in Seoul for summit meetings, resuming their trilateral dialogue for the first time since 2019.
South Korea’s new space agency to help compete in global space race
Seoul, With the opening of the nation's full-fledged space agency, South Korea is set to make its mark on the global space stage, aiming to transform into a powerhouse and join the elite space race led by the private industry.
French President Macron calls for ceasefire in Gaza
Paris, May 25 - French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a ceasefire in Gaza and opposed Israeli operations in Rafah as he received an Arab delegation here, the media reported.
Muslim mob attacks Christian man over alleged blasphemy, sets house on fire in Pak’s Sargodha
Sargodha, May 25 - An angry mob seriously injured a Christian man and set his house on fire over an alleged incident of blasphemy in Pakistan's Sargodha on Saturday.
Divyanka Tripathi offers a peek into her makeup session: ‘Masking the exterior’
Mumbai, May 25 - Actress Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya on Saturday shared a picture from her vanity van, giving a peek into her makeup session.
Surfing Federation of India launches 5th edition of Indian Open of Surfing
Mangalore, May 25 - The Surfing Federation of India (SFI), the governing body for the sports of Surfing and Stand-Up Paddling in the country, has officially launched the fifth edition of the Indian Open of Surfing, a premier national surfing competition, here on
Ghazipur rally: PM Modi slams INDI Alliance for betrayal, says Cong regimes kept the region in ruins
New Delhi, May 25 - Addressing a poll rally in UP’s Ghazipur on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the INDI Alliance of betraying the land of freedom fighters, and blamed the successive Congress and Samajwadi Party regimes for the flourishing mafia in
South African Justice Department plans talks with Indian officials post Gupta brothers’ arrest
New Delhi, May 25 - South Africa-based businessmen, the Gupta brothers - Anil Kumar Gupta and Ajay Kumar Gupta - have been arrested in India on charges of abetting the suicide of a prominent builder in Dehradun.
Researchers detect novel biomarkers for kidney diseases using new technique
New Delhi, May 25 - Researchers have detected novel biomarkers for kidney diseases associated with nephrotic syndrome using a new technique, a new study showed on Saturday.
Goa: Drishti Marine urges beachgoers to exercise caution
Panaji, May 25 - In the wake of inclement weather forecasted by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Drishti Marine, the state-appointed lifesaver agency, has cautioned tourists and residents to refrain from swimming or engaging in water sports during rains, lightning or thunderstorms.
CJI Chandrachud votes in Delhi, urges people to fulfill civic duty
New Delhi, May 25 - Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, accompanied by his wife Kalpana Das, cast their votes in the national capital, which went to the polls in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
T20 World Cup: Feel Pakistan should make the final; conditions will suit them, says Shahid Afridi
Dubai, May 25 - Pakistan’s former all-rounder Shahid Afridi believes the Babar Azam-led side can make it to the final of the upcoming 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup, citing that the conditions for the mega event in the West Indies and the USA
24 Indian startups raised $444 million in funding this week
New Delhi, May 25 -About 24 Indian startups have raised around $444 million in funding during this week, which include five growth-stage deals and 14 early-stage deals.
Nepalese woman scripts history, climbs Mt Everest thrice in two weeks
Kathmandu, May 25 - Nepalese mountaineer Purnima Shrestha has become the first woman to summit Mount Everest thrice in two weeks, local media reported.
CSIR-NIIST ties up with Kerala firm to make vegan leather
Thiruvananthapuram, May 25 - The CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) has inked a pact with Kerala-based Alter Wave Eco Innovations (AWEI) Pvt. Ltd. to transfer the technology it developed for manufacturing vegan leather.
1,430 Myanmarese nationals took shelter in Mizoram in last 10 days
Aizawl, May 25 - A total of 1,430 Myanmarese nationals took shelter in the northeastern state of Mizoram in the last 10 days amid fresh clashes in the neighbouring country between the army and 'pro-democratic forces', an official said on Saturday.
Haryana records voter turnout of 50 per cent
Chandigarh, May 25 - Haryana recorded a voter turnout of 50.1 per cent, till 4 p.m., for all the 10 Lok Sabha seats of the state with polling, by and large, peaceful except for some minor skirmishes.