Paytm aims ‘leaner organisation structure’ after Rs 550 crore net loss in Q4
New Delhi, May 22 - In order to achieve significant cost efficiencies through artificial intelligence (AI)-led capabilities, digital payments major Paytm is planning a “leaner organisation structure” and the “pruning of non-core businesses”, indicating there may be job redundancies at the company in
Mahindra launches new variant for ‘XUV700’ starting at Rs 16.89 lakh
New Delhi, May 22 - Leading SUV manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra on Wednesday launched a new variant for the XUV700 -- AX5 Select (AX5 S), starting at Rs 16.89 lakh (ex-showroom).
Germany’s far-right AfD bans EU top candidate from public appearances
Berlin, May 22 - Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has banned its lead candidate in next month's European elections, Maximilian Krah, from making public appearances, following his comments that not all Schutzstaffel (SS) members were criminals.
Activists confirm release of Chinese vlogger who reported on Covid-19
Beijing, May 22 - Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan, who had been serving a four-year sentence for reporting on the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic in locked-down Wuhan, has been released from prison, according to supporters.
Israel orders immediate recall of ambassadors to Ireland and Norway
Jerusalem, May 22 - Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday ordered the "immediate return" of Israeli ambassadors to Ireland and Norway following the decision announced by the two countries to recognise a Palestinian state.
President Xi’s purging of Communist officials: Stunning similarities with Stalin
New Delhi, May 22 - After ascending to power in 2012, President Xi Jinping of China embarked on a journey to strengthen his grip on the country's already authoritarian regime. Having grown up in a political environment, Xi is well-versed in the workings
12 rain-related deaths reported in TN from May 16 to 21
Chennai, May 22 - The Tamil Nadu State Revenue and Disaster Management Department has said that the state has reported 12 rain-related deaths from May 16 to May 21.
Rahul Gandhi promises to scrap Agniveer scheme
Chandigarh, May 22 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said “If the Opposition’s INDIA bloc comes to power in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, it will dispose of the Agniveer scheme into the dustbin”.
Mamata Banerjee only takes credit after changing names of Central projects: Amit Shah
Kolkata, May 22 - The only thing that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee knows is to change the names of different Central projects and take credit for them, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday.
Congress will discard Agniveer scheme entirely, says Rahul Gandhi in Haryana
Chandigarh, May 22 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday that the Agniveer scheme will be discarded entirely if the party comes to power.
Only double-engine govt at Centre & Bengal will end reign of violence, corruption: HM Amit Shah
Kolkata, May 22 - A double-engine government at the Centre and West Bengal can only end the reign of violence and corruption in the state, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday.
Are regional parties losing their sway over the Punjab, Haryana political landscape?
Chandigarh, May 22 - Are patriarch-dominated regional parties losing their grip on the Punjab and Haryana electoral battleground in these parliamentary polls? Ground reports suggest that it seems to be the case.
RBI approves record dividend of Rs 2.11 lakh crore to Central Government
Mumbai, May 22 - The Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday approved the transfer of Rs 2,10,874 crore as surplus to the Central government for the accounting year 2023-24.
Vice President Dhankhar arrives in Tehran to attend Raisi funeral ceremony
Tehran, May 22 - Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar arrived in Tehran on Wednesday afternoon to attend the official ceremony to pay condolences on the demise of Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other Iranian officials who passed
INDIA bloc affected by communalism, casteism and nepotism — diseases worse than cancer: PM Modi
Shrawasti (UP), May 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the INDIA bloc is afflicted with diseases like communalism, casteism and nepotism that are "worse than cancer" and can destroy the nation.
SC refuses to entertain ex-CM Soren’s plea against ED arrest
New Delhi, May 22 - In a big jolt to former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain his plea challenging arrest in the money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam.
When India speaks, the world listens: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday credited his government for propelling the country's economy to a higher growth trajectory, saying that India's growing influence on the world stage is a matter of huge pride.
PM Modi recounts Sitaram Kesri episode to attack Congress
Basti (UP), May 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, mounted a scathing attack on the Congress when he recounted the Sitaram Kesri episode to target the party on the reservation issue.
NDA has already crossed 310 seats after five phases of LS polls: HM Amit Shah
Kolkata, May 22 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Wednesday, said that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has already crossed the 310 mark at the end of the first five phases of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.
Swati Maliwal assault case: CM Kejriwal’s ex-PS Bibhav Kumar taken to three locations in Mumbai
New Delhi, May 22 - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s former personal secretary (PS) Bibhav Kumar, who is accused of assaulting AAP Rajya Sabha member and former DCW chief Swati Maliwal, was taken to three locations in Mumbai, said police sources privy to