Australia reports first human case of H5N1 bird flu
New Delhi, May 22 - A child in Victoria has tested positive for avian influenza A (H5N1) -- the first human case of bird flu in Australia, according to health authorities on Wednesday.
LS polls: PM Modi to hold election rallies in Haryana, Punjab; HM Shah in UP
New Delhi, May 23 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address public meetings in Haryana and Punjab on Thursday for the ongoing Lok Sabha election.
Haley will vote for Trump, triggers V-P slot talk
Washington, May 23 - After running a spirited primary challenge to former US President Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, the former Ambassador to the UN, said on Wednesday that she will vote for him.
FT, OCCRP reports fail to impress Indian investors as Adani Group stocks continue to climb
New Delhi, May 22 - Repeated attacks on the Adani Group, with similar allegations of the past by the same two foreign media organisations - The Financial Times and the George Soros-backed OCCRP - is something that the market has stopped taking seriously
PM Sunak calls snap UK elections on July 4, lists achievements
London, May 22 - In a surprise development, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday called an early general election in July.
Andhra MLA who destroyed EVM remains elusive
Amaravati, May 22 - YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) MLA Pinneli Ramakrishna Reddy, who smashed an Electronic Voting Machine during polling in Andhra Pradesh, remains elusive even as police teams continue their hunt for him.
PM Modi hits out at Congress over Jamia Millia Islamia status change, OBC policies
New Delhi, May 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hit out at the Congress over the changes it made to the status of the Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) and the broader implications of its policies on minority and OBC reservations.
Nirbhaya’s mother speaks out on Swati Maliwal assault case, wants Delhi CM Kejriwal to act
New Delhi, May 22 - Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi on Wednesday demanded stringent action against the culprits who abused and attacked Swati Maliwal, former Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief inside CM Kejriwal's residence.
Good ties with Pakistan will benefit India more, says former Pak minister
Lahore, May 22 - Urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rethink his 'Pakistan policy', former Pakistan Minister Fawad Chaudhry said that a good relationship between the two countries could encourage trade and hugely benefit New Delhi.
North Block receives bomb threat mail, bomb disposal squad rushed to spot
New Delhi, May 22 - The North Block in the national capital, which houses multiple ministries including the Ministry of Home Affairs, received a bomb threat on Wednesday afternoon, sources said, adding that a search operation is underway at the premises.
Rajasthan sizzles: Met dept warns of mercury shooting up to 48 degree celsius in next 72 hours
Jaipur, May 22 - Reeling under a severe heat wave, Pilani in Rajasthan was the hottest place registering a temperature of 47.2 degree celsius while almost all the other cities recorded a temperature ranging between 43 to 47 degrees in the last 24
Pakistan set to take on England in ICC Women’s Championship matches
Derby, May 22 - Pakistan women will take on England women in a three-match ODI series, commencing on Thursday at the County Ground in Derby. The second ODI will be played in Taunton on May 26, followed by the third ODI in Chelmsford
Saikat and Illingworth to be on-field umpires in Men’s T20 World Cup opening match between USA and Canada
Dubai, May 22 - Shahid Saikat and Richard Illingworth have been confirmed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to be on-field umpires in the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup opening match between USA and Canada on June 1.
Pakistan forms committee to investigate mob attack on its students in Bishkek
Islamabad, May 22 - The Pakistan government has constituted an inquiry committee to investigate and ascertain why its students were attacked and assaulted in the mob attack in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek on the night of May 17.
Millions attend funeral procession for Iran’s Raisi in Tehran
Tehran, May 22 - Millions of mourners flocked to a funeral procession in Tehran on Wednesday after the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter accident, footage from Iran's state television showed.
Prayagraj women perform bhajan-kirtan for PM Modi’s ‘thumping’ victory
New Delhi, May 22 - With five phases of Lok Sabha elections 2024 over, the fate of umpteen candidates has been sealed in more than 400 constituencies, so far. However, there is no let-up in canvassing as parties are fighting it out with
IPL 2024: Head’s wicket reminded me of Starc bowling to McCullum in 2015 WC, says Watson
Ahmedabad, May 22 - Mitchell Starc castling Travis Head for a golden duck to set the base for Kolkata Knight Riders’ eight-wicket win in IPL 2024 Qualifier 1 reminded former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson of how the left-arm fast-bowler dismissed Brendon McCullum in
Gurbaaz, Perera, Pathirana headline Colombo Strikers squad for LPL 2024
Colombo, May 22 - Ahead of the fifth season of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024, Colombo strikers have announced the official squad after Wednesday's auction draft.
‘Playing Magnus Carlsen on his home turf is not a challenge’: Praggnanandhaa
Stavanger (Norway), May 22 - With less than a week to go for the prestigious 12th edition of Norway Chess, India’s chess sensation Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu is excited about playing the field which includes world No.1 Magnus Carlsen, World Champion Ding Liren and world
Pakistan release Hasan Ali from T20I squad ahead of England series
Leeds, May 22 - Pakistan have released right-arm fast-bowler Hasan Ali from their squad ahead of the four-match men's T20I series against England, starting in Headingley on Wednesday.