No big celebrations as CM Vijayan completes uninterrupted 8 years in office
Thiruvananthapuram, May 21 - As Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan completes his eighth year in office, becoming the longest-serving CM in the state on the trot, the celebratory mood this time seems to be subdued.
Pakistani journalists reject Defamation Bill, slam government for restricting press freedom in country
Islamabad, May 21 - Calling it a "black law", almost all journalist organisations in Pakistan have rejected the controversial 2024 Defamation Bill which was bulldozed and passed by the provincial Assembly of Punjab on Monday.
Demeaning remarks against Bengal CM: ECI bars Abhijit Gangopadhyay from campaigning for 24 hours
Kolkata, May 21 - The Election Commission of India (ECI), on Tuesday barred former judge of Calcutta High Court and BJP candidate for the Lok Sabha polls, Abhijit Gangopadhyay from campaigning for 24 hours, as a fallout of his derogatory comments against Chief
AVPL International, IFFCO partner for drone spraying on 50 lakhs acre of farmland
New Delhi, May 21 - Drone company AVPL International on Tuesday announced a collaboration with the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) to begin drone spray operations across an expansive 50 lakh acres, spanning eight states including Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana,
Cong and allies ruined 60 years of country, destroyed lives of 3-4 generations: PM Modi in Bihar
New Delhi, May 21 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday fired fresh salvos at the INDIA bloc in Bihar at a poll rally and tore into Congress-RJD governments for "forced" migration of youth from the state.
IPL 2024: ‘Abhishek will have to play even better’, Ex-cricketer warns SRH opener against KKR’ deadly spin duo in Qualifier 1
New Delhi, May 21 - Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has warned Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) young opener Abhishek Sharma to be prepared for the challenge posed by Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) spinners, Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy.
Indian men’s, women’s teams set to conclude FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24
Antwerp, May 21 - The Indian hockey men and women teams are currently in Europe to see out the final stretch of their FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 campaign.
Godrej Industries Group delegation calls on J&K L-G
Srinagar, May 21 - A delegation of Godrej Industries Group on Tuesday called on J&K Lt Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha to discuss investment prospects in the UT.
Cricket Australia reveals sale dates for India and Pakistan fan zones for season 24/25
New Delhi, May 21 - The presale of tickets for the fan zones for the eagerly anticipated five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series and six-match ODI and T20 series against Pakistan are set for release from June 4.
Drugmaker Sanofi partners OpenAI, Formation Bio on AI-powered drug development
New Delhi, May 21 - French drugmaker Sanofi on Tuesday announced that it has partnered with artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI and tech-driven pharmaceutical firm Formation Bio to build AI-powered software to boost drug development and bring new medicines to patients more efficiently.
Top German diplomat urges allies to protect Ukraine’s skies from Russia
Kyiv, May 21 - German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday morning and made a plea for more international support to protect the country's skies from Russian airstrikes.
Kumbhabhishekam of Seetha Amman temple in Sri Lanka held with holy Saryu water from Ayodhya
Kandy (Sri Lanka), May 19 - Thousands of devotees from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka participated in Kumbhabhishekam -- a ritual reverentially performed to re-energise the spiritual powers -- of the Seetha Amman temple in Sri Lanka's Central Province district of Nuwara Eliya
Biocon Biologics gets US FDA nod for biosimilar version of eye treatment drug Eylea
Bengaluru, May 21 - Biocon Biologics said on Tuesday that the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has approved the company’s first-to-file application for Yesafili, a biosimilar drug for treating eye ailments.
Telangana CM, Deputy CM pay tributes to Rajiv Gandhi
Hyderabad, May 21 - Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Congress leaders paid tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on Tuesday on his death anniversary.
Our leader is the best: Gehlot and Pilot supporters in Rajasthan sing paeans
Jaipur, May 21 - Even though the Lok Sabha elections in Rajasthan concluded in April, the supporters of Sachin Pilot and Ashok Gehlot still seem to be in campaigning mode, with both sides singing paeans and claiming that their favourite leader is more
Mbappe’s mother all but confirms 25-year old’s transfer to Real Madrid: Report
Paris, May 21 - Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid, one of the biggest transfer saga has never been closer to being finalized. In recent events, Mbappe’s mother has all but confirmed the imminent move to Santiago Bernabeu.
Manish Sisodia’s judicial custody extended till May 31 in excise policy case
New Delhi, May 21 - Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday extended till May 31 the judicial custody of AAP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia and others accused in the alleged liquor policy scam.
Lankan intelligence authorities start fresh probe on ISIS after arrest of four suspects in Ahmedabad
Colombo, May 21 - Sri Lankan intelligence agencies have launched a fresh probe into the ISIS activities on the island nation following the arrest of four suspected ISIS terrorists, all natives of Sri Lanka, from the Ahmedabad airport.
What happened when Akshay Kumar collided with Bangkok RTO’s bike
Mumbai, May 21 - Akshay Kumar recounted his accident story in Thailand, sharing how the incident taught him the significance of humility.
Biden’s adviser demands Israel allow aid access to all of Gaza Strip
Washington, May 21 - US President Joe Biden's security adviser, Jake Sullivan, has insisted on access to humanitarian aid throughout the Gaza Strip in talks with the Israeli leadership.