Adhir Chowdhury on warpath over post-poll Cong relationship with Trinamool
Kolkata, May 18 - West Bengal Congress President and five-time Lok Sabha member, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday virtually rebelled against the high command over the issue of the party’s post-poll relationship with the Trinamool Congress.
India needs to forge global partnerships in shaping telecom standards: Industry stakeholders
New Delhi, May 18 - The country needs to forge global partnerships and align with international best practices in telecommunications standards, industry stakeholders have said, as India prepares to host World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA) in October.
India to contribute about 30 pc of global GDP growth between 2035-2040: Amitabh Kant
New Delhi, May 18 - India is likely to contribute 30 per cent of the global gross domestic product (GDP) between 2035-2040, G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said here on Saturday.
Price rise & unemployment should be election issues, not ‘insignificant’ Pakistan: Azad
Srinagar, May 18 - Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday said that the ongoing Lok Sabha elections should be fought over the issues of price rise and unemployment and not on the issue of “insignificant” Pakistan.
25 diplomats from 13 missions to attend PM Modi’s rally in Delhi
New Delhi, May 18 - As many as 25 representatives from 13 diplomatic missions in India will experience the enthusiasm of the people during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in North East Delhi on Saturday.
J&K: Omar Abdullah leads NC’s campaign, explains his party’s vision
Srinagar, May 18 - For weeks National Conference (NC) leader and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has been extensively campaigning in areas near the Line of Control in Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency in North Kashmir from where he is contesting
Entertainment is one aspect of the game but there is no balance: Kohli on Impact player rule
New Delhi, May 18 - Following the comments made by Rohit Sharma in which he criticized the Impact player rule, Virat Kohli has come to the support of his national team captain and spoken against the rule as it disrupts the balance of
India to regain its share in global trade on back of sustained growth rates: DPIIT Secretary
New Delhi, May 18 - In 2012, India was at 11th place in the world GDP rankings and today, the country is at the fifth position -- jumping six places in the last decade or so and it is only inevitable that we
Influencer Aastha Shah flaunts her vitiligo on Cannes red carpet
Mumbai, May 18 - Mumbai-based content creator Aastha Shah walked the red carpet at the 77th Cannes Film Festival as the first Indian with the skin disorder, vitiligo, saying she wanted to show everyone that beauty comes in all shades and patterns.
Rajasthan reels under intense heatwave, records over 40 deg C
Jaipur, May 18 - Rajasthan is witnessing an intense heatwave with over 40 degrees Celsius in most parts except Mount Abu which recorded a maximum temperature of 35.8 degrees Celsius.
Post Lok Sabha election results, Stalin to remove DMK District Secretaries who performed poorly
Chennai, May 18 - In a committee meeting held at the DMK headquarters ‘Anna Arivalayam', it was unanimously decided to remove party District Secretaries who performed poorly in the Lok Sabha elections.
India hot investment destination for Western corporate giants: UN report
New Delhi, May 18 - India has become an alternative investment destination for many Western companies, according to the latest World Economic Situation and Prospects report of the UN.
German Interior Minister calls out sharp rise in crimes against politicians
Berlin, May 18 - Germany is experiencing a dangerous escalation of political aggression, as seen by the sharp rise in attacks against politically active people, Interior Minister Nancy Faeser told the media.
Sensex, Nifty extend winning streak in special trading sessions, TCS & Nestle lead
Mumbai, May 18 - The special trading sessions on Saturday saw Indian equity markets extending their winning streak as the benchmark indices ended higher on both of the special sessions.
North Korea slams US over redesignation as ‘uncooperative’ country in counterterrorism efforts
Seoul, May 18 - North Korea denounced the US on Saturday over its recent redesignation as a country not cooperating fully with US counterterrorism efforts, insisting that no area in which the two countries can cooperate exists.
Nestle India shareholders reject proposal to hike royalty to Swiss parent
Mumbai, May 18 - Nestle India shareholders have rejected a proposal of the company’s board of directors to increase royalty payments to its Swiss parent Nestle S.A., according to a regulatory filing by the company.
Former CM Gehlot deputes ‘army’ of Rajasthan Congress leaders on Amethi seat
Jaipur, May 18 - Veteran leaders from Rajasthan have been deputed in Amethi on different roles under the directions of former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, who is an observer on this seat which is one of the most talked about Lok Sabha seats.
Premier League: Manchester City & Arsenal set for final rumble of the season
New Delhi, May 18 - The 2023/24 Premier League season has been a historic one with the winner not being decided heading into the final game of the season. Both Manchester City and Arsenal have given it their all and will hope to
Situation under control in Kyrgyz capital after clashes between Pakistani students and locals
Bishkek, May 18 - Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that the situation was "completely under the control of law enforcement agencies" after the incident of mob violence in capital Bishkek involving foreign students and locals left many injured, including a Pakistani citizen
50 killed due to rainstorms, floods in Afghanistan
Firoz Koh (Afghanistan), May 18 - At least 50 people have been killed, with 10 others missing, in the past 24 hours in west Afghanistan's Ghor province, a local official said on Saturday.