Trinamool moves ECI against Abhijit Gangopadhyay’s remarks on Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, May 17 - The Trinamool Congress on Friday moved the Election Commission of India (ECI) against the former judge of Calcutta High Court and BJP nominee from Tamluk Lok Sabha seat in East Midnapore district, accusing him of making derogatory remarks about
SC gives no interim relief to ex-Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren
New Delhi, May 17 - The Supreme Court on Friday refused to consider the plea filed by former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren seeking interim release to enable him to campaign during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Ambrose believes West Indies can take Men’s T20 WC trophy if they start playing consistent and smart cricket
New York, May 17 - Legendary fast-bowler Curtly Ambrose believes the Rovman Powell-led co-hosts West Indies have enough talent to win an unmatched third ICC Men's T20 World Cup title when the competition begins from June 1.
IPL 2024: CSK or RCB, who will seal final playoff spot amid rain threat in Chennai?
Chennai, May 17 - As the ongoing IPL 2024 inches closer to its culmination, the excitement remains at the pinnacle as five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fight for the final playoff berth in their last league stage
JSW Steel posts 64 pc decline in Q4 net profit at Rs 1,299 crore
Mumbai, May 17 - Billionaire Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Steel on Friday reported a 64 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 1,299 crore for the January-March quarter of 2023-24 compared to the corresponding figure of Rs 3,664 crore in the
Govt-run ONDC facilitates 7.22 mn transactions in April, onboards over 5 lakh sellers
New Delhi, May 17 - The government-run Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) facilitated 7.22 million transactions in April and onboarded over 5 lakh sellers, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said on Friday.
Naga body rejects government appeal, remains firm to boycott urban local bodies’ poll
Kohima, May 17 - The Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO) on Friday rejected the Nagaland government’s appeal and remained firm on abstaining from participating in the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections, scheduled on June 26.
After UK and India, AI global summit to be held in South Korea next week
Seoul/New Delhi, May 17 - As the world leaders deliberate on AI safety to reach a global framework, the next global summit on the new disruptive technology will be held in South Korea next week.
294 million people living with hypertension in South-East Asia: WHO
New Delhi, May 17 - An estimated 294 million people are living with hypertension in the South-East Asia region, including India, said Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia on Thursday.
Cloud software major Zoho to pump millions of dollars into chip design in India
New Delhi, May 17 - As India bets big on its semiconductor dream under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, homegrown IT software major Zoho is apparently planning to invest millions of dollars into a chip design and manufacturing facility in the
63 pc of Gen Z consumers now aware of AI-infused smartphones: Report
New Delhi, May 17 - About 63 per cent of Gen Z consumers are now aware of artificial intelligence (AI)-infused smartphones powered by chipsets from MediaTek and Qualcomm, a new report showed on Thursday.
Man, who set afire French synagogue, neutralised
Paris, May 17 - A knife-wielding man, who set France's synagogue on fire on Friday, has been neutralised, Interior Minister Gerald Dermanin said.
Sensex jumps 253 points after robust Q4 earnings
Mumbai, May 17 - India stock indices were up on Friday following robust Q4 earnings from consumer and auto companies.
Fionn Hand added to Ireland men’s squad for Netherlands T20I tri-series
Dublin, May 17 - Ireland have said its bowling all-rounder Fionn Hand will join the men’s T20I squad for the upcoming T20I tri-series in the Netherlands, with Graham Hume missing the trip due to visa delays.
‘You always lift your game to a new standard when Jimmy’s out on the field’, says Labuschagne
New Delhi, May 17 - Following James Anderson’s announcement of retiring from the game after England’s opening Test against the West Indies at Lord’s in July, Australia top-order batter Marnus Labuschagne paid tribute to the veteran pacer, saying he had to lift standards
Brazil named hosts for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027
Bangkok, May 17 - Brazil have been named hosts for the Women's World Cup 2027 at the 74th FIFA Congress, here on Friday.
‘I can still perform at the highest level’, says Khawaja on his future in Australian Test side
New Delhi, May 17 - Left-handed opener Usman Khawaja, who will be turning 38 in December this year, believes he still has it in him to perform at the highest level for the Australian Test side in future.
England pacer Josh Tongue sidelined for indefinite period with pectoral injury
London, May 17 - Ahead of the start of their Test summer, England have suffered a setback as pacer Josh Tongue has been ruled out for an 'indefinite period' due to his pectoral injury.
T20 WC: Misbah points out India’s struggle to finish strong in ICC events, hails current squad as ‘skillful’
New Delhi, May 17 - India's struggle in the mega tournaments has not been hidden from the world and ahead of the blockbuster T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and USA, former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq opined that the team is lacking
Archer Deepika Kumari to train in Korea ahead of World Qualifiers as MOC approves multiple proposals
New Delhi, May 17 - Sports Ministry's Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has approved recurve archer Deepika Kumari’s request for financial assistance towards training in South Korea later this month, ahead of the World Qualifiers for the Paris Olympics.