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.
Singaporean F-16 jet crashes due to component failure
Singapore, May 18 - The pitch rate gyroscopes gave erroneous inputs to the flight control computer, leading to the crash of an F-16 fighter jet of Singapore Air Force on May 8, the Ministry of Defense said on Saturday.
Oyo to refile its IPO papers post-refinancing existing loan
New Delhi, May 18 - Hospitality major Oyo will refile its initial public offering (IPO) papers with markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) after refinancing its existing $450 million Term Loan B (TLB) at a lower interest rate.
Regional Meteorological Centre predicts rain in Tamil Nadu till May 22
Chennai, May 18 - The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) on Saturday predicted rain in some districts of Tamil Nadu till May 22.
Maliwal assault case: Kejriwal’s PA Bibhav Kumar arrested from CM residence
New Delhi, May 18 - Acting swiftly on former DCW chief Swati Maliwal’s FIR over assault in 'Sheeshmahal’, the Delhi Police on Saturday arrested Arvind Kejriwal’s personal secretary Bibhav Kumar from the Delhi Chief Minister’s residence.
Indian junior men’s and women’s hockey teams leave for tour of Europe
Bengaluru, May 18 - The Indian junior men’s hockey team and Indian junior women’s hockey team embarked on a tour of Europe on Saturday. During the tour, the Indian junior men’s team will compete against Belgium, Bredase Hockey Vereniging Push, and Germany while
Climate activists in Germany temporarily block Munich Airport
Munich, May 18 - Members of the German climate activist group Last Generation caused considerable disruption at Munich Airport on Saturday at the start of a holiday weekend by entering restricted areas, officials said.
Ecclestone reveals she “had no idea” she broke England Women’s T20I wickets record
Northampton, May 18 - Sophie Ecclestone scripted history during England’s 65-run victory over the Pakistan Women’s side as the 25-year-old became the leading T20I wicket-taker (117) for her side going past Katherine Sciver-Brunt’s record of 114 wickets. Following the history-setting game, Ecclestone revealed
Light intensity earthquake occurs in J&K
Srinagar, May 18 - Light intensity earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale occurred in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.