Centre takes up surge in online fake reviews with e-com giants, issues draft quality control order
New Delhi, May 15 - As consumer complaints related to e-commerce platforms surge in the country, the Department of Consumer Affairs on Wednesday held a stakeholder consultation on the protection of consumer interest from online fake reviews.
India’s goods exports post 1.07 pc growth in April despite global uncertainties
New Delhi May 15 - India’s goods exports rose 1.07 per cent to hit almost $35 billion in April despite the uncertainties in the global market due to the economic slowdown and geopolitical tensions, according to figures released by the Union Commerce Ministry
LS polls: PM Modi to address four public meetings in UP today
New Delhi, May 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a series of public meetings in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.
Mumbai hoarding crash: Death toll rises to 16 as two more bodies recovered
Mumbai, May 16 - Two more bodies were recovered here from the debris at the site of the giant hoarding crash of May 13, taking the toll to 16, the BMC Disaster Control said here on Thursday.
PM Modi holds roadshow in Mumbai with an eye on 6 LS seats
Mumbai, May 15 - With an eye on all six Lok Sabha seats in Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a mega roadshow in the Ghatkopar area. PM Modi was accompanied by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra
India’s unemployment rate declines in Jan-March quarter
New Delhi, May 15 - The unemployment rate in India's urban areas decreased to 6.7 per cent during January-March 2024 from 6.8 per cent in the same period of the previous year for persons aged 15 and above, reflecting a continued improvement in
‘Fake’ parties will merge with Congress after elections, says PM Modi in Maharashtra
Dindori (Maharashtra), May 15 - Labelling them as 'fake' parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that it is certain that Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena and Sharad Pawar's NCP will merge with the Congress.
Israel attacks Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon
Tel Aviv, May 16 - Israel has carried out airstrikes in northeastern Lebanon’s Baalbek, considered a stronghold of the Hezbollah group.
Slovakian PM Fico regains consciousness after long operation
Bratislava, May 16 - Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was critically injured in an assassination attempt on Wednesday, has regained consciousness after an operation lasting several hours, local media has reported.
Putin arrives in Beijing for state visit
Beijing, May 16 - Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing early on Thursday for a two-day state visit.
Israel’s Defence Minister says he would oppose Israeli rule in post-war Gaza
Jerusalem, May 16 - Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has said that he would oppose the establishment of Israel's rule in the post-war Gaza Strip.
Slovak PM Fico in ‘life-threatening’ condition after assassination bid, fighting for life
Bratislava, May 15 - Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, who has committed his central European country to a neutral stance on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, suffered "life-threatening" injuries after an assassination bid on Wednesday as he was interacting with the public after a government
Biden proposes changes to presidential debates
Washington, May 15 - The 2024 version of the presidential debate, a key element of US politics, will be significantly different and fewer, if President Joe Biden’s proposal sent on Wednesday is accepted by the body that organises them and, more importantly, by
North Korean leader inspects new tactical missile system
Seoul, May 15 - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected a new tactical missile weapons system and called for an "epochal change" in war preparations by attaining arms production plans, state media said on Wednesday.
Populist Wilders says right-wing government agreed in the Netherlands
Amsterdam, May 15 - The far-right Dutch populist Geert Wilders says he has agreed on a coalition government with three other right-wing parties nearly six months after the Netherlands held parliamentary elections.
Israel rejects UN General Assembly call for more rights for Palestine
Tel Aviv, May 15 - The Israeli government has unanimously rejected a recommendation adopted last week by the UN General Assembly calling for greater rights within the assembly for Palestine.
Lawrence Wong sworn in as Prime Minister of Singapore
Singapore, May 15 - Lawrence Wong took his oath of office as Singapore's fourth Prime Minister at the Istana, the country's presidential palace, on Wednesday.
Germany says it is holding 3.9 bn euro in frozen Russian assets
Berlin, May 15 - The German Ministry of Finance says Russian assets totalling 3.9 billion euro ($4.2 billion) are currently frozen in Germany.
Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on US warship, cargo vessel
Sanaa, May 15 - Yemen's Houthi group claimed on Wednesday that they had attacked a U.S. warship and another cargo vessel in the Red Sea, said a statement by Houthi military spokesman.
Slovak PM Fico in ‘life-threatening’ condition after assassination bid during public interaction
Bratislava, May 15 - Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, who has taken his central European country to a neutral stance on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, was shot on Wednesday as he interacted with the public after a government meeting, and his condition is "life-threatening",