Britain’s King Charles hands military role to Prince William
London, May 13 - Britain's King Charles officially handed over the role of colonel-in-chief of the Army Air Corps to Prince William during a visit to its Hampshire airfield.
Economic superpowers like India reshaping global economy: Rishi Sunak
London, May 13 - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday cited India's rise as an 'economic superpower' as he pledged to create a dynamic, innovative economy fuelled by technological progress.
WB offers quick access to 10 pct of undisbursed loans for Bangladesh’s crisis response
Dhaka, May 13 - The World Bank has opened a new financing window that will enable Bangladesh to access 10 percent of the undisbursed amount of its loan portfolio with the global lender for emergency use during a crisis.
Soaring inflation drives up wedding costs for Turkish couples
Ankara, May 13 - With the arrival of summer, the Turkish wedding industry would typically be gearing up for a bustling season. However, the country's soaring inflation is driving up the cost of tying the knot for Turkish couples, leaving them in a
Malaysia’s natural rubber production falls 9.2 pct in March
Kaula Lumpur, May 13 - Malaysia's natural rubber production decreased by 9.2 per cent in March to 26,966 tons as compared to 29,691 tons in February, official data showed Monday.
Efforts underway to restore internet in East Africa: Kenya
Nairobi, May 13 - Kenya's telecommunications industry regulator said on Monday that efforts are underway to restore internet services that have been disrupted across East Africa.
Egyptian FM warns of grave consequences of Israel’s military operation in Rafah
Cairo, May 13 - Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday discussed over the phone the recent security and humanitarian impacts of the Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip, particularly in the southernmost city of
Paris hotels slash prices ahead of Olympic Games
Paris, May 13 - In the run-up to the Olympic Games in Paris this summer, hotels drastically increased their room prices and many residents hoped to make a killing by renting out their private flats.
Starmer win would embolden Putin as UK election looms: Rishi Sunak
London, May 13 - British Prime Rishi Sunak warned giving opposition leader Keir Starmer the keys to Downing Street would leave the country less safe and embolden Russia’s Vladimir Putin, in an early indication of bitter general election battles to come.
Estonia backs using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine
Riga, May 13 - Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has welcomed EU plans for transferring interest accrued on frozen Russian financial assets to Ukraine.
360,000 people have fled Rafah since evacuation order: UN
Tel Aviv, May 13 - Almost 360,000 people have fled the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip since the Israeli army issued the first evacuation orders a week ago, according to UN figures.
Former Kazakh minister jailed for murdering his wife
Berlin, May 13 - A former Kazakh minister has been handed a 24-year prison sentence for murdering his wife in an assault committed in a restaurant, according to media reports in the capital Astana on Monday.
German right-wing extremist organisation disbanded
Magdeburg, May 13 - The German organisation Institute for State Politics, which has been categorised as right-wing extremist by the domestic intelligence services, has been dissolved.
‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 14’ names 5 more contenders: Samarth, Abhishek, Aditi, Karan & Niyati
Mumbai, May 13 - The makers of the stunt-based reality show 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' season 14 on Monday announced the names of the next five contestants.
Naqiyah Haji, Vibhav Roy cheer ‘incredible journey’ of ‘Shaitani Rasmein’ after 100 episodes
Mumbai, May 13 - The leading actors of the fantasy thriller drama 'Shaitani Rasmein' -- Naqiyah Haji and Vibhav Roy on Monday expressed gratitude as their show completed the mark of 100 episodes, calling it a major achievement.
Humpy, Pragg, and Vaishali set to compete in Norway Chess 2024
Stavanger (Norway), May 13 - Indian Grandmasters Koneru Humpy, Vaishali Rameshbabu and Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu are set to compete in the 12th edition of the prestigious Norway Chess Championship scheduled to take place from May 27 to June 7 at SR-Bank’s main building, here.
India’s CPI inflation eases to 11-month low of 4.83 pc in April
New Delhi, May 13 - India’s consumer price inflation eased to an 11-month low of 4.83 per cent in April, bringing more relief to household budgets, figures released by the Ministry of Statistics showed on Monday.
Where will funds for Congress’ ‘Khata-Khat’ schemes come from, asks Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi, May 13 - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday fired a fresh salvo against Rahul Gandhi and the Congress, for making “lofty promises disconnected with reality” during the Lok Sabha poll campaign without explaining where the huge funds to finance these
T20 World Cup: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, skipper Rohit Sharma unveil Indian team’s jersey
New Delhi, May 13 - The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah and captain Rohit Sharma attended the unveiling of India's new T20 World Cup kit at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, here on Monday.
Telugu stars Ram Charan, Mahesh Babu cast their votes in Hyderabad
Mumbai, May 13 - Telugu stars Ram Charan, who is gearing up for his film ‘Game Changer’, and Mahesh Babu, who was recently seen in ‘Guntur Kaaram’, fulfilled their duties as citizens as they cast their votes in Hyderabad in the ongoing Lok