Senior conservative says UK PM Sunak ultimately to blame for Tory ‘chaos’
London, May 9 - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak bears ultimate responsibility for a Tory party mired in chaos, a senior Conservative has said as a poll indicated a 30-point lead for Labour.
Fear, anger in Pakistan after girls’ school bombed on Afghan border
Islamabad, May 9 - Suspected militants blew up a girls' school in north-western Pakistan, stoking fresh fears about the safety of female students whose education has been targeted by Islamists for years.
Congress indulging in racial abuse: K’taka BJP slams Sam Pitroda
Bengaluru, May 9 - The Karnataka BJP has slammed the Congress over Sam Pitroda’s ‘racial’ remarks, stating that the party is indulging in “racial abuse” of people.
How India is set to beat China in overall GDP growth sooner than expected
New Delhi, May 9 - A robust gross domestic product (GDP) growth, continuous thrust on manufacturing with global giants (like Apple) strengthening their local supply chains, top American corporate honchos praising the overall development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and political stability ensure
Ola’s Bhavish Aggarwal criticises LinkedIn after it removes his post on ‘pronoun illness’
New Delhi, May 9 - Ride-hailing platform Ola's founder Bhavish Aggarwal on Thursday criticised professional networking platform LinkedIn after it removed his post on "pronoun illness".
Decline in Hindu population is a concern, says BJP leader CT Ravi
Bengaluru, May 9 - Former national general secretary of the BJP, C.T. Ravi has expressed concern over the decline in the Hindu population and an increase in the Muslim population between 1950 and 2015.
Akali Dal candidate from Chandigarh joins AAP
Chandigarh, May 9 - In a setback to the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), its Lok Sabha candidate from Chandigarh, Hardeep Singh Buterla, along with supporters joined AAP on Thursday after leaving the Akali Dal.
PM panel’s report on religious demographics evokes mixed reactions from Bihar
Patna May 9 - A study released recently saying the share of the majority Hindu population in India decreased between 1950 and 2015, while that of the minority population went up during the period under review has evoked mixed reactions from different political
Maruti Suzuki launches 4th-gen Swift at starting price of Rs 6.49 lakh
New Delhi, May 9 - Leading carmaker Maruti Suzuki on Thursday launched the 4th generation Epic New Swift at a starting price of Rs 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom) in India.
Char Dham Yatra: Kedarnath shrine adorned with 20 quintals of flowers, portals to open on Friday
New Delhi, May 9 - The portals of the holy Kedarnath Dham are set to open on Friday. While the preparations for the ceremonial opening of the temple are in full swing, the devotees have started assembling in large numbers in adjacent Sonprayag
Minimally invasive robotic surgery frees woman from aggressive appendix cancer
Chennai, May 9 - In a major medical breakthrough, a minimally invasive robotic-assisted approach has cured a woman suffering from Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) -- an aggressive appendix cancer.
46 pc Sri Lankan women, 10 pc school children obese
Colombo, May 9 - Sri Lankan Health Secretary Palitha Mahipala has said that 46 per cent of women and 10 per cent of children in the country are suffering from obesity.
A tough battle awaits three-time MP Harsimrat Badal in bastion Bathinda
Bathinda, May 9 - A tough battle awaits Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who held portfolios in both the Modi-led central governments, is eyeing to retain the politically significant Bathinda seat, also known as Punjab’s cotton belt, for the fourth consecutive term.
Come what may, 4% Muslim quota will continue: CM Jagan
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh), May 9 - Stating that four per cent reservation for Muslims is not given based on religion, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday promised that the quota would continue in the state.
Janhvi Kapoor wears outfit inspired by red cricket ball to promote ‘Mr. & Mrs. Mahi’
Mumbai, May 9 - Actress Janhvi Kapoor hit a six with her fashion game for the promotions of her upcoming film 'Mr. & Mrs. Mahi'.
Stanlow celebrates a century of powering Britain
Stanlow (UK), May 9 - EET Fuels (or “the Company”, formerly Essar Oil UK), which owns and runs the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, one of the most advanced refineries in Europe, today announces the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Stanlow Refinery.
Repolling in a booth in Gujarat’s Dahod LS seat on May 11
Gandhinagar, May 9 - The Election Commission has announced repolling on May 11 at a booth in Parthampur village in Gujarat's Dahod Lok Sabha constituency after a booth-capturing incident was reported on May 7.
Cricket growth will be boasted by the hosting of T20 WC 2024: USA cricket chief Venu Pisike
New Delhi, May 9 - The United States of America (USA) will be co-hosting the ICC T20 men’s cricket World Cup 2024 for the first time along with the West Indies and it will attract huge popularity in the growth of cricket in
Israel criticises Joe Biden’s threat of arms freeze over Rafah
Tel Aviv/Beirut, May 9 - Israel on Thursday criticised US President Joe Biden's threat of an arms freeze in the event of a further advance in Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip.
Manoj Bajpayee on his 100th film ‘Bhaiyya ji’: ‘Never imagined I’d be able to do even 10 films’
Mumbai, May 9 - Padma Shri awardee Manoj Bajpayee, who is gearing up for the release of his 100th film ‘Bhaiyya ji’, shared that he never thought that he would be able to do even 10 films.