Seven killed in terrorist attack in Pakistan: Police
Islamabad, May 9 - Gunmen in southwestern Pakistan executed at least seven people in their sleep, in what police on Thursday said was the second incident of ethnic terrorism in the same region within a month.
Delhi Labour Commissioner issues notice to Air India Express management, union
New Delhi, May 9 - Delhi Regional Labour Commissioner Ashok Perumalla has issued a notice to the Air India Express Employees Union and the airline management for the appearance for conciliation proceedings at 2 p.m. in his chamber at Delhi’s Dwarka area.
Air India Express row: 85 flights cancelled as cabin crew members continue strike
New Delhi, May 9 - Over 80 flights were cancelled on Thursday following the mass sick leave taken by the cabin crew members of Air India Express, said an official.
Hindu-Muslim population ratio: Congress, SP question timing of release of report
Lucknow, May 9 - A day after the working paper of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) showed that the share of the majority Hindu population has declined in the country while that of the Muslim population has increased, the
MI senior players unhappy with Hardik’s leadership style: Reports
New Delhi, May 9 - The Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) demolition of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Wednesday saw the tied-record five-time IPL Champions, Mumbai Indians become the first team to be officially eliminated from the contention for the playoffs race.
South Korea in close talks with Indonesia on KF-21 fighter jet project
Seoul, May 9 - South Korea is closely communicating with Indonesia regarding its adjusted proposal to reduce its cost-sharing for the KF-21 fighter jet programme, a foreign ministry official said on Thursday.
Byju Raveendran tells staff not to sell courses but counsel parents; cuts course prices
New Delhi, May 9 - In a bid to salvage the financial and cultural crisis edtech company Byju’s is currently in, its Founder and CEO Byju Raveendran has asked staff to pull the plug on aggressive selling, while slashing course prices by up
India smartphone market poised for fierce competition in affordable 5G segment
New Delhi, May 9 - With the smartphone market registering 10 per cent (year-on-year) growth in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 in India and 5G devices capturing 70 per cent share, analysts on Thursday said that the market in this year and
IMD issues ‘yellow’ alert in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, May 9 - The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘yellow’ alert in Tamil Nadu from May 9 to May 14 over the possibility of heavy rains and winds.
PM panel report on declining Hindu population: Political parties in Bengal describe it as ploy in midst of polls
Kolkata, May 9 - All the major political parties in West Bengal including the Trinamool Congress, CPI(M) and Congress have questioned the timing of the release of the report of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), revealing a declining Hindu
Happiest Minds to acquire 100 pc stake in Aureus Tech Systems
New Delhi, May 9 - IT firm Happiest Minds Technologies on Thursday announced that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100 per cent ownership of the US-based Azure native digital product engineering company Aureus Tech Systems LLC.
Harmanpreet to lead 24-man team for FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24
New Delhi, May 9 - Hockey India on Thursday announced the 24-member men’s hockey team that will take part in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24 to be held in Antwerp, Belgium and London, England.
Air India Express strike: Air India to operate on AIX 20 routes
New Delhi, May 9 - The Tata-owned Air India will operate 20 Air India Express (AIX) routes to help the latter amid an ongoing strike by cabin crew members, said an airline official on Thursday.
Experts believe conversations should occur behind closed doors following KL Rahul-Goenka animated chat
New Delhi, May 9 - Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) entered Thursday’s encounter against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in hopes of breaking into the top four of the points table, a bid which was slammed shut by the orange army with conviction.
UK’s Cameron to call for NATO to set 2.5 pc defence spending target
London, May 9 - North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) countries should agree to spend 2.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence, at an upcoming summit in Washington, UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron will urge on Thursday.
Wipro Infrastructure Engineering acquires Canada-based Mailhot Industries
New Delhi, May 9 - Wipro Infrastructure Engineering's hydraulic cylinders and components manufacturing business has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Canada-based Novacap portfolio firm Mailhot Industries, the company announced on Thursday.
Termination letters sent to create fear, say protesting Air India Express cabin crew members
New Delhi, May 9 - The issuance of termination letters to several staff members is merely a tactic to instil fear and quell ongoing protests, said a cabin crew member of Air India Express on condition of anonymity, adding that around 20 termination
Avika Gor opens up on how she teamed up with Andre Russell for ‘Ladki Tu Kamaal Ki’
Mumbai, May 9 - Avika Gor, who has teamed up with West Indies cricketer Andre Russell for a music video titled 'Ladki Tu Kamaal Ki,' shared that the idea came up organically, and dancing with the 'dynamic personality' was a blast.
Gujarat 12 class results: Over 82 pc clear science, 91 pc excel in general stream
Gandhinagar, May 9 - The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) on Thursday declared Class 12 examinations results with the students enrolled in the science stream recording a pass percentage of 82.45 per cent while those in the general stream achieved
Building business often difficult, but Indian dream is real: Radhika Gupta
New Delhi, May 9 - Even though building a business is many times difficult in India, the Indian dream is real, said Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Asset Management and Shark Tank Judge.