30 killed during Israel’s continuing ground assault in Rafah
Jerusalem, May 9 - Israel's army has announced that it is continuing its ground assault on Gaza's Rafah, reporting approximately 30 casualties since the offensive began on Monday night.
US won’t supply Israel with weapons for Rafah offensive: Biden
Washington, May 9 - US President Joe Biden has threatened Israel with further restrictions on the supply of military equipment were Israel to carry out a major military offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Deadly storms claim 100 lives, damage 100,000 homes in Brazil
Sao Paulo, May 9 - At least 100 people have died and nearly 100,000 homes have been destroyed or significantly damaged from more than a week of record rainfall and flooding in south Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state, local authorities have said.
Ukraine extends martial law, military mobilisation
Kiev, May 8 - The Ukrainian Parliament on Wednesday extended the current martial law and general mobilisation of troops for another 90 days, said parliamentarian Yaroslav Zheleznyak.
Israeli PM, CIA chief meet to discuss Gaza truce deal
Jerusalem, May 8 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and visiting US Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns met in Israel on Wednesday to discuss ongoing efforts to reach a deal that would include a ceasefire and the release of Israeli hostages in
Sidharth Malhotra sweats it out in the sun; fans say ‘old Siddy is back’
Mumbai, May 8 - Actor Sidharth Malhotra on Wednesday gave major fitness goals to his fans, saying 'push your limits' as he shared his workout picture on social media.
Fresh firing starts at encounter site in J&K’s Kulgam
Srinagar, May 8 - Fresh firing started on Wednesday at the encounter site in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district where two terrorists, including the top commander of The Resistance Front (TRF), were killed by the security forces, the police said.
Additional CCTV cameras to be installed in strong rooms where EVMs kept, Madras HC told
Chennai, May 8 - Tamil Nadu's Chief Electoral Officer on Wednesday informed the Madras High Court that all District Election Officers have been directed to install additional CCTV cameras in the strong rooms where the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), used for the April
Thailand Open: Satwik-Chirag to lead Indian challenge, PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen pull out
New Delhi, May 8 - PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen have pulled out of the Thailand Open Super 500, scheduled from May 14 to 19, as the draws for the BWF World Tour event were announced on Wednesday.
RBI coming up with new steps to expand UPI outreach
Mumbai, May 8 - RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday held a meeting with major stakeholders in the UPI ecosystem including banks, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), third party application providers and technology service providers during which potential strategies for further expanding
Stopped manufacturing, supply of additional Covishield doses, disclosed all side effects: Serum Institute
New Delhi, May 8 - As British-Swedish pharma giant AstraZeneca recalled its Covid-19 vaccine globally, Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII) on Wednesday said it stopped the manufacturing and supply of additional doses of Covishield in December 2021.
S.Korean President’s jailed mother-in-law determined fit for parole
Seoul, May 8 - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's mother-in-law, who has been serving a one-year prison term for forgery, is fit for parole, a Justice Ministry panel determined on Wednesday, two months ahead of the scheduled expiration of her term.
Resignation accepted by Centre, will not rejoin duty: IAS officer-turned-BJP’s Bathinda candidate
Chandigarh, May 8 - Former IAS officer Parampal Kaur Sidhu, the BJP's candidate from Punjab's Bathinda Lok Sabha constituency, on Wednesday said that her resignation had been accepted by the Central government and she would not rejoin duty as per the state government's
Brazil Football Confederation postpone 3 top-tier clubs’ matches following floods
New Delhi, May 8 - Following the devastating flood in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande Do Sul, three top-tier clubs-- Internacional, Gremio and Juventude-- had all requested the Brazilian Football Confederation to postpone their games for the next 20 days as they
Amit Shah slams Akhilesh Yadav for calling Jinnah ‘great’
Hardoi (Uttar Pradesh), May 8 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Wednesday, slammed Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav for having called Pakistan founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah a 'great' leader in the past.
Delhi HC seeks Centre’s response on PIL seeking regulation of deepfake technology
New Delhi, May 8 - The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on a public interest litigation (PIL) concerning the unregulated use of deepfake technology in the country.
Von der Leyen warns of risk to democracy from attacks on politicians in Germany
Berlin, May 8 - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on Wednesday for decisive action to address attacks on politicians in Germany.
This was the toughest election of my life: Union Minister Rupala
Rajkot, May 8 - Union Minister Parshottam Rupala said on Wednesday in Rajkot that this was the toughest election of his life.
Excise policy case: SC to deliver its order on Kejriwal’s interim release on Friday
New Delhi, May 8 - The Supreme Court said it will pronounce its order on Friday on the interim bail plea of incarcerated Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case.
90 pc students clear Class 12 Board exam in Bengal
Kolkata, May 8 - West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Examination (WBCHSE) on Wednesday announced the results for the Class 12 Board examination and claimed that 90 per cent students passed the examination this year.