AstraZeneca recalls Covid vax: Risk-benefit currently against further use, say experts
New Delhi, May 8 - The risk-benefit of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine is currently against further use, said experts on Wednesday amid a report of a global recall of the jab by the British-Swedish pharma giant.
Hero MotoCorp posts 18 per cent rise in Q4 net profit, declares dividend of Rs 40 per share
New Delhi, May 8 - Two-wheeler giant Hero MotoCorp on Wednesday reported an 18.4 per cent increase in its standalone net profit at Rs 1,016 crore for the January-March quarter of 2023-24, on the back of robust sales and higher selling prices for
Punjab: Congress candidates Khaira, Gandhi file nominations
Chandigarh, May 8 - Congress' Punjab unit President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Wednesday accompanied two party candidates -- Sukhpal Singh Khaira and Dharamvir Gandhi -- as they filed their nominations for the Lok Sabha polls.
Youtuber Sanjyot Keer heads to Cannes; second Indian chef after Vikas Khanna to do so
Mumbai, May 8 - Chef Sanjyot Keer, who is known for his YouTube channel ‘Your Food Lab’, is heading to Cannes Film Festival. He will be the second Indian chef to walk the red carpet at Fest after Chef Vikas Khanna.
BMW earnings hit by model change, lower profits on e-auto sales
Munich, May 8 - German car manufacturer BMW made less profit in the first quarter despite a good run with expensive models and an increase in sales, the company reported on Wednesday.
IPL 2024: Suryakumar Yadav reveals the secret behind the ‘Supla’ shot
Mumbai, May 8 - Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav broke down the arsenal of batting shots he has deployed throughout his career when he scored an unbeaten 102 off 51 deliveries which propelled the struggling Mumbai Indians side to secure a seven-wicket victory
Over 1/3rd of Australians facing financial difficulties: Survey
Canberra, May 8 - More than one-third of Australians are finding it difficult to get by on their current incomes, a survey has found.
Opposition will put ‘Babri lock’ on Ram temple, warns Amit Shah
Lakhimpur Kheri (Uttar Pradesh), May 8 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Wednesday, said that a 'Babri lock' will be put at the Ram temple in Ayodhya if the coalition of opposition parties comes to power.
Ukraine reports overnight Russian air attacks on energy system
Kiev, May 8 - Russia has once again attacked Ukraine's energy system from the air, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday.
Congress manifesto ‘Anyay Patra’ for SC, ST, OBC & Sanatan Dharm: CM Yogi Adityanath
Gorakhpur, May 8 - UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that the Congress manifesto was not a 'Nyay Patra', but 'Anyay Patra' for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Castes, and Sanatan Dharm.
Delhi court extends Manish Sisodia’s judicial custody till May 21 in ED case
New Delhi, May 8 - The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in the excise policy case being probed by the ED till May 21.
Two new species of needlefish from Indian waters identified by CMFRI
Kochi, May 8 - Researchers at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have scientifically described and added two new species of needlefish from Indian waters.
US delays arms supply to Israel amid Rafah offensive
Washington, May 8 - The US is delaying arms supply to Israel, a sign of Washington's objection to Israel's offensive on the Rafah city in southern Gaza, the media reported.
Israel reopens key Gaza crossing after rocket attacks
Tel Aviv/Gaza, May 8 - The Kerem Shalom border crossing for the delivery of aid to the Gaza Strip reopened on Wednesday after being closed for several days, according to the Israeli military.
Ex-Tesla executives-led DG Innovate enters India in joint venture with EVage Motors
New Delhi, May 8 - DG Innovate, a UK-based advanced research and development company led by former executives of Tesla, on Wednesday announced its entry in India through a joint venture (JV) with the electric truck firm EVage Motors.
Can Vijay Shekhar Sharma fix Paytm’s woes as he takes over the reins?
New Delhi, May 8 - The shares of Paytm have crashed about 50 per cent this year, amid high-profile exits, the RBI ban on certain businesses of Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL), and fresh reports about some lending partners revoking loan guarantees due
Rajnath Singh tears into Channi over remarks on Poonch terror attack
Bhubaneswar, May 8 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday took a dig at former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi over his controversial remarks on the recent terrorist attack on Indian Air Force (IAF) convoy at Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir leading
Air India Express row: ‘Concern genuine’, says Delhi Regional Labour Commissioner to Tata Sons Chairman
New Delhi, May 8 - Delhi Regional Labour Commissioner Ashok Perumalla has written an email to Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran stating that the concerns raised by the union and cabin crew members of Air India Express are genuine and a high-level committee
Congress wants to snatch reservation for backward classes and give it to Muslims: PM Modi
Warangal (Telangana), May 8 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday alleged that the Congress wants to bring a legislation to snatch reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Backward Classes (BCs) and give them to Muslims.
India’s data centre capacity to double to 2,000 MW by 2026, green energy is the key
Mumbai, May 8 - India's data centre capacity is set to double to reach 2000 MW by 2026, as the country transitions towards a developed market economy amid a rise in 'green energy' solutions, a report showed on Wednesday.