Want to see Rohit Sharma with a World Cup trophy: Yuvraj Singh
New Delhi, May 7 - The ICC men’s T2O World Cup ambassador and former India star all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has backed skipper Rohit Sharma to end India's ICC trophy drought, that stretches back to the 2011 Men’s Cricket World Cup, at the upcoming
73 killed in lightning strikes across Myanmar in 2023-24 fiscal year
Yangon, May 7 - A total of 73 people have been killed in lightning strikes across Myanmar in the 2023-24 fiscal year (FY), the media said, citing the country's Department of Disaster Management report released on Tuesday.
Assam’s four LS seats record 27 pc voter turnout
Guwahati, May 7 - Assam has recorded more than 27.34 per cent voter turnout in the first four hours of polling, said the Election Commission officials on Tuesday.
Excise policy row: Manish Sisodia’s judicial custody extended till May 15 in CBI case
New Delhi, May 7 - A Delhi court on Tuesday extended, till May 15, the judicial custody of former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with a money laundering case related to the excise policy case being probed by the CBI.
Polling percentage in Bengal impressive at 32.82 pc in first four hours even as reports of irregularities surface
Kolkata, May 7 - With complaints of poll-related irregularities continuing to flood the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in West Bengal, the average poll percentage in four Lok Sabha constituencies in the third phase on Monday has been an impressive 32.82
Fintech firm Lendingkart raises $10 mn for onward lending activities for MSMEs
New Delhi, May 7 - Fintech company Lendingkart, on Tuesday, said that it raised $10 million by way of external commercial borrowing from a fund managed by a leading global impact investment manager and member of the Schroders Group 'BlueOrchard'.
Gujarat voter turnout: Banaskantha leads with 30.27 pc, Porbandar lowest at 19.83 pc
Ahmedabad, May 7 - Amid the rising temperatures, voters were queuing up at the booths taking the voting percentage to 24.35 in the first four hours of polling, said the election officials here on Tuesday.
Long queues at many polling stations in Assam
Guwahati, May 7 - Long queues have been seen in many polling stations across four Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam where voting is underway on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka renews visa-free entry for India, select countries
Colombo, May 7 - To promote tourist arrivals to the Island nation, Sri Lanka renewed visa-free entry for visitors from India and several other select countries.
Australian PM boosts funding for drought resilience programs
Canberra, May 7 - Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday announced half a billion Australian dollars in funding to help farmers and regional communities better prepare for future droughts.
Congress chief Kharge casts his vote in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi
Kalaburagi (Karnataka), May 7 - Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge cast his vote at the polling booth set up at Kannada Higher Primary School in Bramhapura locality in Kalaburagi district.
‘I can’t see myself batting at five or six’: Fraser-McGurk on his omission from Australia’s T20 WC squad
New Delhi, May 7 - Following his omission from the T20 World Cup squad, young Australian opening batter Jake Fraser-McGurk has revealed the challenges of breaking into the formidable team, which includes veteran opener David Warner and Travis Head.
Palestinian president hails efforts of Egypt, Qatar for Gaza ceasefire deal
Ramallah, May 7 - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed on Monday the efforts of Egypt and Qatar to mediate a ceasefire agreement for the Gaza Strip.
MediaTek unveils new flagship mobile chip in its Dimensity portfolio
New Delhi, May 7 - Chip-making giant MediaTek on Tuesday unveiled a new flagship mobile chip in its Dimensity portfolio called the 'Dimensity 9300+'.
LS polls: PM Modi casts vote in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, May 7 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi exercised his franchise in Ahmedabad soon after voting across 25 Lok Sabha constituencies in Gujarat began on Tuesday morning.
US soldier arrested in Russia on theft charges: Report
Washington, May 7 - A US soldier has been arrested in Russia on charges of theft, the media reported.
Amid incidents of violence, 15.85 pc turnout in first two hrs in Bengal
Kolkata, May 7 - Around 15.85 per cent polling was recorded till 9 a.m. as voting is underway in four Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal.
Israeli security operation near Rafah crossing to end today
Cairo, May 7 - Egypt has told Palestine that Israel's security operation in the vicinity of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing will end on Tuesday, a top official told the media.
EVM glitches delay voting in Gujarat BJP Chief’s seat Navsari
Navsari, May 7 - Technical snag in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) caused a delay in the voting process at polling booths in Navsari, Gujarat on Tuesday.
Barring two seats, BJP will win all in K’taka: Former CM Yediyurappa
Shivamogga (Karnataka), May 7 - Former Chief Minister and BJP Central Parliamentary Committee Member B. S. Yediyurappa stated on Tuesday that barring one or two in all of 28 seats, BJP is going to win all Parliamentary seats in Karnataka.