Can AI help tablets grow like PCs & smartphones this year?
New Delhi, May 4 - As artificial intelligence (AI) begins to transform personal computing and mobile experience for millions of users globally, can the new technology also drive the slow pace of growth for tablets?
IDBI Bank registers 44 per cent jump in net profit for Jan-March quarter
Mumbai, May 4 - The IDBI Bank on Saturday reported a 44 per cent jump in standalone net profit to Rs 1,628.5 crore for the January-March quarter of 2023-24 compared to the corresponding figure of Rs 1,133 crore for the same period of
Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 75
Sao Paulo, May 6 - At least 75 people have died from severe storms that inundated large swaths of south Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state since April 29, the Civil Defense agency said in its latest report.
Over 1,000 documents wrongly issued from govt portal in S. Korea
Seoul, May 5 - In a cyber incident, more than 1,000 civil documents were wrongly issued from the government's online civil service portal called 'Government 24', leading to the leak of personal information, the interior ministry said on Sunday.
French President Macron criticises blockades at university Gaza protests
Paris, May 5 - French President Emmanuel Macron has criticised blockades at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at French universities, saying that the tactics went beyond legitimate means of debate and protest.
Cannot accept Hamas’ demand to withdraw from Gaza, asserts Netanyahu
Tel Aviv, May 5 - Amid ongoing talks for a 'pause' and mounting demands for the release of hostages, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday asserted that his country will not accept Hamas's demands to end the Gaza war, reports said.
‘Incitement channel’ Al Jazeera will no longer broadcast from country: Israeli PM Netanyahu
Jerusalem, May 5 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday announced that his government has decided to close Al Jazeera channel's operations in the country.
South Korea to take part in US-led cyber exercise amid rising security threats from North Korea
Seoul, May 5 - South Korea's Cyber Operations Command will participate in a US-led multinational cyber exercise this week to boost its capabilities to counter malicious cyber activities, Seoul's defence ministry said on Sunday, amid growing security threats from North Korea.
South Korean govt appears to shelve punitive measures against mass walkout by doctors
Seoul, May 5 - The South Korean government appears to have shelved a plan to take punitive measures against a prolonged walkout by trainee doctors and have pulled back slightly from its plan to increase medical school admission quotas amid a standoff with
Driver dies after vehicle crashes into White House gate
Washington, May 5 - A vehicle travelling at high speed collided with a gate at the White House, leaving the driver dead, the US Secret Service said.
Over 600 rescued from flooded areas in Texas
Houston, May 5 - More than 600 people have been rescued from flooded areas around Houston, the fourth largest US city, as a flood watch continues through Sunday afternoon in eastern Texas.
South Korea, China, Japan in talks to hold trilateral summit from May 26-27
Seoul, May 5 - South Korea is in final consultations with China and Japan to hold a long-stalled trilateral summit of their leaders on May 26 and 27, according to the foreign ministry.
South Korea: 40 flights cancelled on Jeju Island due to bad weather
Jeju, South Korea, May 5 - At least 40 flights have been cancelled on the southern resort island of Jeju due to adverse weather conditions, officials said on Sunday.
Hamas’ West Bank commander killed in IDF raids
Tel Aviv, May 5 - Hamas announced on Sunday that its commander in the West Bank is among the four people killed in a raid by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Amid Cairo peace talks, Israel steps up efforts to hit Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Tel Aviv, May 5 - Amid the ongoing peace talks in Cairo to reach a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, the former has stepped up its efforts to assassinate Hamas military commander Yahya Sinwar, widely believed to be the man behind the
Torrential rains lash multiple cities in China
Guangzhou, May 5 - Torrential rains have lashed multiple cities in south China's Guangdong Province including Zhongshan and Zhuhai, with 58 rainstorm alerts in effect across the province.
Sadiq Khan re-elected as London Mayor despite criticism over rising crime rate
London, Incumbent Sadiq Khan of the Labour Party was re-elected as the Mayor of London for a record third time on Saturday, defeating Conservative Party candidate Susan Hall by over a million votes.
Indian Americans caution US university on demand to display ‘flag of Kashmir’
Washington, Indian Americans are calling upon a US university not to implement a portion of one of the demands it conceded to protesting students to display on campus the flags of "occupied people", which listed Kashmiris along with Palestinians and the Kurds.
India holds talks for closer ties on critical minerals, shrimp farming with Australia
New Delhi, India has discussed the issues of pharmaceutical pricing control in generic drugs and the need for closer cooperation in critical minerals with Australia, the Union Commerce Ministry said on Saturday.
Hamas, Qatar teams reach Cairo for talks on Gaza deal: Sources
Cairo, Teams from the Palestinian militant group Hamas and mediator Qatar have arrived in the Egyptian capital for further talks on a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Israel, sources at the Cairo airport said