Girish Mathrubootham steps down as Freshworks CEO, to spend more time in India
New Delhi, May 2 – Girish Mathrubootham, the CEO of Nasdaq-listed company Freshworks, on Thursday announced to step down from his current position and transition into the role of Executive Chairman. In a post on X social media platform, Mathrubootham said that he
Hamas not for temporary ceasefire, wants permanent end to war
Tel Aviv, May 2 - As the indirect mediatory talks between Hamas and Israel are progressing in Cairo, Hamas has expressed concern at temporary ceasefire and have informed the mediators that it wants a permanent end to the war.
Govt’s firm stand on buying Russian oil saves $8 billion in India’s import bill
New Delhi, May 1 - India's strategy of continuing to buy cheap oil from Russia despite Western pressures against these purchases has resulted in the saving of around $7.9 billion in the country's oil import bill during the first 11 months of the
Adani Power logs 37 per cent revenue growth in FY24, consolidated PBT more than doubled
New Delhi, May 1 - Adani Power on Wednesday reported 37 per cent growth (year-on-year) in revenue at Rs 50,960 crore for FY24, as continuing EBITDA more than doubled to Rs 18,789 crore.
Jindal Stainless rolls out Rs 5,400 crore expansion plan
Mumbai, May 1 - Steel manufacturer Jindal Stainless on Wednesday announced a three-pronged investment strategy worth Rs 5,400 crore as part of its plans to augment its melting and downstream capacities, the company said in an exchange filing.
US imposes further sanctions against Russia
Washington, May 2 - The US government is targeting Russia's weapons production with new sanctions, the US Treasury Department said.
Egyptian, French FMs discuss Gaza developments, truce proposal
Cairo, May 2 - Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and visiting French counterpart Stephane Sejourne met here to discuss the situation in the Gaza Strip and an Egypt-brokered ceasefire proposed for the enclave.
Israel denounces Colombia for breaking diplomatic ties
Jerusalem, May 2 - Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has denounced Colombian President Gustavo Petro for deciding to break diplomatic ties with Israel over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
UN General Assembly to resume emergency special session on Middle East
United Nations, May 2 - The UN General Assembly will resume its 10th emergency special session (ESS) on May 10, after Palestine's UN membership bid was blocked by the US at the Security Council in April.
Iraqi PM vows to diversify national economy
Baghdad, May 2 - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has said that his government is committed to bolstering the industry, agriculture, trade, and tourism sectors, to reduce the country's reliance on oil and transition to a diversified economy.
Pakistani workers play central role in national progress, prosperity: PM
Islamabad, May 2 - Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that workers play a central role in national progress and prosperity, highlighting that every worker in the South Asian country is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Lebanon reports outbreak of hepatitis A in eastern region
Beirut, May 2 - The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health has reported the outbreak of viral hepatitis in West Bekaa region, eastern Lebanon, according to media reports.
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 34,568: Ministry
Gaza, May 2 - The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 34,568, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement.
Iran’s Supreme leader condemns US Police’s violence against pro-Palestinian protesters
Tehran, May 2 - Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has reaffirmed the condemnation of US support for Israel's "crimes" in the Gaza Strip while commenting on the US Police's violent behaviour against pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses.
Scottish government survives vote of no confidence
London, May 2 - The Scottish government has survived a vote of no confidence, just days after First Minister Humza Yousaf announced his resignation.
Jordan condemns Israeli settlers’ assault on Jordanian aid convoy to Gaza
Amman, May 2 - Jordan's Foreign Ministry has condemned the assault by extremist Israeli settlers on two Jordanian humanitarian aid convoys to the Gaza Strip.
Shooting victim in California not Goldy Brar, confirm US police
Washington, May 1 - The Fresno police department in California on Wednesday denied reports that one of the two persons attacked in a shooting incident was Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar.
Hamas standing in way of ceasefire, Blinken says during meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu
Jerusalem, May 1 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a private meeting in Jerusalem on Wednesday as Washington reaffirmed its commitment to Israel's security, the need to avoid further expansion of the conflict and
BJP should call Trump and Putin for Bihar campaign too: Tejashwi
Patna, May 1 - RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday took a dig at the BJP, whose top leaders keep coming to Bihar in a bid to ensure a repeat of their 2019 performance, saying that they should bring former US President Donald
Aqib Ilyas named captain as Oman announce T20 World Cup squad
Muscat, May 1 - Batting all-rounder Aqib Ilyas has been named as Oman’s captain for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, beginning on June 1.