South Korea’s medical schools to spike admission seats by over 1,500 next year
Seoul, April 30 - Medical schools in South Korea are expected to push to increase their admission slots by 1,500 to 1,600 next year, as most of them have finalised their academic plans for the year 2025, education and university officials said on
South Korea to ensure UN sanctions enforcement on North Korea continues
Seoul, April 30 - South Korea will make efforts to ensure that UN sanctions enforcement on North Korea will continue even though the UN monitoring panel is ending after Russia's veto on extending its mandate, Seoul's foreign ministry said Tuesday.
Chinese ships ‘harass’ Philippine supply ships with water cannons
Manila, April 30 - Chinese coastguard ships on Tuesday fired water cannons at Filipino vessels bringing supplies to fishermen in waters near a disputed South China Sea shoal that is within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, the Philippine Coastguard said.
King Charles III returns to public duties after cancer treatment
London, April 30 - King Charles III is set to return to public duties after the positive effect of his cancer treatment.
German foreign minister pushes for two-state solution and Gaza aid
Berlin, April 30 - Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has spoken out in favour of more humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip and a two-state solution, during the talks with counterparts from Western and Arab countries in Riyadh.
US rejects International Criminal Court’s investigation in Israel’s action in Gaza
Washington, April 30 - The White House said it opposes the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip.
Unwarranted & unsubstantiated imputations on serious matter: India on US media report on Pannun plot case
New Delhi, April 30 - India on Tuesday said a report published by a media outlet in the US made unwarranted and unsubstantiated imputations on a serious matter involving an alleged plot to kill Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
Bangladesh agrees to join non-UN international force in Haiti
United Nations, April 30 - Bangladesh has agreed to join an international force that will operate independently of the UN to help restore order in Haiti, which has spiralled into gang-fuelled chaos, according to a UN Spokesperson.
Iran rejects speculation about nuclear cooperation with North Korea
Tehran, April 29 - The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday rejected speculation about nuclear cooperation with Pyongyang following the arrival of a North Korean business delegation in Tehran.
Spain PM Pedro Sanchez to remain in office after threatening to resign
Madrid, April 29 - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said that he will carry on in his post after threatening to resign over an inquiry into alleged corruption by his wife, Begona Gomez.
RBI tells banks to stop charging extra interest on loans as probe shows unfair practices
Mumbai, April 29 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday directed banks and NBFCs to immediately review their practices to ensure that they are fair and transparent in the interest they charge customers as several instances have been detected where excessive
IPL 2024: Mayank Yadav is in probable XII against Mumbai, says LSG bowling coach Morne Morkel
Lucknow, April 29 - Lucknow Super Giants bowling coach Morne Morkel confirmed that speed sensation Mayank Yadav has passed all the fitness tests and will play the match against Mumbai Indians in Match 48 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at Ekana Cricket
Chingari marks its entry into web3 gaming space with its Game Zone
New Delhi, April 29 - Leading web3 live-streaming app Chingari on Monday announced its entry into the web3 gaming space with the launch of 'Chingari Game Zone'.
IPL 2024: With belief in process, Ravi Bishnoi remains hopeful of selection in T20 WC
Lucknow, April 29 - Lucknow Super Giants spin bowler Ravi Bishnoi remains hopeful of getting selected for the Indian T20 World Cup squad, soon to be announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Preity Zinta misses ‘Pati Parmeshwar’ Gene Goodenough, drops adorable video
Mumbai, April 29 - Currently busy with the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta on Monday shared an adorable video with pictures of her husband Gene Goodenough, saying she is missing her 'Pati Parmeshwar'.
IPL 2024: Sometimes, you’re too nice as a captain, says Brett Lee on Cummins bowling too late
New Delhi, April 29 - Brett Lee, the legendary Australia fast-bowler, thinks Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins got himself into the attack too late in their 78-run defeat to Chennai Super Kings and added that sometimes one does become a bit too nice
Rinku has to be a certainty in the 15 for T20 WC, says K Srikkanth
New Delhi, April 29 - Krishnamachari Srikkanth, the former India opener and chief selector, said left-handed hard-hitting batter Rinku Singh has to be a certainty in the 15-member India squad for the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup.
Performing well in IPL doesn’t guarantee automatic T20 WC selection: Irfan Pathan
New Delhi, April 29 - Irfan Pathan the former India left-arm fast-bowler, believes performances from certain players in the ongoing IPL 2024 season shouldn’t guarantee anyone’s automatic selection for the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup happening in the West Indies and USA from
Kajol says her patience is like a gift card: ‘Not sure how much is left on it’
Mumbai, April 29 - Kajol, who is an ardent social media user, on Monday shared her thought of the day, saying her patience is like a gift card, and she is not sure how much is left on it.
NTR Jr in Mumbai for ‘War 2’ shoot, bonds with KJo, Ranbir, Alia, Hrithik
Mumbai, April 29 - Tollywood's pan-India star NTR Jr, who's in Mumbai shooting for 'War 2' alongside Hrithik Roshan, is also making time to bond with members of the Bollywood fraternity.