LS polls: 2nd phase has been spectacular for BJP, says Assam CM
Guwahati, April 27 - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday asserted that the BJP has done pretty well in the five Lok Sabha seats that went into polls in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections.
Indian cyber agency finds multiple bugs in Cisco products
New Delhi, April 27 - The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) which comes under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, has issued an advisory over three serious vulnerabilities in networking giant Cisco products that could allow hackers to gain access, infiltrate
Ad-free movies in theatres? A new viewing experience awaits cinema lovers
Mumbai, April 27 - Watching content on any medium with commercials peppered during its runtime is not a pleasant experience for viewers. Some of them opt for a premium OTT subscription and get a seamless experience, but theatres and television channels still regard
6.9-magnitude earthquake rocks Japan
Tokyo, April 27 - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 on Saturday jolted off Japan's Bonin Islands or Ogasawara Islands, the country's weather agency said.
‘Wait for few days…’, Kharge keeps suspense over Congress candidates in Amethi, Raebareli
Guwahati, April 27 - Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge kept suspense over party candidates in Amethi and Raebareli while defending Rahul Gandhi’s decision to contest Lok Sabha polls from Wayanad in Kerala.
From the start Gukesh wanted to become youngest world chess champion: Coach GM Vishnu Prasanna
Chennai, April 27 - It was in January 2019, the world’s second youngest and India’s youngest chess Grandmaster (GM) D. Gukesh then 12-years announced he would like to become the youngest world champion.
Studying latest Israeli ceasefire proposal: Hamas
Gaza, April 27 - A top Hamas official said on Saturday that the Islamist militant group is studying an Israeli counterproposal regarding a potential ceasefire in Gaza, as a ground assault on the city of Rafah looms.
Touched 5 mn UPI transactions monthly after Paytm partnership: Yes Bank CEO
New Delhi, April 27 - Yes Bank saw a key growth in unified payments interface (UPI) transactions monthly -- from nearly 3.3 to 5 million -- after its partnership with Paytm, its Managing Director and CEO, Prashant Kumar, said on Saturday.
Generative AI to transform legal tech market with automation
New Delhi, April 27 - Generative AI (GenAI) has tremendous potential for bringing more automation to the global legal technology sector that is likely to reach $50 billion (in value) by 2027, albeit with some riders.
IPL 2024: No Coetzee & Shaw as Mumbai Indians elect to bowl first against Delhi Capitals
New Delhi, April 27 - Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Delhi Capitals in match 43 of IPL 2024 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Hamas announces openness to any proposals for a permanent ceasefire
Gaza, April 27 - Hamas has reportedly announced its openness to any ideas or proposals for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Charges dropped against 57 arrested amid pro-Palestinian student protests
Houston, April 27 - All charges have been dropped against the 57 people who were arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest on the campus of the University of Texas, Austin, the Travis County attorney's office confirmed.
Cong in strong position in 88 seats in India after 2nd round of LS polls: Kamal Nath
Bhopal, April 27 - Congress veteran Kamal Nath on Saturday said the voting pattern in the last two phases of the Lok Sabha elections indicated that the people want change at the Centre.
Papua New Guinea yoga trainers to attend month-long course in Bengaluru
New Delhi, April 27 - Promoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of establishing yoga centres across the Pacific Island Countries (PICs), four yoga trainers from Papua New Guinea (PNG) left for India on Saturday to attend a month-long course in Bengaluru.
Two killed in light plane crash in Australia’s Victoria
Sydney, April 27 - Two people were killed after an aircraft crashed in Mount Beauty in the Australian state of Victoria on Saturday, police said.
Congress slits throat of Hindu people for Muslims, alleges Giriraj Singh
Patna, April 27 - Upping the ante against the Congress over its "appeasement" politics, Union Minister and BJP's Begusarai candidate on Saturday said that the grand old party has slit the throats of Hindu people and snatched their rights for Muslims.
1,500 Sikhs join BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls in Delhi, Punjab
New Delhi, April 27 - In a significant development, 1,500 members from the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, along with Singh Sabha and other Sikh organisations, joined BJP on Saturday, just weeks ahead of Lok Sabha elections in Delhi and Punjab.
Yes Bank net profit doubles to Rs 452 crore in Jan-March quarter
Mumbai, April 27 - Yes Bank on Saturday reported a more than two-fold jump in net profit to Rs 452 crore for the January-March quarter of the financial year 2023-24, compared to Rs 202.43 crore in the same quarter of 2022-23.
Four power plants hit in massive Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine
Kyiv, April 27 - At least four thermal power plants were damaged as Russia again targeted Ukraine with a round of massive airstrikes overnight, the operator said on Saturday.
South Korean PM again appeals medical professors to stay with patients
Seoul, April 27 - In another conciliatory gesture, South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo pleaded with medical professors on Friday to remain at their workplaces and with their patients, as they are considering taking weekly breaks in support of the ongoing walkout by