Won’t divest stake in TikTok: Chinese parent ByteDance tells US
New Delhi, April 26 - China-based internet giant ByteDance on Friday said it will not sell its stake in TikTok as directed by the US government in a new bill passed by President Joe Biden earlier this week to ban the short-video making
Elon Musk’s AI company xAI to raise $6 billion: Report
New Delhi, April 26 - Taking on Sam Altman-run OpenAI, Elon Musk-run xAI is reportedly raising at least $6 billion at a valuation of about $18 billion.
INDIA bloc aims to divide the country on religious grounds: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow, April 26 - Lashing out at the Congress on Friday, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the Congress manifesto is harmful to India, the world's largest democracy.
Bengal LS polls: BJP’s Raju Bista complains of violence at Chopra; 47.29 pc turnout till 1 pm
Kolkata, April 27 - A voter turnout of 57.29 per cent was recorded till 1 p.m. in the three Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal -- Darjeeling, Raiganj, and Balurghat -- where polling is underway on Friday.
At 47.48 pc, Barmer-Jaisalmer records highest turnout in Rajasthan till 1 pm
Jaipur, April 26 - As voting continued in 13 Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan on Friday, around 40.39 per cent turnout was recorded till 1 p.m.
We will implement UCC in entire country, it is ‘Modi ki Guarantee’: Amit Shah
Bhopal, April 26 - Assuring that it is a 'Modi ki Guarantee' (PM Modi's guarantee), Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that the government led by the BJP will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across the country.
Brand owners may look at chess GM Gukesh and others for endorsement deals
Chennai, April 26 - Corporate brand owners may now look at the Indian teenage chess Grandmaster (GM) D. Gukesh for endorsing their brands, said a top official of MGD1 eSports LLP, a talent management company.
Sensex extends losses to more than 500 points
New Delhi, April 26 - BSE Sensex extended losses to more than 500 points on Friday amid selling in financials.
Assam records over 46 pc turnout till 1 PM
Guwahati, April 26 - Around 46.31 per cent voter turnout was recorded in Assam till 1 p.m. as voting for five Lok Sabha seats is the state is underway.
Karnataka records over 38 pc voting till 1 pm
Bengaluru, April 26 - Karnataka recorded 38.33 per cent voting till 1 p.m. in the polling held for 14 Lok Sabha seats in the southern part of the state on Friday. With many Parliamentary constituencies inching closer to 50 per cent of polling,
Amid scorching heat, Tripura East records 55 pc turnout till 1 p.m.
Agartala, April 26 - Braving the scorching heat, around 55 per cent of voters cast their votes till 1 p.m. in the Tripura East Lok Sabha constituency where polling is underway on Friday.
Kia’s net profit up 32.5 pc in Q1; India sales drop due to aging models, geopolitical factors
Seoul, April 26 - Automaker Kia said on Friday that its first-quarter net profit rose 32.5 per cent (year-on-year), backed by increased sales of SUVs, minivans and hybrid models.
Omar Abdullah opposes any move to postpone polls in Anantnag-Rajouri LS seat
Srinagar, April 26 - Former Chief Minister and vice president of National Conference (NC), Omar Abdullah on Friday opposed any move to postpone the voting date in Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat.
India and South Korea hold Disarmament and Non-Proliferation consultations in Seoul
New Delhi, April 26 - India and South Korea held Disarmament and Non-Proliferation consultations in Seoul on Friday, affirming their commitment to further strengthen cooperation as key partners in the Indo-Pacific and Special Strategic Partners with shared values.
Outer Manipur: Over 54 pc turnout recorded till 1 p.m. in 8 districts
Imphal, April 26 - Over 54 per cent voters exercised their franchise in the first four hours of polling in the remaining part of the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency, where polling is underway amid heavy security cover, officials said on Friday.
114 candidates file nominations for India’s biggest LS constituency in T’gana
Hyderabad, April 26 - Malkajgiri, which is the biggest parliament constituency in the country, accounts for the highest number of candidates filing their nominations in Telangana.
Ahead of selection day, looking at India’s likely squad for the T20 World Cup
New Delhi, April 26 - Ahead of the May 1 deadline for teams to submit their Men’s T20 World Cup squads, the discussion around who makes it to India’s squad for the mega event happening in the West Indies and USA from June
Nomination of BJP’s Birbhum candidate cancelled, Debtanu Bhattacharya to contest
Kolkata, April 26 - The nomination of former IPS officer and the BJP’s candidate from Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency, Debashis Dhar, was cancelled on Friday on technical grounds.
Should re-election be held with fresh candidates if NOTA gets a majority? SC issues notice to EC
New Delhi, April 26 - The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine a plea seeking directions to the Election Commission (EC) to frame guidelines or rules, if in any election, all the contesting candidates individually do not surpass NOTA.
31.77 pc polling in Maharashtra’s 8 seats till 1 p.m.
Mumbai, April 26 - A voter turnout of 31.77 per cent was recorded till 1 p.m. for the 8 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra where voting is being held on Friday.