Apple aims at assembling iPhone camera module in India to cut dependence on China
New Delhi, April 16 - As Apple continues to minimise its dependence on China, the iPhone maker is increasing investments in India and is reportedly in advanced talks with Tata Group's Titan Company and Murugappa Group to assemble sub-components for phone camera modules,
IMF increases India’s growth projection to 6.8 pc for 2024
Washington, April 16 - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has pegged India's growth projection to 6.8 pc this year, an increase of 0.3 pc over its January 2024 update.
First seven jurors selected in Trump’s New York criminal trial
New York, April 17 - Seven jurors were selected in Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York, the first criminal trial against a former US President.
Iran not seeking escalation of tensions in region: FM
Tehran, April 17 - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that Tehran is not after escalating tensions in the region.
US plans new sanctions on Iran following attacks on Israel
Washington, April 17 - The US is planning new sanctions against Iran following Tehran's missile and drone attacks on Israel, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has said.
Sunak urges Israel to keep ‘calm heads’ in response to Iran attack
London - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu it is "a moment for calm heads to prevail" in Israel's response to Iran's missile and drone attack.
Astronomers discover Milky Way’s heaviest known black hole
Jerusalem, April 16 - Astronomers have found BH3, which is by far the heaviest known stellar black hole in the Milky Way galaxy, 33 times the mass of the Sun.
Suniel Shetty’s defence against the scorching sun: ‘food, water, denim’
Mumbai, April 16 - Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty, who will soon be seen in the upcoming film ‘Welcome To The Jungle’, is making the mercury soar amid the scorching heat.
Visit to Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir tops actors Shakti Anand, Neeharika Roy’s wish list
Mumbai, April 16 - Actors Shakti Anand and Neeharika Roy have opened up on the significance of Ram Navami, sharing their wish to visit the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
Kannada actor, director & producer Dwarakish passes on; he was aged 81
Bengaluru, April 16 - Veteran Kannada actor, director and producer Dwarakish known as ‘Charlie Chaplin’ and the first showman of the Kannada film industry passed away on Tuesday at his residence in Bengaluru.
‘Ram Lalla celebrating birthday at his birthplace after a gap of 500 years,’ says Yogi Adityanth at Bijnor poll rally
New Delhi, April 16 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, the birthday of Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram, the celebrations will be taking place in his birthplace after a long gap hiatus
Paytm clarifies licensing process status amid speculations, says govt champions fintech
New Delhi, April 16 - Fintech major Paytm on Tuesday clarified the status of its licensing process amid recent speculations, saying it has not received any communication suggesting a deferral or penalties and any notion to the contrary is “completely unfounded and misleading”.
No one stole the party, says Ajit Pawar in veiled retort to Sharad Pawar
Baramati (Maharashtra), April 16 - NCP chief and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday took an indirect jab at his estranged uncle and NCP-SP President Sharad Pawar, saying that no one had stolen the party as 80 per cent of party
Iran’s President again warns Israel against counterattack
Berlin, April 16 - Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has once again warned Israel against mounting a military counterattack following Iran's recent air assault on Israel.
Canadian government too emulating TN Chief Minister’s school breakfast scheme: Udhayanidhi Stalin
Chennai, April 16 - Tamil Nadu Youth Affairs and Sports Development Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday said that the state's Chief Minister's school breakfast scheme was also being implemented by the Canadian government, showcasing the influence of the Dravidian model of governance.=
Union Minister Gadkari promises speedy transformation of Nagpur
Nagpur, April 16 - Union Minister and BJP nominee Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday released a 20-page vision (Vachannama-manifesto), and promised to speed up transformation of his constituency Nagpur and around with further development of infrastructure, agriculture and industry, health, sports, culture and tourism
From the brink of quitting cricket to IPL success: Punjab Kings’ all-rounder Shashank Singh shares his journey
New Delhi, April 16 - Shashank Singh has been part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since 2017 – first with Delhi Daredevils then Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and now with Punjab Kings. But he didn’t get to feature in many matches. However,
Japanese lower house okays bill to introduce joint custody after divorce
Tokyo, April 16 - Japan's House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill to introduce joint custody after divorce.
UPSC topper Aditya Srivastava’s family elated over feat, share their joy
New Delhi, April 16 - Aditya Srivastava, a native of Lucknow, made his family proud by topping the prestigious Civil Services Examinations 2023.
LS polls: AAP names jailed Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain as star campaigners for Gujarat
New Delhi, April 16 - The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday released the names of 40-star campaigners in Gujarat for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls which included three incarcerated party leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain.