CPI(M) complains to ECI about inclusion of contractual govt employees in poll-related training
Kolkata, April 16 - The CPI(M) has complained to the Election Commission of India (ECI) through the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal, about inclusion of contractual government employees in poll-related training.
Minor fire breaks out in Home Ministry office in North Block
New Delhi, April 16 - A fire broke out in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) office in the North Block on Tuesday, a fire department official said, adding that it was brought under control quickly.
Aamir Khan lodges FIR against Congress for alleged deep fake video used in poll ad
Mumbai, April 16 - Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who was last seen in ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’, is taking action against a fake advertisement by a political party.
Google-backed Cropin launches open-source AI model to empower farmers
Bengaluru, April 16 - Agritech company Cropin Technology on Tuesday launched the sector's first open-sourced micro-language model for climate-smart agriculture, targeting undeserved farmers in Global South.
No jurors selected on first day of ex-President Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial
New York, April 16 - Former US President Donald Trump is due to return to court on Tuesday after no jurors were selected on the first day of the former president's criminal hush money trial in New York.
Northeast focus: PM Modi to campaign in Assam, Tripura for LS polls
Guwahati, April 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will land in Guwahati on Tuesday evening to kickstart his Lok Sabha poll campaign in the northeast.
With just a month to go for LS polls, BRS faces major crisis
Hyderabad, April 16 - With less than a month to go for Lok Sabha elections, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is facing one of the biggest crises since its inception.
AI startup Upstage secures over $71 million to expand global footprint
Seoul, April 16 - Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Upstage said on Tuesday it has secured 100 billion won ($71.7 million) from investors, as it seeks to make inroads into the global generative AI market.
Imtiaz Ali got Anjum Batra a professional dholak tutor for his role in ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’
Mumbai, April 16 - Actor Anjum Batra, who portrays the role of dholak player Kesar Singh Tikki in Imtiaz Ali directorial 'Amar Singh Chamkila' shared how the filmmaker appointed renowned dholak player K. C. Vaishnav, to make him learn to play the instrument.
IPL 2024: ‘Cricket is tough when your confidence is down’, says Du Plessis after fifth consecutive loss
Bengaluru, April 16 - After slumping to the fifth defeat on the trot in the IPL 2024 season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Faf du Plessis admitted that the team's confidence has taken a hit after a string of losses and remarked, "Cricket
Due to security needs, EC, political parties must decide on PM’s poll campaigns: Vijayan
Trissur (Kerala) April 16 - Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday opined that given the security concerns, the Election Commission of India (ECI) and political parties should decide on the style of election campaigns undertaken by the Prime Minister.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise unveils ‘Made in India’ servers
New Delhi, April 16 - Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) on Tuesday unveiled its 'Made in India' servers which are now being deployed at large scale to serve the growing demands of customers in the country.
PM Modi‘s visits to TN won’t make any difference, INDIA bloc will sweep polls: CM Stalin
Chennai, April 16 - Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s regular visits to Tamil Nadu will not make any difference in the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections.
Cooch Behar to be under ECI scanner in first phase of LS polls in Bengal
Kolkata, April 16 - Because of its history of poll-related violence, Cooch Behar, one of the three Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal that will be going to polls in the first phase on April 19, will be under the scanner of the
Election campaigns come alive in Kerala as all three political fronts’ leaders take on one another
Thiruvananthapuram, April 16 - Election campaigning has picked up in Kerala now after a slow start, as the leaders of the big three parties contesting in the state are taking on one another.
BJP announces candidates for two LS seats, four Assembly bypolls in UP
Lucknow, April 16 - The BJP on Tuesday announced two candidates for Lok Sabha and four for Vidhan Sabha by-elections.
IPL 2024: RCB all-rounder Glenn Maxwell takes ‘mental and physical’ break after asking to be rested
Bengaluru, April 16 - Australia allrounder Glenn Maxwell has revealed that he requested Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) management to omit him from the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), seeking a "mental and physical break" following a challenging beginning to his IPL 2024 season.
Why India is seeing a rise in oral cancer cases
New Delhi, April 16 - India bears a significant burden of oral cancers, and the country contributes to about 30 per cent of all global cases, said doctors on Tuesday.
Indian consumers still vulnerable to being tricked by illegal loan apps: Report
Mumbai, April 16 - One-third of high-confidence customers in India have limited knowledge about their digital loans, and lack understanding on how to detect illegal lending apps, finds a report on Tuesday.
Govt hikes windfall tax on crude oil; ONGC & OIL to take hit
New Delhi, April 16 - The Government has hiked the windfall tax on crude oil to Rs 9,600 per metric ton with effect from Tuesday from Rs 6,800 earlier, as part of its fortnightly revision.