Gadkari opens, lays stones of 29 national highway projects in Punjab
Chandigarh, Jan 10 - Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 29 national highway projects worth Rs 4,000 crore in Punjab.
British-Indian dentist fined for dodging over 53K pounds in tax
London, Jan 10 - An Indian-origin dentist in England's West Midlands region has been ordered to pay 22,654 pounds by His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for evading tax worth 53,528 pounds.
Global business leaders hail PM Modi’s vision amid rollout of investment plans
Gandhinagar, Jan 10 - Global business leaders hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India as they unveiled their investment plans for the country at the 10th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 which was inaugurated by the PM on
Cold day conditions to reduce over northwest India from Thursday: IMD
New Delhi, Jan 10 - The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said that cold day to "severe" cold day conditions are likely to reduce over northwest India from Thursday while dense fog is likely to continue to prevail during morning hours in
I assure you, dream big, as I have the resolve to fulfill those aspirations: PM Modi
Gandhinagar, Jan 10 - At the inaugural day of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined India's ambitious goal to transform into a developed nation by its centenary year of Independence in 2047, and assured the community to
Ram Mandir: Goa declares holiday for govt servants, schools to remain shut on Jan 22
Panaji, Jan 10 - Goa government on Wednesday declared holiday for government servants and schools on January 22 in the wake of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya.
Imran Khan’s PTI missing from poll body’s symbols’ list
Islamabad, Jan 10 - Ahead of the crucial February 8 general elections in Pakistan, former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was not included in the national poll body's list of symbols allotted to parties.
Dutch parties resume talks over new coalition govt
The Hague, Jan 10 - Negotiations among major Dutch parties over the formation of a new coalition government have again resumed after a break for Christmas and the year end holidays.
Cold day conditions continue as Delhi records minimum temperature of 7.1
New Delhi, Jan 10 - The national capital woke up to a minimum temperature of 7.1 degrees Celsius, which is the seasonal average, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD), adding that the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 16 degrees making Wednesday
S.Koreans aged 70 and older outnumber those in 20s for 1st time
Seoul, Jan 10 - South Korea's elderly population aged 70 and older outnumbered those in their 20s for the first time last year, as the society is rapidly aging amid record low birth rates, government statistics revealed on Wednesday.
No chance to make soft landing on Moon: Astrobotic
New York, Jan 10 - The US' first fully private spacecraft that aimed to put America back to the lunar terrain after about 50 year, "will not" make the historic landing on the Moon, the company has announced.
CM Mohan Yadav’s security gets new chief
Bhopal, Jan 10 - Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s security has got a new chief and two other IPS officers have also been changed.
S.Korea oppn leader leaves hospital after stabbing attack
Seoul, Jan 10 - South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung left the hospital on Wednesday, eight days after he was stabbed in the neck.
US Navy shoots down Houthi missiles, drones launched into Red Sea
Washington, Jan 10 - The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday said the Navy shot down a barrage of drone and missile attacks launched from Yemen by the Iran-backed Houthi militia to the southern Red Sea, in one of the largest attacks by
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy renamed country representative on WHO board
Washington, Jan 10 - Indian-American Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has been named again to serve as the US's representative on the executive board of the World Health Organization (WHO) by President Joe Biden.
Muslim man hosts dinner for Sabarimala pilgrims in K’taka
Koppal (Karnataka), Jan 10 - The photos and videos of a Muslim family hosting 'anna santarpana (to provide food with gratification)' for Sabarimala pilgrims have gone viral on social media in Karnataka.
US SEC’s X account hacked to post about fake nod to Bitcoin ETFs
Washington, Jan 10 - The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) saw its X account hacked for a brief time, with a post claiming it has approved listings for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
EU-India collaboration can elevate Indian unicorns: Former Belgian PM
Hyderabad, Jan 9 - Former Prime Minister of Belgium Yves Leterme has said that the collaboration between the European Union and India can elevate Indian unicorn and enhance digital competition.
International Criminal Court to probe crime against journalists in Gaza
Tel Aviv, Jan 10 - International non-profit, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has said that it received assurances from the a prosecutor's office at the International Criminal Court (ICC) that it will probe crimes and atrocities against journalists in Gaza amid the raging Israel-Hamas
India, UK sign MoU over defence collaboration
New Delhi, Jan 9 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held bilateral meeting with UK Defence Minister Grant Shapps in London.