- World
China’s population declines for second straight year
Beijing: China’s population declined for a second consecutive year in 2023, while the birthrate has also plunged to a new record low, the country’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced on Wednesday.…
- Technology
Google to lay off ‘a few hundreds’ employees from ad sales team
San Francisco: After laying off nearly 1,000 employees last week, Google is reportedly slashing “a few hundred” more jobs in its advertising sales team as part of an ongoing restructuring exercise. Philipp…
- India
Over 110 flights delayed as fog continues in Delhi
Delhi: Over 110 international and domestic flights were delayed while around 25 were cancelled in the last 10 hours as a thick layer of fog blanketed Delhi, as per airport sources. The…
- News
Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 24,285
Gaza: The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 24,285, the Gaza-based Health Ministry has said. The ministry in a press statement on Tuesday said…
- Middle East
Iran strikes two terror bases in Pakistan: Report
Tehran: Iran on Tuesday “obliterated two key strongholds” of a terror group in Pakistan through precision missile and drone strikes, a media report said. Significant bases belonging to the Jaysh al-Dhulm (Jeysh…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra MLA distributes liquor, live chicken on festival day
Visakhapatnam: A MLA of Andhra Pradesh’s ruling YSR Congress Party allegedly distributed a bottle of liquor and a live chicken each to people in his constituency here on the occasion of Kanuma…
- Pakistan
Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi indicted in ‘un-Islamic’ marriage case
Rawalpindi: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were indicted by a local court in the “un-Islamic” nikah (marriage deed) case on Tuesday, a media outlet reported. Imran,…
- News
Google’s latest job cut eliminates over 1,000 workers: Report
San Francisco: Google has laid off more than 1,000 employees in the latest round of job cuts announced by the company, media reports said on Tuesday. The company laid off workers in…
- News
Airspace restrictions issued in Delhi on Republic Day
New Delhi: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Tuesday issued airspace restriction for 11 days in view of preparation for Republic Day celebrations. The officials said that these restrictions will start…
- Telangana
Congress declares candidates for two MLC seats in Telangana
Hyderabad: Telangana’s ruling Congress has named its state working president Mahesh Goud and state NSUI President Venkat Balmoor as the candidates for election to two MLC seats under the MLAs quota. Both…
- News
Andhra Pradesh’s family treats son-in-law to feast with 300 dishes
Visakhapatnam: A family in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli treated their son-in-law with 300 food items at a grand feast thrown on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. The family served a variety of dishes…
- Delhi
Delhi HC permits engine inspection amidst SpiceJet-lessor dispute
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted permission to Engine Lease Finance BV, a lessor to SpiceJet, to conduct inspections on an engine leased to the airline. The low-cost airline…
- Technology
India’s CEOs see inflation, cyber risks as top threats in next 12 months: Report
New Delhi: India’s CEOs have flagged inflation, cyber risks, and health concerns as the biggest threats to their businesses in the next 12 months, a new report revealed on Tuesday. According to…
- India
SC adjourns plea on immediate implementation of Women Reservation Bill
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, January 16, adjourned, till January 22, the hearing on a PIL seeking immediate implementation of the Women Reservation Bill before the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.…
- Technology
Wow! Momo raises Rs 410 cr in latest round led by Khazanah, OAKS
New Delhi: Quick service restaurant (QSR) chain, Wow! Momo, said on Tuesday that it has raised Rs 410 crore (around $49 million) in its Series D round led by Khazanah Nasional Berhad,…
