- Business
Instant grocery delivery app Getir acquires rival Gorillas for $1.2 bn
London: Quick grocery delivery platform Getir has announced that it is acquiring its German rival platform Gorillas in a deal that has been reported to be around $1.2 billion. The Financial Times…
- Technology
PlayStation VR2 pre-orders are now available without an invitation: Report
San Francisco: Pre-orders for Sony’s next-generation virtual reality (VR) headset ‘PlayStation VR2’ (PS VR2) appear to be open to everyone with a PlayStation account without the requirement of a special invitation. Pre-orders…
- Sports
Messi happy to qualify for semifinals
Doha: Lionel Messi admitted his side had suffered to qualify for the semifinals of the World Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout against the Netherlands. “We are really happy, we suffered too…
- Sports
FIFA World Cup: Croatia stun Brazil in penalty shootout to reach semis
Doha: Neymar drew level with football legend Pele’s record of 77 Brazil goals with his effort against Croatia on Friday but that was not enough for the South Americans to take them…
- World
Peru’s new President hints at early polls amid protests
Lima: Peru’s new President Dina Boluarte acknowledged the possibility of holding the next elections earlier than scheduled amid protests. “If the situation warrants it,” the government will be in talks with the…
- World
WHO concerned over increasing antibiotic resistance in human infections
Geneva: High levels of antibiotic resistance in bacteria are causing life-threatening bloodstream infections, according to the latest report released by the WHO. For the first time, the Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use…
- Bangalore
Karnataka BJP to rename ritual ‘Salaam Aarti’ started by Tipu Sultan
Bengaluru: The ruling BJP of Karnataka has decided to rename ‘Salaam Aarti’– a ritual started by Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan in the state. The announcement to change the age-old ritual made by…
- World
UN envoy voices concern over insecurity in Congo
United Nations: The top UN envoy for Congo has voiced grave concern over insecurity in the eastern part of the country. While the announcement of the 2023 electoral calendar could make a…
- World
Ex-US officer sentenced for 3.5 yrs in George Floyd murder case
Washington: A former Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd’s back has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for his role in the latter’s murder in 2020. On Friday, a…
- World
US reports over 25,000 weekly flu hospitalisations
Los Angeles: More than 25,000 people were hospitalised due to flu in the US in the week ending December 3, according to data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and…
- Pakistan
Over 20 mn Pakistanis rely on underfunded floods aid as winter sets in: UN
United Nations: More than 20 million people in Pakistan continue to depend on humanitarian aid and the needs will grow as winter sets in, said UN humanitarians. Critical humanitarian needs in Pakistan…
- India
Karnataka ready to welcome Kharge on maiden visit as AICC chief
Kalaburagi: A rousing reception awaits newly-elected AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge on his maiden visit to his home town Kalaburagi after taking over the coveted post, on Saturday. Elaborate preparations have been made…
- Middle East
3 Yemeni soldiers killed, 8 injured in gunmen ambush
Aden: Three soldiers of the Yemeni government forces were killed and eight others injured by unidentified gunmen, who ambushed their convoy in the country’s southeastern province of Hadramout. The gunmen, suspected of…
- World
UN chief calls for donations to emergency response fund
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for donations to the world body’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). CERF is a United Nations success story, and it prioritises those most likely…
- Sports
Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan announces 75 million dollar Global Investment Sports Tech Fund
Abu Dhabi: India opener Shikhar Dhawan on Friday announced that he would be launching a new 75 million dollars Global Investment Tech Fund to focus on innovation across the sports spectrum. The…
