- Middle East
Iran’s leadership faces most serious challenge in years
Tehran: The eruption of nationwide protests in Iran following the death in police custody of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman detained for allegedly failing to adhere to hijab (headscarf) rules is the most…
- India
Govt will quit if any irregularity found in recruitment: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that if a single irregularity can be found in the recently-held recruitment examinations, his government will quit. Distributing the appointment letters to…
- Science
ISRO develops microprocessor-controlled artificial knee
Chennai: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday said it has developed a microprocessor-controlled knee (MPK) which is ten times cheaper against imported ones. According to the ISRO, the MPK will…
- Andhra Pradesh
Jagan launches first attack on Chandrababu Naidu’s bastion
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday launched a direct attack on Leader of Opposition N. Chandrababu Naidu’s bastion Kuppam with a public meeting. It was Jagan Mohan…
- Bangalore
Congress has no moral right to talk on corruption: Basavaraj Bommai
Bengaluru: The Congress Party, which has scams at every step, has no moral right to talk about corruption, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Friday. Addressing the media on the conclusion…
- Business
Rupee ends 13 paise down against US dollar at 80.99
Mumbai: The Indian rupee on Friday ended 13 paise down against the US dollar, at 80.99, after hitting record lows during the morning trade. At close, the rupee ended at 80.99 as…
- India
Teacher recruitment scam: Trinamool MLA approaches SC challenging CBI probe
Kolkata: Trinamool Congress legislator and former president of West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE), Manik Bhattacharya, on Friday approached the Supreme Court challenging an order of the Calcutta High Court upholding…
- India
Five-time Odisha CM Patnaik owns assets worth Rs 64.97 cr
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has movable and immovable assets worth Rs 64.97 crore as on December 31, 2021, as per a declaration made by him. The asset details of Patnaik…
- Pakistan
Shehbaz Sharif fears ‘all hell to break loose’ sans debt relief
New York: With debt obligations drawing to a close, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has made an urgent appeal for relief in the repayment of debts from rich nations, reminding them that…
- India
One of two SC judges has RSS connections, says SGPC
Chandigarh: Alleging that the Supreme Court’s judgment regarding the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara (Management) (HSGMC) Act, 2014, was influenced by Rashtriya Sawayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideology, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh…
- India
CPI-M, Congress MPs mock Nadda’s statement on AIIMS, Madurai
Chennai: CPI-M and Congress MPs from Tamil Nadu on Friday mocked the claims made by BJP President J.P. Nadda that 95 percent of the work for the AIIMS, Madurai was over. The…
- India
Paddy crop damaged in Haryana, Hooda demands crop loss assessment
Chandigarh: Standing paddy crop in hundreds of acres in Haryana has been damaged due to untimely rains over the past two days, revenue and agriculture officials said on Friday. Agriculture Department officials…
- India
ED gets seven day custody of three PFI members
New Delhi; Three Popular Front of India (PFI) members were remanded to the Enforcement Directorate’s custody for seven days in connection with alleged money laundering to support terror activities. The ED produced…
- Technology
Telecom Bill should aim to minimise regulatory burden, overlaps: Nasscom
New Delhi: The final Telecom Bill should aim to minimise regulatory burden, uncertainty, and overlaps across different laws in the innovation rich value-added services, IT industry’s apex body Nasscom said on Friday.…
- Business
Garmin launches wearable smart BP monitor
New Delhi: Leading wearable brand Garmin has launched a smart blood pressure monitor for $150 that allows users to measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure at home and on the go. Called…
