- India
UP: Teacher gets 20 yrs jail for sexually abusing minor boy
Firozabad: A government primary school teacher has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by the court of additional district and sessions judge for sexually assaulting an eight-year-old boy, seven years ago.…
- Middle East
Israel concludes registration of parties for fifth election in 4 yrs
Jerusalem: Israel closed the registration for political parties intending to run in the upcoming parliamentary elections. The Central Elections Committee said on Thursday in a statement that the submission of candidate lists…
- Technology
Galaxy S23 likely to feature slightly thicker bezels than its predecessor
Seoul: South Korean tech giant Samsung’s upcoming flagship phone Galaxy S23 will reportedly come with slightly thicker bezels than the Galaxy S22. Samsung will be widening all four bezels for the Galaxy…
- World
South Korea’s unemployment rate hits all-time low
Seoul: South Korea’s unemployment rate hit an all-time low last month, but the pace of job growth slowed down for the third month in a row amid economic uncertainties, new data revealed…
- Technology
BYJU’S have to pay Rs 2,000 cr to clear Aakash acquisition deal on Sep 23
New Delhi: Edtech major BYJU’s is set to pay the remaining amount of nearly Rs 2,000 crore to VC firm Blackstone in the $1 billion acquisition of Aakash Educational Services on September…
- Technology
Hackers send nude image to parents via popular school messaging app
San Francisco: Hackers broke into a popular school messaging app being used by 10 million teachers, students and family members, and posted nude images in private chats. According to NBC News, the…
- Business
Indian diplomats upset with Punjab CM’s false claim on BMW setting manufacturing plant
New Delhi: The diplomats in the External Affairs Ministry in India and the abroad are upset with the claims made by the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann about setting up of a…
- World
Italy can get through winter without Russian gas: Eni CEO
Rome: The head of Eni, Italy’s largest oil and gas company said he thought his country would be able to make it through the upcoming winter without major problems despite Russia’s decision…
- Technology
Oversight Board to probe Meta’s decision on sexual harassment video in India
New DelhiL: Meta’s independent Oversight Board said on Thursday that it has taken a fresh case for consideration on a video depicting sexual assault in India, asking public to share their comments…
- Entertainment
High praise for ‘Indian Idol 13’ contestant for getting Lata’s song right
Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Well-known singer Neha Kakkar has been bowled over by ‘Indian Idol 13’ contestant Sonakshi Kar’s rendition of a Lata Mangeshkar song. Sonakshi also amazed the other judges, including…
- Business
Adani Ports to enhance capacity of Bengal’s Haldia dock
Ahmedabad: HDC Bulk Terminal Ltd (HBTL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest integrated transport utility and part of the Adani Group, has signed the…
- World
US railroads make tentative deal with unions ahead of potential strike
Washington: After a gruelling day of negotiations, US railroad firms and unions have reached a tentative deal, averting a potential rail strike that could be economically damaging. US Secretary of Labor Marty…
- World
COVID-19: New sub-variant of Omicron detected in South Africa
Johannesburg: The National Health Department of South Africa has confirmed the detection of a new sub-variant of Covid-19 Omicron called BA.2.75 but said that the new sub-variant has not had any impact…
- India
Release convicts who have undergone 10 years in jail, but appeal not heard yet: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said that convicts who have spent 10 years in jail, and their appeal has not yet been heard, should be granted bail unless there are…
- India
Restrictions only by law on fundamental right to establish educational institutes: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said the right to establish educational institutions is a fundamental right but reasonable restrictions can be imposed by the state only by a law, and…
