- Stock Market
Indices slump sharply on global cues, Sensex tumbles over 1,000 pts
New Delhi: Domestic equity benchmark indices declined further as the session progressed and settled sharply lower on Friday, triggered by strong sell-off in global equities. With Friday’s slump, the indices have declined…
- Business
Majority feel latest moves by RBI would fail to tame inflation
New Delhi: Rising prices caused by shortages, global oil prices and supply chain disruptions have been a matter of concern for a majority of Indians ever since the first lockdown was announced…
- Science
Japan’s Hayabusa2 probe finds amino acids in asteroid samples
Tokyo: Japan’s Hayabusa2 space mission, which brought to Earth samples from an asteroid in late 2020, has found more than 20 types of amino acids in it, according to Japanese space agency…
- India
By ignoring Chinese incursion, govt betraying India: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi: Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday attacked the government for ignoring the Chinese threat. He was commenting on reports about China’s military build up near Ladakh. Rahul Gandhi tweeted,”China…
- Bangalore
Bengaluru: Man throws acid at lover for refusing to marry him
Bengaluru: In yet another shocking incident, a man on Friday attacked his married lover for refusing to marry him immediately. The Kumaraswamy Layout police have launched a hunt for the accused. This…
- Technology
Samsung sued for algorithm that predicts remaining battery life on phones: Report
Seoul: South Korean tech giant Samsung has been reportedly sued by a patent troll over the use of an algorithm that predicts the remaining battery life on its Android smartphones. The company…
- Technology
Samsung unveils new smart monitor ‘M8’ in India
New Delhi: Samsung on Friday unveiled its latest addition to the Smart Monitor series — M8 — with an upgraded and stylish design for Indian consumers. Priced at Rs 59,999, the company…
- Technology
Google Maps to show air quality around you
San Francisco: Tech giant Google has rolled out a new feature for Google Maps that will now show the air quality layer in the US on both Android and iOS users. According…
- India
Karnataka: Suspended students shun hijab to attend classes
Bengaluru: In a relief to the Education Department of the Karnataka government, students insisting on wearing hijab have started to shun it and attend classes. Sources said that it is a welcome…
- India
Shutdown in Srinagar, mobile internet suspended
Sringar: A shutdown was imposed in Srinagar on Friday and mobile internet services were suspended after a curfew was clamped in Jammu’s Bhaderwah town the previous day due to communal tensions. Most…
- World
Afghanistan: 10 killed in mini-bus accident
Kabul: Ten Afghan civilians were killed and two other injured in an accident involving a mini-bus in Afghanistan’s Daykundi province, the media reported on Friday The deadly traffic accident took place on a…
- India
As many as 85% accidents due to electricity occur in 11 states
New Delhi: A state-wise analysis of accidents due to electricity has indicated that 85 per cent of them occur in 11 states, a discussion paper by a think-tank released on Thursday said…
- India
Gujarat: Man arrested for raping 75-yr-old woman in Botad
Botad: In a shocking incident a man raped and robbed a 75-year-old woman here on the pretext of helping her to get widow pension, said police on Friday. The police said that…
- World
Ariana Afghan Airlines to resume flight to India, Kuwait
Kabul: Afghanistan’s flag carrier, Ariana Afghan Airlines, announced that it will soon resume flights to India, China and Kuwait. “Flights will soon start to India, where there are a lot of goods…
- India
Prophet comment row: Violence in UP’s Prayagraj, protests in some districts
Prayagraj: Incidents of violence and slogan-shouting were reported from Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj and Saharanpur on Friday after prayers when people began protesting against former BJP spokespersons’ remarks on the Prophet. Trouble began…
