- Middle East
Turkey to launch new military operation in Syria: Erdogan
Ankara: Turkey is preparing for a new military operation in northern Syria to establish a 30-km deep safe zone along its southern border, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said. “As soon…
- World
COVID-19 pandemic ‘far from over’, reiterates WHO chief
Geneva: The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has reiterated here that the Covid-19 pandemic “is far from over”. “… the pandemic is far from over. And even as we continue…
- Technology
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison ‘discussed’ overturning Trump’s defeat
San Francisco: Oracle Co-founder and CTO Larry Ellison, who is helping Elon Musk with his $44 billion Twitter takeover, was allegedly involved in a plot to contest the results of 2020 US…
- Pakistan
Nawaz Sharif decides to stay in govt despite pressures
Islamabad: After extensive deliberation, PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif has decided to continue running the government as he refused to dissolve the national assembly amid political pressure and economic woes, media reports said.…
- India
BJP ex-MP’s wife slaps Rs 100 cr defamation suit against Sanjay Raut
Mumbai: A Mumbai ex-Bharatiya Janata Party MP’s wife on Monday filed a Rs 100 crore libel suit and a permanent gag order against Shiv Sena spokesman Sanjay Raut. Medha Somaiya, wife of…
- World
Europe’s red alert for monkeypox as nations told to prepare vaccination strategies
London: European countries will be told to prepare a vaccination plan to tackle the spiralling monkeypox outbreak, as Denmark became the latest country to be struck down. EU authorities are set to…
- Delhi
Delhi’s daily Covid tally dips to 268, no new death
New Delhi: Delhi on Monday reported a considerable decline at fresh Covid cases, at 268 against 365 recorded on previous day, while there was no new death, as per the state government…
- Business
Zomato’s consolidated loss triples to Rs 360 cr as expenses mount
New Delhi: Online food delivery platform Zomato on Monday reported net loss of Rs 360 crore during the first quarter (Q1) this year — nearly triple from Rs 134.2 crore net loss…
- World
Zelensky compares Russia’s invasion with Sarajevo in 1914, Munich in 1938
Davos-Klosters: Calling for “maximum” sanctions against Russia, including an oil embargo, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky in a live video address to the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos-Klosters told the participants…
- Bangalore
After Srirangapatna mosque, another row brewing over Karnataka’s Malali Masjid
Dakshina Kannada: After the Srirangapatna Jamia Masjid row, yet another controversy seems to be surfacing in Karnataka over the Malali mosque in communally-sensitive Dakshina Kannada district. Activists from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad…
- Elections
BJP targets to reach voters of 51,000 booths ahead of Gujarat polls
Gandhinagar: The BJP working committee has decided to reach out to voters of 51,000 booths across 182 assembly seats in Gujarat next month. The party will run a drive from June 11…
- Science
South Korea’s 1st lunar orbiter ‘Danuri’ set for August launch
Seoul: South Korea said on Monday it has named its first lunar orbiter scheduled to be launched in August — Danuri. Danuri — a portmanteau of the Korean words for moon and enjoy…
- World
Pak government no to early polls, will complete a full term
Islamabad: After much deliberation, the coalition partners in Pakistan have decided that the incumbent government will go ahead with the completion of its term instead of holding early elections, sources said on Monday.…
- World
Modi participates in event to launch Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
New Delhi: Visiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday participated in an event in Tokyo to launch the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF). The event was also attended by US President Joe…
- Entertainment
‘Dhappa’ web series to release on May 24
Mumbai: Actors Abigail Pande, Abhishek Kapur and Varunn Jain talk about their upcoming web show ‘Dhappa’ and share dating tips for youngsters. The show features Monalisa, Varunn Jain, Jay Bhanushali, Abigail Pande,…
