- India
Temple demolition: Raj BJP accuses Gehlot of following Babar, Aurangzeb’s footsteps
Jaipur: The Rajasthan BJP on Friday constituted a five-member committee to probe the demolition of a 300-year-old Shiva temple in Alwar district. The saffron party also accused Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot of following…
- Hyderabad
South Central Railways harnesses new-age containers for bulk cement transport
Hyderabad: In a first-of-its kind initiative which is a potential game changer in the transportation of bulk cement, South Central Railways (SCR) has loaded Bulk Cement in Specialised Tank containers and Containers with…
- Politics
Nitish Kumar comes close to RJD after 5 years, ignites speculation
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who on Friday walked over to the neighbouring bungalow of former Chief Minister Rabri Devi for her iftar party, came close to the RJD to an…
- India
Heat wave abates from most of India
New Delhi: Heat wave has abated from most of India with only eight stations across India recorded maximum temperatures between 42-43.8 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. “Under…
- Technology
iPhone 14 Pro likely to come with rounded corners
San Francisco: Apple is likely planning to feature significantly rounded corners to match the larger rear camera array in its upcoming iPhone 14 Pro. According to MacRumor, the tech giant’s concept graphic…
- India
Tina Dabi and Pradeep Gawande ties knot with Ambedkar’s picture as witness
Jaipur: The wedding pictures of celebrity IAS couple Tina Dabi and Pradeep Gawande went viral on Thursday in which the couple is seen wearing white costumes. However, a picture of BR Ambedkar…
- Health
WHO endorses Paxlovid Covid pill for high risk Covid patients
Geneva: The World Health Organisation (IANS) on Friday made a strong recommendation for Pfizer’s antiviral for mild and moderate Covid-19 patients at highest risk of hospital admission. The oral antiviral drug, which…
- Science
World’s longest known COVID-19 infection lasted for 505 days in UK patient
London: An immunocompromised UK patient suffered the longest known days, 505, with Covid infections, claim researchers. Previously the longest known PCR confirmed case is thought to be 335 days. Researchers at the…
- Technology
At 332 mn users, Snapchat growing faster than Facebook, Twitter
San Francisco: Social media platform Snapchat is growing faster than Facebook and Twitter and in its latest quarterly report, the platform said it grew its daily active users (DAUs) 18 per cent…
- World
‘Bloated’ Putin is seen gripping a table amid cancer battle rumours
London: A bloated Vladimir Putin has been seen gripping a table whilst slouching in his chair during a televised meeting with his defence minister amid rumours the Russian strongman is battling cancer,…
- Kashmir
J&K: Two non-local labrouers shot at by terrorists
Srinagar: Two non-local labrouers were injured at Nowgam in Srinagar district on Friday after terrorists fired upon them, officials said. The victims, both from West Bengal, were rushed to the SMHS hospital…
- India
EC mulling postal ballots for overseas voters
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India has said that its contemplating postal ballots for overseas voters, an official statement said on Friday. During his recent visit to South Africa and interaction…
- Automobile
Statiq, EV maker Ather Energy join hands to enhance charging network
New Delhi: Electric vehicle (EV) charging network platform Statiq on Friday announced that it has recently partnered with leading electric scooter manufacturer Ather Energy to enhance the combined network in north India.…
- India
Plea in SC seeks nationwide ban on Halal products
New Delhi: A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking a nation-wide ban on Halal certified products and also withdrawal of Halal certification. The plea, by advocate Vibhor Anand, said:…
- Stock Market
Markets close on a negative note
Mumbai: Indian stock markets closed on a negative note on Friday. The BSE’s 30-scrip Sensex closed at 57,197.15 points, down by 714.53 points or 1.23 per cent. It opened at 57,531.95 points…
