- Sports
Over 4,000 athletes vie for top honours at Khelo India University Games 2021
Bengaluru: Over 4,000 athletes from 200 universities will compete for top honours in 20 disciplines in the second edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2021 which is set to kick…
- Technology
Spotify rolls out video podcasting in select countries
San Francisco: Swedish music streaming service Spotify said it is now allowing creators in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to upload video podcasts. The company said that visual interactions…
- Chennai
Wearing masks now mandatory in Tamil Nadu, violators to be fined Rs 500
Chennai: In an order issued on Friday, the Tamil Nadu Health Department has made wearing of masks mandatory in the state and violators will have to pay Rs 500 as fine. The…
- Andhra Pradesh
Mentally-challenged gangraped in hospital, 2 cops suspended
Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government on Friday suspended two police officers for dereliction of duty after a mentally-challenged woman was gangraped by three contract employees of a government hospital in Vijayawada. The…
- India
PM Modi, Boris Johnson hold talks to further intensify ties
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his visiting British counterpart Boris Johnson began talks on Friday to further intensify the multi-faceted ties between India and the UK. Before commencing the talks, Modi…
- Entertainment
Ajay Devgn defends association with tobacco brand, calls it ‘personal choice’
Mumbai: After Akshay Kumar apologised for featuring in a tobacco brand advertisement, Ajay Devgn, who is awaiting the release of his next film ‘Runway 34’, has defended his association with the brand.…
- Entertainment
Vidyut Jammwal-starrer ‘Khuda Haafiz Chapter 2’ to release on June 17
Mumbai: Bollywood’s action star Vidyut Jammwal’s upcoming film ‘Khuda Haafiz Chapter 2’ is all set to release on the big screen on June 17. Vidyut took to Twitter to make the announcement…
- Entertainment
Emraan Hashmi thrilled with response to ‘Ishq Nahi Karte’ video
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, who is known for starring in chartbuster films and non-film music, shared that he has always been fond of music videos. Recently, his new video album ‘Ishq…
- Business
Adani acquires India’s largest marine services company
Ahmedabad: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) through its subsidiary, The Adani Harbour Services Ltd (TAHSL), has entered into a definitive agreement for acquisition of 100 per cent stake in…
- India
Hijab ban: Two of the petitioners denied entry to class 12 exams
Udupi: Two hijab petitioners, who began the hijab protest which turned into a major crisis in the state and went on to become an international issue, were on Friday sent back for insisting…
- World
Social media ‘designed’ to weaken democracies: Obama
Washington: Former US President Barack Obama has broken his silence after a long time, saying that social media platforms are well-designed to destroy democracies. Speaking at a Stanford University event late on…
- Technology
Google rolls out ‘reject all’ button for tracking cookies in Europe, UK
San Francisco: After facing fines from European consumer and market regulators, Google has introduced an equal “Reject all” and “Accept all” buttons for tracking cookies on its platforms. Anyone visiting Search and…
- Entertainment
‘Lock Upp’: Saisha Shinde says trans women are stripped publicly to prove their gender
Mumbai: The reality show ‘Lock Upp’ hosted by Kangana Ranaut keeps throwing up stories that tug at the heart strings of the audience. One such story was shared by Saisha Shinde, who…
- India
2-wheeler EV fires shake up nation, govt applies emergency brakes
New Delhi: The unabated deadly fires in the electric two-wheelers has shaken up the entire EV industry and its stakeholders, forcing the government to now press an emergency button and direct EV…
- India
2 injured after guard fires outside Delhi’s Rohini court
New Delhi: Two persons sustained minor injuries after a security guard posted at Rohini Court fired a shot on the ground to stop a fight between three people outside the Court premises…
