- World
Global Covid caseload reaches 417.4 million
Washington: The global coronavirus caseload has topped 417.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.84 million and vaccinations to over 10.25 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University. In its latest…
- World
Crude oil, gold prices remain elevated
Mumbai: Prices of Brent crude oil, gold, and silver remained at elevated levels despite the easing of Russia-Ukraine tensions. Brent Crude oil price hovered over $95 per barrel from its 7-year high…
- Middle East
Iran says no talks with West beyond JCPOA
Tehran: A top Iranian security official has said that Tehran will hold no talks beyond the scopes of a 2015 nuclear deal with the “oath-breaker” US and “idle” Europe. Secretary of Iran’s…
- Crime and Accident
UP: 11 women die after drowning in well
Kushinagar: At least 11 women were killed after drowning in a well, late on Wednesday, during a ‘haldi’ ceremony in Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar. The incident took place when women and girls were…
- India
Govt makes harness, helmet mandatory for toddlers riding on motorcycles
New Delhi: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Wednesday made it mandatory for kids aged between nine months and four years to wear a crash helmet and a safety harness…
- World
Airlines to raise fuel surcharges on international routes in March
Seoul: South Korean airlines are set to raise fuel surcharges on international routes next month as jet fuel prices rise at a faster pace, industry people said on Wednesday. Starting March 1,…
- Pakistan
Imran won’t be able to save himself despite using state’s power: Maryam Nawaz
New Delhi: The Vice President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Maryam Nawaz Sharif, said on Wednesday that no matter how much states power Prime Minister Imran Khan uses, he won’t be able…
- Technology
Google announces Privacy Sandbox on Android to protect users from intrusive ads
New Delhi: Google on Wednesday announced a multi-year initiative to build the Privacy Sandbox on Android, with the goal of introducing new advertising solutions and improve user privacy without putting access to…
- World
Chinese tech giant Huawei raided over tax evasion
New Delhi: The Income Tax department on Wednesday carried out raids at multiple premises linked to Chinese tech conglomerate Huawei across the country in connection with alleged tax evasion. A source told…
- Technology
Samsung’s factory in China temporarily closed after COVID-19 case
Seoul: Samsung’s factory in Suzhou, China, has been temporarily shut down after COVID-19 infection was reported, sources said on Wednesday. Local employees tested positive for the virus the previous day, leading to…
- Business
Yes Bank co-founder Rana Kapoor, two others granted bail
Mumbai: A Mumbai court on Wednesday granted bail to Yes Bank co-founder Rana Kapoor and Avanatha Group’s Gautam Thapar and B. Hariharan of Avantha Group in a money laundering case. Additional Sessions…
- Technology
IBM acquires Microsoft Azure consultancy firm Neudesic
San Francisco: Tech major IBM has acquired Cloud services consultancy firm Neudesic, specialising in Microsoft Azure platform, for an undisclosed sum. Headquartered in California, Neudesic has more than 1,500 Cloud and data…
- India
Ugandan national held with heroin capsules worth Rs 7 cr in stomach
New Delhi: A Ugandan national was arrested by customs officials at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport for trying to smuggle heroin capsules worth Rs 7 crore by swallowing them, an official said…
- Technology
vivo plans to export ‘made in India’ smartphones from 2022
New Delhi: Leading global smartphone manufacturer vivo on Wednesday announced plans to start exports of ‘made in India’ smartphones from this year, adding that as part of its Rs 7,500-crore proposed manufacturing…
- India
SC collegium recommends 16 lawyers as judges of Bombay, Madras HC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana, has recommended the appointment of 10 advocates as judges to the Bombay High Court and six advocates as judges to…
