- Hollywood
Rupert Grint compares JK Rowling to ‘aunt I don’t agree with’
London: ‘Harry Potter’ star Rupert Grint has spoken about the relationship he shares with author JK Rowling, who wrote the stories that helped propel him to fame. Chatting with The Sunday Times,…
- Pakistan
Islamabad HC asks Imran, cabinet to take action against ex-Navy chief
New Delhi: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the Additional Attorney General (AAG) to ensure that its directives for the demolition of the Navy Sailing Club and the initiation of criminal…
- Delhi
Delhi reports 11,684 new Covid cases, 38 deaths
New Delhi: Continuing a declining trend for fifth day in a row, Delhi on Tuesday recorded 11,684 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, but there were 38 new deaths against…
- Bangalore
After Mekedatu, K’taka Cong to take up padayatra on Mahadayi
Belagavi: The Karnataka Congress which has organised Mekedatu padayatra (foot march) despite curfew orders is all set to launch another foot march demanding implementation of the Mahadayi project. Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee…
- Middle East
Houthis launch 5 ballistic missiles, explosive-laden drones in multiple attacks on UAE
Sanaa: The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen announced that it fired five ballistic missiles and several explosive-laden drones in multiple attacks on airports and an oil refinery in the United Arab Emirates…
- Automobile
Tata Motors to raise passenger vehicle prices
Mumbai: Automobile manufacturer Tata Motors will marginally increase the price of its passenger vehicles from Wednesday (January 19). According to the company, there will be an average increase of 0.9 per cent,…
- Science
Motion of some stars holds clue of dark matter shape in barred galaxies
New Delhi: Scientists investigating how the shape of dark matter halo affects the motion of stars in stellar bars (found at the centre of some galaxies) have found that out-of-plane bending events…
- Middle East
Iran says ready to reopen embassy in Saudi Arabia
Tehran: Iran is ready to reopen its embassy in Saudi Arabia, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said. Addressing reporters here on Monday, the spokesman, Saeed Khatibzadeh, said the decision still depends on the…
- Kashmir
Militants detonate IED in J&K’s Kulgam
Srinagar: Militants detonated a low intensity improvised explosive device (IED) in J&K’s Kulgam district on Tuesday but it did not cause any damage, police said. “Militants triggered off a low intensity IED…
- India
Obscene remarks against Muslim women on Clubhouse app, DCW seeks FIR
New Delhi: The Delhi Commission for Women on Tuesday sought immediate registration of an FIR against people who allegedly made obscene remarks against Muslim women on audio-chat application Clubhouse. “Someone tagged me…
- Bangalore
Two policemen held in Karnataka for drug peddling
Bengaluru: Two police constables deputed as security officers at the residence of Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly running a drug racket, and selling ‘ganja’ in Bengaluru.The policemen…
- India
ED is BJP’s election dept, says Cong after raid on Punjab CM’s kin
New Delhi: The Congress has expressed unhappiness over ED raids on close relative of Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi. The party on Tuesday slammed the BJP for misusing the government agency…
- Technology
Reliance pumps in up to $132 mn in Noida-based robotics firm Addverb
New Delhi: Leading homegrown robotics company Addverb Technologies on Tuesday said that Reliance is investing up to $132 million in the company to become its largest shareholder. The funding will accelerate its…
- Technology
Spain joins India, Singapore to tame cryptocurrency ads
New Delhi: With an aim to reign in cryptocurrency ads promising wild returns, Spain has now joined countries like Singapore and India, stressing that the advertising of crypto-assets must be clear, balanced,…
- Technology
Agritech platform Arya.Ag raises $60 mn to bolster grain business
New Delhi: Integrated grain commerce platform Arya.ag on Tuesday said it has raised $60 million in its Series C round via a mix of equity and debt, and aims to capture 20…
