- India
PM Modi concludes 3-day US visit
New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for New Delhi after concluding his three-day “successful” visit to the US, which witnessed a series of bilateral talks with leaders of several countries on…
- Middle East
Israel prepares for ‘next phases’ of attack on Lebanon after airstrikes killing 492
Jerusalem/Beirut: Israel launched its largest airstrikes in Lebanon since the onset of the Israel-Palestine conflict, killing at least 492 people and injuring over 1,645 others, the Lebanese Health Ministry has said. The…
- India
Maha: New policy proposes making Marathi mandatory for 4 yrs in schools
Mumbai: In the run-up to the upcoming Assembly election, the Maharashtra Cabinet on Monday approved a new cultural policy which has recommended making the Marathi language subject mandatory for a minimum of…
- Bangalore
Karnataka: Cauvery Phase 5 to be launched during Dasara, says Shivakumar
Bengaluru: The ambitious Cauvery Phase 5 water supply project, aimed at delivering water to 110 villages around Bengaluru included into the fold of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagar Palike (BBMP), is all set to…
- Middle East
Netanyahu says airstrikes in Lebanon destroy missiles aimed at Israel
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel was destroying “thousands” of rockets and missiles aimed at Israeli cities as Israeli warplanes bombed Lebanon, killing at least 182 people.…
- India
Kharif crop sowing exceeds 1,104 lakh hectares: Centre
New Delhi: Kharif crop sowing has exceeded 1,104 lakh hectares, up from 1,096 lakh hectares last reported (as of September 17), as paddy, coarse cereals, oilseed and sugarcane crossed the normal area,…
- Business
36 Indian startups secure massive USD 628 mn in funding this week, a 174 pc surge
New Delhi: The Indian startup ecosystem saw massive funding flow this week at more than $628.24 million raised by 36 startups — a whopping 174.5 per cent surge from last week. The…
- Bollywood
Deepika Padukone shares video showcasing adorable newborn quirks
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, currently savoring the joys of motherhood, has offered fans a delightful glimpse into her maternal journey, by sharing a playful video titled ‘if adults ate like newborns’,…
- Technology
Global cellular IoT revenues to surpass USD 26 billion by 2030
New Delhi: The global cellular IoT market is set to maintain its strong expansion, with connections projected to exceed 6.2 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10 per cent. Counterpoint…
- Andhra Pradesh
Two medicos drown in a swollen stream in Andhra, bodies recovered
Visakhapatnam: Bodies of two medical students who drowned in a swollen stream in Andhra Pradesh’s Alluri Sitarama Raju district were recovered on Monday while the search was on for a third student,…
- India
BJP slams AAP’s ‘gimmicks’ of keeping an empty chair for Kejriwal in CM office
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), reacting sharply to the ‘grandstanding’ by Delhi’s new Chief Minister Atishi while taking charge of the Chief Minister’s office on Monday, said that it was…
- Business
Vodafone Idea finalises USD 3.6 bn deal with global partners to boost India footprint
New Delhi: Telecom operator Vodafone Idea on Sunday said it has concluded a $3.6 billion deal with Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung for supply of network equipment over a period of three years…
- Business
Investors prefer regular hefty returns, tax benefits post Covid: Report
New Delhi: Degree of returns, regularity of returns, and tax benefits are the significant factors influencing post-Covid investment decisions, according to a report on Monday. The report, jointly made by the PHD…
- Bangalore
Bengaluru man suffers burn injuries after bathroom cleaner hurled
Bengaluru: A 31-year-old man was attacked with a bathroom cleaner containing acid content, causing injuries to his face, said officials here on Monday. The case came to light in Kamakshipalya police station…
- Hyderabad
HYDRA continues demolition drive in Hyderabad, razes structures on Monday
Hyderabad: Continuing the demolition drive, the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRA) on Monday razed alleged unauthorised structures at a park in the Madhapur area. HYDRA officials razed illegal structures…
