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January 16, 2025 3:26 PM

Internet users to surpass 900 million in India this year, AI a game changer

India's internet user base is projected to surpass 900 million by 2025, fueled by the increasing use of Indic languages for digital content, according to a report released on Thursday. The number of active internet users in India reached 886 million...

January 16, 2025 1:24 PM

Justice K Vinod Chandran takes oath as Supreme Court judge

Justice K. Vinod Chandran was sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court on Thursday, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna administering the oath of office. Earlier this week, the Centre cleared Justice Chandran's appointment to the apex co...

January 16, 2025 1:16 PM

Trump’s attorney general nominee defends Kash Patel at Senate hearing

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, Pam Bondi, strongly defended Kash Patel on Wednesday as he faced criticism over his controversial statements, setting the stage for the scrutiny he is expected to face during his Senate con...

January 16, 2025 2:04 PM

Success of ‘StartUp India’ means that today’s India is dynamic, future-ready: PM Modi

The success of the 'Startup India' initiative underscores that today's India is dynamic, confident, and future-ready, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem t...

January 16, 2025 12:43 PM

“Economic corridor vision from India, Middle East, Europe can now become reality”: Biden on Gaza ceasefire

US President Joe Biden expressed optimism on Wednesday that his vision of an economic corridor linking India, the Middle East, and Europe—first introduced at the G-20 Summit in New Delhi in September 2023—could now materialize following the Israe...

January 16, 2025 11:14 AM

Hindenburg research shuts down, founder disbands operations

Nate Anderson, founder of the US-based short-selling firm Hindenburg Research, announced on Thursday that the investigative company would cease operations. The decision, Anderson clarified in an official statement, was driven by a personal choice to ...

January 16, 2025 11:00 AM

Los Angeles ‘Red Flag’ wildfire warnings expire, but dangers persist

Red Flag warnings advising of extreme wildfire danger expired across the Los Angeles area late on Wednesday, but forecasters warned that dry and windy conditions will persist on Thursday, and that the threat of blazes remained. The National Weather ...

January 16, 2025 10:51 AM

YouTube and Google donate USD 15 million for Los Angeles wildfire relief

YouTube announced on Thursday that, in collaboration with its parent company Google, it is donating USD 15 million to support relief efforts and assist its creator community in the affected areas. The funds will be directed through Google.org to sev...

Palestinians are trying to extinguish the fire that broke out as a result of an Israeli army attack targeting tents sheltering displaced Palestinians, despite the ceasefire agreement in Gaza between Hamas and Israel in Deir al-Balah, Gaza on January 16, 2025. Photo by Anas Zeyad Fteha/Anadolu via Getty Images

January 16, 2025 12:42 PM

Israel, Hamas ceasefire accord followed by airstrikes on Gaza, residents say

Israel intensified strikes on Gaza hours after a ceasefire and hostage release deal was announced, residents and authorities in the Palestinian enclave said, and mediators sought to quell fighting ahead of the truce's start on Sunday. The complex ce...

January 15, 2025 5:55 PM

Fashion, accessories top e-commerce sales in 2024: report

Fashion and accessories dominated e-commerce sales in 2024, contributing a staggering 30% of the total order volume, followed by beauty, wellness, and personal care products at 19%, according to a report by Unicommerce, an e-commerce enabler company....