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April 1, 2024 9:26 AM

Opposition secures major victories in Turkey’s local elections, dealing blow to Erdogan

In a significant blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, the main opposition party secured substantial victories in Sunday's local elections, maintaining control over crucial cities and making substantial gains elsewhere, according to preli...

April 1, 2024 9:23 AM

PM Modi to address ceremony marking 90 years of RBI in Mumbai today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a ceremony marking 90 years of the Reserve Bank of India in Mumbai today (Monday), the central bank said. The event will also be attended by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and RBI Governor Shaktika...

March 31, 2024 5:36 PM

RTI exposes Katchatheevu island handover decision

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condemned the Congress party for callously giving away Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka expressing his dismay over recent revelations. According to a media report, the Indira Gandhi-led government handed over th...

March 31, 2024 12:47 PM

PM Modi, President Murmu extend greetings on Easter

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes on the occasion of Easter on Sunday and prayed for unity and peace. In a post on X, he said, ”On Easter, we hope that the message of renewal and optimism reverberates all over. May this day inspire ...

March 31, 2024 10:46 AM

US approves additional bombs, warplanes sales to Israel

The Biden administration has quietly sanctioned the transfer of billions of dollars of bombs and fighter jets to Israel, signalling its unwavering support for Israel's defence strategies. The recent authorizations include a substantial arsenal of mu...

March 30, 2024 8:23 PM

New AI tool can accurately predict fatal heart rhythms

By: Aditya Ahuja In a study conducted in Leicester, researchers explored the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect the risk of a deadly cardiac rhythm disorder called ventricular arrhythmia (VA). Led by Dr. Joseph Barker in collaboratio...

March 30, 2024 7:32 PM

Baltimore bridge collapse: Huge crane put in place to remove debris as crews assess damage

The largest operational crane on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard towered over Baltimore's port on Friday, all set for the clearance of wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge following a cargo ship collision. The bridge collapsed into the harbor after t...

March 30, 2024 6:06 PM

‘Crew’ box office: Kareena, Kriti and Tabu’s film mints over Rs 20 crore worldwide on opening day

By: Aditya Ahuja The Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon-starrer 'Crew' has made an impressive start at the Box Office. Initial estimates suggest that the film grossed Rs 10.28 crore in India and Rs 20.07 crore worldwide on its opening day. ...

March 30, 2024 5:27 PM

Brazil: G20 Employment Working Group highlights commitments made under Indian Presidency

The second day of the G20 Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting, held under the Brazilian presidency in the city of Brasilia, began with a special session dedicated to the follow-up of the implementation of commitments made during India's G20 presid...

March 30, 2024 3:18 PM

Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr passes away at 87

Louis Gossett Jr., the second black man to win an Academy Award as best supporting actor, has died aged 87, a family statement confirmed on Friday without revealing the cause of death. The Oscar-winning actor's roles ranged from an enslaved man in t...