Elon Musk completes $44bn Twitter takeover
San Francisco: The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has completed his $44bn takeover of Twitter, according to US media and an investor in the firm.
He tweeted "the bird is freed", in an apparent reference to the deal closing, reports BBC. A…
Prez Putin praises Indian PM Modi for independent foreign policy
Moscow: The world faces "probably the most dangerous" decade since the end of World War II, Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned.
In a wide-ranging speech on Thursday, he sought to justify Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a move that…
IAEA to inspect Ukraine on ‘dirty bombs’ allegations
United Nations: Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are on their way to visit two facilities in Ukraine after Russia's "dirty bombs" allegations, chief of the UN nuclear watchdog said here.
"Allegations have been…
Imran Khan booed in Lahore
Lahore: Former Pakistan Prime Minister and PTI chief Imran Khan was on Friday booed with 'ghari chor' (watch thief) slogans near the civil courts here in Punjab.
In a video on social media, Khan is seen emerging from a gate at the Civil…
Bharat Jodo Yatra to reach Odisha on October 31
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) President Sarat Patnaik will lead the Bharat Jodo Yatra-Odisha on October 31 on the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from Indira Gandhi Park in Bhubaneswar.…
Japan strongly supports US nuclear posture
Tokyo: Japan strongly supports the new US Nuclear Posture Review (NPR), which says that Washington would only consider the use of nuclear weapons in extreme circumstances to defend its vital interests or those of its allies and partners,…
117 member SGPC delegation leaves for Pakistan
Amritsar: A special delegation of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Friday departed for Pakistan from Amritsar to participate in the centenary congregation of the Shaheedi Saka (martyrdom massacre) Panja Sahib to be held…
Bommai govt seeks report on Arabic schools not teaching Kannada, Science
Madikeri: Karnataka BJP government has sought a detailed report on those Arabic schools that are not teaching Kannada and science subjects.
"We have sought a detailed report from the Education Commissioners on Arabic schools that have…
Motto for Today: ‘Always do what you are afraid to do.’
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On this day, Oct. 28.......
1793 - Eli Whitney applied for a patent for his cotton gin, which was granted the following March. Southern planters of the time…
DC Bilaspur: Permit needed to broadcast ads related to poll canvassing on social, electronic media
Bilaspur (HP): Deputy Commissioner-cum-Returning Officer, Pankaj Roy said Thursday during the Model Code of Conduct under District Bilaspur, permission will be obtained from the Media Monitoring and Certification Committee before posting…
Def. Minister Rajnath Singh celebrates Shaurya Diwas in Srinagar
Srinagar: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated Shaurya Diwas at Old Air Field, Srinagar on Thursday, a defence ministry spokesman said.
The day marked the 75th year of induction of the Indian Army to save the state of Jammu and…
Election observers meet with nodal officers in Una
Una (HP): The General observers appointed by the Election Commission of India for the district Una for the 2022 General Assembly elections held a necessary meeting with the nodal officers related to the election process on Thursday.
At the…
J&K Chief Justice calls courts ‘Temple of Justice’, calls for accessible justice to all
Jammu: Stating that the Bench and Bar have huge role in reposing public faith in judiciary and justice delivery system, Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey on Thursday called courts…
Latin Catholic Fishermen set ablaze boat, protest Seaport project
Thiruvananthapuram: Fisherfolk backed by the Latin Archdiocese protesting against the Vizhinjam International Seaport Project on Thursday set ablaze a boat and threw police barricade into sea.
Intensifying the stir which entered the 100th…
Samsung resurrects its convicted heir Jay Y Lee on top job
Seoul: South Korean electronics giant Samsung on Thursday named convicted heir and de facto boss Lee Jae-yong as its Executive Chairman.
"The Board cited the current uncertain global business environment and the pressing need for…
Japan-Bangla ‘Strategic Partnership’ ties on the anvil
Dhaka: Bangladesh and Japan expected to elevate bilateral relations to ‘Strategic Partnership’ level during the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Japan on 29 November - 1 December 2022 at the invitation of Prime Minister of…
BCCI announces equal pay to Women cricketers as men
Mumbai: In a landmark step towards gender equality, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the implementation of a pay equity policy for contracted women cricketers.
Announcing the historic decision, BCCI…
India notch up 56-run win over Netherlands in T20 World Cup
Sydney: With an all-round show, India notched up a 56-run win over the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup Super 12 match here at Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday.
After a 56-run win, India pushed their net run rate up to +1.425 and are…
Israeli to sign a maritime border deal with Lebanon
Jerusalem: The Israeli government approved on Thursday a maritime demarcation deal with Lebanon, setting for the first time a border between the two countries, which have been in an official state of war since 1948.
The "historic"…
Infantry Day celebrated at Dhruv War Memorial Udhampur by Northern Command
Jammu: The Northern Command on Thursday celebrated the 76th Infantry Day with a traditional wreath laying ceremony at the Dhruva War Memorial in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. A Defence Ministry spokesman said the Infantry Day is…
