India’s goods exports surge 24 pc to $38.19 billion in April
New Delhi, May 3: Continuing the growth momentum, India's merchandise export rose 24.22% in April, 2022 to $ 38.19 billion as compared to $ 30.75 billion in the corresponding month last year. Petroleum products, electronic goods and…
Israel demands apology after Russia says Hitler had Jewish roots
Israel lambasted Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday for claiming that Adolf Hitler had Jewish origins, saying it was an “unforgivable” falsehood that debased the horrors of the Nazi Holocaust.
In a signal of sharply…
Could North Korea ‘pre-emptively’ use nuclear weapons?
Threats by North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un that his nuclear arsenal could be used in a pre-emptive strike against his enemies, made as he paraded the country’s latest military hardware through the streets of capital Pyongyang, have set…
Major Bureaucracy reshuffle, Alkesh Sharma IT Secretary
New Delhi, May 2: In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, the government has appointed senior IAS officer Alkesh Kumar Sharma (Bihar cadre) Secretary in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Among over a dozen IAS officers…
With spate of attacks, Islamic State group begins bloody new chapter in Afghanistan
The first blast ripped through a school in Kabul, the Afghan capital, killing high school students. Days later, explosions destroyed two mosques and a minibus in the north of the country. The following week, three more explosions targeted…
UK plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda stokes anger and dread
Nearly every day, Kamal Mohamad calls home to his parents in Iraq from the converted military barracks on the outskirts of Folkestone, a coastal town in Kent, southeastern England, where he is awaiting a decision on his asylum claim.
“My…
Rinku Singh, who nearly became a sweeper, wins it for KKR
Aligarh, May 03: A small two-room quarters within the premises of an LPG distribution company’s storage compound near Aligarh stadium has become the talk of the town within days after the IPL auction. It’s the house of Rinku Singh, an…
No winner in this war, serious impact on developing and poor countries: PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi, who did not name Russia in his statement, said “there will be no winning party in this war, everyone will suffer”
Satyendar Jain responds to letter by Union Power Minister
A day after Union Power Minister R K Singh said the Delhi Power Minister Satyendar Jain’s letter to the Union Minister had incorrect figures on the coal stock at plants supplying electricity to Delhi, Jain has responded to Singh saying that…
McCullum lauds KKR’s win tonight, says losing last 5 games not easy
Bengaluru, May 2: Kolkata Knight Riders Head Coach Brendon McCullum on Monday said losing 5 games on the bounce is not easy and complimented his team for the way they played tonight against Rajasthan Royals. The Kiwi praised Nitish Rana…
Sharing husband biggest jolt for woman: Allahabad HC
Prayagraj, May 2: The Allahabad High Court in a recent order while dismissing a criminal revision petition filed by a man seeking discharge in abetment of suicide case observed that it would be biggest jolt for any married woman that…
Delhi HC issues notice to Delhi Govt on demolition of 95-yr-old school
New Delhi, May 2: The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to the Delhi government and other Government officials on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), challenging the construction of a multi-level car parking facility by…
Khelo India: Priya Mohan stuns Olympian Dutee Chand in 200m race
Bengaluru, May 2: On the penultimate day of Khelo India University Games, Jain University's Priya Mohan shocked Olympian Dutee Chand by defeating her in 200 meters race here on Monday. Dutee was running ahead of Priya in the first 100…
Rousing welcome to PM Modi from Indian diaspora in Berlin
https://twitter.com/i/status/1521011942672019456 Berlin/New Delhi, May 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from members of the Indian diaspora on his arrival in Berlin on Monday. Though the PM landed early in the…
Rocket attack reported at oil refinery in Iraq’s Kurdistan, fire erupts
Baghdad, May 2: An oil refinery in Iraq's Kurdistan Region came under rocket fire on Sunday night, Sky News Arabia reports. The attack caused a fire at the oil refinery, located in Erbil Governorate, close to the administrative border…
Rangpuri slum residents live in fear as they face prospects of eviction
New Delhi, May 1: Rangpuri slum residents, who face the prospect of being evicted from their homes due to a National Green Tribunal (NGT) order passed in January 2021 are living in fear and are demanding regularization of their slum…
Ranil Wickremesinghe: Re-establish relations with India, other nations
Colombo, May 1: Former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremeisnghe on Sunday said the nation's priority is to re-establish relationships with India, China, US and other nations to seek their support and overcome the ongoing issues,…
Exports of Indian pharma touched Rs 1.83 lakh crore in FY ’22
New Delhi, May 1: Export of Indian pharma touched Rs 1,83,422 crore in the financial year 2021-22, an official statement said on Sunday. The pharma exports in 2021-22 sustained a positive growth despite the global trade disruptions and…
Rishi Kapoor remembered on second death anniversary
Mumbai, April 30: Bollywood's first chocolate boy, Rishi Kapoor, was remembered on Saturday, on his second death anniversary. The 'Bobby' actor had died on April 30, 2020, at the age of 68. His daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahini shared a…
Legendary actor Dharmendra hospitalized, discharged
New Delhi, May 1: Legendary actor Dharmendra was admitted to the ICU of a Mumbai hospital a few days ago, but has now been discharged. According to media reports, the 86-year-old actor was admitted to the hospital after he complained of…
