24 Indian startups raised $444 million in funding this week
New Delhi: About 24 Indian startups have raised around $444 million in funding during this week, which include five growth-stage deals and 14 early-stage deals.
Two early-stage startups did not disclose the amount raised, Entrackr…
1 in 8 women at risk of developing thyroid disorder in their lifetime: Experts
New Delhi: Highlighting the critical need for increased awareness about the importance of thyroid testing in infants, pregnant women, and those planning pregnancy, experts on World Thyroid Day on Saturday said women are particularly at…
Judicial custody for Gupta brothers in prominent Dehradun builder suicide case
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) South African businessmen Anil Kumar Gupta and Ajay Kumar Gupta, who were arrested by the police in Dehradun on charges of abetment of suicide of a prominent builder, were sent to judicial custody for 14 days on…
Dombivli blast: Factory owner sent to police custody till May 29
Thane: A Thane court on Saturday sent the owner of Amudan Chemical Pvt. Ltd. in Dombivli, where a huge blast-cum-blaze killed 13 persons on May 23, to police custody till May 29.
Malay P. Mehta (38), the owner-director of the chemical…
China, Nepal reopen traditional border trade points
Lhasa, May 25 (IANS) China and Nepal reopened their traditional border trade points on Saturday, marking a step forward in enhancing bilateral economic and trade ties.
The reopening ceremony took place in Zhentang Township on the…
Anantnag-Rajouri witnesses 53 pc voter turnout, J&K records highest polling in 35 yrs
Srinagar: J&K Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) P. K. Pole on Saturday said that the tentative poll percentage in the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha constituency is 53 per cent while for the entire J&K, the poll percentage is 58 per cent,…
63.8 per cent turnout in Haryana for 10 parliamentary seats
Chandigarh: Haryana recorded a 63.8 per cent turnout, as of 7.30 p.m., in peaceful polling for the state's 10 seats in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls on Saturday, election officials said.
The state's electorate comprises…
Notice issued to Prajwal Revanna in sex scandal case: Union Min Pralhad Joshi
Bengaluru: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said that the Central government has issued the notice to Prajwal Revanna, the prime accused in the sex video scandal, on May 25.
“Prajwal’s passport will not be cancelled if Chief…
T20 World Cup: First batch of Indian team leaves for New York from Mumbai
Mumbai: The first batch of Indian team, comprising captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid, is leaving for New York from Mumbai on Saturday night to participate in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup starting from June 1.
As per…
Odisha records 60.07 per cent turnout in penultimate phase of LS/Assembly polls
Bhubaneswar: Odisha recorded a 60.07 per cent voter turnout, till 7.45 p.m. in the six Lok Sabha constituencies and 42 Assembly segments, which went to poll in the penultimate phase of Parliamentary and Assembly elections on Saturday.…
Smriti Irani tears into ruling BJD in Odisha rallies
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Irani on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha during a marathon election campaign in the state.
She addressed…
EaseMyTrip withdraws GoFirst bid to focus on core growth areas: CEO Nishant Pitti
New Delhi: Online travel company EaseMyTrip's CEO Nishant Pitti on Saturday announced the withdrawal of the bid for GoFirst airline to concentrate on the company’s areas of strength.
The decision came as the company posted a net loss…
Sizzling Rajasthan: Phalodi hottest in country at 50-degree C
Jaipur: Phalodi in Rajasthan recorded the maximum temperature in the country on Saturday at 50-degree Celsius.
Jaisalmer at 48.9-degree Celsius was the second hottest place in Rajasthan on Saturday, followed by Barmer (48.8), Bikaner…
318 arrested in West Bengal for violence amid 6th phase of polling
Kolkata, A total of 318 persons were arrested throughout West Bengal on Saturday for involvement in poll-related violence and tension during the sixth phase of voting for eight Lok Sabha seats, Chief Electoral Officer Ariz Aftab said.…
Rishabh Pant shares photo with teammates as India players leave for New York
Mumbai: Having made a grand return to action following a 15-month break because of a near-fatal accident, young wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant posed with some members of the Indian team as they departed for New York for the ICC Men's T20…
Meghalaya set to attract investments worth Rs 8K cr, says CM Conrad Sangma
Shillong: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Saturday said that the state is projected to attract substantial private investment worth Rs 8,000 crore.
"The possible investment in Meghalaya is an outcome of the new industrial…
Para-Athletics Worlds: Sun Pengxiang, Wen Xiaoyan set World Records as Chinese stars dominate
Kobe (Japan): Chinese para-athlete Sun Pengxiang won men's javelin throw F41 gold with a new world record while Wen Xiaoyan lowered her own world record by winning the women's 200m T37 final at the Para-Athletics World Championship here on…
Bengaluru’s Nithin & Delhi’s Gaurav bag ‘Dance Deewane’ trophy, take…
Mumbai: Bengaluru boy Nithin NJ and Delhi's Gaurav Sharma were crowned winners of the reality show, 'Dance Deewane', and were awarded a cheque of Rs 20 lakh.
At what was hailed as the 'Parivaar Ki Grand Finale Party', the winners…
Over 61 per cent voting in LS polls’ 6th phase, enthusiastic J&K voters set another…
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Over 61 per cent turnout was recorded in 58 seats in 8 states/UTs that went to polls on Saturday in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls, ranging from 79.47 per cent in West Bengal (8 seats) to 54.03 per cent in…
Massive fire at Rajkot amusement park leaves 35 dead
Rajkot, May 26 At least 35 people, including 12 children, were reportedly killed in a massive fire at an amusement and theme park in Gujarat's Rajkot city on Saturday.
The fire broke out at 'TRP' -- an amusement and theme park -- when…
