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Over 86,000 AI patents filed in India in 15 years, country remains on global map: Nasscom
Bengaluru, April 25: India continues to maintain its 5th position in the overall global patent filings and over 86,000 AI-related patents were filed between 2010 and 2025, accounting for more than 25 per cent of all technology patents in the country, a Nasscom report said on Friday.
MLC 2025: San Francisco Unicorns sign New Zealand wicketkeeper Tim Seifert
San Francisco, April 25: San Francisco Unicorns have added New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert to their roster for the 2025 Major League Cricket season. Seifert joins the Unicorns with a wealth of top-level experience in international cricket with 66 T20I caps and over 250 franchise appearances to his name with teams including the Kolkata Knight Riders, Melbourne Renegades, and Northern Districts in his native New Zealand.
McBride handed recall as Scotland name squad for ICC CWCL2 series in Netherlands
Edinburgh, April 25: Chris McBride has been handed a recall in Scotland's squad for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League (CWCL) 2 series, set to take place in the Netherlands from May 4-16.
WTC Final: Shastri picks Hazlewood ahead of Boland in Australia's pace attack at Lord's
Dubai, April 25: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has backed experienced pacer Josh Hazlewood ahead of Scott Boland to join Australia's pace attack led by skipper Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc for the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's.
South Korea, US agree to seek 'July package' deal on tariff, other issues
Washington, April 25: South Korea and the United States concurred on joint efforts to craft a "package" agreement on new U.S. tariffs, and economic and industrial cooperation issues by early July, Seoul's finance minister said, as the allies held high-level trade talks in Washington, DC.
Rohit Sharma Joins Virat Kohli in Elite Run-Scoring List in T20s
London, April 25: Rohit Sharma has etched his name alongside Virat Kohli in T20 history by becoming only the second batter ever to surpass 12,000 runs in the format. This milestone cements Rohit's legacy as one of the most prolific and consistent batters in the shortest format of cricket.
Vodafone Idea partners with Cisco to enhance network for faster, reliable internet
New Delhi, April 24: Telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced its partnership with Cisco to boost its network infrastructure which will provide faster, more reliable internet connections for high-quality video streaming, online gaming, video calls and everyday browsing to the users.
Scotland, Nepal, and Netherlands to play men's T20I tri-series in Glasgow in June
New Delhi, April 24: Scotland, Nepal, and the Netherlands are all set to compete in a men’s T20I tri-series at the Clydesdale Cricket Club in Glasgow from June 15-20, said Cricket Scotland on Thursday.
I've just done a lot of bad things: Scott Disick recalls his past mistakes
Washington, April 24: American reality TV star Scott Disick reflected on the things he shouldn't have done on television.
US Treasury Secretary expects India to strike first trade deal
New York, April 24: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expects India to strike the first trade deal with Washington because the issues are simpler, making an agreement "much easier."
Cricket Scotland and former spinner Hamza Tahir reach amicable resolution regarding unfair treatment
Edinburgh, April 22: Cricket Scotland on Tuesday confirmed that the board has reached an "amicable resolution" with its ex-player Hamza Tahir, who alleged that he was a victim of racial discrimination when he announced his retirement from international cricket last June.
Mid-Market GCCs set to drive next phase of growth in India: Report
Hyderabad, April 22: India is home to over 480 mid-market global capability centres (GCCs), employing more than 210,000 professionals and over 680 mid-market GCC Units, a report said on Tuesday.
PM Mod's aircraft escorted by F15s of Royal Saudi Air Force in the Saudi airspace
Jeddah, April 22: As a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft was escorted by F15's of the Royal Saudi Air Force in Saudi Arabia's airspace in Jeddah. PM Modi is expected to land shortly in Jeddah on his two-day visit to the Gulf Nation.
Martin Scorsese calls Pope Francis' demise, an 'immense' loss for world
Los Angeles, April 22: Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese has shared a touching tribute as he honored the late Pope Francis.
Martin Scorsese pays a touching tribute to Pope Francis
Los Angeles, April 21: Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese paid a heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis over his demise on Easter Monday morning.
Janhvi Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra enjoy scooty ride
Mumbai, April 21: Actor Janhvi Kapoor on Monday shared cute BTS images with Sidharth Malhotra from the sets of 'Param Sundari'.
Lacey Chabert recalls how she, her co-stars burst into tears after shooting 'Party of Five' final scene
Washington, April 21: Actress Lacey Chabert revealed that shoot the final scene of the iconic teen family drama 'Party of Five' was a deeply emotional experience for the cast.
'Sinners' earns A from audiences, replaces 'A Minecraft Movie' at top of box office
Washington, April 21: 'Sinners', the 1930s Mississippi-set vampire horror movie that stars Michael B Jordan in twin performances, replaced 'A Minecraft Movie' at the top of the domestic box office as it grossed USD 45.6 million over the weekend.
'Time for an African Pope': Vatican expert Francesco Sisci hints at Francis' succession
New Delhi, April 21: After the passing of Pope Francis, noted Vatican expert Francesco Sisci has weighed in on the implications for the Roman Catholic Church and the likely direction of its leadership.
MP doctor, Red Cross employee dismissed for assaulting elderly man
Bhopal, April 21: In the distressing case of “misconduct” at Chhatarpur District Hospital, Dr Rajesh Kumar Mishra and Red Cross employee Raghavendra Khare have been terminated from their services for their involvement in assaulting and forcibly dragging an elderly man from the hospital premises.
POSCO to invest in Hyundai Steel's US plant project
Seoul, April 21: POSCO Group, South Korea's leading steelmaker, said on Monday that it will invest in Hyundai Steel Co.'s steel mill project in the United States, as part of its strategy to navigate U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on steel imports.
Jaggi brothers in for deeper trouble as Gensol scam blows off green cover
New Delhi, April 20: The Jaggi brothers, promoters of scam-hit Gensol Engineering, are in for deeper trouble than merely being barred from the stock markets as the SEBI investigations have revealed that they have submitted fake documents to the government-owned Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) and Power Finance Corporation (PFC) to hide defaults and raise fresh credit.
Maharashtra Govt to establish comprehensive healthcare network for all: CM Devendra Fadnavis
Mumbai, April 19: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that his government aims to establish a comprehensive healthcare network in the state so that quality healthcare is available to every person in the society.
Astronomers find strong hints of biological activity outside the solar system: Study
Washington DC, April 19: Astronomers have detected the most promising signs yet of a possible biosignature outside the solar system, although they remain cautious.
Darwin archives, Geneva Conventions now part of UNESCO's Memory of the World Register
New Delhi, April 19: The documentary heritage related to the life and work of naturalist Charles Darwin, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) adopted by the UN in 1948 and the Geneva Conventions that contain the main rules aimed at limiting war crimes are now part of the UNESCO's Memory of the World Register.
ICC WCWCQ 2025: Ireland hold nerve to end Scotland's run
New Delhi, April 19: Scotland are now out of the running for a top two finish in the tournament after Ireland won the contest, leaving them with two victories from five matches in the Qualifier, as per the ICC website.
No GST on UPI transactions over Rs 2000, clarifies Ministry of Finance
New Delhi, April 18: The claims that the government is considering levying Goods and Services Tax (GST) on UPI transactions over Rs 2,000 are completely false, misleading, and without any basis, said the Ministry of Finance in a statement Friday.
Assam CM hails inclusion of Gita in UNESCO Memory of World Register
Guwahati, April 18: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday hailed the inclusion of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register.
Gita and Natyashastra included in UNESCO's Memory of World Register, PM Modi calls it 'proud moment'
New Delhi, April 18: In a remarkable development, the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, a noted Hindu scripture and Natyashastra, an Indian treatise on performing arts have been included in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the development as a proud moment for every Indian.
True recognition of India's rich culture: EAM as Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra inscribed in UNESCO's Memory of World Register
New Delhi, April 18: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that the inscription of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register is a "true recognition of India's documentary heritage" and "rich culture".
Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra inscribed in UNESCO's Memory of World Register, PM Modi says, Proud Moment
New Delhi, April 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed his pride as the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni's Natyashastra were inscribed in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register.
As IPL turns 18 today, a look at top 5 highest aggregate encounters of the competition
New Delhi, April 18: As the Indian Premier League (IPL) turns 18 on Friday, let's take a moment and have a look at the highest aggregate encounters in the history of the cash-rich league.
Darjeeling's legendary steam locomotive 782B marks 125 years of service
Guwahati, April 17: In a significant tribute to India's rich railway heritage, the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) on Thursday celebrated the 125th year of continuous service of the legendary B Class steam locomotive number 782B.
Gujarat's 18 heritage sites attract over 3.6 mn visitors in 2024
Ahmedabad, April 17: More than 3.695 million domestic and international tourists visited Gujarat's 18 heritage sites in 2024, as per government data shared on Thursday.
Indian telescopes shed light on elusive 'middleweight' black holes
New Delhi, April 17: Astrophysicists from the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have successfully detected and measured the properties of an intermediate-mass black hole (IMBH).
Scientists find strongest evidence yet of life on alien planet
London, April 17: In a potential landmark discovery, scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have obtained what they call the strongest signs yet of possible life beyond the solar system, detecting in an alien planet's atmosphere the chemical fingerprints of gases that on Earth are produced only by biological processes, Reuters reported.
To be announced: MEA on PM Modi's participation at Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on May 9
New Delhi, April 17: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the upcoming Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on May 9. The MEA stated that an announcement regarding India's participation will be made in due course.
Varun Dhawan, David Dhawan to head to Scotland for 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' shoot, more deets inside
Mumbai, April 17: Fans can't wait to see the on-screen reunion of David Dhawan and Varun Dhawan via their film 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'.
Indian-origin astrophysicist finds strongest hints of alien life yet
New Delhi, April 17: An Indian-origin astrophysicist-led study, published on Thursday, found the strongest hints of alien life yet in an exoplanet more than 120 light-years away from Earth.
MP HC imposes Rs 5 lakh fine on IPS officer for suppressing probe record, orders inquiry
Bhopal, April 17: In a major judicial directive, the Gwalior Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh on senior IPS (Indian Police Service) officer Mayank Awasthi, currently DIG (deputy inspector general) of Bhopal, for “deliberately obstructing an investigation and misleading the Trial Court by withholding crucial records”, in a critical murder case investigation when he was posted as Superintendent of Police (SP) in Datia.