Made sweeping upgrades to posture in Indo-Pacific: US Defence Secy Lloyd Austin Washington DC, January 18: Outgoing US Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin highlighted the strides made by the US under the Biden administration, during his farewell speech delivered on Friday. He noted t...
USIBC urges new US administration to prioritise reciprocal trade agreements with India in key sectors New Delhi, January 18: The US-India Business Council (USIBC) has urged the incoming Trump administration in US to prioritise reciprocal trade agreements with India, particularly in defence, digital se...
Relief for Kerala Minister Ganesh Kumar as forensic report confirms father's will signature genuine Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 18: Kerala Transport Minister and actor-turned-politician K.B. Ganesh Kumar breathed a sigh of relief on Saturday after a forensic report confirmed that the signature on his fa...
Mixed bag for Indian stock markets this week, all eyes on Trump's inauguration Mumbai, Jan 18: As Indian investors adopt a cautious approach ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump as 47th US President and his comments with focus on tariffs, this week was a mixed bag for the d...
Here's why Sonam Kapoor has joined Charlize Theron, Venus Williams and Rosamund Pike Mumbai, Jan 18: Actress Sonam Kapoor, has now joined a slew of Oscar winning actresses Charlize Theron, Rosamund Pike along with Wimbledon champion and Olympic gold medallist Venus Williams for luxur...
Aus Open: Swiatek eases past Raducanu into Round of 16 Melbourne, Jan 18: World No. 2 Iga Swiatek of Poland delivered a commanding performance to defeat Great Britain's Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-0 in their third-round showdown at the Australian Open on Saturda...
Chris Martin, Dakota Johnson shut down split rumours as they hold hands in India Los Angeles, Jan 18: Actress Dakota Johnson and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin were photographed holding hands and smiling while out and about in Mumbai, India....
US House of Representatives passes US-Taiwan Double Taxation Relief Bill Washington DC, January 18: The US House of Representatives passed a bill on January 15 that aims to reduce tax payments, prevent double taxations and provide tax exemptions for Taiwanese businesses, r...
We saw how in past Kumbh was organised: Union Minister Shekhawat applauds CM Yogi Adityanath for Maha Kumbh preparations Jaipur, January 18: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Saturday praised the preparedness and safety measures for the Maha Kumbh, being held in Prayagraj, under the leadership of Uttar Pradesh ...
Auto component sector should build EV ecosystem before others catch up: Piyush Goyal New Delhi, Jan 18: While negotiating Free Trade Agreement (FTAs), the sector that stands out is the auto component industry and Indian auto component manufacturers should now build the electric vehicl...
Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels to discuss India-EU FTA, boost trade ties New Delhi, Jan 18: In a bid to further boost trade and investment ties with the European Union (EU), Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal is slated to visit Brussels, Belgium for a hig...
J-K: Mysterious disease claims 16 Lives in Rajouri; authorities on high alert Rajouri, January 18: A mysterious disease has caused widespread panic in Badhal village, with 16 reported fatalities and 38 affected individuals since early December 2024....
Chitrangda Singh feels emotional as she wraps up 'Housefull 5' Mumbai, Jan 18: Actress Chitrangda Singh has wrapped up shooting for the fifth installment of the “Housefull” franchise and said that she feels emotional as she will miss the “vibe.”...
Annual Bird census conducted in Odisha's Chilika Wildlife division Khordha, January 18: In a significant exercise to monitor the health of its ecosystem, the Chilika Wildlife Division in Odisha conducted its annual bird census today....
'Arctic blast' sending Trump's inauguration indoors New York, Jan 18: President-elect Donald Trump is moving his inauguration ceremonies indoors to the Capitol Rotunda because of the threat of an “Arctic blast” -- extreme cold and winds -- forecast...
Uttarakhand: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami advocates for triple-engine Govt Dehradun, January 18: Ahead of upcoming municipal elections, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has advocated for a "triple-engine" government that would bring faster development....
I return to highest calling in democracy of being private citizen: Blinken during farewell speech Washington DC, January 18: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday spoke about the government transition on January 20 and expressed confidence in the department's continued dedication towards ...
Responsibility for TikTok ban implementation falls on incoming administration: WH Washington DC, January 18: Following the US Supreme Court's ruling regarding a proposed ban on TikTok due to security concerns, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre emphasised that the respo...
EU foreign policy chief says discussions underway to restart Rafah border mission Brussels, Jan 18: The European Union will continue to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza and is currently in discussions to redeploy a mission to monitor the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt...
India-US reaffirm commitment to secure digital connectivity, focus on AI collaboration Washington DC, January 18: India and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to fostering secure, reliable, and interoperable digital connectivity and ICT infrastructure during the US-India Info...
Elon Musk hosts India Global Forum business delegation at SpaceX Washington DC, January 18: In a first-of-its-kind event, Elon Musk hosted a delegation of leading Indian business figures at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas. The exclusive gathering provided an op...
Israel government approves ceasefire-hostage deal with Hamas Tel Aviv, January 18: The Israeli government has approved the ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, according to a report by Times of Israel....
Inauguration to be held inside US Capitol due to severe weather: Trump Washington DC, January 18: With temperatures expected to plummet in the United States, President-elect Donald Trump announced a change in plans for his inauguration on January 20, saying all events wi...
Odisha, Singapore sign MoU to establish FinTech hub in Bhubaneswar Bhubaneshwar, January 18: The Government of Odisha's Electronics and IT Department and Singapore's Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) signed an MoU to establish a Global Competency Centre in B...
Australian Open: Sabalenka, Bencic advance to round of 16 Melbourne, January 18: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka secured an entry in the fourth round of the ongoing Australian Open, beating 42nd-ranked Denmark player Clara Tauson in their third-round clas...
Bathing in Ganges is considered most sacred: Punjab Governor on massive footfall at Mahakumbh 2025 Prayagraj, January 17: Following the massive footfall at Mahakumbh 2025, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said that ever since man has settled on the earth and the Ganges has started flowing in the...
European Commission steps up probe into X over content moderation Brussels, January 17: The European Commission said on Friday it was stepping up its investigation into whether Elon Musk's social media network X breached EU rules on content moderation with requests ...
Union cabinet approves revival plan for Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd at a total cost of Rs 11,440 crores New Delhi, January 17: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the revival plan for Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd. (RINL) for a total of Rs ...
US Supreme Court clears way for TikTok ban, Trump says stay tuned Washington, DC, January 17: The US Supreme Court ruled Friday that a proposed ban on TikTok, citing national security concerns due to its ties to China, may proceed this weekend....
Welcome step: MEA welcomes US removing three Indian entities from restrictive list New Delhi, January 17: The Ministry of External Affairs welcomed the removal of three Indian entities from the US Entity List, and said this will lead to greater collaboration between New Delhi and Wa...
Tripura's lone airport upgraded for passenger movement & infrastructure development Agartala, Jan 17: The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has upgraded Agartala's Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport from Grade III to Grade II, based on the passenger movement and infrastructure developm...
CM Sarma unveils mobile application for 'Advantage Assam' summit Guwahati, Jan 17: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched a mobile application for the upcoming investor summit 'Advantage Assam' in the state....
US Supreme Court upholds ban on TikTok Washington, Jan 17: The US Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law that bans TikTok, the video sharing App, from Sunday unless it is sold by its Chinese parent company....
Trump holds very good call with Xi Jinping, says they will solve many problems together Washington, DC, January 17: US President-elect Donald Trump held a telephone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and discussed a range of issues including trade, fentanyl and TikTok on Fri...
Cameron Diaz on her decade-long hiatus as she returns to Hollywood with 'Back In Action' Washington, January 17: After focusing on motherhood and taking a decade-long break from her acting career, Cameron Diaz has returned to the screens with the action-comedy film 'Back In Action'....
Aimed at strengthening collaboration, 8 MoUs inked between Odisha and Singapore entities Bhubaneswar, January 17: A series of Memoranda of Understanding were exchanged between Odisha and various Singaporean entities to strengthen collaboration in key sectors, in the presence of the Presid...
Kerala Police begins probe into Class 9 student's disrobing, torture by classmates Kottayam (Kerala), Jan 17: Police in Kerala's Kottayam have launched a probe into the shocking incident of the forcible removal of clothes and "brutal torture" of a Class 9 student by his classmates, ...
Dhanush's 'Nilavukku En mel Ennadi Kobam' release postponed to February 21 Chennai, Jan 17: The makers of actor and director Dhanush's eagerly awaited romantic entertainer Nilavukku Enmel Ennadi Kobam (NEEK) on Friday announced that they had decided to postpone the release o...
India Semiconductor Mission, CG Power and CG Semi ink fiscal support agreement New Delhi, Jan 17: The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) on Friday signed a Fiscal Support Agreement (FSA) with CG Power and CG Semi, that will help the country develop a robust semiconductor manufact...
Madha Gaja Raja is the first film to release after 12 years and still emerge a blockbuster, says Vishal Chennai, Jan 17: Buoyed by the emphatic success of his film Madha Gaja Raja, which has now emerged a blockbuster, actor Vishal on Friday said that the film's feat of emerging a success must go down i...
