NEW DELHI: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian PM to visit Poland in more than four decades, he said, “For decades, India’s policy was to maintain distance from all countries. The situation has now changed … Today, India’s policy is to maintain close ties with all countries. Today’s India wants to connect…
NEW DELHI: In a significant move aimed at breaking away from colonial-era traditions, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has directed all Central Government medical teaching institutes, including the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Institutes of National Importance (INIs), to design a new dress code for their convocation ceremonies.The new attire…
NEW DELHI: In a significant legal direction, the Bombay High Court on Friday issued a restraining order against any political party or individual from calling for a Maharashtra Bandh. “We are restraining any political party or individual from proceeding with call for bandh. We will also direct the State to take all steps in terms…
Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Jio has issued a warning for its customers. The telecom service provider has issued a warning about scammers’ tactics and how they target unsuspecting users for cyber fraud. “For us at Jio, your security is always of utmost importance. Recently, we have observed cases of cyber fraud where scammers pose as representatives…
NEW DELHI: A minor was allegedly gang-raped in Assam‘s Nagaon district on August 22 while returning home from a tuition class. The incident occurred in the Dhing area, and local residents found the girl in a semi-conscious state by the roadside, subsequently admitting her to a hospital. Police have detained two people for questioning in…
The Taliban government in Afghanistan has introduced strict new laws requiring women to wear veils and imposing severe restrictions on their public roles. These laws, approved by the Taliban’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, are part of ongoing efforts to enforce what the regime calls “virtue” and curb “vice.”Under the new laws, it is mandatory for…
Elon Musk-led Tesla‘s potential investment in India has generated significant interest, but the current status remains uncertain. The Indian government has introduced a policy that encourages foreign investment in the automotive sector. This policy allows companies to import and market their vehicles in India before establishing a manufacturing facility, provided they commit to setting up…
A new Instagram challenge has taken the platform by storm and it is not for everyone. The latest trend involves using the AI chatbot ChatGPT to generate witty insults based on users’ Instagram feeds. Thousands of people (and growing) have shared the responses across multiple social media platforms. Here we’ll talk about the latest trend…
NEW DELHI: KL Rahul, who recently returned to the Indian cricket team, is gearing up for the red-ball season. He made his comeback in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. This was his first game since playing for Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. Rahul is now preparing for the Duleep Trophy, which…
Representative Image British sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion reported a 2.4% rise in second-quarter underlying sales, an improvement on the previous quarter, but said it was cautious on its outlook for the rest of the year as the global macro environment remains volatile. The FTSE 100-listed group, which sells Nike, Adidas, On, HOKA and other…
