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Senior executives in India may get 8.9% salary hike in 2022: Report

Salaries of senior executives in India have increased 8.9 per cent in 2022 from 7.9 per cent in 2021, a report said

India becoming 'content hub' of the world: Anurag Thakur at Cannes Festival

IT minister Anurag Thakur made a pitch for India becoming a "content hub of the world" as he led a star-studded delegation at the 75th Cannes Film Festival

BSP chief Mayawati accuses BJP of instigating religious sentiments

Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati Wednesday accused the BJP of instigating religious sentiments in order to divert people's attention from issues like unemployment, poverty and rising inflation.

Plan B ready in case of N Korean provocation during Biden's trip: Official

South Korea and the US have a "Plan B" ready in case North Korea carries out a provocation during American President Joe Biden's visit to Seoul this week, an official said

Taliban orders female staff members of UN in Afghanistan to wear hijab

The Taliban-led government has ordered female staff members of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) to wear the hijab.

Almost 13.2 mn kids in US infected with Covid-19 since outbreak in 2020

Almost 13.2 million children in the US have been infected for Covid-19 since the onset of the pandemic in early 2020

Apple lets employees work remotely as Covid-19 again surges in US

Apple has once again delayed its full return-to-office policy while maintaining two days a week at the workplace for the time being amid the fresh surge in Covid infections in the US.

Hit by slow revenue growth, Streaming giant Netflix lays off 150 employees

Streaming giant Netflix has laid off nearly 150 employees, primarily in the US, as it suffers from slow user growth amid stalled paid subscription.

Global Covid caseload tops 524.6 mn, deaths surge to over 6.28 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 524.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.28 million

Yogi Adityanath's homework makes his UP ministers 'uncomfortable'

For Uttar Pradesh Ministers, used to luxurious and lavish lifestyles, the 'homework' given by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is proving to be "uncomfortable and unreasonable".

Non-cooperation results in massive annual loss in GBM river basin: Report

Lack of cooperation over shared water results in an annual loss of over $14.2 billion in the trans-boundary Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghana (GBM) basin, a new report has said

Eintracht Frankfurt take on Glasgow Rangers in Europa League final

The Spanish city of Seville will later on Wednesday play host to this season's Europa League final as Eintracht Frankfurt face Glasgow Rangers in Sevilla's Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium.

Russia, Ukraine say peace talks on hold as process mired in stalemate

Russian and Ukrainian officials have said that negotiations on a solution to the ongoing war have been suspended as the process is mired in a stalemate.

Russia forecasts 7.8% GDP contraction in 2022; unemployment rate at 6.7%

The Russian Ministry of Economic Development said that it expected the country's gross domestic product (GDP) to decease by 7.8 per cent year on year in 2022.

Asian leaders in a policy commission to make case for net-zero emissions

The Asia Society Policy Institute has announced that it will convene a High-Level Policy Commission on Getting Asia to Net Zero for countries, including India.

UN chief calls for efforts to rescue Sustainable Development Goals

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the international community to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and make it a top priority.

UK confirms plan to change N Ireland Protocol amid tensions with EU

The UK announced its plan to introduce legislation to make changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol amid mounting tensions with the European Union (EU) over post-Brexit arrangements.

Ukraine conflict: Germany pushes towards energy independence from Russia

The German government's new plan seeks to encourage all segments of society to use energy more efficiently in order to reduce the country's dependence on Russian fossil fuels by next winter.

Assam floods: Amit Shah assures all help, army joins rescue operations

Union Home Minister Amit Shah discussed the overall flood situation in Assam with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over phone and assured all possible help from the Centre

Gyanvapi Mosque row: AIMPLB legal team to extend assistance to Muslim side

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) held an emergency meeting amid the ongoing row surrounding the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi