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United Nations chief condemns attack in Pakistan's Karachi University

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the attack in the University of Karachi in Pakistan that led to multiple deaths, said his Deputy spokesman.

Covid incidence rises in Spain after ending mandatory use of face masks

Covid-19 infections in Spain have risen sharply following the elimination of the mandatory wearing of face masks indoors, data published by the Ministry of Health showed.

Putin agrees to involvement of UN, ICRC in Azovstal civilian evacuation: UN

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed in principle to the involvement of the United Nations and the Red Cross (ICRC) in the evacuation of civilians from the Azovstal plant in Ukraine.

Millions of Covid-19 shots in US set to go waste as vaccine rollout slowers

Millions of unused Covid-19 doses in the United States are set to go wasted as the country's vaccination rates continued to decline amid an uptick of new infections.

Net direct tax collection reaches highest figure of Rs 14.09 trn in FY22

The net direct tax collection has increased by 49.02 per cent during financial year 2021-22

5G spectrum for private players not a threat to Indian telcos: Ookla report

As India gears up for the 5G spectrum auction, the TRAI is aiming to enable the framework for enterprises to build their own private networks

Markets alongside Ganga in UP to discourage illegal farming, fishing

To encourage the local people in conservation of biodiversity, the Bijnor administration has decided to develop an open-air market and a craft bazar along the river in the area.

Don't ask for such reliefs: SC junks plea of inquiry in Ram Navami clashes

The SC on Tuesday junked a plea seeking the setting up of a judicial inquiry, headed by a former CJI, to inquire into the clashes in Rajasthan, Delhi, on the occasion of Ram Navami and Ramzan.

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Saudi Arabia at 'own expense'

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Saudi at his own expense, Minister for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb said and also criticised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders for spreading "lies"

Is PM Modi's silence in Jammu on Pak and terror a sign of new beginning?

On January 8, 2013, commandos of Pakistan's Border Action Team sneaked into Indian territory in Jammu, ambushed and killed two Indian army soldiers. Their bodies were found mutilated, one decapitated.

1 mn 'Make in India' iPhones shipped in Q1 2022 as Apple grows 22%

Apple shipped nearly 1 million 'make-in-India' iPhones in the country in the first quarter of 2022, a massive jump of 50 per cent in iPhone shipments from within the country

Football legend Pele keen to witness Brazil's World Cup glory in Qatar 2022

Football legend Pele has expressed a desire to see Brazil win the FIFA World Cup for the sixth time in Qatar later this year.

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya asked to join probe in Delhi CM house vandalism case

"We have issued him a notice to join the investigation," a senior police official told IANS

As Shanghai struggles with coronavirus, focus on Beijing as cases rise

A Shanghai health official told a press briefing that the pandemic is still developing at a "high level" as the city of 25 million recorded more than 2,000 fresh cases and over 39 new deaths

India's position is clear on Russia-Ukraine conflict: S Jaishankar

India has a clear position on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said

WHO calls for continued innovation, increased investment to fight malaria

According to the WHO's 2021 World Malaria Report, global progress in reducing malaria cases and deaths has slowed or stalled in recent years, particularly in the countries hardest hit by the disease

Covid caseload at IIT Madras reaches 111: Tamil Nadu health secretary

The total number of active Covid-19 cases in Tamil Nadu stood at 362

Apple resolves issues with App Store, Apple Music that affected users

The App Store outage largely affected iPad users and they also had issues with playing music, accessing their profiles, viewing lyrics and more on Apple Music

Real-time payments expected to boost India's GDP by $45.9 bn in 2026

The widespread adoption of real-time payments resulted in estimated cost savings of $12.6 billion for Indian businesses and consumers in 2021

No need for official football regulator, says English Premier League

The regulator will be given powers to sanction clubs in English football that break financial and other rules