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L1 bidder HAL-L&T combine to deliver PSLV rocket in 2024

With this, the transfer of PSLV-XL production outside of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) moves a step forward

New Warner Bros Discovery firm to take on giants like Netflix, Disney

Discovery and AT&T announced that they have closed their transaction and combined the WarnerMedia business with Discovery, to compete with other streaming giants like Netflix and Disney.

Can't ban promise of freebies by parties, amount to overreach: EC to SC

The EC told the SC that offering freebies either before or after elections is a policy decision of a political party, and it cannot regulate state policies and decisions taken by the parties.

Apps still tracking users' data on Apple App Store, reveals study

The privacy changes that Apple made in iOS 14 to stop apps from tracking users' data have not fully stopped developers from the illegal practice and several apps are still tracking data.

Israel to increase operations in West Bank after Tel Aviv shooting

Israeli Chief of the General Staff Aviv Kochavi ordered the country's defence forces to increase operations in the West Bank, after a deadly attack in Tel Aviv.

Pak's Imran praises India's foreign policy, expresses regret for poor ties

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran said he knew India better than other politicians and expressed sadness that Pakistan did not have good relations with it

Shehbaz Sharif as Pak PM viewed as more constructive towards India

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is considered to be more hawkish towards India, while the PM in waiting, Shehbaz Sharif, may be more constructive towards a bilateral relationship.

Nissan plans its 1st electric vehicle with solid-state battery in 2028

Japanese automaker Nissan has unveiled its first prototype production facility for all-solid-state battery cells, which the company aims to bring to market in coming years.

TN prepares for arrival of more refugees as crisis looms large in Sri Lanka

With the arrival of four more Sri Lankan Tamils into the state, the Tamil Nadu government is preparing itself for more refugees hitting the shores of the state.

BJP President J P Nadda reaches Himachal Pradesh on four-day visit

J.P. Nadda reached Himachal Pradesh on Saturday on a four-day visit, during which he will participate in various programmes and hold organisational meetings.

Twenty-nine nations pledge record support to Global Environment Facility

Twenty-nine countries have jointly pledged more than $5 billion for the Global Environment Facility, providing a major boost to international efforts to protect biodiversity

Air pollution led to 100,000 premature deaths in India, finds study

The increase in the number of people dying prematurely from exposure to air pollution was highest in cities in South Asia.

Global Covid caseload tops 497.2 million; deaths surge to over 6.17 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 497.2 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.17 million and vaccinations to over 11.08 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

US continues to adjust readiness to meet North Korean threats: Pentagon

The US and South Korea continue to adjust their joint defense capabilities to meet ever increasing threats from North Korea's advancing nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities

President Zelensky hails visit of senior European officials to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell to Kiev as a signal of support for Ukraine

US urges N Korea to engage in dialogue amid reports of nuclear test

The US has called on North Korea to refrain from further provocations and instead return to dialogue.

2nd Test, Day 1: South Africa reach 278/5 at stumps against Bangladesh

Bavuma and new batter Ryan Rickleton made sure South Africa did not lose any more wickets as they went for tea at 199/3

MHA may approve proposal to procure bullet proof vehicles for VVIP security

The Ministry is examining the proposal and soon will take a decision as this is an important component in the VVIP security

Cabinet approves extension of Atal Innovation Mission till March 2023

The AIM shall work on its intended target of creating an innovation culture and entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country

Six Bengaluru schools get bomb threats mails, police gets on duty

Following this, the premises were emptied and the police rushed to the schools along with bomb disposal and dog squads and carried out search operations.