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Bengaluru can be defence hub to meet needs of India, nations: Bommai

Bengaluru would evolve as a major hub of defence research and production, meeting the defence needs of not only India but of its friendly nations too, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said

US House votes to suspend trade relations with Russia amid Ukraine conflict

US House of Representatives has voted to suspend normal trade relations with Russia, paving the way for the US government to impose higher tariffs on Russian goods

Karnataka to carve out a niche for itself under Bommai: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that Karnataka is making rapid strides and the state will soon carve out a niche for itself in the world under the leadership of CM Basavaraj Bommai.

Dry colours more harmful than liquid ones, say experts ahead of Holi

Talking about skin problems after Holi, dermatologist Amit Bangia advised applying oil on exposed skin before playing Holi

Events in Ukraine could lead to global food crisis in 12-18 months: Macron

The events in Ukraine and their consequences could lead the world to a food crisis in the next 12-18 months, said French President Emmanuel Macron.

US working with Ukraine to produce biological weapons: Russia

The department said that during the work, Ukrainian scientists identified six families of viruses, including coronaviruses, and three types of pathogenic bacteria

Indian equities attractive, FIIs to come back 'sooner than later': Samco

FIIs have now been net sellers in the Indian equities market for more than 5 months in a row, the brokerage said, referring to National Securities Depository data

Andhra Pradesh to allow higher ticket prices for 'RRR' for first 10 days

State Cinematography Minister Perni Venkatramaiah said the officials concerned were considering a request from Rajamouli to allow special prices for the cinema tickets for 'RRR'

Working with authorities to get air operator certificate re-validated: Jet

According to a company statement, the restart activities are 'progressing well'

IMF not asking for removal of central bank Governor: Sri Lanka

Addressing the nation on Wednesday evening, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that he has decided to work with the IMF to overcome Sri Lanka's economic woes, reports Xinhua news agency

India awaits tech as global 5G smartphone sales surpass 4G for 1st time

While India still awaits to experience the 5G technology, the sales penetration of 5G-capable smartphones reached 51 per cent globally in January this year

Samsung returns to India's laptop market, launches Galaxy Book2 series

Samsung on Thursday launched the Galaxy Book2 series, Galaxy Book2 Business, and Galaxy Book Go in India

Tata Nano motors violated agreement and broke trust: Congress

The opposition Congress on Thursday alleged that Tata Nano plant in Sanand, Gujarat, violated the terms of the agreement with the Gujarat government and broke the trust of the people

Russia's offensives in Ukraine have largely stalled on all fronts: UK

Russia's offensives in Ukraine have "largely stalled on all fronts", the UK's Defence Ministry said in its latest assessment of the ongoing Moscow-Kiev war.

Will India emerge as key global player in wheat after sanctions on Russia?

India's role in maintaining food security on the global stage could significantly increase if it succeeds in expanding its marketshare of wheat. New Delhi is already the largest exporter of rice

European consumer electronics firm Thomson eyes 10% market share in India

European consumer electronics firm Thomson on Thursday announced a range of air conditioners in India with an aim to capture 10 per cent market share.

Chinese FM to be special guest at OIC meet hosted by Pakistan

Pakistan has invited Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to attend the upcoming conference of Foreign Ministers from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Islamabad as a "guest of honour"

Majority in G-23 are not averse to Sonia Gandh's leadership

After issuing a statement on "collective" and "inclusive" leadership, Congress dissenters in the group have stated that they are not averse to Sonia Gandhi's leadership

Pakistan decides to end all Covid-related curbs as cases decline

The Pakistani government has decided to scrap all Covid-19 restrictions amid a continuous decline in the number of new cases

Why do many in Indonesia, Southeast Asia support Russia's war in Ukraine?

Two inter-related factors guided the Southeast Asian state's response to the Ukrainian war