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Bihar minister slams Pradhan, says BJP wants to change country's history

A day after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the history of the country is wrongly written, Bihar Finance Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary slammed him

UN, int'l partners concerned about escalating violence in South Sudan

The partners said the escalating ongoing violence had resulted in the loss of lives amid reports of the alleged use of heavy weaponry

Myanmar's exports up 15.09% in over 8 months of FY 22-23: Govt data

During the period, the country's imports were higher by 26.19 per cent to $12,325.87 million

Japan PM claims no plans for snap polls 'for now' as public support wanes

Kishida's public support had dropped to its lowest level since he took office in October 2021

Maharashtra's ex-minister Anil Deshmukh walks out jail after 14 months

Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Wednesday stepped out of the Arthur Road Central Jail here on bail after spending almost 14 months behind bars

Identifying 6 GHz spectrum crucial step for attaining faster 5G, says COAI

As India rolls out 5G at a much faster pace than expected, it is critical to identify 6 GHz band for international telecommunications services, the Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI) said

India's basket of crude rises 102% between Oct 2020-Oct 2022: Report

According to Petroleum Ministry sources, petrol prices stood at Rs 81.06 per litre in October 2020, however by October 2022, they had risen only 19.3 per cent to Rs 96.72 per litre

Covid scare: 3,718 dedicated beds in Bengal's state-run hospitals

Amid the fresh Covid-19 scare, the West Bengal government on Wednesday decided to immediately keep 3,718 beds reserved and dedicated for Covid-19 patients in the different state-run hospitals

PM visits mother at Ahmedabad hospital, may get discharged in 2 days

PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited his mother Heeraben Modi at the U.N. Mehta Hospital here, where she was admitted earlier in the day for treatment. Heeraben had turned 99 in June this year.

IT minister launches 'Stay Safe Online' campaign to tackle cybercrime

As part of India's G20 presidency, Electronics & Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the "Stay Safe Online" campaign and the "G20 Digital Innovation Alliance" (G20-DIA)

IOCL to undertake intensified TB elimination project in UP, Chhattisgarh

IOCL has signed a MoU as part of its corporate social responsibility with CTD under Ministry of Health, and the states of Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to undertake intensified TB elimination project

Key tech reforms like data protection, revised IT rules, expected in 2023

As India aspires to become $5 trillion economy, it needs sharper regulations to tame Big Tech from misusing market dominance. Will 2023 finally deliver key bills on data protection and crypto?

Murmu calls for keeping culture alive during address in Telangana

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday emphasised the need to keep 'our culture, traditions and customs alive', saying 'it would also help to preserve our heritage'

Income tax exemption might be extended to Rs 5 lakh in budget, say sources

The government is likely to enhance the income tax exemption limit to Rs 5 lakh from the existing Rs 2.5 lakh in the forthcoming budget for 2023-24, sources privy to developments said.

Fitbit starts phasing out Google sign-in support ahead of transition

Fitbit has started phasing out Google sign-in support ahead of new account requirements starting in 2023, issuing a warning message on its account login page

39 international travellers test Covid positive at airports across country

After the Centre re-started random testing of incoming passengers amid the rising scare of Covid in several countries, a total of 39 international travellers have been found positive across airports

More than $100,000 raised for slain Indian dairy worker in NZ's Auckland

More than $100,000 has been raised for the family of an Indian dairy shop worker who was stabbed to death in New Zealand's Auckland last month

Five consortiums qualify Hyderabad Airport Metro bid, to submit by Jan 20

Five engineering consortiums have qualified for Hyderabad Airport Metro General Consultant (GC) bids, it was announced on Wednesday.

Sebi releases list of nine 'most wanted defaulters'- all untraceable

The matter came to light when the SEBI Recovery Officers attempted to serve the notices of demand on these defaulters against whom the Recovery Certificates have been drawn up

Persuade visitors to adopt Covid-19 appropriate behavior: Himachal CM

Directing to ensure Covid-19 appropriate behaviour, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directed the Health Department to keep vigil on the number of cases and keep the men and machinery ready