New Delhi, 11/12: Nominated Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty is all set to move a Private Members Resolution in the Upper House seeking to make free and compulsory early childhood care and education, including pre-primary learning, a fundamental right. The resolution, which is listed for discussion on Friday, urges the government to take suitable measures…
New Delhi, 10/12: Pre-scheduled interviews of thousands of H-1B visa applicants slated for later this month in India have been abruptly postponed by several months apparently to scrutinise their social media posts and online profilles. Some of the applicants, whose visa appointments were scheduled next week, have received e-mails from US immigration authorities informing that…
New Delhi, 10/12: Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of Goa’s Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub that caught fire killing at least 25 people, on Wednesday failed to get interim relief from a Delhi court which posted their plea seeking transit anticipatory bail for hearing the following day. Additional Sessions Judge Vandana, who was hearing the…
Bengaluru, 10/12: A day after Microsoft announced over Rs 1.55 lakh crore investment in India, ecommerce giant Amazon has committed more than Rs 3.11 lakh crore ($35 billion) in India through 2030 across all its businesses. These investments will focus on expanding AI capabilities, enhancing logistics infrastructure, supporting small business growth and creating jobs.
New Delhi, 10/12: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said he would not accept an award named after Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar, nor attend a related event in Delhi, in the absence of clarifications about its nature or the organisation presenting it. Tharoor said he learnt about receiving the award while he was in…
New Delhi, 10/12: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that the BJP is turning the Election Commission into a “tool” for “vote chori”. Sharing a clip of his speech during a discussion on election reforms in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Gandhi said on X, “India’s public is asking these 3 very important and…
New Delhi, 10/12: E-commerce giant Amazon plans to make a mega-investment of $35 billion, over Rs 3.14 lakh crore, in India by 2030 across its businesses with a focus on AI-driven digitization, export growth and job creation, a senior company official said on Wednesday. Making the announcement during the Amazon Smbhav Summit, Senior VP Emerging…
Goa, 10/12:The Goa police detained one of the four owners of ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ night club in Delhi on Tuesday, following the deadly fire that claimed the lives of 25 people. The police had earlier issued Look Out Circular (LOC) against Gupta and another owner Surinder Kumar Khosla.
Cuttack: Hardik Pandya smashed a sparkling unbeaten 28-ball 59 as India defeated South Africa by a massive 101 runs in the first T20I here on Tuesday. Returning to international cricket after recovering from quadricep injury, Pandya smashed six fours and four maximums to lift to 175 for six. Tilak Varma (26) and Axar Patel…
New Delhi, 9/11: At least half a dozen executives from top Indian arms makers, including Adani Defence and Bharat Forge, attended rare meetings in Russia this year to discuss potential joint ventures, three people familiar with the matter said.
