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Local goes global; Walmart opens platform for Indian sellers to reach 120mn US consumers

Retail giant Walmart on Thursday said that it is now offering manufacturers and trading firms in India to reach a growing market of more than 120 million US consumers each month.

Apr 21, 2022

OneWeb to launch satellites with ISRO rockets

OneWeb, an Indo-UK joint venture satellite communications company, said on Thursday that it would launch its satellites using the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) rockets.

Apr 21, 2022

'Sankalp' rally in Jammu on May 8 to reiterate India's claim on PoJK [details]

Jammu and Kashmir Peoples' Forum, an organization of displaced families of Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir, is going to hold a massive rally in Jammu to reiterate India's claim on areas of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir illegally captured by Pakistan.

Apr 20, 2022

Hyderabad pacer Umran Malik under selectors' radar for T20I series against South Africa: Reports

Ever since the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League started, Umran Malik has been closely monitored for his potential to bowl 150 kmph plus deliveries regularly.

Apr 19, 2022

Sri Lanka's newly-appointed Finance Minister Ali Sabry.

Bankrupt Sri Lanka rushes delegation to IMF seeking $4 bn bailout

The Sri Lankan government has sent a delegation to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for discussions over ways to get the lender's loans.

Apr 18, 2022

Actress and pioneer of TV content Manju Singh passes away in Mumbai

Veteran actress, showbiz personality and one of the pioneers of television content, Manju Singh has passed away following an illness, her family said here on Saturday.

Apr 16, 2022

Electricity will be free in J&K in next 4-5 years; here's how [details]

For the first time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with 700 Panchayats members, farmers across the country from Jammu.

Apr 14, 2022

Pakistan's internal situation does not affect forces guarding borders: GOC [details]

Pakistan desperately trying to sabotage ongoing peace, development activities in J&K.

Apr 13, 2022

Six injured in clashes between two groups at JNU; situation now under control [details]

At least six students received minor injuries as clashes broke on Sunday at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) here between the members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the Left alliance over the serving of non-vegetarian food.

Apr 10, 2022

CPI-M leader MC Josephine passes away a day after fainting at party meet

CPI-M central committee member and senior leader of the party, M.C. Josephine (73) passed away at Kannur on Sunday.

Apr 10, 2022

Caught in Chinese debt trap, India's neighbours Pakistan and Sri Lanka stare at economic ruin

Indias neighbourhood, especially Pakistan and Sri Lanka, is in peril as the Chinese debt trap strangulates these economies

Apr 9, 2022

COVID booster shots for 18+ begins Sunday; vaccination drive accelerated in India [details]

The ministry of health announced on Friday that all adults above the age of 18 will be eligible for booster shot at private healthcare centres from Sunday, April 10.

Apr 8, 2022

Pakistan rupee plunges to record low for 16th session

The Pak rupee has maintained a non-stop downward streak for the 16th successive working day except on March 24

Apr 7, 2022

Venkaiah Naidu praises RS MPs for showing patience during discussion on 2 bills

Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday praised the Members of the House for showing patience during the debate on the Chartered Accounts Bill and the Bill for re-unifications of the Delhi Municipal Corporations.

Apr 6, 2022

Ganga cleaning "Sarnath turtles" to dwindle as breeding centre faces cash crunch

The Sarnath Turtle Breeding Centre in Sarnath is facing a severe cash crunch, mainly due to a technical glitch.