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'Anything can happen'; Azad keeps suspense over formation of new party [details]

'Rebel' Congress leader completes first-phase of his 'mass contact' programme in J&K without the support of incumbent leadership in UT.

Dec 5, 2021

Market Review: Sensex, Nifty fall on profit booking, Covid concerns

Profit booking subdued India's key equity indices -- Sensex and Nifty -- witnessed ups and downs

Dec 4, 2021

K'taka Cong chief protests shifting of "IRSO" prog to Gujarat; typo on placards goes viral [details]

DK Shivakumar and NSUI took to the streets holding placards and shouting slogans as they protested against the decision to move ISRO program to Gujarat. But there was just one minor problem.

Dec 3, 2021

Sensex rises for third consecutive day, trading around 58K points

Sensex is trading at 58,671 points, showing signs of rise for the third consecutive day though it may take time to reach above 60K range amid Omicron fears

Dec 3, 2021

As many sellers go bankrupt, Amazon is set to pocket $121 billion this year: Report by US non-profit

Amazon pocketed $60 billion in seller fees and this year, its take will soar to $121 billion, according to the report titled 'Amazon's Toll Road' by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.

Dec 2, 2021

"Born-in-India" US CEO: As Twitter's Parag Agrawal breaks into the club, here's a long list of new breed of sought-after CEOs

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has named IIT Mumbai, central school alumnus, Parag Agrawal, as his successor. IANS refreshes a list of prominent CEOs of US Inc. and the schools in India (and the US) that shaped their lives.

Nov 30, 2021

Munawar Faruqui's show canceled in B'luru; cite law & order problems [details]

"Hate won, artist lost": Munawar Faruqui's B'luru show canceled citing law & order [details]

Comedian Munawar Faruqui has hinted at quitting comedy after his latest event in Bengaluru was canceled citing law and order issues.

Nov 28, 2021

Azad favours J&K assembly elections in April next year; prioritises statehood over who becomes CM [details]

After mass resignations of his loyalists in Jammu, Azad shifts his focus on Kashmir Valley to show his strength to Congress high command.

Nov 28, 2021

Covid in K'taka: Dharwad-based SDM medical college cases rise to 182

Covid cases at K'taka SDM medical college rise to 182.66 students had tested positive on Thursday morning.All the Covid-19 infected students have been fully vaccinated and their symptoms are not serious.

Nov 26, 2021

Blue Origin's next flight to carry 6, not 4; Daughter of 1st American to fly in space joins crew

After two successful missions, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' space firm Blue Origin is set for yet another flight on December 9.

Nov 24, 2021

Foreign Secy bags accolades in Darjeeling; NGOs donate prosthetic limbs, BP machines

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, IFS was felicitated by Darjeeling NGOs - MBKS, HBCA and IRCS, at the event, where many people received free prosthetic limbs, BP machines, health kits and more.

Nov 24, 2021

COVID booster shot: What top health experts have to say [details]

Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that a decision on booster dose would be taken based on the expert recommendation only, adding that, the priority is to complete the adult vaccination programme with both doses at the earliest.

Nov 21, 2021

After scraping Article 370, retrieving PoJK is next on agenda: Union Minister [details]

Parliament had unanimously passed a resolution in 1994 to retrieve areas of J&K illegally occupied by Pakistan since 1947.

Nov 21, 2021

Rajasthan cabinet reshuffle on Nov 21; New faces expected

The stage seems to be all set for the much awaited cabinet reshuffle as hectic preparations are on for the swearing-in ceremony of new ministers at Governor House on Sunday at 4 p.m, confirmed officials, adding that all ministers of Rajasthan government may be asked to resign after the cabinet meeting, which is scheduled at 5 p.m. Saturday.

Nov 20, 2021

Isotopes in rhino horn: Phase 1 pilot study successful, next phase begins

After the success of the first phase of the Rhisotope Project, Russias integrated nuclear power major Rosatom has initiated the community outreach programme in Paterson, Eastern Cape, South Africa.