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Infosys freshers hiring latest update: Salil Parekh, the CEO of Infosys, has reassured that the company will honor all offers made to freshers and proceed with their joining, despite some changes in the joining dates. His comments to PTI come amidst reports suggesting that Infosys has delayed the onboarding of 2,000 fresh engineering graduates from … Read more
Air France and Gemany’s Lufthansa have both suspended flights to Tel Aviv and Beirut amid rising tensions following Israel’s airstrikes on Lebanon. Air France announced the suspension of its flights scheduled for Sunday and Monday, with a possibility of further extensions depending on the situation in the Middle East. Lufthansa, meanwhile, has extended its suspension … Read more
NEW DELHI: An exchange of gunfire took place on Saturday between security forces and unidentified individuals in Sopore’s Watergam area in Jammu and Kashmir, according to the Kashmir Zone Police.Following the incident the alert security personnel promptly retaliated to the firing and the area has been cordoned off by the security force, they said.Search operations … Read more
NEW DELHI: In a significant move aimed at breaking away from colonial-era traditions, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has directed all Central Government medical teaching institutes, including the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Institutes of National Importance (INIs), to design a new dress code for their convocation ceremonies.The new attire … Read more
NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant‘s exceptional performance during India’s previous tour of Australia has left a lasting impression on batting legend Matthew Hayden. The former Australian opener believes that Pant’s “muscle memory and thirst for victory” will make him a crucial player for the Indian team when they embark on their upcoming five-Test series in Australia … Read more
NEW DELHI: Pakistan found themselves in a spot of bother as they lost three quick wickets after Bangladesh sent them to bat first in rain delayed first Test in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam triggered the collapse with the prized scalps of Pakistan captain Shan Masood and star batter Babar Azam for a duck. … Read more
NEW DELHI: Double-Olympic bronze medallist Manu Bhaker is busy enjoying her Paris Olympics success.The shooter was recently seen grooving to famous Bollywood song Kala Chashma with some school girls at a felicitation ceremony in Chennai.In a video posted on social media, a shy Bhaker was seen enjoying dancing at a function with school girls. The … Read more
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janta Party on Monday launched a scathing attack on Trinamool Congress-led West Bengal government over alleged rape and murder case of a young trainee doctor in RG Kar Hospital and accused chief minister Mamata Banerjee of being ‘hell-bent’ on destroying the evidences of the incident.Addressing the media, BJP’s national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia … Read more
NEW DELHI: Swashbuckling India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Saturday surprised fans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium when he came out to roll his arm over for Purani Delhi 6 in the Delhi Premier League opener against South Delhi Superstarz.In a rare turn of events, Pant was seen bowling in professional cricket although he did bowl … Read more
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed its willingness to work alongside the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to incorporate cricket into the Youth Olympics in 2030, Cricbuzz reported.The ICC’s statement is based on the Indian Government’s announcement last year, which revealed its plans to bid for the 2030 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in … Read more
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali recently took a swipe at the International Cricket Council (ICC) after Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam retained his top spot in the ODI rankings. India’s rising star Shubman Gill, who has recently struggled for runs but still occupies the third spot in the rankings, also came under fire … Read more
The Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association (FORDA) has decided to resume their strike in the wake of vandalism incident at the crime scene of brutal rape-murder at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital.The doctors association had called off the strike on Tuesday after the association received assurances from Union health minister JP Nadda during … Read more
NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir‘s old video resurfaced on social media in which he expressed his desire to take Morne Morkel on board in his IPL team after the former South Africa pacer was named Team India‘s new bowling coach.Gambhir’s comments in the video highlight his admiration for Morkel’s skills and the potential value he could … Read more
NEW DELHI: Jagdambika Pal, a senior BJP Lok Sabha member, has been appointed the chairperson of the joint committee of Parliament that will examine the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, according to a Lok Sabha notification issued on Tuesday. The official notification said Speaker Om Birla named Pal the head of the 31-member committee. The government … Read more
The Pillars of Creation, a breathtaking image captured by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope in 1995, have long fascinated the public with their otherworldly beauty. These towering structures, located in the heart of the Eagle Nebula, are renowned for their striking, ethereal appearance. Now, NASA has unveiled a new 3D visualization of these celestial giants, crafted … Read more
NEW DELHI: A day after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the ‘creamy layer’ judgement of the Supreme Court, Akhilesh Yadav targeted BJP saying that it has always been “against reservation“.Without directly quoting the apex court’s decision that allowed the states to have sub-groups within 15% scheduled caste quota, the Samajwadi Party chief said in a … Read more
The Russian Embassy in Delhi has issued a statement addressing the situation of Indian nationals serving in the Russian Armed Forces. The statement expresses the Embassy’s condolences to the Indian Government and the families of those who have lost their lives and attempts to discharge those contracted for service.According to the statement, “The agencies concerned … Read more
NEW DELHI: After leaving the Delhi Capitals, Ricky Ponting is still eager to pursue coaching chances in the Indian Premier League, and he has revealed that the team plans to appoint an Indian coach to succeed him.Despite acknowledging that his departure from the IPL team was a result of his lack of awards, Ponting, who … Read more
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Thursday extended Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal‘s judicial custody till August 20 in a case filed by the CBI in connection with the state’s now-scrapped excise policy.The Delhi high court recently upheld the arrest of Kejriwal by the CBI in connection with the alleged excise policy scam. Kejriwal was … Read more
Kangaroos are iconic symbols of the Australian wilderness, captivating with their unique adaptations and behaviours. As members of the Macropodidae family, these marsupials display a remarkable range of physical and social characteristics that contribute to their survival in diverse environments. Their physical features, including their large hind feet and powerful tails, are specially adapted for … Read more
MUMBAI: Early this month, the US Courts of Appeal (Columbia circuit) upheld a rule allowing employment authorization for spouses of a certain category of H-1B visa holders. Nearly a lakh Indian spouses (largely women) on H-4 dependent visas, hold an employment authorization documentation (EAD), which enables them to work or be self-employed. The EAD rule … Read more
NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka for a “safer place” in a military helicopter after resigning on Monday. Several videos doing rounds on social media showed her getting out of the car next to the military helicopter. Soon after, thousands of protesters stormed her official residenceMeanwhile, Bangladesh army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman … Read more
NEW DELHI: India’s men’s hockey team secured a spot in the semi-finals of the Paris Olympics by defeating Great Britain 4-2 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out on Sunday. The victory came despite India playing with a man down for over 40 minutes after Amit Rohidas was sent off with a red card.This victory marks India’s … Read more
NEW DELHI: Grammy winner Ricky Kej on Saturday lashed out at Air India for “downgrading” him from business to economy class without prior notice and “refusing” him a refund against the downgraded service. The music composer expressed his strong displeasure over the service of the airline and called out the “absolutely not helpful and impolite” … Read more
NEW DELHI: Delhi High Court on Friday transferred the probe into the deaths of three UPSC students due to drowning at a Delhi coaching centre basement to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).The court said it is transferring the case to the CBI so that the public does not doubt the probe and cited the … Read more
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Puja Khedar, an IAS trainee officer whose candidature was cancelled by the UPSC on Wednesday in the backdrop of alleged cheating and forgery cases.The UPSC found Puja Khedkar of violating rules and debarred her from all the future exams and selections. “The … Read more
NEW DELHI: Leader of the opposition and former Wayanad MP, Rahul Gandhi, urged the Centre to support the people of Wayanad during his address in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. “It is a huge tragedy in Wayanad and the military is doing a good job there. I think it is important that we support the … Read more
Ever wondered the age of the Earth? When you check scientific sources, you’ll often find that the age of Earth is estimated to be approximately 4.54 billion years, with a margin of error of about 50 million years. Surprisingly, this estimate has remained relatively constant since the 1950s, despite significant advancements in other scientific fields.So, … Read more
NEW DELHI: Delhi court on Monday suspended the five-month simple imprisonment sentence given to Medha Patkar, a leader of the Narmada Bachao Andolan, in a defamation case filed by lieutenant governor of Delhi V K Saxena. The case was filed by Saxena when he was the head of an NGO in Gujarat 23-years-ago. Patkar’s appeal … Read more
NEW DELHI: Amid reports of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s potential visit to Ukraine next month, the Congress party questioned whether the ongoing violence in Manipur was discussed in the meeting between Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh and PM Modi and whether Biren Singh had invited PM Modi to visit the troubled state before or after … Read more