Fresh snowfall in parts of Kashmir
Srinagar: Many areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall while the plains were lashed by rains, officials said on Thursday. The higher reaches of Kashmir, including the tourist resorts of Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg received fresh snowfall during the night, the officials said. They said Gurez and other areas in the higher […]
Women with depression more likely to have heart-related diseases than men, finds study
New Delhi: Women suffering from depression are more likely to have cardiovascular diseases than men suffering from the condition, raising the need to tailor prevention measures according to the gender, a new research suggests. The study’s authors say one of the main reasons for more occurrences of heart diseases in women is that they experience […]
Jio Institute and ECIS bring, for first time, ‘Middle Leader Programme’ to India
Mumbai: Good news for educators in India! For the very first time, academic professionals will get the opportunity to participate in ECIS’s ‘Middle Leader Programme’ in person. Jio Institute and The Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS), London are partnering to bring ‘The Middle Leader Programme’ for K-12 schools. This programme is relevant and valuable […]
European Union to provide USD 5.48 billion for military support to Ukraine
Brussels: The European Union has agreed to provide five billion euros (USD 5.48 billion) for military support to Ukraine, as part of a revamp of an EU-run assistance fund, reported Al Jazeera. In a move to extend military support to Ukraine as its forces struggle against Russia’s invasion, the EU stated that it will support […]
Rishabh Pant opens up on his recovery process, says “Used to get frustrated more often”
New Delhi: After the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) gave a nod to Rishabh Pant to take part in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 for Delhi Capitals (DC), the wicketkeeper batter opened up on his recovery process and said that he used to get “frustrated” more often. The India wicketkeeper […]
Kovind panel recommends simultaneous polls, common electoral roll
New Delhi: A high-level committee on Thursday recommended simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first step followed by synchronised local body polls within 100 days. In its report submitted to President Droupadi Murmu that ran into over 18,000 pages, the panel headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind said simultaneous polls […]
Sara Ali Khan shares her experience working with Vijay Varma in ‘Murder Mubarak’
Mumbai: Actors Sara Ali Khan and Vijay Varma will be seen in intriguing roles in ‘Murder Mubarak’, which is directed by Homi Adajania. Opening up about her experience working with Vijay for the first time, Sara shared, “It was an absolute privilege. He’s such an effortless actor- and brings so much spontaneity to every scene. […]
Suspended Congress MP Preneet Kaur to join BJP today: Sources
New Delhi: Suspended Congress MP from Patiala, Preneet Kaur will formally join the Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi on Thursday, sources said. Kaur is the wife of former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh who also left Congress in 2022 and joined the BJP. Notably, Preneet Kaur was suspended for indulging in anti-party activities and […]
Roadway Solutions India Infra to raise USD 120 mn from AG Dynamic Funds for expansion
New Delhi: Roadway Solutions India Infra Ltd (RSIIL) will raise USD 120.48 million (nearly Rs 1,000 crore) as equity from Mauritius-based AG Dynamic Funds for expansion and future growth of the company. Pune-based RSIIL, which was established in 2017, is into road development and currently has an order book of around Rs 9,000 crore. “We […]
All England Open 2024: Satwiksairaj-Chirag clinch win in first round
Birmingham: Star Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty started their All England Open 2024 campaign with a win in the opening round of the tournament. After winning the French Open 2024, the Indian duo of Satwik and Chirag clinched a 21-18, 21-14 win over the Indonesian pair of Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan. The […]
