Apple launches ‘Surveyor’ app for improved mapping accuracy

Cupertino: Apple has introduced a new app called ‘Surveyor’, designed to collect real-world mapping data to enhance the accuracy and detail of Apple Maps. According to Mac Rumours, the app focuses on gathering information such as street signs, traffic signals, and roadside details to ensure Apple Maps remains precise and up to date. Unlike Apple’s […]

India, New Zealand to formulate agreement for mobility of skilled workers: PM Modi

New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon held a bilateral meeting on Monday and witnessed the signing of multiple agreements between the two countries. Highlighting the contribution of the Indian community towards economic and social development in New Zealand, PM Modi said that the two countries have decided to […]

Sonia, Mamata among those who inquired about my health: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar

New Delhi: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee were among the leaders who got in touch with the family of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to inquire about his health after he was hospitalised for cardiac-related ailments. Dhankhar revealed this in the Rajya Sabha on Monday as he resumed chairing the […]

SC seeks Centre’s reply on PIL challenging current CAG appointment procedure

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centre’s response on a PIL seeking that the current practice of appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India solely by the executive and the prime minister be declared violative of the Constitution. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh issued notice […]

Tulsi Gabbard meets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

New Delhi: US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday held talks with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh focusing on boosting defence and security ties between the two countries. Gabbard is on a two-and-half-day trip to India. Ways to enhance defence and security ties were discussed in the meeting between Singh and Gabbard, sources said.

Six sites added to India’s tentative list by UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre: Shekhawat

New Delhi: Six sites, including Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs in Telangana and palace-fortresses of the Bundelas in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, have been added to India’s tentative list by the UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Monday. Other sites included in the list are Kanger Valley […]

Virat Kohli starts practicing ahead of RCB’s 2025 IPL season

Bengaluru: Star India batter Virat Kohli started practicing in the nets ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign opener against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday. Ahead of the RCB Unbox event, organised for celebrating the franchise’s fanbase through official jersey reveals, music performances and full team practice […]

Trump shares Modi’s podcast with Lex Fridman on his Truth Social handle

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday shared a video link of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interaction with US-based popular podcaster and computer scientist Lex Fridman on his social media platform Truth Social. During the interaction lasting over three hours, Modi on Sunday said he and Trump connect well as both put their respective countries […]

China’s economy improved at start of 2025, but challenges remain

Beijing: The Chinese economy showed signs of improvement in the first two months of the year, though housing market weakness remained a drag on growth, government data showed Monday. Retail sales were up 4% in January and February compared to last year, and industrial production rose 5.9%, the National Bureau of Statistics reported. The stronger […]