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Intel delays $20 bn semiconductor factory at Ohio over US Chips Act

Intel has reportedly delayed plans to build its $20 billion semiconductor factory in the US over CHIPS Act, a $52 billion funding package for domestic chip manufacturing.

Jun 24, 2022

BBMP elections: BJP, Congress, AAP gearing up for Bengaluru civic polls

With the Karnataka government announcing the list of 243 wards, the stage is set for the upcoming Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) elections.

Jun 24, 2022

Intelligence Bureau gets new chief; Tapan Deka takes over [details]

Tapan Kumar Deka, a 1988 batch Himachal Pradesh cadre officer, has been appointed as the new chief of Intelligence Bureau.

Jun 24, 2022

Another tremor jolts already quake-hit Afghan province, kills 5

At least five people were killed on Friday when a tremor hit Afghanistan's Paktika province where a massive earthquake had claimed 1,100 lives earlier this week, authorities said.

Jun 24, 2022

Oppn leaders protest against Agnipath scheme in Bihar Assembly [details]

On the first day of Monsoon Session in the Bihar Assembly on Friday, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Left party leaders protested against the Central government on issue of the Agnipath scheme.

Jun 24, 2022

IAF begins registration process under Agnipath recruitment scheme [details]

Indian Air Force on Friday started the registration process for recruitment under the Agnipath scheme.

Jun 24, 2022

Massive spike in daily infections: India facing the heat of potential fourth wave

In the last 24 hours, India reported 17,336 fresh Covid infections and 13 deaths

Jun 24, 2022

EU decision to grant Ukraine candidate status a "historic moment": Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has hailed the European Union's (EU) decision to grant his country candidate status for accession to the 27-member bloc, saying it was "historic moment" in bilateral ties.

Jun 24, 2022

Google warns high-profile Android victims of spyware used by governments 'Hermit'

Google has found strong evidence that enterprise-grade Android spyware called 'Hermit' is being used via SMS messages to target high-profile Android users.

Jun 24, 2022

Elaborate security for BJP national executive, public meeting in Hyderabad

Hyderabad Police were busy making elaborate security arrangements for the July 2-3 national executive of the BJP and the public meeting to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party's top leadership.

Jun 24, 2022

Covid Surge: India's daily Covid cases spike to 17,336 in 24 hrs

India on Friday recorded 17,336 fresh Covid cases, a significant rise from previous day's 13,313 count, as per the Union Health Ministry's data.

Jun 24, 2022

Maha Crisis: Shiv Sena asks Deputy Speaker to disqualify 12 rebel MLAs

The Shiv Sena has filed a petition with Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal, seeking to disqualify 12 MLAs supporting Shinde's rebellion.

Jun 24, 2022

US Senate passes 1st Gun Control Bill in 28 yrs; House of Representatives to approve next

The bill will next have to clear the House of Representatives before President Joe Biden can sign it into law.

Jun 24, 2022

NLSIU reacts to alumni letter condemning action against facilitators of sexual harassment complaints

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) has said that it has strict zero tolerance policy on sexual harassment, responding to an open letter by the alumni, which questioned the action taken against students, who had voiced on a sexual harassment case

Jun 24, 2022

Maharashtra crisis: In show of strength, Eknath Shinde claims 41 MLAs' support [details]

The political crisis for the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra deepened further on Thursday after state minister leading the dissident MLAs, Eknath Shinde, released videos and photographs claiming that he has the support of 41 MLAs.

Jun 23, 2022