India

Assembly Elections: BJP hits milestone of 46 in Haryana, as per ECI trends

The BJP, which was leading in Haryana, hit the majority mark of 46 in the 90-member Assembly, as per the latest Election Commission of India (ECI) data.

Oct 8, 2024

Will form govt in Haryana, says K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar

Congress party will form the govt in Haryana, says K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Congress President and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, on Tuesday, thanked the people of Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir for supporting the party and the INDIA bloc. He claimed that the Congress party would form the government in Haryana.

Oct 8, 2024

Haryana Assembly elections: BJP trumps Congress in topsy-turvy trends

The early trends of the Haryana Assembly elections have turned out to be a thriller, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress witnessing a see-saw battle.

Oct 8, 2024

India calls for global action to match world leaders' ambitious commitment to fighting terror

Global Response Needed to Match Anti-Terror Ambition: India's UN representative

India's UN representative, P. Harish, calls for global action against terrorism, aligning with the Pact for the Future's stance. Harish emphasizes the need for unified action, highlighting India's role in shaping the Pact to be more "human-centric."

Oct 8, 2024

Pradeep Bhandari confident of BJP's win in J&K, Haryana, dismisses exit polls

BJP's Pradeep Bhandari confident of winning in J&K, Haryana assembly elections

BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari expressed confidence in the party's victory in the Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana Assembly elections, as the counting of votes commenced

Oct 8, 2024

BJP Rejects Congress Allegations, Confident of Forming Governments in J&K and Haryana

BJP national spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam on Tuesday dismissed Congress' claims of winning in Jammu and Kashmir and remarked that BJP will form the government and leave Congress disappointed again.

Oct 8, 2024

Hunger strike by junior doctors enters 4th day

RG Kar protest: Doctors' hunger strike enters 4th day, mega rally announced

The fast-unto-death protest of seven junior doctors at Esplanade in Kolkata, over the rape and murder of their colleague in the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College Hospital entered the fourth day

Oct 8, 2024

NC-Congress alliance crosses halfway mark in J&K, show early trends

The NC-Congress alliance has crossed the halfway mark and was leading on 48 seats, as per early trends.

Oct 8, 2024

BJP throws up surprise in Haryana, early trends show easy win

The BJP was leading in early trends in Haryana after an initial neck-and-neck fight as per the Election Commission of India (ECI) data.

Oct 8, 2024

Those against dynastic politics shouldn't have fielded relatives: Omar Abdullah

Counting of votes begins for all 90 Assembly seats in J&K

As people of J&K await the results, the counting of votes started for all the 90 Assembly constituencies in 20 districts

Oct 8, 2024

Tripura: One killed, 17 injured in clashes over Durga Puja donation collection

At least one person was killed and 17, including 15 cops were injured, in northern Tripura's Kadamtala.

Oct 8, 2024

DGCA issues safety guidance for Boeing 737 aircraft for low-visibility landings

DGCA issues safety guidance for Boeing 737 aircraft for low-visibility landingsThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday asked operators of Boeing 737 aircraft with a specific rudder part to not use the planes for low-visibility landings.

Oct 8, 2024

Cryptocurrency Market: A Deep Dive into Value and Volatility

Reports that 85% of the world's cryptocurrencies are worth less than one cent, highlighting the market's volatility. Despite most cryptocurrencies having little value, the top five make up 82% of the total market cap, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Oct 8, 2024

Indian E-commerce Market Set to Soar to $325 Billion by 2030

The Indian e-commerce market is projected to reach $325 billion by 2030, driven by rural demand and a 21% CAGR. Retailers are adapting to omnichannel strategies and expanding in tier 2 and 3 cities, with growth also fueled by increased smartphone use and internet access.

Oct 8, 2024

US scientists awarded 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine for microRNA discovery

The Nobel Assembly at Sweden's Karolinska Institutet on Monday awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly to American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.

Oct 8, 2024