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Indians among eight migrants found dead near Canada border

Apr 1, 2023, 10:29 AM IST

The bodies were found on Friday in a marsh on the riverbank near Akwesasne, a community that straddles Quebec, Ontario, and New York state. One other person is still missing.

Nirmala Sitharaman promises a ‘never before’ like Union Budget

Dec 19, 2020, 1:09 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday promised a "never before" like Union Budget as the government looks to steer the pandemic-battered economy and push growth

Delhi: Cargo volumes at airport recover 94 per cent y-o-y in September at 77,000 MT

Nov 5, 2020, 5:08 PM IST

Cargo volumes at the GMR group-owned Delhi airport have recovered 94 per cent y-o-y in September at 77,000 MT, as the private aerodrome operator handled a record 2,366 freighter movements in a single month

29-yr-old Indian-American Niraj Antani elected to Ohio State Senate

Nov 4, 2020, 12:49 PM IST

Niraj Antani, a 29-year-old Republican, has created history by becoming the first Indian-American to be elected to the Ohio state Senate

Bharat Biotech to launch Covaxin in Q2 2021

Nov 1, 2020, 12:32 PM IST

Bharat Biotech is planning to launch its vaccine for COVID-19 in the second quarter next year if it gets the requisite approvals from the Indian regulatory authorities

Tech giant Apple posts record September quarter revenue of US 64.7 billion

Oct 30, 2020, 1:49 PM IST

Tech giant Apple has posted a record September quarter revenue of USD 64.7 billion, with strong performance across markets including India

Offshore patrol vessel of the Indian Coast Guard, 'Vigraha' formally unveiled

Oct 6, 2020, 3:52 PM IST

The seventh offshore patrol vessel of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), 'Vigraha' was formally unveiled at Kattupalli

Artificial Intelligence: India’s spending to grow at 30.8% CAGR

Sep 30, 2020, 6:17 PM IST

India's AI (artificial intelligence) spending is expected to grow at a CAGR of 30.8 per cent to touch USD 880.5 million (around Rs 6,490.6 cr) in 2023, research firm IDC said

Sushmita Sen: I put out a word everywhere that I am ready to work

Jun 7, 2020, 12:16 PM IST

Before she became an actor, Sushmita made India proud by winning the 1994 Miss Universe pageant. She was just 18 years old when she became the first Indian woman to win the beauty competition.

Anurag Kashyap is all set to launch his new production banner

Jun 2, 2020, 7:13 PM IST

Anurag Kashyap's upcoming feature Choked, set to stream on Netflix from June 5, is the first film made under the banner

20/20 vision: Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) creates history

Jun 2, 2020, 2:04 PM IST

In a first in Indian domestic cricket history, Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has made eye tests mandatory for its senior and Under-23 players post-lockdown

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Jasprit Bumrah on ‘no saliva’ rule: There should be alternative to shine the ball

Jun 1, 2020, 4:20 PM IST

'I was not much of a hugger anyway and not a high-five person as well, so that doesn't trouble me a lot. The only thing that interests me is the saliva bit,' Jasprit Bumrah said

Mike Pompeo says China using tactical situation on ground to its advantage

Jun 1, 2020, 4:17 PM IST

China is using a tactical situation on the ground to its advantage and it has been making threats, like the one that is happening on its border with India, for a long time, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said

Akshay Kumar warns fans of ‘fake casting’ for Filhall part 2

May 31, 2020, 4:26 PM IST

Filhall, sung by B Praak, released last year and became an instant hit. The music video featured Akshay Kumar and marked the screen debut of Kriti Sanon's younger sister Nupur Sanon

Irrfan Khan's wife Sutapa pens an emotional note a month after his demise

May 31, 2020, 3:47 PM IST

Irrfan Khan, 54, lost his battle with a rare form of cancer and died in a Mumbai hospital on April 29. He is survived by Sutapa and their two sons -- Babil and Ayaan

Coronavirus Viswanathan Anand returns Bengaluru after being stuck Germany 3 months

Coronavirus: Viswanathan Anand returns to Bengaluru after being stuck in Germany for 3 months

May 30, 2020, 5:12 PM IST

Viswanathan Anand arrived by an Air India flight (AI-120) from Frankfurt via Delhi and reached the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru around 1.15 pm on Saturday (May 30)

VVS Laxman explains why Rohit Sharma most successful captain IPL

VVS Laxman explains why Rohit Sharma is most successful captain in IPL

May 29, 2020, 5:07 PM IST

'He (Rohit Sharma) became a leader in the Deccan Chargers team. When he came in the first year, he was a youngster who just played the T20 World Cup, made his international debut for India,' VVS Laxman said

Madhuri Dixit’s candle performance: As an artiste, I'm trying to help people feel better about life

May 28, 2020, 6:47 PM IST

Madhuri Dixit wants to make people feel better in the times of novel coronavirus pandemic

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‘Your victory contributes towards my good health’: Balbir Singh Sr had told MS Dhoni

May 26, 2020, 6:29 PM IST

In 2016, MS Dhoni had thanked hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr and enquired about his health, to which the triple Olympic champion had smiled and replied, 'Your victory contributes towards my good health'

John Abraham to produce Hindi remake of Prithviraj Sukumaran's Ayyappanum Koshiyum

May 26, 2020, 4:37 PM IST

Directed by Sachy and starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Biju Menon, the film released earlier this year and was a huge box office success

Akshay Kumar, R Balki shoot for coronavirus awareness campaign at Mumbai studio

May 26, 2020, 4:35 PM IST

R Balki said the advertisement was for the health ministry and the team took all the necessary precautions, including wearing masks and working with minimal crew

Hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr breathes his last

May 25, 2020, 11:07 AM IST

Balbir Singh Sr, the three-time Olympic gold medallist was in a semi-comatose state since May 18 and had developed a blood clot in his brain after being first admitted to the hospital for bronchial pneumonia with high fever

Sunil Chhetri to Akshay Kumar, big celebs unite for video tribute to frontline COVID warriors

May 24, 2020, 6:07 PM IST

Calling frontline warriors the guiding light amid the COVID-19 crisis, the celebrities said the world will overcome the pandemic together.

Bollywood actor Kiran Kumar tests positive for COVID-19

May 24, 2020, 3:09 PM IST

The 74-year-old actor said he is asymptomatic and is doing "absolutely fine."

Bollywood filmmaker Kunal Kohli's aunt passes away due to COVID-19

May 24, 2020, 3:06 PM IST

The filmmaker said it was heartbreaking for the families to not be together in these testing times due to the pandemic.

Lockdown crisis: Salman Khan to Chiranjeevi, India's film biggies help with funds, medical supplies and food

May 24, 2020, 3:00 PM IST

As COVID-19 spreads, the band of stars, filmmakers and musicians, among the most affluent in the country, are making contributions of money, food and medical supplies and, in some cases, offering their properties for use as quarantine centres.

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Coronavirus: No sports events in India in near future, says Kiren Rijiju

May 23, 2020, 6:03 PM IST

'We have to learn to live with the situation where sporting events will have to be carried forward without spectators in stadiums and sports venues,' Kiren Rijiju said

Indian economist appointed by World Bank to key position on climate change

May 23, 2020, 2:07 PM IST

Abhas Jha, an Indian economist, has been appointed by the World Bank to a key position on climate change and disaster management in South Asia, the global lender said.