New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): Congress General Secretary, Jairam Ramesh, on Friday alleged that the intellectual integrity in premier universities is threatened by the 'virus' of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) 'predilection for conspiracy theories and infantile name-calling'.
The Congress leader in a post on X claimed that the new University Grant Commission (UGC) rules are intended solely to promote 'non-

Intellectual integrity threatened by "virus" of RSS' predilection for conspiracy theories: Congress' Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): IT services and consultancy firm Wipro on Friday reported a 24.66 per cent rise in net profits in the just-concluded October-December quarter. The profits were Rs 3,364 crore during the quarter, as against Rs 2,700 crore in the year-ago period.
The revenue increased marginally by 0.5 per cent to Rs 22,319 crore. In the year ago period, it was at Rs 22,205 crore.
Wipro Limited today ann

Wipro logs over 24% increase in net profits in Oct-Dec quarter, revenue rises marginally

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressed a gathering during the commemoration of the Year of Naval Civilians, emphasizing the importance of maritime security and cyber security in safeguarding India's interests.
The event, held at the DRDO, recognized the contribution of naval civilians and emphasized their critical role in India's defence and security strategies.
Highlighting the gro

'Cyber security, maritime security important for safeguarding India's interests': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

New Delhi [India] 17 January (ANI): Maruti Suzuki unveiled its very first electric vehicle (EV) all new e-Vitara on the first day of Bharat Mobility Global expo at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on Friday.
Toshihiro Suzuki, representative director and president, Maruti Suzuki Motor Corporation said, "India Japan and Europe, we aim to make the EV attractive through our 3 step strategy. First making BEVs attractive to customers

Maruti unveils its first electric vehicle e-Vitara at Bharat Mobility Global expo

The computers of Secretary Janet Yellen and two of her aides we compromised in the December breach, sources have claimedSuspected Chinese hackers gained access to the computer used by US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for work in a breach last December, Bloomberg News said on Friday, citing two people familiar with the matter.The attackers infiltrated over 400 laptop and desktop computer

Chinese hacking of US Treasury went to the top Bloomberg

African countries face a conundrum. On the one hand they need to develop economically and industrially. On the other they must also meet their commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions globally. This risks a conflict between climate mitigation ambitions and Africa's development agenda. There are 45 nations on the United Nations' global list of <a href="https://www.un.

Africa's climate change balancing act: green energy vs economic development

Washington DC [US], January 17 (ANI): The US Department of Treasury on Thursday sanctioned Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, the leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF).
In a press release, the Treasury Department said, "Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan (Burhan), the leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), under Executive Order (E.O.) 14098, '

US sanctions leader of Sudanese Armed Forces over war crimes, humanitarian crisis

The IDF attacked Gaza just hours after a ceasefire deal was announced, according to spokesman for the militant groupThe military arm of Hamas has said that an airstrike by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Gaza that followed the announcement of a ceasefire deal had targeted a site where a female Israeli hostage was being held.The agreement was announced on Wednesday by US President-elect

Israeli strike hits hostage detention site Hamas

A female prisoner's location was hit in an IDF airstrike on Gaza just hours after a ceasefire deal announcement, according to a spokesman of the militantsThe military arm of Hamas has said that an Israeli strike on Gaza that followed the announcement of a ceasefire deal had targeted a place where a female hostage was being held.The agreement to pause the war in Gaza and release Israeli ho

Israeli strike targets hostage site Hamas

(250116) -- BEIJING, Jan. 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Hu Xuhui (L) and Xu Min pose for photos after their team won the champion of arm prosthesis race global finals of the third edition of the CYBATHLON, known as the "Olympics of assistive technologies," in Zurich, Switzerland, Oct. 26, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Young innovators breathe fresh life into 

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&copy; Provided by Xinhua The logo of TikTok is seen on the screen of a smartphone in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, March 13, 2024. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)</figcaption

Explainer: What&#039;s driving American &quot;TikTok refugees&quot; to China&#039;s RedNote?

ABU DHABI, 16th January, 2025 (WAM) -- Noatum Maritime, the Maritime &amp; Shipping arm of AD Ports Group, has strengthened its collaboration with Kazakh partners by signing Heads of Terms with Kazakhstan National Shipping Company - KazMorTransFlot (KMTF), a subsidiary of KazMunayGas, the Kazakh National Oil Company, to expand operations in the Caspian Sea region.The two parties intend to collaborate on the cons

AD Ports Group expands cooperation with Kazakh partners

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 16 (ANI): The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is leveraging BHASHINI, a revolutionary initiative under the Digital India program, and Sah'AI'yak is an AI-powered, multilingual, voice-enabled chatbot designed to assist millions of visitors during Maha Kumbh 2025.
These deployments aim to ensure seamless communication and accessibility for all participant

MeitY leveraging BHASHINI and Sah'AI'yak: AI-powered, multilingual chatbot to assist visitors at Maha Kumbh 2025

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 16 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to promote the startup ecosystem in the country by easing rules and regulations on the completion of nine years of the 'Startup India' initiative. Taking to the social media platform X, Uttar Pradesh CM said, "Under the visionary leadership of respected Prime Minister

CM Yogi Adityanath applauds PM Modi's efforts to promote startup ecosystem in India

BEIJING, 16th January, 2025 (WAM) -- Cross-border e-commerce in China recorded a growth of 10.8% in 2024, according to data released by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.China Central Television (CCTV) reported that the country's total goods trade reached 43.85 trillion yuan (approximately US$6.16 trillion), marking a 5% increase compared to the previous year.The ministry highlighted that imports achieved 

China's cross-border e-commerce grows by 10.8% in 2024

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - As TikTok's Sunday deadline to divest or face a U.S. ban approaches, hundreds of American users of the popular social media video app say they are migrating to another Chinese social media app, Xiaohongshu, or RedNote.Dubbing themselves "TikTok Refugees," some say they are making the move in search of a new home; others say their exodus is a form of protest against the ban.With just days 

US &#039;TikTok Refugees&#039; migrate to another Chinese app as ban looms

A group of Silicone Valley CEOs have reportedly come together to place a bid for ownership of a cricket team in LondonA consortium of global tech CEOs of Indian origin is reportedly bidding for a London-based cricket team in a league called 'The Hundred' played in England and Wales, according to Bloomberg. The names on the list reportedly include Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, Microsoft CEO Satya N

Tech CEOs of Indian origin bid to buy London cricket team Bloomberg

&copy; Provided by Xinhua Luo Yanli shows newly-harvested cassava in Jiangmen, south China's Guangdong Province, Dec. 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Tian Jianchuan)</figu

Young Chinese embracing new professions, blazing new trails

New Delhi [India], January 15 (ANI): Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recognised startups have created over 16.6 lakh direct jobs across various sectors from 2016 to October 31, 2024, significantly contributing to employment generation in the country, the ministry of Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated on Thursday.
According to the official data released by the ministry on the completio

DPIIT recognised startups generates over 16.6 lakh jobs in about 8 years: Centre

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 15 (ANI): Karnataka is gearing up for a major boost in its manufacturing sector, with the International Battery Company (IBC), a globally renowned manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries set to begin production at its Giga Factory Unit in Bengaluru within nine months.
Karnataka's Minister for Large and Medium Industries, MB Patil said that this project, worth Rs 390 crore, will create 

Global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries to begin production in 9 months, targeting 20% exports: Karnataka Minister MB Patil

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Energy Department, emphasized the importance of expanding domestic energy production, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) and nuclear power, during his Senate confirmation hearing this week.Wright, formerly CEO of Liberty Energy, described fossil fuels as a cornerstone for combating global poverty, which he called a more press

Trump's energy department pick calls for more LNG and nuclear power

Trump's energy chief wants to increase LNG and nuclear power

Must increase LNG, nuclear power, says Trump's energy department pick

COPANCA, Moldova: When the electricity is cut off in his village in southern Moldova, a former Soviet state in eastern Europe, 73-year-old retiree Vasili Donici spends his time solving crosswords and puzzles under the light of a small gas lamp."It's a bit hard without electricity," said the former deputy school director. He has stored up firewood to keep his wood-burning stove running and warm the room he shares

Moldova grapples with outages as energy crisis grips pro-Russia region

As Russia stops gas supply to Moldova plant, citizens struggle in cold

Energy crisis grips Moldova, citizens struggle with outages

The Russian leader was invited to visit the South Asian nation by his counterpart Narendra Modi last yearIndia and Russia are working on finalizing a timeline for Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi, Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited the Russian leader to visit his country for their next bil

India and Russia planning timeline for Putin&#039;s visit New Delhi

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs welcomed the removal of three Indian entities from the US Entity List, and said this will lead to greater collaboration between New Delhi and Washington in the fields of nuclear energy, clean energy, and critical minerals.
This comes after the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) removed three entities--Indian Rare Earths, I

"Welcome step": MEA welcomes US removing three Indian entities from restrictive list

Moscow is not expecting a major change in bilateral relations after the US president-elect takes office, spokesman Dmitry Peskov saysThe Russian government has no expectations of a radical change in relations with the US under Donald Trump, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. Trump, who is set to be inaugurated on Monday, campaigned on a promise to change many of the policies of his 

Trump unlikely to adopt new Russia policy Kremlin

DUBLIN, Ireland: The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has resolved its legal challenge to a regulatory cap on airline levies, ending a contentious case just before it was due to go to trial. The semi-state operator and the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), which regulates aviation in Ireland, reached a confidential settlement ahead of a scheduled three-week hearing in the High Court's commercial division. The agreem

Dublin Airport operator settles challenge to airline passenger cap

Airline levy cap legal challenge resolved by Dublin Airport operator

Legal challenge to airline levy cap settled by Dublin Airport operator

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ryanair is once again urging the introduction of a two-drink limit for passengers at airport bars, citing the need for improved safety for both travelers and crew members. The airline emphasized that such a measure would help create "a safer travel experience for passengers and crews," as it continues its crackdown on disruptive behavior. Last week, Ryanair initiated legal action to recov

Ireland's Ryanair calls again for two-drink limit at airport bars

Limit drinks at airport bars to two, reaffirms Ireland's Ryanair

Ireland's Ryanair reiterates limit of two drinks at airport bars

PERTH, Western Australia - A 34-year-old Perth woman faced Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday, accused of assaulting Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers at Perth Airport following an alleged incident on a flight from Sydney.The AFP says it was called to meet the plane at Perth Airport on Monday night after receiving a request for assistance when a passenger became disruptive and refused to follow crew instr

WA woman attacks federal police officers after unruly flight

Woman Charged Over Alleged Assault of AFP Officers at Perth Airport

Woman disrupts Sydney-Perth Jetstar flight, assaults arresting police

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Taiwan's military has announced new recruitment and retention measures to help sustain troop levels, as the island faces continued threats from China amid a shrinking number of volunteer soldiers.According to Taiwan's Central News Agency, the Ministry of National Defense unveiled measures Wednesday that call for pay raises for volunteer enlistees among other incentives.According to data f

Taiwan faces decline in troop numbers, report reveals

WASHINGTON - South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Donald Trump's pick to lead the agency central to his vision of cracking down on illegal immigration, is facing senators Friday at a confirmation hearing that is her first chance to lay out her vision for the sprawling Department of Homeland Security.Noem, a two-term governor and former U.S. congresswoman, was chosen by the president-elect to lead the department re

Trump&#039;s homeland security pick faces scrutiny on immigration plans

WASHINGTON - Hours after Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin nailed its first-ever orbital mission, SpaceX seized back the spotlight on Thursday as its latest test of Starship, its gargantuan next-generation mega rocket, ended with the upper stage dramatically disintegrating over the Atlantic.In terms of sheer excitement, Elon Musk's company didn't disappoint, underscoring its technical prowess by catching the first stage 

SpaceX catches Starship booster again, but upper stage explodes

Texas [US], January 17 (ANI): SpaceX's Starship launch system lifted off on its seventh uncrewed test flight on Thursday, with an upgraded version of the megarocket embarking on the program's most ambitious flight to date, CNN reported.
SpaceX was able to duplicate its prior feat of catching a booster that returned to Earth. But 8.5 minutes into flight, the Starship spacecraft itself was lost, as per CNN.
"Starship experi

Musk's Starship rocket 'lost' after 8.5 minutes into flight

Kochi (Kerala) [India], January 17 (ANI): In a Passing Out Parade held at INS Garuda, Kochi, trainees of 100th Naval Air Operations Course (Centennial Course) passed out donning the coveted golden wings on Friday.
Vice Admiral AN Pramod, AVSM, Director General Naval Operations, Naval Headquarters was the Chief Guest for the event and congratulated all personnel on parade for their impeccable turnout, smart drill and sharp

Passing Out Parade of 100th Naval Air Operations Course held at INS Garuda, Kochi

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Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], January 16 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Jal Shakti Department swiftly launched an investigation into suspected wastewater discharge from a hotel near a village water source on Thursday.
Assistant Engineer Koti inspected the site, requested a Pollution Control Board inspection, and collected water samples, which tested normal.
The department assured the public after water samples showed no i

Himachal's Jal Shakti Dept launches investigation into suspected wastewater discharge

"Red flag" fire danger warnings expired for much of the Los Angeles area Thursday as wind conditions eased, enabling firefighters to gain greater control of two of Southern California's largest wildfires.In its latest report, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection says the Palisades Fire, which broke out more than a week ago on the western edge of Los Angeles, is now 22% contained. The second 

Red flag fire warnings expire for Los Angeles as winds ease

(250116) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2025 shows a Boeing B787-9 aircraft of Mongolian Airlines parking at the one-stop aircraft maintenance base of Hainan Free Trade Port in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. This aircraft is to receive examination and maintenance services here, which marks the maiden orde

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New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to one Padam Chand Jain, proprietor of Shree Shyam Tubewell Company, who was arrested by the ED over alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scheme in Rajasthan.
Jain was arrested in June last year following the ED's probe into the matter after a first information report (FIR) was registered by the Anti-Cor

SC grants bail to one accused in Jal Jeevan Mission irregularities case

Warsaw is trying to outdo its allies by making false accusations against Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has saidThe Kremlin has dismissed allegations by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk that Russian security agencies are plotting "acts of air terror," describing the claims as baseless.Poland is "well-known for making such unsubstantiated accusations" and "often tries to maintain

Kremlin hits back at Poland over air terror plot claims

Shanghai emerges as hotspot for international travelers

Southern California firefighters made some progress in containing two major wildfires, while forecasters said weather conditions in the coming days could bring welcome relief from the days of dry air and high winds that have plagued the region.The relief will give firefighters a key window to battle the Palisades Fire on the west edge of Los Angeles and the Eaton Fire in the foothills east of the city before ano

Dry, windy weather to ease as firefighters battle LA wildfires

&copy; Provided by Xinhua A firefighter observes the wildfire on top of a hill in Mandeville Canyon in Los Angeles, California, the United States, on Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Qi

Explainer: When will the raging LA wildfires end?

Xinhua Photo Daily | Jan. 16, 2025

Gandhinagar (Gujrat) [India], January 16 (ANI): Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, launched a series of significant development projects worth Rs 241 crore in Mansa, Gandhinagar district.
The centerpiece of the event was the Bhoomi Poojan for a Rs 234 crore barrage on the Sabarmati River at Mahakali Dham - Mini Pavagadh Ambod, a historic pilgrimage site in

Amit Shah inaugurates Rs241 Crore development projects in Mansa, Gujarat

Hundreds of thousands in Southern California faced new threats of fire-spreading high winds on Wednesday as firefighters continued to fight wildfires that have killed at least 25 people and left nearly 30 missing.A day after firefighters got a reprieve with lighter winds than expected, gusts were hitting up to 56 kilometers per hour on the Pacific coast and 88 kilometers per hour in the mountains before dawn, Na

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