• Friday, February 28, 2025

Electric vehicles more harmful for environment than conventional ones, says…

While governments and car-manufacturers are emphasising on electric vehicles (EVs) over those powered by conventional fuel as an environment-friendly move, a recent study conducted by India's elite Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has come with a counter observation. According to the report by IIT Kanpur's Engine Research Lab, electric…

Modi’s state visit gives a key message about India-US ties,…

The upcoming state visit of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi to the US on June 22 at the invitation of president Joe Biden sends a message that the two nations are aligned geopolitically, economically and technologically, Mukesh Aghi, president of US India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF) has said. Modi…

London mayor joins specialist officers to tackle violence in capital

The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, on Thursday (25) joined specialist Met officers to see first-hand how the police are tackling violence affecting young people in the capital through enforcement and education, a press release from his office said. Under Operation Denali, specialist Met police teams carry out targeted high-visibility…

Final call on Asia Cup venue to be taken after…

The final decision on the country or countries hosting this year's Asia Cup cricket tournament will be taken on the sidelines of the final of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), which will be attended by a host of top Asian Cricket Council (ACC) dignitaries, Jay Shah, secretary of the…

India wrestlers risk Olympic medals by protesting on streets against…

They were supposed to train hard for upcoming international tournaments and would have been at the peak of their training regime at the moment. But India's renowned wrestlers, who have made the country proud on a number of world platforms, including the Olympics, over the last many years, are now…

New York state to pass legislation on observing Diwali, Lunar…

The assembly of New York state intends to pass a legislation to observe Diwali and the Lunar New Year as federal holidays, bringing to fruition yearslong efforts by lawmakers and members of the diaspora in making festivals formal holidays in the state. Assembly speaker Carl Heastie said in a statement…

Boycotting new parliament inauguration: Modi cites Australia’s bipartisan politics to…

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (25) took a veiled dig at the opposition over their decision to boycott the inauguration of the country's new parliament building in New Delhi on Sunday (28) by comparing the political situation in Australia where he just visited. Modi, who reached the capital…

IPL 2023: Akash Madhwal’s incredible 5-5 vs Lucknow ensures no…

Akash Madhwal took five wickets for as many runs to lead Mumbai Indians to a crushing 81-run win in the second IPL playoff game and knock Lucknow Super Giants out of the tournament on Wednesday. Australia's Cameron Green (41) and Suryakumar Yadav (33) put on 66 to help guide five-time…

Used every moment for India’s good, Modi says on his…

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (25) asserted that he used every moment during his six-day tour across three countries for the country's good as workers and supporters of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accorded him a warm welcome on his return. Addressing people who had gathered to welcome…

India economy & business news in brief for May 24:…

Here are news in brief related to Indian economy and business for Wednesday, May 24, 2023: There will be no impact of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to withdraw Rs 2000 currency notes from circulation on businesses and transactions in the pharma industry, said Siddharth Mittal, MD and…