Author: Utkarsh Uniyal

Virat Kohli opts for break, excludes himself from India’s white-ball matches in South Africa tour

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli, who emerged as the top run-scorer in the recently concluded World Cup, will not be in contention for selection in the white-ball matches during India’s upcoming tour of South Africa. The tour commences with a T20 International on December 10 in Durban. Kohli has conveyed his decision to the Board of […]

AMD unveils state-of-the-art ‘Technostar’ campus in Bengaluru

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, AMD, the US-based semiconductor manufacturer, officially opened its biggest worldwide design centre in Bengaluru, India, as part of its efforts to enhance research, development, and engineering activities in the country. The cutting-edge facility aims to accommodate around 3,000 AMD engineers in the upcoming years and is dedicated to advancing semiconductor technology, […]

Explainer: All you need to know about Bangladesh polls, politics

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh’s next general election will be held on January 7, 2024, Chief Election Commissioner, Kazi Habibul Awa announced amidst the ongoing and intense protests from Opposition parties calling for the resignation of the prime minister. Currently, Bangladesh is experiencing a surge of protests and controversies, both domestically and internationally. One of the prominent […]

Centre mandates States to monitor respiratory illness clusters in children

NEW DELHI: In light of clusters of respiratory illnesses reported in children in specific regions of China, states are required to document all instances of severe respiratory conditions, namely Influenza Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI), at the district level. This reporting mandate aims to enhance surveillance and monitoring efforts concerning serious […]

Gujarat: Dalit woman pays the price for son’s pursuit of justice

NEW DELHI: A 45-year-old Dalit woman in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, lost her life after reportedly being assaulted by four men. The motive behind the attack is believed to be her refusal to compel her son to withdraw a case filed against the assailants under the stringent Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act three […]

COP28 host UAE under scrutiny due to flaring pollution

NEW DELHI: Flaring, the incineration of waste gas in the course of oil drilling, is occurring throughout the Gulf region, including within the United Arab Emirates(UAE), the host of COP28. Recent findings indicate that pollution from this practise is extending over hundreds of miles, exacerbating air quality issues across the entire area. This development raises […]

Ex-Odisha CM’s private secretary VK Pandian officially joins BJD

NEW DELHI: Putting an end to days of speculation, VK Pandian, a former bureaucrat who previously served as the private secretary to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, officially became a member of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday. In a ceremony held at Naveen Niwas in Bhubaneswar, Pandian joined the party in the presence of […]

Competent authority approval awaited for DST’s announcement of new SATHI centres

NEW DELHI: Commenced in 2020, the SATHI (Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institutes) programme sought to establish centres equipped with advanced analytical instruments, promoting collaboration and resource-sharing among institutions. The recent termination of the proposal solicitation under SATHI has generated concerns among educational institutions, particularly in Kerala, regarding the future of their research endeavours. The recent […]

Haryana govt offers tuition-free college education for girls

New Delhi: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar declares free education for girls in government and private colleges statewide on Sunday. Families with an annual income of ₹1.80 lakh or less receive full fee coverage, while those with incomes between ₹1.80 lakh and ₹3 lakh get half of the college fees covered. The Haryana government […]

Attack India, wipe out Hindus: Pak channel debate draws flak | watch

NEW DELHI: GNN, a Pakistani news channel, is facing severe backlash following a controversial segment on a recent live TV debate discussing the Israel and Palestine crisis. The viral clip, posted on microblogging site X on November 24, has ignited a storm of criticism for its anti-Hindu remarks made by panellists, including renowned Pakistani defence experts. […]

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