China's new national map enrages its neighbours

The Philippines is the latest of China's neighbors to object to its new national map, joining India and Malaysia in issuing strongly worded statements accusing Beijing of claiming their territory.

China released a new version of its national map on Monday, as it has done annually si...

Zubin will conduct an Indian orchestra following widespread praise

The Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI) will be led by renowned conductor Zubin Mehta in two concerts in August. It would be Mehta's first time leading an orchestra created in his native country. Mehta, 87, is the foremost Indian exponent of Western classical music.

The maestro was sc...

Cisco is working with telcos on a private 5G as a service model, says a senior executive.

US network equipment maker Cisco is working with telecom operators to find ways to make money off of 5G use cases, especially the private 5G as a service model, a senior company executive said. This is happening as Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel speed up their 5G rollouts. India will jump ahead e...

According to the RBI, SBI, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank continue to be domestic systemically important institutions.

The State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank are still considered to be Domestic Systemically Important Banks, according to a statement from the Reserve Bank of India on Monday (D-SIBs). The central bank had first released a framework for handling D-SIBs in July 2014, which obliged it to re...

By the middle of 2023, the NTAGI director anticipates having a cervical cancer vaccine available as part of the national immunization program.

The National Vaccine Action Group of India (NTAGI) chairperson, Dr. N K Arora, has stated that by the middle of 2023, the HPV vaccine protecting against cervical cancer would be available to girls in India between the ages of 9 and 14. The SII's Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs, ...

Varun Dhawan sobs on stage at the India Today Mumbai Conclave, commemorating his late driver Manoj

On the first day of the India Today Conclave Mumbai 2022, Varun Dhawan sobbed as he remembered his late driver, Manoj Sahu.

On the first day of the India Today Conclave Mumbai 2022, Varun Dhawan took the stage. Varun burst into tears as he remembered his late driver and friend, Manoj Sa...

Heavy rainfall is expected in Bengal during the next four days, according to the weather office.

As per heavy to very heavy rainfall is anticipated over the upcoming several days, On Thursday the India Meteorological Department (IMD) gave an alert for Bengal. Life has already been impacted in Sikkim and Darjeeling due to many landslides brought on by heavy rain.

It is quite likely ...

Blue Tigers will fight once more against Vietnam and Singapore

The All India Football Federation announced today that the Indian men's football squad will play two international friendlies against Singapore and the host Vietnam in September.

Before facing Vietnam on September 27, the team will play Singapore on September 24.

As part o...

The issue surrounding hate against Prophet Muhammad has put to the test the relationships between India and the Islamic world

After mounting outrage over inflammatory remarks regarding the Prophet Muhammad made by two prominent members of India's ruling party, the country has been compelled to try to appease its Islamic partners.

Last month, Nupur Sharma, a spokeswoman for the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya J...

Mirabai Chanu Secures Top Position for India in Singapore, Looks Forward to the Commonwealth Games

On Friday, Mirabai Chanu, who is a star Indian lifter, has made it to the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the category of 55kg weight by achieving the gold in the Singapore Weightlifting International. It was Chanu’s first time participating in the 55kg weight class, where he was able to lift 19...

Air India flight lands at New Delhi carrying 129 passengers back home

Air India flight landed in New Delhi from Afghanistan. The Air India flight 244 took off from Kabul at 6:06 pm, and landed in New Delhi round 8 pm. The flight had the capacity of total 162 passengers, but the remaining 33 people could not reach the airport. The flight carried 129 passengers, both...

NEW VR CENTER GAINING POPULARITY IN CHENNAI

HIGHLIGHTS

• The new VR center (VRC) is gaining popularity in Chennai.
• DICV opened this center few weeks ago.
• The increasing popularity of VRC is spells bright future for VR in India.

Amid lots of buzz, Daimler India Commerc...

GUANGZHOU CITY ASKED TO SHUT DOWN FOR A DAY, FOR COVID-19 TESTINGS

Highlights –

• Guangzhou city asked to shut down for a day, for COVID-19 testing.
• Guangzhou has reported 20 new infections over the past week.
• Saturday's order to stay home applied to residents of five streets in Liwan District in t...

LG ELECTRONICS PLEDGES USD 5.5 MILLION TO FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN INDIA

HIGHLIGHTS

• LG has decided to support India in its fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
• Recently many other tech giants and social media such as Twitter pledged support.
• LG will help AIIMS by adding more beds for the treatment of COVID-19 patien...

AUSTRALIAN CRICKET PLAYERS STUCK IN INDIA FLY BACK HOME

Highlights:

• Australian cricket players stuck in India have landed in Australia from Maldives
• The Cricketers have flown to the Maldives as Australia banned all the arrivals from India

A group of Australian cricket players have landed ...

SAFEX CHEMICALS ACQUIRES SHOGUN ORGANICS

HIGHLIGHTS

• Safex Chemicals has acquired Shogun Organics.
• Shogun Organics is based in Mumbai.
• The terms of takeover deal not revealed to media.
• Safex Chemical is planning to expand its presence into new market segments.

AUSTRALIA: UNITED NATIONS RAISED SERIOUS HUMAN RIGHTS CONCERNS OVER INDIA TRAVEL BAN

Highlights:

• The United Nations human rights officials have raised serious human rights concerns over Australia’s India travel ban
• Rupert Colville said that, they have serious concerns about whether the penalties for the travel rules breach meets...

AMERICAN BUSINESS GROUPS FORM TASK FORCE TO HELP INDIA

HIGHLIGHTS

• Many American business groups and CEOs have formed task force to mobilize help for COVID-hit India.
• Recently, US secretary of state Antony Blinken and members of the US business community discussed this initiative.

Many im...

CHINA READY TO OFFER ADDITIONAL HELP TO INDIA IN FIGHTING COVID-19

Highlights –

• China ready to offer additional help to India in fighting COVID-19.
• President of China sent a personal message of condolence to the Indian Prime Minister on the latter’s coronavirus situation.
• China is said to have ...

NBCC (INDIA) IS THE NEW PMC CONSULTANT FOR FCIL OFFICE BUILDING

HIGHLIGHTS

• NBCC (India) has announced that it is the new PMC consultant for the new FCIL office building.
• The building is supposed to be constructed in Noida.
• The share price of NBCC (INDIA) increased slightly after the official announcemen...