International
Amid talk of Islamic representation, India, G4 reject proposals to allocate UNSC seats on religious basis
United Nations, April 16 (IANS) Amid talk of Islamic representation, India and other G4 members have rejected proposals to allocate seats on the basis of religion in a reformed Security Council.
Prez Trump threatens to strip Harvard University of its tax-exempt status
Washington, April 16 (IANS) The row between Harvard University and US President Donald Trump escalated further after the elite university refused to accept far-reaching policy changes ordered by the White House, and Trump threatened to strip it of its tax-exempt status.
Biden slams Trump administration for 'deliberate cruelty' in shrinking retiree benefits agency
Washington, April 16 (IANS) In first public remarks after leaving the White House, former US President Joe Biden on Tuesday accused the Donald Trump administration of “deliberate cruelty” in downsizing the federal agency that disburses post-retirement benefits to retirees.
Netanyahu visits Gaza, vows to escalate operations against Hamas
Jerusalem, April 16 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited northern Gaza, vowing to intensify military operations against Hamas until "all war objectives are achieved."
Science & Technology
Commercial vehicle sales to reach 1 million units in FY26, reclaim pre-Covid level
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The domestic commercial vehicle (CV) sales volume are projected to reach 1 million units this fiscal (FY26), reclaiming the pre-pandemic peak logged in fiscal 2019, a Crisil report said on Wednesday.
India one of preferred markets with resilient macro conditions: Morgan Stanley
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) A Morgan Stanley report on Wednesday said that India is one of their preferred equity markets where macro conditions are resilient or sufficiently buffered by stimulus.
When tech meets purpose: realme and Bhumi empowering youth beyond the screen
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Technology is everywhere — shaping how we live, learn, and connect. Across India, thousands of young minds are eager for change. They want to grow, lead, and give back to their communities. But for many, the right opportunities still feel out of reach.
India's exports of goods and services up 2.65 pc at $73.6 billion in March
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India’s total exports (merchandise and services combined) saw a 2.65 per cent annual growth at $73.61 billion in the month of March, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry data showed on Wednesday.