International
Bangladesh: Over 100 hospitalised after eating contaminated street food
Dhaka, April 2 (IANS) Over 100 people, including children, in Bangladesh fell severely ill after eating contaminated street food at an Eid fair, raising concerns over the deteriorating food safety standards in the South Asian nation.
Israel expands military operation in Gaza
Tel Aviv, April 2 (IANS) Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Wednesday that the military is expanding its operation against Hamas in Gaza.
Man rescued in Myanmar's Nay Pyi Taw five days after earthquake
Yangon, April 2 (IANS) A 26-year-old hotel staff member was rescued from the rubble of a collapsed hotel building in Myanmar's Nay Pyi Taw on Wednesday, five days after the 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country, according to the State Administration Council's information team.
Speaking for more than 25 hours, US Senator sets record for longest Congress speech
New York, April 2 (IANS) Railing against President Donald Trump continuously for more than 25 hours in the Senate, a Democrat senator has set the record for the longest speech in Congress.
Science & Technology
Sensex, Nifty end higher ahead of US reciprocal tariffs announcement
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) The Indian stock market bounced back on Wednesday, with both the Sensex and Nifty closing higher, just before the reciprocal tariffs deadline set by US President Donald Trump.
Cyanocobalamin safe, Vitamin B12 deficiency may impact brain, joints, skin health: Experts
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Amid social media debate on Cyanocobalamin, a synthetic form of Vitamin B12, being toxic for humans, experts on Wednesday deemed Cyanocobalamin safe, and stressed the need to not miss the key vitamin linked to the brain, joints, and skin health.
Uber for teens aged 13-17 arrives in India, company claims extra safety tools
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Ride-hailing major Uber on Wednesday announced the launch of a new service called ‘Uber for Teens’ in India, which, the company claimed, is designed to offer safe and reliable transportation options for teenagers aged 13 to 17 years in the country.
India’s rural lending landscape sees key transformation, structured loan schemes rise
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Driven by rapid digitisation, rise of fintech and increased government support, the rural lending landscape in India is undergoing a significant transformation, creating new opportunities for structured and efficient lending models and ensuring that credit reaches those who need it most, according to a new report.