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Singapore Airlines ordered to pay S$3,580 to couple in India over faulty seats: Reports

The couple's business class seats had failed to electronically recline during their journey from Hyderabad to Australia via Singapore last year.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

IndyCar bars political branding on vehicles at Indianapolis 500 after reported Trump-RFK Jr request

IndyCar said Friday it will prohibit political branding on vehicles after a request for a car to have Donald Trump and RFK Jr. branding at the Indianapolis 500.

Fox News - Sports - 9 hours ago

What happened when India banned TikTok -- TikTok was one of India's most popular apps – until it was banned in 2020. It's a lesson for what might unfold if a US ban goes ahead.

TikTok was one of India's most popular apps – until it was banned in 2020. It's a lesson for what might unfold if a US ban goes ahead.

BBC News - Technology - 13 hours ago

The results of some primary elections in Indiana could determine the outcome of the general election in a deep red state where Republicans hold a supermajority in both chambers of the state legislature and GOP politicians lead many top offices.

The results of some primary elections in Indiana could determine the outcome of the general election in a deep red state where Republicans hold a supermajority in both chambers of the state legislature and GOP politicians lead many top offices.

AP News - Politics - 18 hours ago

India's T20 World Cup Squad: Kohli or Jaiswal? Pathan and other ex-cricketers pick who should open for Men in Blue

While Irfan Pathan and Tom Moody backed Yashasvi Jaiswal as Rohit Sharma’s opening partner, former India opener Kris Srikkanth voted in favour of Virat Kohli.

First Post - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

India votes: World's largest democratic election

From April 19 to June 1, nearly 970 million Indians -- or over 10% of the global population -- are eligible to vote in general elections.

CTV News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

160 million Indians cast ballots in intense heat

The second phase of India’s general polls is being held amid rising temperatures and intense political debates

Russia Today - US News - 1 day ago

India's HCLTech revenue tad lower than view, CEO signals persistent macro overhang

BENGALURU :HCLTech, India's No. 3 IT services player, reported smaller-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue on Friday, even as the company said it expected the current macroeconomic volatility tied to demand to continue into fiscal year 2025.The firm posted a 7.1 per cent rise in revenue, to 284.99 billion ru

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 1 day ago

Second of seven rounds of polling begins in India's general elections

Prime minister Modi has frequently iterated his divine right to rule India

Irish Times - World - 2 days ago

Jos Buttler Eyes Virat Kohli's Record, World Cup Threat For India?

Rajasthan continued their winning run with a narrow victory over Kolkata. Jos Buttler overshadowed Sunil Naraine' 109 with his 107-run knock. This was Buttler's second Hundred this season. Buttler is eyeing Virat Kohli's record after surpassing Chris Gayle in a unique feat. The English batter led Rajasthan's charge and carried his bat till the end.

First Post - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Amazon's cloud-computing arm to invest US$11-billion in Indiana to build data centres

The announcement by Amazon Web Services on Thursday builds on the online retail giant’s already strong presence in Indiana, where it employs 26,000 full– and part-time staff

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 2 days ago

Popular Indian payment system faces restrictions due to China connections

Paytm, a popular payment app in India, faces government restrictions on business because of its Chinese connections, local media say. India is ramping up scrutiny and restrictions on other Chinese tech companies, too, amid concerns about security and geopolitics.

Voice of America - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Why is the West desperate to have India at a Ukraine summit that Russia has rejected?

The organizers of the Swiss-based event want New Delhi to be represented at the highest level to corner Moscow

Russia Today - Opinion - 3 days ago

Opinion | Bengaluru's Water Crisis Is Why Indian Cities Need 'Water Urbanism'

India is home to 18% of the world's population, but it has only 4% of global water resources, making it one of the most water-stressed countries in the world.

NDTV - Opinion - 4 days ago

Chess Great's "Indian Earthquake In Toronto" Post For Gukesh D Is Viral

The 61-year-old also wrote in his post that the "children" of Viswanathan Anand are on the "loose".

NDTV - Sports - 4 days ago

Her investigations were not welcome in Modi's India, so neither was she

Avani Dias, the ABC’s lead India correspondent, has returned to Australia after a campaign of intimidation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 5 days ago

How India is making new roads from recycled old tires

India is the world's third-largest car market, but tire waste is a growing problem. A tire recycling company is making the rubber meet the road, recycling old tires into a material that is used to reinforce asphalt for road construction.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 5 days ago

Fossil of 'largest snake ever' in history discovered in India

A fossil of the "largest snake to ever have existed" has been found in western India. Twenty-seven vertebrae belonging to a 15-metre-long non-venomous creature scientists have named Vasuki indicus - longer than a T Rex - were discovered in Panandhro, Gujarat. Debajit Datta, postdoctoral researcher in palaeontology at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, said: " Vasuki was a slow-moving ambush predator that would subdue its prey through constriction like anacondas and pythons.

Independent UK - Science - 5 days ago

Opinion | How PM Modi Transformed India's Governance

Since 2014, the Modi government has contested vested interests and responded to the aspirations of the people.

NDTV - Opinion - 5 days ago

Opinion | A Shaky World Order: Can India Navigate A Russia-China-Iran Axis?

India may find it hard to balance its deepening ties with the West and the emerging partnership between China, Russia and Iran. A Cold War-style confrontation can be detrimental to India's approach of multi-alignment and strategic autonomy.

NDTV - Opinion - 5 days ago

Giant extinct snake discovered in India was 50 feet long, said researchers

A snake that lived millions of years ago in western India was about the size of a school bus and weighed up to 2,000 pounds, said researchers in a newly published article.

Fox News - Weird - 6 days ago

This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton

Researchers in India have found fossils of an ancient giant snake that could have been longer than a school bus.

AP News - Weird - 9 days ago

Democratizing elections: The Supreme Court of India's landmark verdict on Electoral Bonds

By striking down the electoral bonds scheme as unconstitutional, the Supreme Court of India promoted principles of political equality, election transparency, and voter rights, despite fierce opposition from the BJP.

Global Voices - Politics - 11 days ago

How are India's new-age influencers shaping the electoral game?

Ahead of the Indian general elections, political parties are leveraging the power of the internet and social media to to maximise their outreach and engagement in the election process.

Global Voices - Technology - 11 days ago

Eco India — The Environment Magazine

Eco India is a show dedicated to the amazing Indian subcontinent. It covers compelling themes in Asia and Europe: environment, sustainability, technology and social issues.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 19 days ago

Greece PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis to visit India on 21 February

Mitsotakis will be in India at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation and will be the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker at the 9th Raisina Dialogue, 2024 in New Delhi

First Post - World - 2 months ago

India women assured of historic silver after reaching maiden Badminton Asia Team Championships final

17-year-old Anmol was the star of the day for India, beating Natsuki Nidaira 21-14, 21- in 25 minutes. The pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also registered a victory

First Post - Sports - 2 months ago

PV Sindhu leads Indian women's team to maiden medal at Badminton Asia Team Championships while men's team bows out

Indian women's team was assured of a historic medal at the Badminton Asia Team Championships after it defeated Hong Kong 3-0 in the quarter-finals

First Post - Sports - 2 months ago

India's wearable market grows by 34%, smartwatches grew by 73% YoY, reveals IDC report

India's wearable market has grown significantly, with shipments crossing a record-breaking 134.2 million units. TWS particularly flourished, surging to a record 67.4 per cent from 55.3 per cent, whereas smartwatches went from 73 per cent year-on-year growth, with 53.4 million units shipped

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

Boston Dynamics to deploy their robot dogs at Indian construction site, partners with Gurugram-based firm

Zepth, a Gurugram-based construction management software provider, has joined forces with Boston Dynamics to deploy the US-based robotics' company's robo dog, Spot at several construction sites. Spot will help in timely hazard detection and implementing safety protocols

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

Honor launches the X9b, Choice Watch, Choice X5 earbuds in India; Check price, specs and launch offers

Honor has introduced its latest offerings in the Indian market, including the highly anticipated Honor X9b, marking its second 5G smartphone release since its comeback in the country last year

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

Tata, MG cut EV prices in India, following Tesla, BYD globally. Is this the perfect time to buy EVs?

Tata EV became the first Indian automaker to offer massive discounts on EV, following Tesla and BYD's announcements of massive discounts on their products. Globally, the demand for EVs has cooled down, and so has the price. This is partly because of improvements in battery tech

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

Dialysis delivery in India: Demand, challenges, and way forward

Initiatives like mandatory quality protocols related to service delivery along with stringent periodic audits by independent authorities will ensure execution and compliance to set standards across different models

First Post - Health - 3 months ago

How India's increasing online scams are threatening the digital landscape

The proliferation of mobile phones and widespread adoption of digital transactions have created a large pool of people to be exploited by unemployed Indian scammers as a means of livelihood.

Global Voices - Technology - 4 months ago

Could JN.1 COVID variant affect your holiday travel? Where are cases rising in India, world?

As millions are set to travel within India and across the world, COVID-19 cases are on the rise. The JN.1 subvariant has been detected in Goa, Rajasthan, and Kerala in India, popular tourist destinations. Singapore, the UK and the US are also seeing a surge

First Post - Health - 4 months ago

More JN.1 infections in India: Is India on the cusp of another COVID wave?

India has recorded a high of 614 COVID cases in the last 24 hours, of which 21 have been identified to be of the JN.1 sub-variant. The rise in infections has prompted the Centre and states to increase their vigilance and testing. The situation has led to many asking – is another COVID wave coming?

First Post - Health - 4 months ago

Can JN.1 COVID variant play partypooper in India this holiday season?

With the detection of the JN.1 subvariant in India and a surge in COVID cases, authorities are on high alert. The Centre has urged states to ramp up testing and surveillance. Karnataka has imposed a mask mandate on the elderly and people with co-morbidities. Will this hurt the festive mood?

First Post - Health - 4 months ago

Man jumps into Indian parliament, sets off smoke can in major security breach

A man jumped into the lawmakers' area of India's parliament, shouted slogans and set off a smoke can on Wednesday, in a major security breach on the 22nd anniversary of a deadly attack on the complex.

Reuters - World - 4 months ago

Foxconn resumes iPhone assembly at Indian facility after weather disruptions

Taiwan's Foxconn resumed operations on Tuesday at its Indian facility that makes Apple iPhones following weather disruptions, two sources familiar with the matter said.

Reuters - Technology - 4 months ago

Cyclone Michaung hits India's south after 13 killed in floods, rain

Cyclone Michaung barrelled into the southern Indian coast on Tuesday with winds of up to 110 kph (70 mph), its arrival preceded by intense rain and flooding that killed nine people, as officials assessed the damage by the storm.

Reuters - Top Stories - 4 months ago

Exclusive: Apple warns India's EU-style charger rules will hit local production target

Apple has told India its local production targets will be hit if New Delhi follows the European Union and requires existing iPhones to have universal charging ports, a government document shows as the U.S. tech giant lobbies for an exemption or delay.

Reuters - Technology - 4 months ago

NASA to train Indian astronaut for ISS voyage in deepening space ties

NASA will train an Indian astronaut for a voyage to the International Space Station as early as next year, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said on Wednesday, amid deepening space ties between India and the United States.

Reuters - Science - 4 months ago

U.S. to launch joint remote sensing satellite with India early next year

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the NASA plan to launch a joint remote sensing satellite for Earth observation in the first quarter of next year, deputy minister for science and technology Jitendra Singh said in a statement on Tuesday.

Reuters - Science - 4 months ago

India to surpass Japan to become third largest economy in Asia by 2030: S&P Global

S&P Global said the long-term outlook for the Indian economy is supported by a number of key growth drivers

First Post - Business - 6 months ago

India's GDP growth for FY23/24 to be at 6.3%, forecasts World Bank

The World Bank said it observed that India was one of the fastest-growing major economies in financial year (FY) 2022-2023 at 7.2 per cent, despite significant global challenges

First Post - Business - 6 months ago

Time to invest in India: Global brokerage Nomura upgrades India to overweight zone

Nomura has suggested a mix of stocks with reasonable relative valuations and domestic growth areas including ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, L&T, Reliance, ITC and MedPlus Health

First Post - Business - 6 months ago

India restarts Covid jab production as infections soar 30% in one day

Health officials conduct nationwide mock drills to test preparedness for Covid

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago