New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner has decided to bring the curtain down on his illustrious 64-Test career for the Blackcaps, formally announcing his retirement from international cricket. Wagner, a left-arm pacer, leaves the Test arena as the fifth-highest wicket-taker in New Zealand’s history. The 37-year-old made this emotional decision following a challenging conversation with […]
New Zealand will repeal on Tuesday a world-first law banning tobacco sales for future generations, the government said, even while researchers and campaigners warned of the risk that people could die as a result. Set to take effect from July, the toughest anti-tobacco rules in the world would have banned sales to those born after […]
The thirteenth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) began on a positive note in Abu Dhabi with Comoros and Timor Leste joining the WTO on the opening day, supported by India, signaling the organization’s expansion as it approaches its 30th anniversary. Central to the conference discussions were deliberations on the future trajectory of […]
U.S. President Joe Biden expressed optimism on Monday for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, aiming for it to commence by next Monday. Negotiations in Qatar, focusing on both a ceasefire and the release of hostages, have seen progress, with proximity talks indicating advanced negotiations. Biden conveyed hope for a ceasefire within days, […]
Trade ministers from around the world are facing crucial talks over the next few days as the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference continues in Abu Dhabi. The conference, which began on Monday and is scheduled to run until Thursday, has fisheries and agriculture at the forefront of discussions today, with expectations of tough […]
“India of the 21st century, is today surprising the world with its potential. In the last 10 years, we have launched about 400 satellites, whereas 10 years before that, only 33 satellites were launched,” said PM Modi. PM Narendra Modi who arrived in Kerala on Tuesday reviewed the progress on the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will inaugurate a series of infrastructure projects in Tamil Nadu, valued at over Rs 17,300 crore. In Madurai, he will participate in a program called ‘Creating the Future – Digital Mobility for Automotive MSME Entrepreneurs’, addressing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) entrepreneurs in the automotive sector. He will […]
IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday inaugurated a comprehensive platform developed by IIT Madras, providing startups with a centralized hub to connect with Venture Capitalists (VCs), explore government schemes, and navigate the intricacies of the startup ecosystem. The ‘Investor Information and Analytics Platform’ is the brainchild of researchers at the Centre for Research on Start-ups […]
The weather agency anticipates a generally cloudy sky over the national capital with the likelihood of light rain or drizzle. Delhi and its surrounding areas experienced light rain on Tuesday morning, accompanied by a drop in the minimum temperature to 15 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD forecasts further showers […]
The Prime Minister will start his visit from the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Tuesday. The three projects providing world-class technical facilities for the space sector have been developed at a cumulative cost of about Rs 1800 crore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his two-day visit to three states Kerala, […]
