582 people evacuated due to risk of bomb explosion in Czech Republic
Prague, Aug 22 (IANS) The Czech police have evacuated 582 people from the vicinity of a chemical plant in the country’s northwest region due to “a high risk of explosion” after the discovery of an unexploded bomb. “An unexploded aerial bomb from World War II” was found during excavation work in a remote part of […]
PM Modi pays homage at Warsaw sites reminiscing historic India-Poland bond
Warsaw, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the Polish capital Warsaw on Wednesday paid tributes at The Dobry Maharaja Memorial, Kolhapur Memorial, and the Monument to the Battle of Monte Cassino. The Dobry Maharaja Memorial honours Jamsaheb of Nawanagar (modern-day Jamnagar in Gujarat) Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji Jadeja’s act of kindness during […]
PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Poland, hails its role in boosting bilateral ties
Warsaw, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reached Poland on Wednesday, addressed the Indian diaspora there and thanked everyone who arrived in Warsaw from different parts of the central European nation to accord him a grand welcome. “This scene is extraordinary. Ever since I landed here, you have not got tired, you have […]
Second Neuralink chip recipient progressing well: Elon Musk
San Francisco, Aug 22 (IANS) Tesla and SpaceX Founder Elon Musk on Thursday said that if all goes well, there will be hundreds of people with Neuralink brain chip within a few years, as the second recipient is progressing well. The brain-computer interface company Neuralink has confirmed early progress with its second participant. The chip […]
Local telecom manufacturing to provide more jobs at entry level: Minister
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The thrust of local telecom manufacturing, driven by the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, will provide more job opportunities at entry level and help in building up skilled manpower resources, the Centre has said. During a meeting with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the telecom sector, Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya […]
Sensex trades higher on positive global cues
Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) Indian equity indices opened in the green on Thursday following positive cues from US markets. At 9.44 a.m., Sensex was up 194 points or 0.24 per cent at 81,099 and Nifty was up 60 points or 0.24 per cent at 24,830. The market trend remains positive. On the National Stock Exchange […]
When Salman Khan gave his co-star Bhumika Chawala valuable tips about industry
Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) A video of actress Bhumika Chawla, who was last seen in the Hindi movie ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’, has resurfaced in which she was seen sharing her experience of shooting with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan for ‘Tere Naam’. The archival video shared by Lehren, shows the actress talking about […]
ATP Tour: NextGen stars Michelsen, Tien fly high in Winston-Salem; Eubanks too advances
Winston-Salem (USA), Aug 22 (IANS) Alex Michelsen led a teenage American charge Wednesday at the Winston-Salem Open, where the 19-year-old raced past Belgian Zizou Bergs 6-1, 6-2. Christopher Eubanks and Rinky Hijikata both saved two match points each as they too advanced to the next round while Learner Tien also made it. Competing this week […]
Abdalrahman Sameh Mohamed: Egypt’s 10-year-old chess prodigy dreams of world titles
Cairo (Egypt), Aug 22 (IANS) Despite being only 10 years old, Egyptian chess prodigy Abdalrahman Sameh Mohamed demonstrates maturity and skill on the chessboard far beyond his years. In July, Mohamed triumphed in the Egyptian National Open Chess Championship, where he faced seasoned adult players, securing 10 victories and one draw. This achievement followed his […]
