Riyadh forum to fuel SMEs, startups in Kingdom
RIYADH, 3 October: Saudi Arabia’s Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority, known as Monsha’at, will host the Biban 24 forum, themed “Global Destination for Opportunities,” from Nov. 5-9 in Riyadh. The event will gather over 250 speakers and 1,350 exhibitors, representing local and international entrepreneurs, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The forum aims to boost […]
Al-Mawaddah joins World Family Organization to share Saudi expertise on global stage
RIYADH, 3 October: Al-Mawaddah Association for Family Development has joined the World Family Organization with the unanimous approval of the organization’s board of directors, becoming the first Saudi association to do so since the Kingdom’s membership 50 years ago. Al-Mawaddah’s general manager, Mohammed Al-Radhi, said that the move marks a significant step toward achieving a […]
Injuries on RG Kar victim’s body could be more than inquest, autopsy reports show, doubts CBI
Kolkata, Oct 3 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials probing the rape and murder of a junior doctor are of the view that the number of external injuries on the victim’s body could be much more than mentioned in the inquest and autopsy reports. Sources said that both in the inquest as well […]
Roopa Ganguly arrested after nightlong protest in Kolkata
Kolkata, Oct 3 (IANS) Former Rajya Sabha member and actress-turned-politician Roopa Ganguly was arrested on Thursday after her night-long sit-in demonstration in front of a police station in South Kolkata demanding the release of local woman BJP leader Rubi Das. Das was among the BJP supporters arrested on Wednesday evening, as they were protesting against […]
Ex-JD(S) leader files extortion complaint against Union Minister Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, Oct 3 (IANS) A police complaint has been lodged against Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy alleging extortion and life threat, sources said on Thursday. The complaint was lodged by former JD(S) social media vice president Vijay Tata at the Amruthahalli police station in Bengaluru. The complaint has also been filed […]
RJD’s Bihar General Secretary shot at in Munger
Patna, Oct 3 (IANS) A RJD leader was shot at in Bihar’s Munger district early on Thursday morning and sustained three bullet injuries. The incident took place when the victim, Pankaj Yadav, a RJD General Secretary in Bihar, was out for a morning walk at the airport ground in Naulakkha locality on the Munger-Jamalpur road. […]
Job demand for tech roles in India to grow by 22 pc in next 2 years
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) Job demand for technology-specific roles in India has grown by 17 per cent in the past 12 months, and is projected to increase by 22 per cent over the next 24 months, according to a report on Thursday. This marks a 39 per cent positive transition in the IT talent […]
Amber Wings unveils Vihaa drone to enhance agriculture sector in India
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) UAV startup Amber Wings has unveiled an agricultural drone that will transform Indian farming by offering a faster, more efficient solution for crop management. The agricultural drone ‘Vihaa’, by the IIT Madras incubatee, was recently certified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). It has been designed to revolutionise […]
Shaheer Sheikh says ‘strongest girl’ Hina Khan is ‘whackiest and wisest person’
Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Television star Shaheer Sheikh has revealed that actress Hina Khan is not only just strong but also “funniest, whackiest and wisest person” he knows. Shaheer took to Instagram, where he shared two pictures posing with Hina, who is currently undergoing treatment for stage three breast cancer, for a selfie. The two […]
Konda Surekha’s insensitive remarks unites Telugu film industry, stars clap back at her comment
Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) The remarks of Indian National Congress politician Konda Surekha’s over the involvement of her political opponent KTR in the the divorce of Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu has now snowballed into a full-blown controversy. Her derogatory remarks have now united the Telugu film industry as the heavy-weights of Telugu cinema […]
