Bihar bypolls: Prashant Kishor defends his party’s ‘doctor’ candidate
Patna, Nov 2 (IANS) Jan Suraaj Party leader Prashant Kishor is actively defending his party’s choice of candidate for the upcoming by-elections in Bihar, where he has fielded Jitendra Paswan from the Imamganj constituency. Paswan, who has completed education up to the intermediate level, is locally referred to as ‘Doctor Sahab’, despite lacking formal medical […]
New species of superbug behind spike in severe human infections
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) A recently emerged strain of bacteria called Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis (SDSE) is leading to a concerning rise in global rates of severe invasive infections becoming resistant to key antibiotics, according to a study. A person infected with SDSE is likely to have an infection in the skin, throat, gastrointestinal […]
PM2.5 exposure may impair cognitive abilities in kids, raise Alzheimer’s risk in adults
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Long-term exposure to air pollution particles like PM2.5 can prove to be detrimental to memory and cognition in people of all ages, finds a study, even as the air quality in the national capital continues to remain in the poor category. On Saturday morning, a layer of smog covered Delhi-NCR […]
Facebook India’s net profit up 43 pc to Rs 505 crore in FY24
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Facebook India saw its profit surge by 43 per cent in the last fiscal (FY24), riding on digital advertising and support services offered to its parent company Meta in the US. The company’s India unit saw its net profit reach Rs 505 crore last fiscal. Its revenue from operations increase […]
Google India’s net profit rises over 6 pc in FY24
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Google India has posted 6.1 per cent net profit to Rs 1,424.9 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2024, compared to previous fiscal year’s (FY23) net profit at Rs 1,342.5 crore. The company’s total income was Rs 7,097.5 crore for FY24, comprising Rs 5,921.1 crore from ongoing operations and […]
Elon Musk lays off more employees from X: Report
San Francisco, Nov 2 (IANS) Elon Musk, who is busy promoting Donald Trump for the keenly-watched US presidential election on November 5, has reportedly laid off more employees from his X social media platform. According to a report in The Verge, a new wave of layoffs has hit X, primarily affecting its engineering department, citing […]
Samvat 2081 offers investors remarkable chance to reshape their financial journey
Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) As the Indian stock markets embrace Samvat 2081, investors have a remarkable chance to reshape their financial journey amid a dynamic and evolving market, experts said on Saturday. This period, steeped in tradition and the promise of prosperity, is an ideal time to reassess investment strategies that align with India’s high-growth […]
Muhurat trading signifies positive investor sentiment for Indian markets
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The Indian benchmark indices exhibited initial signs of a positive reversal this week, coinciding with the festive season. According to market experts, the upward trend was bolstered by sustained healthy inflows from domestic institutions and a decline in oil prices. However, the recovery was short-lived as bearish sentiments prevailed due […]
Anil Kapoor shares glimpse from Laxmi Puja with ‘Subedaar’ team
Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Veteran actor Anil Kapoor shared a few glimpses from Laxmi Puja celebration with his “Subedaar” team and director Suresh Triveni. Anil took to Instagram, where he shared a collage featuring him along with his wife Sunita and the team with “Subedaar”. “Feeling blessed to celebrate Laxmi Pujan with the incredible ‘Subedaar’ […]
Karan Johar smiles wide as Academy inquiries about SRK’s best entry scene
Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Bollywood multi-hyphenate Karan Johar, who last directed ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, is smiling ear to ear. On Saturday, KJo took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and shared a Reel posted by the Academy Awards which shows the entry of Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan in the Karan […]
