Ranji Trophy: Athish’s 88 leads TN’s charge for a win, Andhra inch closer to victory
Bhubaneswar, Jan 24 (IANS) Tamil Nadu opener S.R. Athish struck a career-best 88 to anchor his side’s charge for victory on Day Three of their Elite Group A clash against Odisha in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 at the KIIT Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. Athish, who had made a scratchy maiden fifty in the first […]
WPL 2026: Nandni Sharma takes 3-26 as sensational DC bowl out RCB for 109
Vadodara, Jan 24 (IANS) Nandni Sharma starred with figures of 3-26 as Delhi Capitals produced a sensational bowling display to dismiss Royal Challengers Bengaluru for just 109 in their 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) game at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Saturday. On a slow pitch, Nandni stood out with her control and mastery […]
OpenAI adding advertisements in ChatGPT in US sparks privacy concerns
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Tech giant OpenAI has reportedly announced plans to introduce advertising in ChatGPT in the United States, placing ads on the free version and the low‑cost Go subscription while exempting Pro, Business and Enterprise users. OpenAI said that advertisements will be clearly separated from chatbot responses, will not influence outputs, and […]
India’s UPI likely to land in Japan after trials with NTT Data: Report
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) India’s QR‑code payment network, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), is expanding beyond its borders, with Japan among countries trialling the system to serve growing numbers of Indian tourists, a report has said. The report from Nikkei Asia said that Japanese IT services company NTT Data is partnering with National Payments […]
Dutch authorities find bird flu antibodies in a cow, no active H5N1 virus detected
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The Netherlands has identified antibodies of the bird flu virus in a dairy cow, but the risk of the H5N1 avian influenza virus spreading from animals to humans is very small, according to the Dutch authorities. The Dutch agriculture minister, in a detailed letter, informed the country’s parliament that the […]
Ministry of Panchayati Raj to launch ‘Pancham’ chatbot with UNICEF
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is set to launch initiatives, including PANCHAM – Panchayat Assistance and Messaging Chatbot — developed in collaboration with UNICEF, it was announced on Saturday. The Ministry will organise a felicitation function on Sunday to honour elected Panchayat representatives invited as Special Guests to witness the […]
‘India Energy Week 2026’ to focus on global partnerships: Hardeep Puri
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India Energy Week has emerged as a strong platform for building long-term global energy partnerships, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Saturday. In a post on social media platform X, Puri said that India Energy Week 2026 […]
India emerging as global hub for animation, digital media; creating new opportunities for youth: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the government’s continuous efforts are focused on creating new opportunities for the country’s youth, both in India and across the world, as several new-age sectors such as animation and digital media position India as a global hub. Addressing the 18th edition of the […]
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen arrives in India, to be Chief Guest at Republic Day celebrations
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday arrived in India on a State Visit during which she, along with European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa, will also be attending India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations as a Chief Guest, marking a significant milestone in India–EU relations. The […]
Vizhinjam Port Phase 2 launch puts Kerala firmly on global maritime map
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 24 (IANS) Kerala, on Saturday, marked a decisive moment in its infrastructure journey with the formal launch of Phase II of the Vizhinjam International Seaport, a project that has rapidly transformed the state’s standing in global maritime logistics. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the port’s progress decisively counters the long-held […]
