Hinduism
Hanuman Jayanti
To mark the birth of Lord Hanuman, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated all over India in the month of Chaitra in Hindu calendar. The great Hanuman is known for its great strength, power and his immortal […]
Business & Economics
Pharma stock see highest drop in 10 years after Covid pill’s birth defect risk
Shionogi & Co. slumped the most in more than a decade after the drugmaker said animal studies showed its experimental Covid drug disturbed fetal development. The stock fell as much as 16% in Tokyo trading […]
Business & Economics
Retail inflation soars to 17-month high of 6.95%
New Delhi (TIP)- Retail inflation quickened to 6.95% in March, compared to 6.07% in the previous month, driven by a sharp jump in food prices, official data released on Tuesday, April 12, showed. A range […]
Business & Economics
Sri Lanka defaults on entire $51 billion external debt
Crisis-stricken Sri Lanka defaulted on its $51 billion external debt on Tuesday, calling the move a “last resort” after running out of foreign exchange to import desperately needed goods. The island nation is grappling with […]
Business & Economics
WTO lowers global trade volume growth forecast to 3% for 2022
New Delhi (TIP)- The world merchandise trade volume is expected to grow by 3 per cent in 2022 against the earlier forecast of 4.7 per cent, mainly due to the ongoing war between Russia and […]
Business & Economics
Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter for $41 billion
Billionaire Elon Musk has offered to buy Twitter for about $41 billion, just days after rejecting a seat on the social media company’s board. Musk’s offer price of $54.20 per share, which was disclosed in […]
Science & Technology
Meta to start testing money-making tools for its metaverse
Facebook owner Meta Platforms is beginning to test tools for selling digital assets and experiences within its virtual reality platform Horizon Worlds, a key part of its plan for creating a metaverse, it said. The […]
Science & Technology
Ozone heating Earth more than previously thought: Study
The ozone layer may be heating the Earth’s atmosphere more than previously thought by weakening one of our planet’s most important cooling mechanisms, according to a study. The researchers found that changes to ozone levels […]
Science & Technology
The forecast on planet Neptune is chilly and getting colder
Frigid and far-flung Neptune, our solar system’s outermost planet, is adding to its reputation as an enigmatic world, with astronomers puzzled by a surprising drop in its atmospheric temperatures during the past two decades. Focusing […]
Science & Technology
Zoom announces new features aimed at educators, students
Zoom has announced a host of new features aimed at educators and students. These features include enhancements to the Breakout Rooms feature, “Anywhere Polls”, and newly added support for virtual background and blur on Chromebooks. […]
India
Militant released during IC-814 hijacking declared a terrorist under UAPA
New Delhi (TIP)- After designating relatives of Lashkar-i-Toiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), the Centre has now designated Kashmir resident Mushtaq […]
India
Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalay: Modi Inaugurates Hi-Tech Museum
New Delhi (TIP)- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Thursday, April 14, the ‘Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya’ (prime ministers’ museum), which is a tribute to every prime minister since Independence, irrespective of their ideology or tenure. The Prime […]
UK
British PM and finance minister to be fined over lockdown parties
London (TIP): Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his finance minister Rishi Sunak are to receive fines for breaching strict coronavirus lockdown rules, the government said on April 12, prompting calls for them both to […]
World
Israel successfully tests new laser missile defense system
Jerusalem (TIP): Israel’s new laser missile defense system has successfully intercepted mortars, rockets and anti-tank missiles in recent tests, Defense Minister Benny Gantz said April 14. The Israeli-made laser system, designed to complement a series […]
World
Russia warns of nuclear deployment if Sweden and Finland join NATO
London (TIP): One of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest allies warned NATO on April 14 that if Sweden and Finland joined the U.S.-led military alliance then Russia would have to bolster its defences in the […]
World
Putin vows Russia will press Ukraine invasion till goals met
Kyiv (TIP) : President Vladimir Putin vowed on April 12 that Russia’s bloody offensive in Ukraine would continue until its goals are fulfilled, and insisted the campaign was going as planned, despite a major withdrawal […]
World
Chinese space assets double in four years
Beijing (TIP): China has doubled its space assets for intelligence gathering and surveillance over the past four years. It can now track and target forces of other countries worldwide, especially in the Indo-Pacific. This has […]
World
Australian PM Scott Morrison calls election for May 21
Canberra (TIP): Australia’s PM Scott Morrison has called for a May 21 election that will be fought on issues, including Chinese economic coercion, climate change and the Covid pandemic. Morrison on April 12 advised Governor-General […]
World
Russia destroys 4 S-300 missile launchers in Ukraine, says defence ministry
Keiv (TIP): Russia has destroyed S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems which had been supplied to Ukraine by a European country, Russia’s defence ministry said on April 12. The ministry said that Russian sea-launched Kalibr missiles on […]
Asia
Shehbaz Sharif takes oath as new PM of Pakistan
Islamabad (TIP): Shehbaz Sharif was sworn-in as the new Prime Minister of Pakistan on April 11, bringing to an end the political uncertainty that had gripped the country since a no-confidence motion was introduced against […]
Asia
Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan after Eid: PML-N leader
Islamabad (TIP): Deposed Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif is expected to return from London next month after Eid, a senior PML-N leader has said, amid a whirlwind of political developments that have embroiled the country […]
Asia
Shehbaz Sharif: A hardcore realist who makes no bones while performing onerous tasks
The 70-year-old younger brother of former three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif, has served as chief minister of the most populous and politically crucial Punjab province thrice Lahore/Islamabad (TIP): Shehbaz Sharif, who became Pakistan’s new prime […]
Asia
Sri Lanka crisis: PM Mahinda Rajapaksa offers to hold talks with protesting youths
Colombo (TIP): Amid rising protests in Sri Lanka over the unprecedented economic crisis, Prime Minister MahindaRajapaksa on Wednesday offered to hold talks with the agitators who are demanding resignation of President GotabayaRajapaksa and all members […]
Asia
Imran Khan ‘forcing’ PTI lawmakers to resign from Pakistan’s National Assembly: PML-N leader
Islamabad (TIP): Ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan was forcing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers to resign from the country’s National Assembly, senior PML-N leader AyazSadiq alleged on April 13. After losing the no-confidence motion against the […]
United States
Sikhs Sue Marine Corps Over Restrictions on Beards
The Marine Corps says it needs uniformity, especially during boot camp, and that beards pose risks. Sikhs say the rules are arbitrary and needlessly burden religious liberty. WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A Marine artillery captain named […]