WEF: 50 global cos join hands for new climate tech
Davos, May 26 (IANS) Fifty global businesses, which includes India's Mahindra Group, have committed to invest in innovative green technologies at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2022 in Davos.
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Asia Cup hockey: India thrash hosts Indonesia 16-0, qualify for Super 4s
Jakarta, May 26 (IANS) Indian men's hockey team picked up a stunning 16-0 win over the hosts Indonesia in their final match of the Asia Cup 2022 Pool A at the GBK Sports Complex Hockey Stadium here on Thursday and qualified for the second round of the continental meet.
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8 MOFSL execs booked for alleged harassment of woman colleague, company denies charges (Ld)
Mumbai police book 8 MOFSL execs for alleged harassment of female colleague
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10-year-old Kerala boy who shouted provocative slogans identified
Kochi, May 26 (IANS) The Kerala Police, which had taken two activists of the Popular Front of India (PFI) for using a 10-year-old boy to lead a rally where provocative slogans against non-Muslims were raised, on Thursday identified the boy.
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Infiltration attempt foiled along LoC, 3 terrorists killed (Ld)
Srinagar, May 26 (IANS) The elimination of three Pakistani terrorists and recovery of war like stores including stores for (IEDs) Improvised Explosive Devices is a clear indication of an intent to disrupt peace, prosperity of locals and the impending Amarnath Yatra, the Army said on Thursday.
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69% victims between 18-45 yrs as accidents reduce by 12.84% in 2020
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The Union government on Thursday said road accident parameters registered a significant decline in 2020 as compared to 2019 and total accidents decreased on an average by 18.46 per cent, the number of persons killed decreased by 12.84 per cent and the number of injuries decreased by 22.84 per cent.
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Skill varsity inks MoU with Tihar Jail to train inmates
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Delhi Prisons Department for training and skill enhancement of the inmates.
Jr men's hockey nationals: Uttar Pradesh take on Haryana; Chandigarh meet Odisha in semis
Kovilpatti (Tamil Nadu), May 26 (IANS) Defending champions Uttar Pradesh Hockey will take on the free scoring Hockey Haryana while Hockey Chandigarh will be up against Hockey Association of Odisha in the semifinals of the 12th Hockey India Junior Men's National Championship 2022 here on Friday.
Elvis Presley's shady manager: Tom Hanks dissect his character
Cannes, May 26 (IANS) Oscar-winning Hollywood star Tom Hanks on Thursday opened up about Colonel Tom Parker, the not-so-reputable character he plays in 'Elvis', the Baz Luhrmann-helmed biopic that opened to a thunderous reception at the 75th Cannes Film Festival.
A tactical U-Turn: Imran Khan's long march ends in a draw
Islamabad, May 26 (IANS) Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has given the ruling government a deadline of six days to dissolve the assemblies and announce elections, threatening to bring back the entire country to the capital.
2nd Test, Day 4: Mathews, Chandimal tons put Sri Lanka on top against Bangladesh
Dhaka, May 26 (IANS) Excellent centuries by Angelo Mathews (145 not out) and Dinesh Chandimal (124) put Sri Lanka in a commanding position against Bangladesh on the fourth day of the second Test, here on Thursday.
DRI seizes 52 kg cocaine valued at Rs 500cr
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Thursday said it has recovered a consignment of 52 kg of cocaine valued at Rs 500 crore under "Operation Namkeen" at Mundra port that was imported from Iran.
'Dravidian Model': TN is state of inclusive growth, says Stalin
Chennai, May 26 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday said that his state is a model for inclusive growth and this is the Dravidian model.
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Mumbai police book 8 MOFSL execs for alleged harassment of female colleague
Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) The Mumbai Police have lodged a first information report against 8 senior executives of a major financial company, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd (MOFSL) for allegedly outraging the modesty of a 37-year-old female employee who was under suspension for reportedly making the male colleagues 'sexually uncomfortable'.
PM Modi lays foundation stone for 11 projects worth Rs 31,500 cr in Chennai
Chennai, May 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid the foundation stone of 11 infrastructure projects worth Rs 31,500 crore at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor stadium. He said that the focus on road construction in the state was clearly visible and that it was being done keeping in mind the economic development in the region. He also handed over the keys of houses constructed under the Light House scheme to five of the 150 beneficiaries.
IPL 2022: Patidar's unbeaten 112 is best innings by an uncapped player I have seen, says Dinesh Karthik
Kolkata, May 26 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik lavished huge praise on top-order batter Rajat Patidar's unbeaten 112 off 54 balls guiding them to a 14-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2022 Eliminator at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday.
Army porter injured in Kupwara encounter succumbs
Srinagar, May 26 (IANS) An Army porter, injured in an encounter between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Thursday, succumbed to his injuries, officials said.
Covid can induce severe inflammatory bone loss: Study
Hong Kong, May 26 (IANS) SARS-CoV-2 infection can lead to severe bone loss during the acute and post-recovery phases, finds a study.
'How to Murder Your Husband' writer found guilty of murdering husband
Portland, May 26 (IANS) A jury in the US city of Portland has convicted a self-published romance novelist who wrote an essay titled 'How to Murder Your Husband' of fatally shooting her husband, The Guardian reported.
Pakistan hopeful of revival of IMF aid through re-negotiations
Islamabad, May 26 (IANS) Pakistan's Finance Minister Miftah Ismail, who landed back in Islamabad after unsuccessful negotiations with the International Monetary Fund, said the country needs to implement a tight monetary policy and consolidate its fiscal position to revive and extend the $6 bn Extended Fund Facility.
I-T recovers Rs 10 cr cash, seals 12 lockers of Asian Granito Ltd
Ahmedabad, May 26 (IANS) In a mega search operation on Asian Granito India Ltd, the Income Tax Department has recovered Rs 10 crore cash and has sealed 12 bank lockers. The search is likely to continue for the next few days.
Jackie Shroff to play 'Slow Joe' in Singapore-France-India co-production
Cannes, May 26 (IANS) Jackie Shroff will play the lead in a Singapore-France-India co-production titled 'Slow Joe', which will be released in French, English and Konkani, reports 'Variety'. The film, a biopic, will be produced by Shreyasi Sengupta for Darpan Global (Singapore), it was announced at the Cannes Marche du Film.
468 exotic animals seized in Mizoram, 5 held
Aizawl, May 26 (IANS) A total of 468 endangered exotic animals, smuggled from neighbouring Myanmar, were seized by police and wildlife enforcement agencies in Mizoram, and five people arrested in this connection, officials said on Thursday.
IPL 2022, Qualifier 2: Rajasthan face stern test against formidable RCB (preview)
Ahmedabad, May 26 (IANS) After losing to Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1, the Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals will face a stern challenge against Faf du Plessis' formidable Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2022 at Narendra Modi Stadium, here on Friday.
India women's cricket team to tour Sri Lanka in June for white-ball series
Colombo, May 26 (IANS) The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday confirmed that the India women's team will tour the country in June for three ODIs and as many T20Is.
