India top data centre market in APAC outside China, live IT capacity quadruples: Report
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India has emerged as top data centre market in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC), outside China, after its live IT capacity quadrupled over the past six years to 1.7 GW, a report showed on Friday. The country has a strong pipeline…
BWF World C’ships: Treesa-Gayatri stuns world No. 4 Chinese to secure India’s first medal in women’s doubles since 2011
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India’s women’s doubles duo of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have staged an upset at the BWF World Championships after handing a shock loss to the world no. 4 Chinese pair of Ji Yifan and Zhang Shuxian to enter…
‘Haiwaan’ Akshay Kumar turns playful while posing with Saif Ali Khan on the sets of ‘KBC 18’
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan shared a fun moment on the sets of “Kaun Banega Crorepati 18.” Akshay, who will be seen as ‘Haiwaan’ in his upcoming project, was in a playful mood as he posed alongside Saif, giving a glimpse of their…
Very serious matter from constitutional perspective, says Rajnath Singh on Cong opposition to full Vande Mataram
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday launched a sharp attack on Congress over what he described as the party’s “formal refusal” to honour Vande Mataram, calling the alleged decision “extremely regrettable” and “a very serious…
India-EU FTA to open new avenues for businesses: Finland Trade Counsellor
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will open new avenues for businesses and deepen commercial cooperation between India and European countries, Trade Counsellor at the Embassy of Finland Antti Herlevi said on…
Karnataka eyes tourism boost in Coastal, Malnad belt amid challenges; to draft policy by Sept 7
Bengaluru, Aug 21 (IANS) The Karnataka government is preparing a comprehensive tourism policy for the Coastal and Malnad regions, with the draft expected to be ready by September 7, Energy and Tourism Minister K.J. George said on Friday. The announcement…
Baloch group condemns Pakistani airstrikes in Balochistan, calls for international probe
Amsterdam, Aug 21 (IANS) The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organised a protest demonstration and rally in the Netherlands condemning the recent airstrikes by the Pakistan air force in Balochistan’s Surab district that reportedly killed more than 30…
Neeraj set for Pathirage challenge: All you need to know about Lausanne Diamond League
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) After his silver-winning show at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is all set to participate in the Lausanne Diamond League, also known as Athletissima Friday. The…
Manipur-Assam-Nagaland bus service resumes after over three years
Imphal, Aug 21 (IANS) After a gap of more than three years, interstate passenger bus services between Manipur, Assam and Nagaland resumed on Friday, officials said. The passenger bus services were suspended following the outbreak of ethnic violence…
Ahmedabad civic body issues 108 notices, seals two sites in mosquito-control drive
Ahmedabad, Aug 21 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) sealed two premises and issued notices to 108 establishments during inspections carried out across the city as part of measures to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, officials said on…