For centuries it's been widely believed that Christopher Columbus was from the Italian city of Genoa, but new DNA evidence from an ongoing study into his origins suggest that this is false and that he was actually a Spanish Sephardic Jew.
The Chinese military engaged in drills focusing on blockading key ports and areas around the island of Taiwan.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urges Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath to act against the recent communal violence in Bahraich. During a Durga idol immersion, violence erupted, resulting in one death and several injuries. Thirty people were detained. Gandhi calls for immediate action to stop the violence and urges the public to maintain peace.
The proposal includes hiring 10,000 new agents, a 10 percent raise for existing agents and $10,000 retention and signing bonuses.
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): Australia's leading speedster Mitchell Starc hailed India head coach Gautam Gambhir's team mentality and acknowledged him as a "fantastic thinker" of the game. The new era under Gambhir has begun on a sparkling note. Despite facing a setback in the ODI series against Sri Lanka, India has succeeded with flying colours in all the challenges that have come their way. Gambhir's biggest ass
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Tiruvallur (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 14 (ANI): Heavy rains lashed Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district the previous evening, leading to waterlogging in several areas of the city on Monday. The incessant caused waterlogging in various, including the Ponneri railway subway. Local authorities were assessing the situation and managing the impact of the flooding. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that a
Melbourne [Australia], October 14 (ANI): Australia all-rounder Cameron Green is set to be out of action for a good amount of time as he will undergo lower spine surgery after being diagnosed with his fifth stress fracture in his lower back. The surgery has ruled Green out of the highly-anticipated Border Gavaskar Trophy against India, beginning on November 22. Green's expected recovery time is considered to be around six
Lahore [Pakistan], October 14 (ANI): Ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest scheduled for October 15, Lahore police have arrested more than 35 PTI activists from various parts of the city, ARY News reported. According to the details, the Punjab police carried out raids in several regions, including Defence, Kot Lakhpat, and Johar Town, targeting people believed to be involved in organising the PTI protest. Th
Canberra [Australia], October 14 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) announced a 17-player squad for the two first-class games set to be played between Australia A and India A. The two four-day games will be played in Mackay and Melbourne; commencing on October 31 and on November 7 respectively. Australia is looking at these upcoming two fixtures as an opportunity to see players in action who stand on the verge of earning an in
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 14 (ANI): Stock markets started the fresh week on a cautious note, with both indices opening marginally up on Monday. The Nifty index gained 59.20 points to open at 25,023, while the BSE Sensex index was also up by 0.24 per cent, gaining 195 points to open at 81,576.93. Experts noted that the effect of the Chinese stimulus and geopolitical risks in Indian markets is slowing, but there
Washington [US], October 14 (ANI): Drake's son Adonis celebrated his 7th birthday in style with a SpongeBob SquarePants-themed party. The rapper's son marked his big day on Friday surrounded by fun decorations and sweet moments with his dad. Drake took to his Instagram on Sunday to share two adorable photos of the celebration. The pictures showed the father-son duo enjoying the party, which had a Bikini Bottom-inspired se
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur etched her name in the history book following her valiant effort to end Australia's unbeaten streak in the Women's T20 World Cup. In a gruelling 152-run chase, Harmanpreet strived hard to inspire India to victory in front of a sold-out crowd in Sharjah. In a high-octane affair, the seasoned star slammed an unbeaten 54 off 47 deliveries, which eventually w
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 14 (ANI): Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to withdraw its October 15 protest call in the "larger national interest," Geo News reported. Dar's remarks came as Pakistan is all set to hold the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting set to be held on October 15-16 in Islam
California [US], October 14 (ANI): A Nevada man was arrested near former President Donald Trump's rally in California's Coachella on Saturday after deputies recovered a loaded firearm and high-capacity magazine in his vehicle, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said on Sunday. The suspect, identified as Vem Miller, was intercepted by police at a checkpoint about a half-mile from an entrance to the rally, police sai
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): The Hockey India League (HIL) auction witnessed a flurry of strategic bids and significant selections as teams aimed to bolster their squads for the upcoming season. Key figures from various franchises shared their thoughts on their team compositions and the auction process, highlighting their confidence and excitement for the season ahead. PR Sreejesh, the Director and Assistant Coach
Rohtak (Haryana) [India], October 14 (ANI): Indian boxing legend and Olympic medalist Mary Kom made a special visit to SAI NBA in Rohtak, where she witnessed the semi-final matches of the Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC) Combined National Talent Hunt Programme. The event aims to identify and nurture future boxing talent from across the country. As per a release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), Mar
Virginia [US], October 14 (ANI): The United States (US) is sending its advanced anti-missile system -- Terminal High-Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) battery, to Israel, along with a US military crew to operate it. An announcement in this regard was made by the Pentagon on Sunday. Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. General Pat Ryder said in a statement that at the direction of the President, Secretary Lloyd Austin authorized the
Sharjah [UAE], October 14 (ANI): Following her side's narrow nine-run loss to Australia in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said that she and Deepti Sharma failed to punish a few balls from their opponents during their partnership, which ultimately contributed to their loss. A brilliant final over by Annabel Sutherland helped Australia survive a scare from Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur as t
The First Minister has made the eradication of child poverty his top priority.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has been admitted to a Mumbai hospital for angioplasty. He previously underwent similar procedures in 2012 and 2016 to address multiple blockages in his heart. These medical interventions included the insertion of eight stents in his arteries.
Garuda Construction and Engineering's IPO is set to debut on Tuesday. Despite decent subscription, grey market premium stands at 0, indicating a potential for a flat or negative listing. The company has strong order book and project diversification, but the cyclical nature of the industry and market volatility could impact performance.
The rallying call for staff comes just in time for Christmas
On 14 October, Xinhua News Agency released a think tank report titled "Responsibility and Mission of News Media in AI Era” Artificial Intelligence” on the challenges and risks for the media industry caused by misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) technology