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Banksy's New Artwork 'Game Changer' Shows Health Workers as the New Heroes

The artwork is currently on view to staff and patients on Level C of Southampton General Hospital in Britain.




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How Kohli, de Villiers and Steyn are Redefining the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Dictionary

One of the IPL franchises Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has devised an innovative way to introduce their key players to new fans.




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Milkman's Desi Jugaad to Deliver Milk While Maintaining Social Distancing is Winning Twitter

A photo of the milkman was posted on Twitter by IAS officer Nitin Sangwan who took the opportunity to praise the milkman's ingenious 'jugaad'.




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MDH Chacha's Parody Account Knows Why Elon Musk Gave His Son a Bizarre Name: Marijuana Masala

Taking to his parody account on Facebook, <em>Chachaji</em> narrated a fictional incident, trying to justify why Elon had come up with such a name. Or what is the unavoidable future consequence of this.




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Indian Gaur Showing off its Jumping Skills in Lockdown Has Stunned the Internet

While some users were awestruck by the Gaur’s jump, some believe that this is no mean feat for the animal.




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Rupee Rises 34 Paise to 75.84 Against US Dollar in Early Trade

Forex traders said positive start of domestic stocks supported the local unit. Besides, market sentiments improved as more countries are announcing gradual lifting of lockdowns that have been imposed to contain coronavirus infection.




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Government Looking into Possibility of Building Smart Cities along Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: Nitin Gadkari

The Rs 1 lakh crore flagship Delhi-Mumbai Expressway project is scheduled to be completed within three years and and expected to cut down the travel time between Delhi and Mumbai to just 12 hours.




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Asian Stocks Set to Track US Gains as Virus Treatment Hopes Lift Confidence

A top US health official said Gilead Sciences Inc's antiviral drug remdesivir is likely to become the standard of care for Covid-19 after early results from a clinical trial showed it helped certain patients recover more quickly.




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Rupee Surges 63 Paise to 75.03 Against US Dollar in Early Trade

The surge came after market sentiments improved as more countries are announcing the gradual lifting of lockdowns that have been imposed to contain coronavirus infection.




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Sensex Soars 997 Points Led by Gains in Energy, IT and Banking Stocks; Nifty Tops 9,850 Mark

After surging 1,167 points during the day, the 30-share index settled 997.46 points or 3.05 per cent higher at 33,717.62. It hit an intra-day high of 33,887.25.




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Nitin Gadkari Launches Portal for Innovative MSME Ideas

The 'MSME Bank of Ideas, Innovation and Research' portal was launched via video-conference. Registered users on the portal can share ideas, innovation and research, which will be reviewed by the officer concerned.




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Glenmark Pharma Shares Trim Most of Early Gains, Close Over 2 % Higher

The company said it is the first firm in India to receive such an approval from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI).




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Rupee Zooms 57 Paise to End at 75.09 against US Dollar

The greenback weakening overseas and optimism over a COVID-19 drug trial in the US further supported the local unit, forex traders said.




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Gold Gains on Bleak US Data, But En Route for 2% Weekly Fall

Millions more Americans filed claims for unemployment benefits last week, lifting the number of applications to 30.3 million since March 21, data showed.




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Sebi Exempts Four Family Trusts Linked to Lux Industries' Promoters From Open Offer Obligation

The proposed acquisition involves settlement or contribution of equity shares of the company to the four trusts by Ashok Todi, Bimla Todi, Pradip Todi and Shobha Todi.




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Non-subsidised Cooking Gas Price Cut by a Record Rs 162.50 per Cylinder

The outbreak of coronavirus and the lockdowns imposed by nations to curb its spread has evaporated demand for oil, sending international oil prices crashing.




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London Court Dismisses ArcelorMittal Appeal against Essar

The high court order of March 30 came as steelmaker ArcelorMittal looked to enforce a $1.5 billion arbitral award stemming from a soured supply agreement.




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Sugar Output Falls 20% in October-April; Last 2 Months Sales Dip by 10 Lakh Tonne Due to Lockdown

Sugar sales in March and April declined by 10 lakh tonne because of the imposition of nationwide lockdown to control the coronavirus disease, the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) said.




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10 Most-valued Domestic Firms Together Add Rs 3.10 Lakh Crore to M-cap; TCS Biggest Gainer

Tata Consultancy Services' market valuation zoomed Rs 73,753.12 crore to Rs 7,56,049.23 crore, becoming the biggest gainer in the top-10 chart.




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India Doubles Down on Solar, Gas at Coal's Expense as Electricity Use Falls

India's solar and gas-fired electricity generation rose in April even as overall power demand fell at the steepest monthly rate in at least thirteen years, a Reuters analysis of provisional government data showed.




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Gold Steady as Dollar Gains; US-China Tensions over Coronavirus Resurface

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday there was "a significant amount of evidence" that the virus emerged from a Chinese laboratory.




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Rupee Plunges 71 Paise to 75.80 against US Dollar in Early Trade

The rupee opened weak at 75.70 at the interbank forex market and then fell further to 75.80, down 71 paise over its last close.




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Rupee Rises 15 Paise to 75.58 Against US Dollar in Early Trade Amid Covid-19 Concerns

Forex traders said a positive start of domestic stocks supported the local unit, while sustained foreign fund outflows and concerns over coronavirus outbreak weighed on the local unit.




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Sensex Gives up Early Gains to End 262 Points Lower; Financial Stocks Tank

Slumping over 810 points from the day's high, the 30-share BSE index settled 261.84 points or 0.83 per cent lower at 31,453.51.




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Parliament Has Competence to Make Laws Regarding Recovery of Loans for Cooperative Banks: SC

The SC said cooperative banks cannot carry on any activity without compliance of the provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and any other legislation applicable to such banks relatable to 'Banking'.




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Govt to Gain Over Rs 1.5 Lakh Cr this Fiscal From Record Excise Duty Hike on Petrol & Diesel

The government hiked excise duty on petrol by Rs 10 per litre and that on diesel by Rs 13 a litre to mop up gains arising from international oil prices falling to a two-decade low.




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Rupee Slips 18 Paise to 75.81 Against US Dollar in Early Trade

Forex traders said the weakness in the rupee was largely due to the strengthening US dollar. Besides, rising coronavirus cases in the country also weighed on the local unit.




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Asia Gasoil Margins Drop to Record Low Amid Signs of Indian Export Surge

India's April gasoil exports closed at a four-month high of 2.73 million tonnes, compared with 2.53 million tonnes in March, according to Refinitiv oil research assessments.




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Sensex Ends 232 Points Higher, Led by Gains in Banking, Finance and Auto Stocks

After swinging over 800 points during the day, the 30-share index closed 232.24 points or 0.74 per cent higher at 31,685.75.




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Oil Gains as US Inventories Grow Less Than Feared While Coronavirus Slashes Demand

While prices have risen sharply since late April as some countries have started easing lockdowns put in place to combat the worst pandemic in a century, oil continues to be pumped into storage, leaving a massive mismatch between demand and supply.




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India Exports 33.5 Lakh Tonnes Sugar so Far in 2019-20 Marketing Year

With five months still left for 2019-20 marketing year to end, the association feels the mills have the potential to fulfil their exports commitments.




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MSME Sector on Verge of Collapse, Says Nitin Gadkari; Urges Industries to Clear Outstanding Dues

The minister also noted that the pendency of dues owed to MSME units by the central government, state governments, public sector undertakings and major industries was "very high".




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Rupee Rises 45 Paise to 75.27 Against US Dollar in Early Trade Amid Covid-19 Concerns

Forex traders said a positive start of domestic stocks and significant foreign fund inflows supported the local unit.




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Record Excise Duty Hike Unlikely to Help Bridge Fiscal Gap: Report

Despite crude prices trading at a two decades low, the government had earlier this week hiked excise duty on petrol by Rs 10 a litre and on diesel by Rs 13 a litre to mop up nearly Rs 1.6 lakh crore in additional revenue this fiscal.




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To Woo Investors Pulling Out of China, UP Min Takes Suggestions from European Delegates on Improving Biz

Sidharth Nath Singh informed the participants, through video conferencing, about the developmental projects being undertaken in the state; including the Jewar Airport, said to be key to improving the state's airways connectivity.




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Ex-RBI Governor Rangarajan Heads Committee to Look at Tamil Nadu's Post-virus Fiscal Challenges

According to the Tamil Nadu government, the committee comprises economists, industrialists, vice chancellors, bankers, government officials and others.




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Relief for Anirban Lahiri, Gets Exemption For Next Season In PGA Tour

PGA Tour decided to ensure status for all players, exempt in 2019-20, to retain their status for 2020-21, too.




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Chinese Swimming Star Sun Yang Appeals Against Doping Ban: Report

Sun Yang was found guilty of refusing to give a doping sample and was banned for eight years for the same.




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Spanish Club Says it Mistakenly Allowed Novak Djokovic to Train Against Covid-19 Rules

Novak Djokovic published a video of him training on Monday in apparent violation of Spain's current rules amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Paris 2024 Organisers Vow To Not Change Olympic 'DNA'

Organisers of Paris 2024 Summer Games said that their budget has not changed despite the coronavirus pandemic




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Australian Open Organisers Admit Cancellation of Grand Slam in January Possible Due to Covid-19

Tennis Australia spoke about the uncertainty around restrictions around coronavirus and said they will have to plan for all possible scenarios.




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'Heartbreaking, Disturbing, Painful': Sports Fraternity Offers Condolences After Vizag Gas Leak Tragedy

Sportspersons took to social media to offer condolences to the families of those affected in the Vizag gas leak tragedy and prayed for the recovery of those in the hospitals.




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Very Hopeful of Tokyo Olympics Taking Place Next Year, Maintaining My Game and Doing Well: Manu Bhaker

Manu Bhaker was being touted to shine for India at the Tokyo Olympics before coronavirus forced the summer games to be postponed by a year.




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French Open Organisers To Refund All Tickets After Coronavirus Forces Postponement

French Tennis Federation announced that all ticket holders for the French Open will be refunded.




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Negative Thoughts Do Come Sometimes, Keeping Up Training: Sakshi Malik

Sakshi Malik hasn't yet managed to book her spot at the Tokyo Olympics though she says she is training hard.




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After Coronavirus Delay, John Coates Says Tokyo Games Could Be 'Greatest Ever'

The Tokyo Olympics was postponed for a year to 2021 in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.




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ಜೀವನದ ಸಂತೋಷಕ್ಕೆ IKIGAIನ 10 ಸೂತ್ರಗಳು: ಆನಂದ್ ಮಹೀಂದ್ರಾ ಟ್ವೀಟ್

ಉದ್ಯಮಿ ಆನಂದ್ ಮಹೀಂದ್ರಾ ಅವರು ತಮ್ಮ ದಾನ ಗುಣದ ಮೂಲಕ ಹಾಗೂ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ವಿಚಾರವನ್ನು ಎಲ್ಲಿ ಕಂಡರೂ ಅದನ್ನು ಗೌರವಿಸಿ, ಮೆಚ್ಚಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ಮೂಲಕ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಜನರಲ್ಲೂ ಜೀವನೋತ್ಸಾಹ ತುಂಬುತ್ತಾರೆ. ತಮ್ಮ ಟ್ವಿಟ್ಟರ್ ಖಾತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸದಾ ಸಕ್ರಿಯರಾಗಿರುವ ಅವರು, ಯಾವುದಾದರೂ ವಿಚಾರ ಹಂಚಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಅಂದರೆ ಅದು ಖಂಡಿತಾ ಮೌಲಿಕವಾಗಿರುತ್ತದೆ. ಈಗ ಕೂಡ ಅಂಥದ್ದೇ ಆಸಕ್ತಿಕರ ಸಂಗತಿಯೊಂದನ್ನು ಆನಂದ್ ಮಹೀಂದ್ರಾ




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Gas leak: 500kg neutralizer from Vapi flown to Visakhapatnam

Around 500kg of specialized chemical to neutralize the effect of chemical leakage from LG Polymer plant at Gopalapatnam on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam, was airlifted from Daman in an Indian Coast Guard plane on Thursday afternoon.




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SC relief for Odiya migrants, spl trains to run again today




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Karishma Tanna Pulls of Inverted Yoga Pose with Injured Foot

Karishma Tanna took to Instagram and shared a photograph of herself doing the complicated inverted yoga pose despite injured foot.