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As One Soren Takes Political Centre-Stage, Another Switches To BJP

As One Soren Takes Political Centre-Stage, Another Switches To BJP

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Tuesday March 19, 2024, Ranchi

The political split in the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's (JMM) first family is out in the open as party founder Shibu Soren's daughter-in-law Sita switched to the BJP today, accusing the JMM leadership of neglecting her

Barack Obama, Rishi Sunak Hold Informal Talks, Discuss Artificial Intelligence

Barack Obama, Rishi Sunak Hold Informal Talks, Discuss Artificial Intelligence

Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 19, 2024, London

Artificial intelligence (AI), one of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's pet subjects, was among the topics on the agenda of the "informal" meeting he had with former US president Barack Obama, Downing Street has said.

When Adolf Hitler Was Arrested By John F Kennedy In Meghalaya

When Adolf Hitler Was Arrested By John F Kennedy In Meghalaya

Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 19, 2024, New Delhi

Election Commission shared a post on X - a flashback from 2008 - when Adolf Hitler was arrested by John F Kennedy in Meghalaya. The anecdote was shared by the poll panel as the country gears up for Lok Sabha polls this year.

Jharkhand's Minister Hemant Soren's Sister-In-Law Quits JMM, Joins BJP

Jharkhand's Minister Hemant Soren's Sister-In-Law Quits JMM, Joins BJP

Asian News International | Tuesday March 19, 2024, Ranchi

Jharkhand's Jama MLA Sita Soren, the sister-in-law of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday.

"Playing BJP's Game": Shashi Tharoor Accuses Left Of Dividing Votes

"Playing BJP's Game": Shashi Tharoor Accuses Left Of Dividing Votes

Asian News International | Tuesday March 19, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday alleged that the "only effect" of the CPI's campaign against him in Thiruvananthapuram is to "divide the anti-BJP vote".

Vinay Kumar Named India's New Ambassador To Russia

Vinay Kumar Named India's New Ambassador To Russia

Asian News International | Tuesday March 19, 2024, New Delhi

Vinay Kumar, a 1992-batch IFS officer, presently Ambassador of India to Myanmar, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Russian Federation, informed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

"There Will Be Happy Ending": Karnataka BJP Chief On Seat-Sharing With JD(S)

"There Will Be Happy Ending": Karnataka BJP Chief On Seat-Sharing With JD(S)

Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 19, 2024, Bengaluru

With JD(S) indicating its unhappiness over the seat-sharing issue for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra on Tuesday said he has spoken to its leadership after consulting his party's high command.

India Rejects China's "Absurd, Baseless" Claims On Arunachal Pradesh

India Rejects China's "Absurd, Baseless" Claims On Arunachal Pradesh

Asian News International | Tuesday March 19, 2024, New Delhi

India has again rejected the "absurd claims" and "baseless arguments" made by China on Arunachal Pradesh, asserting that the northeast State is an "integral and inalienable part of India."

AI Can Identify Clinically Anxious Youth Based On Brain Structure: Study

AI Can Identify Clinically Anxious Youth Based On Brain Structure: Study

Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 19, 2024, New Delhi

Artificial intelligence (AI) can help recognise individuals with anxiety disorders based on their unique brain structure, according to a study.

Air Force Activates Emergency Landing Strip On National Highway In Andhra Pradesh

Air Force Activates Emergency Landing Strip On National Highway In Andhra Pradesh

Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 19, 2024, New Delhi

Indian Air Force has carried out an activation of an Emergency Landing Facility airstrip on a national highway in Andhra Pradesh's Bapatla district, showcasing high level of "synergy and liaison" between the IAF and civil agencies.

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's Daughter Aseefa To Make Poll Debut

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's Daughter Aseefa To Make Poll Debut

Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 19, 2024, Islamabad

Aseefa Bhutto, the youngest daughter of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, has taken a plunge into the country's tumultuous politics by filing her candidacy for the bypoll at a National Assembly seat in Sindh Province vacated by her father.

Haryana Government Led By Nayab Singh Saini To Expand Cabinet Today

Haryana Government Led By Nayab Singh Saini To Expand Cabinet Today

Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 19, 2024, Chandigarh

The Nayab Singh Saini government in Haryana will carry out its first cabinet expansion on Tuesday with sources saying that six to seven MLAs were likely to be inducted.

Groom Missing, UP Woman Marries Her Brother For Wedding Scheme Benefits

Groom Missing, UP Woman Marries Her Brother For Wedding Scheme Benefits

Reported by Tanishq Punjabi, Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Tuesday March 19, 2024, New Delhi

In yet another case of fraud related to the Chief Minister's Mass Marriage Scheme in Uttar Pradesh, a woman married her brother to avail the benefits of the scheme when the groom she was to marry did not turn up to the event.

Elvish Yadav Names Singer In Snake Venom Case During Questioning: Sources

Elvish Yadav Names Singer In Snake Venom Case During Questioning: Sources

Reported by Mukesh Singh Sengar, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Tuesday March 19, 2024, New Delhi

After the arrest of YouTuber Elvish Yadav, a singer has now come under the police radar in the case over the use of snake venom at rave parties in Noida.

Reddit's "Young Troll" CEO Preps For IPO, Targets $6.5 Billion Valuation

Reddit's "Young Troll" CEO Preps For IPO, Targets $6.5 Billion Valuation

Priya Anand, Bloomberg | Tuesday March 19, 2024

Reddit Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Huffman has run the site for the better part of a decade. His tenure has been marked by scandal, triumph and, most recently, a $193 million payday.