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Travis Kalanick's Atoms raises USD 1.7 billion in a16z-led funding round; Ben Horowitz joins board

New Delhi, July 24 -- Robotics firm Atoms has secured a USD 1.7 billion equity investment led by a16z, with co-founder Ben Horowitz joining its board, as the company consolidates multiple businesses u... Read More


Pakistan Human Rights Commission exposes state crackdown on media freedom

Islamabad, July 24 -- The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has expressed serious concern over what it called the continued decline of freedom of expression in the country. The rights body said the... Read More


"Wangchuk ji's decision to end fast reflects his trust in Modi Govt's commitment to students' interests": Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, July 24 -- Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that social activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his fast after receiving assurances from the government, noting that the decision reflect... Read More


"One of my all time favourite players": Jos Buttler cherishes signed ODI jersey received from Rohit Sharma

London, July 24 -- England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler expressed happiness at having received a signed Team India shirt from superstar opener Rohit Sharma following the conclusion of the ODI serie... Read More


Assam flood toll rises to 47 as six more die; over 6.53 lakh people affected across 11 districts

Guwahati, July 24 -- The death toll in Assam's ongoing floods has risen to 47 after six more people lost their lives, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). Heavy rainfal... Read More


J-K: Massive damage to power infrastructure in Rajouri in flash floods; restoration work underway

Rajouri, July 24 -- Recent flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district caused major damage to the local power infrastructure, washing away 15 transformers and damaging roughly 200 others, cau... Read More


CJP representatives likely to meet govt delegation at 12:30 PM today

New Delhi, July 24 -- A delegation of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is expected to meet Union government ministers at 12:30 pm today, according to sources. The Constitution Club of India has been c... Read More


UPSC invites applications for direct recruitment to various government posts; applications open from July 25

New Delhi, July 24 -- The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited applications from eligible candidates for direct recruitment to various posts under the Government of India. According to ... Read More


Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary honours 19 athletes with government jobs under 'Medal Lao Naukri Pao' scheme

Patna, July 24 -- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday distributed appointment letters to 19 athletes under the state government's 'Medal Lao Naukri Pao' policy, saying the initiative would... Read More


Joe Root set for second spell as England Test skipper

London, July 24 -- England batter Joe Root is likely to get another spell as Test captain after the retirement of skipper Ben Stokes from international cricket. Root's role as captain could extend to ... Read More