India was ranked 126th out of 143 nations in a global happiness index released on Wednesday which noted that older age is associated with higher life satisfaction in the world’s most populous country.
Blinken begins new Middle East trip
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarked on a Middle East mission on Wednesday as strain showed in the relationship between President Joe Biden’s administration and the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
N Korea conducts ground-jet test for new hypersonic missile
North Korea has successfully conducted a ground-jet test of a solid-fuel engine for a new type of intermediate hypersonic missile amid heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula, according to Yonhap News Agency.
Russia, Ukraine see PM Modi role as peacemaker
The separate telephonic conversations that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy is being seen as a fresh affirmation of how PM Modi is being seen as a peacemaker between the countries that are locked in a protracted military conflict, sources said.
Pocket FM raises $103 mn led by Lightspeed
Global audio streaming platform Pocket FM on Wednesday said it has raised $103 million in its Series D funding led by Lightspeed with participation from StepStone Group.
RBI governor, SEBI chief meet Nirmala Sitharaman
Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday called on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, ahead of the central bank’s interest rate-setting panel meeting next month.
Olympics: World Boxing to seek IOC recognition for 2028 Games
World Boxing will seek recognition from Olympic organisers to replace the Russian-led International Boxing Association and keep the troubled sport on the programme for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, the fledgling body said on Wednesday.
RCB’s bowling department has nice depth: AB de Villiers
Legendary South African batter AB de Villiers said on Wednesday that the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) bowling this time around has a very nice depth and will help them “go all the way” during the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), starting from March 22.
Dhoni can play at least 2-3 years in IPL: Suresh Raina
Chennai, Mar 22: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, the former India middle-order batter Suresh Raina opined that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper…
GT: Sandeep Warrier to replace injured Shami
Gujarat Titans (GT) on Wednesday announced pacer Sandeep Warrier as a replacement for Mohammed Shami ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season starting from Friday.
