New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): IT services and consultancy firm Wipro on Friday reported a 24.66 per cent rise in net profits in the just-concluded October-December quarter. The profits were Rs 3,364 crore during the quarter, as against Rs 2,700 crore in the year-ago period.
The revenue increased marginally by 0.5 per cent to Rs 22,319 crore. In the year ago period, it was at Rs 22,205 crore.
Wipro Limited today ann

Wipro logs over 24% increase in net profits in Oct-Dec quarter, revenue rises marginally

At the biggest international fighting event so far this year, all four athletes competing for world championship titles hail from the Caucasus.UFC 311, which will be held in California on January 18, will headline with two fighters from Russia's Daghestan region as well as a Georgian and an ethnic Armenian.One of those fighters, bantamweight world champion Merab Dvalishvili, has some theories why fighters

Why Are Caucasus UFC Fighters So Good?

Why Are Caucasus Fighters So Good At UFC?

With a pending law declaring the social media application TikTok illegal in the United States, set to take effect on Sunday, the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is signaling that it plans to try to find a way to prevent the service from going offline.Under current law, the service's parent company, China-based ByteDance, must either sell TikTok to a non-Chinese firm or see it banned 

Trump team might step in to save TikTok from pending US ban

washington - Washington has been bracing for lots of things this week, including several more days of frigid temperatures and hordes of people and police for the presidential inauguration and related protests around the city next week.Officials said this week that they expected about 250,000 ticketed people to descend on the U.S. capital as Donald Trump takes the oath of office as president again. He last served

Inaugural balls, protests planned in Washington

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - As TikTok's Sunday deadline to divest or face a U.S. ban approaches, hundreds of American users of the popular social media video app say they are migrating to another Chinese social media app, Xiaohongshu, or RedNote.Dubbing themselves "TikTok Refugees," some say they are making the move in search of a new home; others say their exodus is a form of protest against the ban.With just days 

US &#039;TikTok Refugees&#039; migrate to another Chinese app as ban looms

The outlet's online visitor average has tanked by around 20 million daily active users since 2021, Semafor has reportedThe Washington Post's web traffic has cratered over the past four years, with daily active users dropping from a high of 22.5 million in January 2021 when outgoing President Joe Biden took office, to around 2.5-3 million by the middle of 2024, according to internal data shared w

Washington Post web traffic plummets nearly 90% media

LONDON - Britain's antitrust regulator said on Tuesday it would investigate Google's search services using its new powers to see how they impact consumers and businesses, including advertisers, news publishers and rival search engines.The Competition and Markets Authority, which has gained new powers to ex

UK&#039;s antitrust regulator to investigate Google&#039;s search services

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 13 (ANI): The Mahakumbh 2025, which began today in Prayagraj, is projected to generate trade worth approximately Rs 2 lakh crore in the region, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).
The month-long event, considered the world's largest human gathering, is anticipated to attract around 400 million visitors, providing a significant boost to local trade, tourism

Mahakumbh 2025 expected to boost trade by Rs 2 lakh crore says Confederation of All India Traders


            SMPLBangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 16: Bangalore-based Hashtag Media &amp; Technology (HMAT), widely recognized as one of the best digital marketing company in Bangalore, has announced the successful completion of its <a href="https://www.aninews.in/topic/marketing-ca

Hashtag Media & Technology Successfully Completes A1township Marketing Project in Hyderabad in Record 11 Months


            HT SyndicationNew Delhi [India], November 29: When Maya Sharma, 34, began researching IVF treatments, she was startled by the price variations across clinics. "One quoted 1.5 lakhs, another 4 lakhs. I couldn't understand why," she recalls. Her confusion echoes across India's fertility landscape, where treatment costs can vary as dram

An Insider View Into Why IVF Prices Differ Across Clinics

Baltimore Ravens As Ravens players and coaches prepare for the Divisional Playoff game at the Buffalo Bills (Sunday, Jan. 19, 6:30 p.m. ET), the organization will continue to provide opportunities for fans to celebrate and participate in the 2024 AFC North Champions' postseason run.A schedule for this week's events is outlined below. Updates and complete details can be found at baltimoreravens.com/playoff

Ravens AFC Divisional Week Festivities and Fan Event Schedule

BRUSSELS, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- The European Commission is taking further steps to clarify the compliance of social media platform X's recommender systems with the obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA), Henna Virkkunen, executive vice-president for tech sovereignty, security and democracy, said Friday. The Commission has requested that X submit internal documentation related to its recommender systems, 

EU expands investigation into social platform X

CHICAGO and PARK CITY, UT - January 5, 2025 - Content Carnivores, a leading healthcare communications firm, is proud to announce its 10th consecutive year participating in the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference and Biotech Showcase in San Francisco. These concurrent events, taking place this January, represent the largest gathering of healthcare, biotech, medtech, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide.

Content Carnivores Celebrates 18 Years at JP Morgan Healthcare Conference and Biotech Showcase

Even if TikTok disappears from the U.S., advertisers expect short-form video demand to remain strong.

Changes In Metas Ad Prices Show Dollars Shifting There Ahead of TikTok Ban

Buyers are pursuing growth despite inflation, fragmentation, and measurement challenges, according to IAB.

Digital Ads Set for Double-Digit Growth in CTV, Social

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew posted a video of his response to Fridays Supreme Court ruling.

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew Responds to Supreme Court Ruling

The loss of the platform has financial and audience implications for reporters.

News Influencers Lose Ad Revenue as TikTok Ban Nears

EOS and Duolingo are among those figuring out how to fill the TikTok-shaped hole in their social strategies

TikTok Brand Darlings Chart Their Next Steps

All of the major networks have made substantial donations to relief efforts in L.A.

How News Networks Are Aiding Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Efforts

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Energy Department, emphasized the importance of expanding domestic energy production, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) and nuclear power, during his Senate confirmation hearing this week.Wright, formerly CEO of Liberty Energy, described fossil fuels as a cornerstone for combating global poverty, which he called a more press

Trump's energy department pick calls for more LNG and nuclear power

Trump's energy chief wants to increase LNG and nuclear power

Must increase LNG, nuclear power, says Trump's energy department pick

COPANCA, Moldova: When the electricity is cut off in his village in southern Moldova, a former Soviet state in eastern Europe, 73-year-old retiree Vasili Donici spends his time solving crosswords and puzzles under the light of a small gas lamp."It's a bit hard without electricity," said the former deputy school director. He has stored up firewood to keep his wood-burning stove running and warm the room he shares

Moldova grapples with outages as energy crisis grips pro-Russia region

As Russia stops gas supply to Moldova plant, citizens struggle in cold

Energy crisis grips Moldova, citizens struggle with outages

The Russian leader was invited to visit the South Asian nation by his counterpart Narendra Modi last yearIndia and Russia are working on finalizing a timeline for Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi, Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited the Russian leader to visit his country for their next bil

India and Russia planning timeline for Putin&#039;s visit New Delhi

New Delhi [India], January 17 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs welcomed the removal of three Indian entities from the US Entity List, and said this will lead to greater collaboration between New Delhi and Washington in the fields of nuclear energy, clean energy, and critical minerals.
This comes after the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) removed three entities--Indian Rare Earths, I

"Welcome step": MEA welcomes US removing three Indian entities from restrictive list

Moscow is not expecting a major change in bilateral relations after the US president-elect takes office, spokesman Dmitry Peskov saysThe Russian government has no expectations of a radical change in relations with the US under Donald Trump, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. Trump, who is set to be inaugurated on Monday, campaigned on a promise to change many of the policies of his 

Trump unlikely to adopt new Russia policy Kremlin

DUBLIN, Ireland: The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has resolved its legal challenge to a regulatory cap on airline levies, ending a contentious case just before it was due to go to trial. The semi-state operator and the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), which regulates aviation in Ireland, reached a confidential settlement ahead of a scheduled three-week hearing in the High Court's commercial division. The agreem

Dublin Airport operator settles challenge to airline passenger cap

Airline levy cap legal challenge resolved by Dublin Airport operator

Legal challenge to airline levy cap settled by Dublin Airport operator

DUBLIN, Ireland: Ryanair is once again urging the introduction of a two-drink limit for passengers at airport bars, citing the need for improved safety for both travelers and crew members. The airline emphasized that such a measure would help create "a safer travel experience for passengers and crews," as it continues its crackdown on disruptive behavior. Last week, Ryanair initiated legal action to recov

Ireland's Ryanair calls again for two-drink limit at airport bars

Limit drinks at airport bars to two, reaffirms Ireland's Ryanair

Ireland's Ryanair reiterates limit of two drinks at airport bars

PERTH, Western Australia - A 34-year-old Perth woman faced Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday, accused of assaulting Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers at Perth Airport following an alleged incident on a flight from Sydney.The AFP says it was called to meet the plane at Perth Airport on Monday night after receiving a request for assistance when a passenger became disruptive and refused to follow crew instr

WA woman attacks federal police officers after unruly flight

Woman Charged Over Alleged Assault of AFP Officers at Perth Airport

Woman disrupts Sydney-Perth Jetstar flight, assaults arresting police

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Taiwan's military has announced new recruitment and retention measures to help sustain troop levels, as the island faces continued threats from China amid a shrinking number of volunteer soldiers.According to Taiwan's Central News Agency, the Ministry of National Defense unveiled measures Wednesday that call for pay raises for volunteer enlistees among other incentives.According to data f

Taiwan faces decline in troop numbers, report reveals

WASHINGTON - South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, Donald Trump's pick to lead the agency central to his vision of cracking down on illegal immigration, is facing senators Friday at a confirmation hearing that is her first chance to lay out her vision for the sprawling Department of Homeland Security.Noem, a two-term governor and former U.S. congresswoman, was chosen by the president-elect to lead the department re

Trump&#039;s homeland security pick faces scrutiny on immigration plans

WASHINGTON - Hours after Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin nailed its first-ever orbital mission, SpaceX seized back the spotlight on Thursday as its latest test of Starship, its gargantuan next-generation mega rocket, ended with the upper stage dramatically disintegrating over the Atlantic.In terms of sheer excitement, Elon Musk's company didn't disappoint, underscoring its technical prowess by catching the first stage 

SpaceX catches Starship booster again, but upper stage explodes

Texas [US], January 17 (ANI): SpaceX's Starship launch system lifted off on its seventh uncrewed test flight on Thursday, with an upgraded version of the megarocket embarking on the program's most ambitious flight to date, CNN reported.
SpaceX was able to duplicate its prior feat of catching a booster that returned to Earth. But 8.5 minutes into flight, the Starship spacecraft itself was lost, as per CNN.
"Starship experi

Musk's Starship rocket 'lost' after 8.5 minutes into flight

Kochi (Kerala) [India], January 17 (ANI): In a Passing Out Parade held at INS Garuda, Kochi, trainees of 100th Naval Air Operations Course (Centennial Course) passed out donning the coveted golden wings on Friday.
Vice Admiral AN Pramod, AVSM, Director General Naval Operations, Naval Headquarters was the Chief Guest for the event and congratulated all personnel on parade for their impeccable turnout, smart drill and sharp

Passing Out Parade of 100th Naval Air Operations Course held at INS Garuda, Kochi

Xinhua Photo Daily | Jan. 17, 2025

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], January 16 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Jal Shakti Department swiftly launched an investigation into suspected wastewater discharge from a hotel near a village water source on Thursday.
Assistant Engineer Koti inspected the site, requested a Pollution Control Board inspection, and collected water samples, which tested normal.
The department assured the public after water samples showed no i

Himachal's Jal Shakti Dept launches investigation into suspected wastewater discharge

"Red flag" fire danger warnings expired for much of the Los Angeles area Thursday as wind conditions eased, enabling firefighters to gain greater control of two of Southern California's largest wildfires.In its latest report, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection says the Palisades Fire, which broke out more than a week ago on the western edge of Los Angeles, is now 22% contained. The second 

Red flag fire warnings expire for Los Angeles as winds ease

(250116) -- HAIKOU, Jan. 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2025 shows a Boeing B787-9 aircraft of Mongolian Airlines parking at the one-stop aircraft maintenance base of Hainan Free Trade Port in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. This aircraft is to receive examination and maintenance services here, which marks the maiden orde

(EconomyInFocus)CHINA-HAINAN-FREE TRADE PORT-MONGOLIA-AVIATION MAINTENANCE (CN)

New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to one Padam Chand Jain, proprietor of Shree Shyam Tubewell Company, who was arrested by the ED over alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scheme in Rajasthan.
Jain was arrested in June last year following the ED's probe into the matter after a first information report (FIR) was registered by the Anti-Cor

SC grants bail to one accused in Jal Jeevan Mission irregularities case

Warsaw is trying to outdo its allies by making false accusations against Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has saidThe Kremlin has dismissed allegations by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk that Russian security agencies are plotting "acts of air terror," describing the claims as baseless.Poland is "well-known for making such unsubstantiated accusations" and "often tries to maintain

Kremlin hits back at Poland over air terror plot claims

Shanghai emerges as hotspot for international travelers

Southern California firefighters made some progress in containing two major wildfires, while forecasters said weather conditions in the coming days could bring welcome relief from the days of dry air and high winds that have plagued the region.The relief will give firefighters a key window to battle the Palisades Fire on the west edge of Los Angeles and the Eaton Fire in the foothills east of the city before ano

Dry, windy weather to ease as firefighters battle LA wildfires

&copy; Provided by Xinhua A firefighter observes the wildfire on top of a hill in Mandeville Canyon in Los Angeles, California, the United States, on Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Qi

Explainer: When will the raging LA wildfires end?

Xinhua Photo Daily | Jan. 16, 2025

Gandhinagar (Gujrat) [India], January 16 (ANI): Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, launched a series of significant development projects worth Rs 241 crore in Mansa, Gandhinagar district.
The centerpiece of the event was the Bhoomi Poojan for a Rs 234 crore barrage on the Sabarmati River at Mahakali Dham - Mini Pavagadh Ambod, a historic pilgrimage site in

Amit Shah inaugurates Rs241 Crore development projects in Mansa, Gujarat

Hundreds of thousands in Southern California faced new threats of fire-spreading high winds on Wednesday as firefighters continued to fight wildfires that have killed at least 25 people and left nearly 30 missing.A day after firefighters got a reprieve with lighter winds than expected, gusts were hitting up to 56 kilometers per hour on the Pacific coast and 88 kilometers per hour in the mountains before dawn, Na

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