Russia will pay high price if it attacks Ukraine, says Macron
France and Germany will not abandon dialogue with Russia but if Moscow chooses to attack Ukraine the price will be high, French President Emmnauel Macron said on Tuesday.
Macron, speaking at a press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin, said Europe and its allies were united on the question of Ukraine.
Thailand first in Asia to decriminalise marijuana
Thailand on Tuesday became the first country in Asia to approve the de facto decriminalisation of marijuana, though authorities have left a grey area around its recreational use.
Berettini becomes first Italian man to reach Australian Open semis
Seventh seed Matteo Berrettini overcame a spirited fightback from France's Gael Monfils to win a five-set quarter-final and become the first Italian man to reach the semi-finals at the Australian Open, here on Tuesday.
In a heavy-hitting performance at Rod Laver Arena, Berrettini beat France's Monfils 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 3-6, 6-2 in an epic three hours and 48-minute clash to book a place in the semi-final wherein he will face Rafael Nadal on Friday.
Padma Awards 2022 full list: Bipin Rawat chosen for Padma Vibhushan, Ghulam Nabi Azad gets Padma Bhushan
Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh, former Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat, classical vocalist Prabha Atre and Gita Press founder Radheyshyam Khemka were chosen for Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award, while senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad and Communist veteran Buddhadeb Bhattacharya were among 17 Padma Bhushan recipients.
UK warns Russia of unprecedented Western sanctions if it invades Ukraine
Russia faces Western sanctions "heavier than anything we've done before" if it invades Ukraine, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday after allied leaders held talks on Moscow's threats.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, SII MD Cyrus Poonawalla to be awarded Padma Bhushan
Ministers are united, committed to work: Karnataka CM on defection buzz
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday rubbished the reports of discontent within the party and said that no leader from BJP was jumping ship.
Lata Mangeshkar shows 'marginal improvement', still in ICU
Legendary singer Bharat RatnaLataMangeshkaris showing 'marginal improvement' and continues to be in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), according to a statement shared by theMangeshkarfamily.
Unilever cuts jobs after failed takeover
Unilever on Tuesday announced plans to cut around 1,500 management jobs worldwide under a major restructure of the British consumer goods giant.
2007 obscenity case: Mumbai court calls Shilpa Shetty 'victim' of Richard Gere's act, discharges her
Almost 15 years after Shilpa Shetty landed in an obscenity case when Hollywood star Richard Gere kissed her on her cheeks at a public event, the actress was discharged from the case by a Mumbai court which observed that she seems to be the victim of the act of Gere.
Two civilians injured in Srinagar grenade explosion
Two civilians were injured in a militant grenade attack in J&K's Srinagar city on Tuesday. Police sources said that militants hurled a grenade at a party of the security forces in Hari Singh High Street area of Srinagar city on Tuesday afternoon.
Babita Phogat booked for Covid-19, poll code violation in Uttar Pradesh
Wrestler Babita Phogat and BJP candidate from Baghpat, Krishanpal Malik, have been booked along with around 60 others for flouting the poll code in Baghpat.
Congress's UP star campaigner R P N Singh quits party to join BJP
A day after Congress listed him as a star campaigner for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, senior leader RPN Singh on Tuesday ended speculation about his political future by quitting the party to join the rival BJP.
North Korea fires two suspected cruise missiles, Seoul says
North Korea fired two suspected cruise missiles Tuesday, Seoul said, its fifth weapons test this year as Pyongyang flexes its military muscles while ignoring US offers of talks.
The last time North Korea tested this many weapons in a month was in 2019, after high-profile negotiations collapsed between leader Kim Jong Un and then-US president Donald Trump.
This year Pyongyang has embarked on a fresh flurry of sanctions-busting tests, including hypersonic missiles, after Kim re-avowed his commitment to military modernisation at a key party speech in December.
Andhra Pradesh Govt teachers demand state govt to roll back new Pay Revision Commission
India extends assistance of US$ 200,000 to Tonga towards relief and reconstruction efforts
MB Patil appointed Chairman of Congress Campaign Committee of Karnataka
Ahead of Republic Day, Delhi Police Special Cell has busted an arms syndicate & apprehended two persons. 25 weapons recovered from the accused. One accused is from Uttar Pradesh, the other is from Madhya Pradesh
Government of India has conferred 18 medals to ITBP personnel on Republic Day 2022-3 Police Medal for Gallantry, 3 President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and 12 Police Medal For Meritorious Service
PM Modi greets on Himachal's statehood day
In surprise move, Singapore tightens monetary policy on inflation risks
Singapore's central bank tightened its monetary policy settings on Tuesday in its first out-of-cycle move in seven years, as global supply constraints and brisk economic demand elevate inflation pressures across the region.
In West Bengal, one truck driver arrested for possessing brown sugar worth more than Rs 2 crores. Case registered under NDPS Act, last night
Sania Mirza and Rajeev Ram knocked out of Australian Open in quarter-finals
PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Selsura accident, offers kin ex-gratia
A thick layer of fog shrouds parts of Mumbai
Eight people are killed in a crush outside a Cameroon stadium in the capital Yaounde before an Africa Cup of Nations football match, according to a preliminary health ministry report
Australian Open to allow 'Where is Peng Shuai?' shirts after backlash
Fans at the Australian Open can wear "Where is Peng Shuai?" shirts as long as they are peaceful, tournament chief Craig Tiley told AFP Tuesday, after a backlash over the Grand Slam's controversial stance.
The about-turn followed video emerging on Sunday of security staff ordering spectators to remove shirts and a banner in support of the Chinese player at Melbourne Park.
NASA's Webb telescope reaches final destination, a million miles from Earth
The James Webb Space Telescope has arrived at its cosmic parking spot a million miles away, bringing it a step closer to its mission to unravel the mysteries of the Universe, NASA said Monday.
President Kovind to address nation today on eve of 73rd Republic Day
President Ram Nath Kovind will address the nation on Tuesday on the eve of the 73rd Republic Day, a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique issued on Monday night said.
US, Europe declare 'unity' against Russia over Ukraine
President Joe Biden declared "total" unity among Western powers Monday after crisis talks with European leaders on deterring Russia from an attack against Ukraine and 8,500 US troops were put on standby for possible deployment to boost NATO.