Kolkata: All theatres in Bengal, single-screen or multiplex, will have to screen at least one Bengali film during the 3 pm to 9 pm prime time throughout the year, the state govt has said in a notification."Our CM has come up with this directive to promote Bengali language and Bengali film industry. Till now, 12 pm to 9 pm was considered prime time and so Bengali movies were slotted at 12 pm. Now, we have changed the prime-time slot from 3 pm to 9 pm," minister Aroop Biswas said on Wednesday. He ...Read More
SHILLONG, Aug 13: The Meghalaya State Education Commission (MSEC), tasked with recommending systemic reforms to align the state's education system with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, submitted its report to the state government on Wednesday. MSEC Chairperson Prof Sherwin May Sungoh along with other members submitted the report to Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma. In its report, the Commission offered key insights into the state's evolving education landscape, officials said, without ...Read More
New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a response from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on a plea alleging that sanitary pad vending machines at metro stations across the capital are either faulty or non-functional, causing inconvenience to women commuters.Hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Nikhil Goyal, a bench of chief justice D K Upadhyaya and justice Tushar Rao Gedela issued notices to DMRC, Delhi govt, and other concerned authorities. The court gave DMRC two wee...Read More
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Ethereum is closing in on a historic test, hovering just 6.4% below its all-time high of $4,891. Despite persistent sell-offs from retail traders, the asset's upward momentum continues, signaling a potential breakthrough that could set the stage for new record levels. Santiment, a popular platform in on-chain and market analytics, recently highlighted in a post that Ethereum is n...Read More
Lucknow: In 2023-24 and 2024-25, animal birth control programme succeeded in sterilising and vaccinating 2,84,641 stray dogs against rabies. Moreover, the state established 17 permanent ABC centres, with two additional centres approved for Lucknow and Ghaziabad, on a comprehensive budget of Rs 34 crore. Additionally, the department issued 5,333 pet dog licences this year, promoting responsible pet ownership and community safety. Taking note of Supreme Court's latest directives issued to local bo...Read More
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' programme ahead of Independence Day celebrations in Lucknow on Wednesday. Talking about India's strength and capability, the CM said the world witnessed the country's valour during Operation Sindoor recently. He appealed to every Indian to set aside their differences and dedicate themselves to the country by hoisting the tricolour.He also urged people to expose those who attempt to disrupt social unity and divide society bas...Read More
New Delhi: Kaun Banega Crorepati's Independence Day episode is drawing fire even before it airs. The upcoming show will see host Amitabh Bachchan welcoming three decorated women officers, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi of the Indian Army, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Indian Air Force and Commander Prerna Deosthalee of the Indian Navy. A promotional clip released by Sony Liv shows the officers walking onto the set to loud applause. The broadcast is scheduled for August 15. In the episode, they sh...Read More
Surat: Ahead of the US's 50% tariff coming into effect on Aug 27, exports of gems and jewellery (G&J) grew by 16% in July, while exports of cut and polished diamonds (CPD) grew by 18%, compared to the same month last year. After two years of declines, July saw overall gross exports of gems and jewellery rise to $2.17 billion from $1.87 billion in July 2024. Overall gross exports of CPD grew to $1.07 billion, compared to $910 million last July. Polished lab-grown diamond exports grew by 27.6% to ...Read More
Kanpur: A 33-year-old man was arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya on Tuesday for allegedly assaulting and killing his 14-year-old cousin, hours after she tied a rakhi on him. The accused, Surjeet, had visited his uncle's home on Rakshabandhan.Police said that later that night, he allegedly attacked the girl and tried to pass it off as a suicide. Her father, asleep in another room, discovered her body the next morning and informed police. Bloodstains in the house raised suspicion, and investigato...Read More
MUMBAI: Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar Tuesday criticised orders by some civic bodies to shut slaughterhouses and meat shops on Aug 15, calling such bans wrong."These restrictions are imposed on faith-related occasions like Ashadhi Ekadashi, Mahashivratri, or Mahavir Jayanti. Maharashtra has people who eat both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food," he said. "If it is an emotional issue, people accept it for a day. But imposing it on Maharashtra Day, I-Day, or Republic Day is difficult."Sambhaji...Read More
India's free trade agreement with the UK is poised to significantly boost textile exports, potentially increasing them by 30-45% by 2030. The agreement eliminates duties, providing a competitive edge over rivals like Bangladesh and China, especially for garments, home textiles, carpets, and handicrafts. India's free trade pact with the UK will help boost shipments of garments, home textiles, carpets and handicrafts, with textile exports projected to rise 30-45 per cent by 2030, a commerce minis...Read More
BJP's Rajiv Pratap Rudy and Sanjeev Balyan were up against each other in the club election ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Rajiv Pratap Rudy won Constitution Club Secretary (Administration) post, defeating Sanjeev Balyan * Election highlighted BJP's internal caste rivalry between Rajput (Rudy) and Jat (Balyan) supporters * 707 votes cast in election, a record turnout for the Constitution Club polls Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Ne...Read More
Hyderabad, Aug 12 (UNI) CtrlS Datacentres Ltd, Asia's largest Rated-4 datacenter operator, today announced it has unveiled its first greenfield datacenter in Kolkata, setting a new benchmark for digital infrastructure in eastern India. Located at Bengal Silicon Valley, New Town, the state-of-the-art facility is the region's first Rated-4 datacenter and the opening chapter in CtrlS' ₹2,200 crore commitment to build eastern India's most advanced datacenter ecosystem, the Hyderabad IT company sai...Read More
ISTANBUL (AA) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet with US President Donald Trump next month amid tariff tensions, the Indian Express reported on Wednesday. Modi is expected to hold bilateral talks with Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly when it meets in New York. There was no immediate official confirmation of the expected meeting, either from New Delhi or from Washington, DC. The ostensible reason for the visit is to attend the UN General Assembly. However,...Read More
Indian tech entrepreneur Bhavin Turakhia is teaming up with GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE:GDDY) in a move that could reshape part of the small-business email market long dominated by Microsoft and Google. The deal will put Turakhia's AI-powered email platform, Titan, in front of millions of new potential users. According to Turakhia, Titan's global footprint could grow from 2.3 million to more than 10 million mailboxes over the next four years. Targeted squarely at small and mid-sized businesses, Titan's e...Read More
People from all walks of life participated in the Tiranga Yatra, carrying 2-km-long Tricolour, J&K L-G Manoj Sinha said. Fervours of patriotism were out on display in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, as over 12,000 people participated in the Tiranga Yatra ahead of the Independence Day celebrations. J&K L-G Manoj Sinha said that people from all walks of life took part in the Yatra, carrying a 2-km-long Tricolour. "May our beloved and victorious Tricolor fly high in the world! More than 12,000 pe...Read More
The Centre has urged industries to adopt ethical practices in food product labelling and advertising to safeguard public health and consumer interests. This call was made during a National Stakeholder Consultation on the regulatory framework for food labelling, advertising, and claims, as stated by the Health Ministry. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, organised this consultation. Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary of the ...Read More
Fractal Analytics, India's first AI unicorn, has filed for an IPO in Mumbai, potentially valuing the company at over $3.5 billion. The IPO aims to raise approximately $560 million, with existing investors selling a significant portion of their shares. Fractal intends to capitalize on the growing investor interest in AI and India's increasing adoption of consumer technologies. Fractal Analytics, a provider of artificial intelligence and analytics services, filed for an initial public offering in...Read More
The Union Government has approved the establishment of a new veterinary and animal husbandry college on a 23-acre campus at Himatnagar, in North Gujarat, taking the total number of veterinary colleges in the state to five. The approval for the new college under Kamdhenu University was granted following an inspection and thorough review by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI), stated an official statement from the state government on Wednesday. Admissions for 80 seats in this new college will b...Read More
Tribal Festival 2025 in Lahaul & Spiti to Become Himachal Pradesh's First Eco-Friendly Celebration Ahead of Himachal's first eco-friendly festival, DC Kiran Bhadana (IAS) joins officials & Lahaul-Spiti locals in a pre-event plantation drive, fostering community & green initiatives. 3 min read Last Updated : Aug 12 2025 | 12:35 PM IST PNN Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 12: In a landmark initiative that blends tradition with sustainability, the District Administration of Lahaul & Sp...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside an order of bail to Olympic medallist and wrestler Sushil Kumar in a 2021 murder case of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar at the Chhatrasal Stadium in the national capital. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra noted the allegations in the FIR, which said the national capital was made into a "criminal playground" to settle scores with no regard for the law of the land, and directed Kumar to surrender...Read More
Lucknow: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at eight premises -- six in Lucknow and two in Delhi -- in connection with the multi-crore Rohtas Projects fraud.The searches continued until the last reports came in. The ED also seized documents and papers, for which a forensic audit will be conducted. The probe stems from an ECIR registered in 2021 based on 48 FIRs filed by home and commercial space buyers, which have since risen to 88. A forensic audit by UP RERA peg...Read More
Lucknow: To dispel myths around organ donation and urge people to pledge their organs for those in need, Aastha Centre for Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Care Hospital, Hospice & Social Welfare Society organised an awareness drive to mark Organ Donation Day on Wednesday.Doctors, healthcare professionals, social activists and community members highlighted the importance of organ donation. Participants shared real-life stories of recipients and families of donors. Experts spoke on the critical sho...Read More
Mumbai: Omnichannel kidswear brand FirstCry's parent company, Brainbees Solutions, on Wednesday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 66.5 crore for the first quarter (Q1) of FY26. This is 12 per cent lower than the Rs 75.6 crore loss recorded in the same quarter previous year (Q1 FY25), according to its stock exchange filing. On a sequential basis, the loss fell sharply by 41 per cent from Rs 111.5 crore in the previous March quarter (Q4 FY25). The company's operating revenue for the April-...Read More
BENGALURU: Enterprise AI solutions company Fractal Analytics has filed draft papers with Sebi for an IPO of up to Rs 4,900 crore. The offer comprises a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 1,279 crore and an offer-for-sale of Rs 3,621 crore. Founded in 2000 by Srikanth Velamakanni and Pranay Agrawal, Fractal provides AI-driven decision-making support to large enterprises across sectors. Fractal's revenue from operations rose 26% to Rs 2,765 crore in FY25 from Rs 2,196 crore a year ago. Net profit was ...Read More
Bijbehara (Anantnag), Aug 13: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday lauded the significant transformation in Jammu and Kashmir's sports ecosystem over the past five to six years, emphasising the expansion of modern infrastructure into both villages and cities. Addressing the unveiling ceremony of the Bijbehara Premier League (BPL) trophy at Nilandrusu Sports Stadium in Anantnag, the LG said, "Whether it is an indoor stadium, a village playfield, or a Khelo India Centre, substantial infra...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 13: Ahead of Independence Day, elaborate security arrangements have been put in place across the Kashmir Valley to ensure a peaceful and incident-free celebration. Additional deployment of troops has been made in sensitive areas and multi-tier security measures are in effect, officials said on Wednesday. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V.K. Birdi, said that full-dress rehearsals for the Independence Day celebrations were conducted smoothly in all districts of the Valley...Read More
MUMBAI: Global trade wars have pushed companies to speed up the diversification of their supply chains and India will be key to Ikea's sourcing strategy where it is expanding beyond textiles to build supply capabilities in plastic, metals, and furniture, said Patrik Antoni, CEO at the Swedish retailer's India unit, who took charge earlier this month. While exporting products (largely textiles) from India to the US would mean higher retail prices for American consumers, in India, the expansion of...Read More
NEW DELHI: Top American specialty glass and technology company Corning is expanding its business in India as it ties up with local contract manufacturer Optiemus through a trademark and licensing agreement for screen protectors.The company is also close to starting production of finished cover glass for smartphones in India in a Rs 1,000-crore JV also with Optiemus. The factory is likely to begin production in Dec this year. This will be the first time it will directly supply finished cover glas...Read More
NEW DELHI: Trump tariffs will not have any impact on India's growth, as it is not a trade-oriented economy, and its sovereign ratings outlook will continue to remain positive, S&P Global Ratings director YeeFarn Phua said.In May last year, S&P had upgraded the outlook on India's sovereign rating of 'BBB-' to positive, citing robust economic growth. On Aug 6, US President Donald Trump announced an additional 25% tariff on all Indian imports, on top of an existing 25% duty, taking the total to 50%...Read More