New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): India and Israel have signed a new Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) aimed at strengthening reciprocal investments and expanding economic cooperation between the two nations, according to an official statement by Israel Ministry of Finance. At the center of the visit, Israel Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich and India Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman signed the agreement in New Delhi on Monday. The statement noted that Israel has become the first O...Read More
New Delhi: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya and Actor-model Milind Soman participated in a push-up challenge during Namo Yuva Run hosted at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi on Sunday, September 7. The 59-year-old actor and model, Milind Soman, was invited as a special guest for the event. The young BJP MP faced off against Soman in a push-up challenge live on the stage in front of the crowd. The visuals from the event are going viral on the Internet. In the now viral video shared by @ANI on X, BJP MP Sury...Read More
New Delhi: Terming the Great Nicobar infrastructure project a "planned misadventure", Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday said it poses an existential danger to the island's indigenous tribal communities and is being insensitively pushed through, making a "mockery of all legal and deliberative processes".The collective conscience cannot, and must not, stay silent when the very survival of the Shompen and Nicobarese tribes is at stake, Sonia Gandhi said in an article p...Read More
PRNewswire Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 8: In a significant step towards strengthening Australia-India cooperation in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deakin University, Australia, and the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITE&C), Government of Telangana, have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on mission-driven AI innovation aligned with public good and digital economy goals. Deakin University, Australia, is ranked among the top ...Read More
New Delhi: A new Bilateral Investment Agreement, signed by Israel's Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich and India's Finance Minister will facilitate reciprocal investments between investors from both countries. Israel is the first OECD member state with which India has signed this strategic agreement, in accordance with India's new model for investment treaties. A delegation of senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, led by Minister Bezalel Smotrich, is currently visiting India to promo...Read More
Indore-bound Air India Express flight on Friday suffered a mid-air engine fault leading to pilot making a PAN PAN call to the Air Traffic Control, PTI reported. According to aviation protocol, 'PAN-PAN' is an internationally valid signal used to indicate an urgent but non-life-threatening situation, requiring immediate support from ATC or ground services. The Delhi-origin flight carrying 161 passengers later landed safely at Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport with a 20-minute delay, officials said....Read More
"I look forward to his continued guidance and blessings as we advance key initiatives for growth and prosperity," he said in a post on X. (Image: X/@naralokesh) Andhra Pradesh IT and Human Resource Development Minister Nara Lokesh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Friday and sought the Centre's continued support for the State's development and investment initiatives. Lokesh thanked the Prime Minister for the recent GST rationalisation, describing it as a landmark reform that would e...Read More
IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer's 604 runs across 17 matches for Punjab Kings at a strike-rate in excess of 175 did not resonate with the selectors during the Asia Cup selection. Photograph: BCCI The dynamic trio of Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shardul Thakur will be aiming to make a statement when a star-studded West Zone takes on Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy semi-final, in Bengaluru, on Thursday. Iyer, who could not find a place in India's Asia Cup squad, will be keen to begin the season on a...Read More
Randeep as always wanted to personally stand with the people of Punjab during this difficult time. Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda has stepped forward in the flood incident which took place in Gurdaspur Punjab to support the families affected by the flood. The floods, caused by heavy rain, has destroyed houses and farms, creating a major problem for thousands of people and has also resulted in family displacement and making it difficult to rebuild their lives. The actor has been associated with ...Read More
The Fire and Fury Corps of the Army carried out a night-time casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) at 17,000 feet in Ladakh on Thursday after receiving a request to evacuate a South Korean national, Hyun Woo Kim, and his wife, stranded at Kongmarula Pass. Following the rescue, the Army later confirmed through a Fire and Fury Corps X post that one of the mountaineers lost his life after the rescue operation. "Fire and Fury Corps expresses heartfelt condolences to the family of the mountaineer who unfor...Read More
Piyush Goyal urges industry to pass on GST reduction benefits to consumers, anticipating boosted demand, exports, and economic growth. GST reforms, effective September 22, are expected to lower input costs for MSMEs and exporters, reducing inflationary pressures. India is also diversifying export markets amid US tariffs, exploring opportunities with countries like UAE and Singapore. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said he has asked industry to pass on the benefits of lower goods and...Read More
Vedanta Group has emerged as the winning bidder for the debt-ridden Jaiprakash Associates (JAL), surpassing Gautam Adani's Group in a competitive acquisition process. The mining conglomerate's bid of Rs 17,000 crore translated to a net present value of Rs 12,505 crore. JAL, facing insolvency proceedings due to loan defaults, attracted multiple bidders, with Vedanta ultimately securing the deal. Mining conglomerate Vedanta on Friday beat Gautam Adani's Group to make a winning bid for the acquisi...Read More
BCCI received no application from the 38-year-old for one of the vacant slots in the men's selection panel Former India pacer Praveen Kumar has not applied for a position in the BCCI senior men's selection panel, sources close to the bowler told IANS on Friday. There were earlier reports suggesting that Praveen had applied for one of the two advertised spots in the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee, whose application deadline ends on September 10. Praveen, who represented India in six Tests,...Read More
Punjab is facing severe floods, impacting all districts. Over 3.5 lakh people are affected, and 30 lives have been lost. Relief efforts are underway with financial aid from Haryana. Punjab government seeks increased central assistance. The Governor and Chief Minister are visiting affected areas. The state is grappling with the aftermath of heavy rains and overflowing rivers. Battling its worst floods in decades, Punjab has been impacted by nature's fury with the deluge claiming 30 lives and imp...Read More
Singareni Collieries has earned national-level Five Star Ratings for four of its coal mines under the Ministry of Coal's annual performance evaluation. CMD N. Balram received the awards in Mumbai from Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, marking a first-time achievement of this scale for SCCL. Peddapalli: Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has once again showcased its excellence by securing national-level Five Star Ratings for four coal mines in the last financial year. RG OCP-1 extension f...Read More
Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh joins Amazon MX Player's Rise & Fall, promising "full energy, full swag" and raising the stakes in India's boldest reality show yet. The wait is finally over! Amazon MX Player's much-anticipated unscripted reality blockbuster Rise & Fall has unveiled its biggest contestant yet -- Bhojpuri sensation Pawan Singh. Known as the powerhouse of Bhojpuri music and cinema, Singh's fiery entry promises to elevate the show's drama, intensity, and entertainment to an all-new ...Read More
A 2023 incident of alleged police brutality against a Youth Congress leader has kicked up a storm in Kerala after the leader managed to procure video "evidence" under the Right to Information act. According to V S Sujith, a Youth Congress leader from Thrissur, the alleged incident occurred on April 5, 2023, at the Kunnamkulam Police Station under the Thrissur city police limits. CCTV footage of the purported incident was made public following a favourable order from the station information com...Read More
Pakistan on Friday expressed concerns over the limited flood-related data shared by India, saying the information provided this year through diplomatic channels was not as detailed as in the past. This statement came amid one of disastrous floods in the country's history after India opened all gates of major dams following warnings issued to Pakistan via diplomatic channel, including one given today, instead of the relevant forum of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) last month. Under the treaty, N...Read More
Rescue operations for stranded Manimahesh pilgrims in Chamba began with IAF Chinook helicopters airlifting 135 devotees. Authorities, aided by HRTC buses and security forces, are ensuring safe return of thousands despite damaged roads and rains, prioritising convenience and safety of all pilgrims. Chandigarh: The rescue of devotees stranded during the Manimahesh pilgrimage in the interiors of Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, began on Friday, with three Indian Air Force (IAF) Chinook helicopters evacua...Read More
Delhi faced challenges due to heavy rainfall. A flyover section on National Highway 44 collapsed. Intense showers caused traffic jams and waterlogging. The Yamuna River exceeded the danger level. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited affected families and assured assistance. She also sought cooperation from neighboring states. The IMD forecasts more rain. The CPCB recorded Delhi's AQI as satisfactory. A section of the flyover on National Highway 44 in Delhi collapsed after heavy rainfall battered ...Read More
Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan said on Friday that war and geopolitics cannot be seen in isolation and that war "is a medium to achieve political ambitions". He made the remarks while addressing a session on 'National Security Challenges in front of India' in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur. While talking about how the government and the military have to work hand-in-hand for securing a country's national interest, Chauhan said that in a democracy "the military works under political leadership"....Read More
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has warned that Western countries could "lose the game" to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) unless they reassess their approach to the Global South. His comments come following the latest SCO summit in Tianjin, which has been seen as a show of unity among its members, which include China, Russia and India. Speaking in Helsinki alongside Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, Stubb urged his Western European counterparts and the US to adopt a more "coh...Read More
"We have seen the inaccurate and misleading statements made by Navarro, and obviously reject them," external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said during a meida briefing. The ministry of external affairs on Friday hit out at the "misleading statements" made by White House trade advisor Peter Navarro about India's purchase of Russian oil. "We have seen the inaccurate and misleading statements made by Navarro, and obviously reject them," external affairs ministry spokesperson Randh...Read More
SHIMLA: The monsoon fury in Himachal Pradesh has left a trail of destruction, claiming 355 lives so far this season, including 194 in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, drowning, lightning strikes, and other weather-triggered causes, and 161 in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). The SDMA's cumulative report from June 20 to September 4 indicated that torrential rains injured 416 people and left 49 missing. The scale of devastation s...Read More
New Delhi: at the Star Rating Awards Ceremony held in Mumbai, two mines of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) were felicitated. Hon'ble Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, and Hon'ble Minister of State for Coal & Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, presented the awards to the winners. In the underground category, SECL's Bangwar UG Mine was conferred with the Third Prize, while Khairaha UG Mine was honoured with the 5-Star Achiever Award. Both mines are located in the Sohagp...Read More
Chandigarh, Sep 5 (PTI) Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria Friday flagged off nine trucks of relief material for flood-affected people on behalf of the state's Red Cross Society. All these nine trucks carrying relief material are being sent to Ferozepur, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Ropar, Ludhiana, Malerkotla and Jalandhar. They will be delivered to the needy flood-affected people through Red Cross units of the respective districts, an official statement said. The ...Read More
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as t...Read More
Story: A CBI officer probing a journalist's disappearance uncovers Bengal's violent past, revisiting Direct Action Day and the Noakhali killings.Review: 'The Bengal Files' is a tough watch, the kind of film that makes you squirm in your seat and sit uneasy through its relentless portrayal of violence. The third in Vivek Agnihotri's "files" trilogy, the film trains its gaze on the mayhem that followed Direct Action Day -- the call given by Mohammad Ali Jinnah in 1946 demanding a separate state fo...Read More
Arshad Warsi starts filming for Shah Rukh Khan's King in Warsaw. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the action-thriller also stars Suhana Khan in her debut role. Bollywood just got a fresh update from Poland. Arshad Warsi, the ever-charming Jolly LLB star, has officially joined the cast of Shah Rukh Khan's highly anticipated action-thriller King. The actor confirmed it himself with a stylish Instagram post from the streets of Warsaw, sparking immediate excitement among fans. "No prize for guessing ...Read More
Boney Kapoor said Ranbir Kapoor kept his calm and didn't disrespect the crew even when he had to give 52 retakes. Boney Kapoor, who played Ranbir Kapoor's father in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar, has praised the actor for his patience. In a chat with Komal Nahta, Boney mentioned that Ranbir had no problems with the film's schedule being changed or having to give 52 retakes for a scene. Boney recalled Ranbir telling him that till the director is satisfied, an actor must keep on going. Boney Kapoor sai...Read More