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India extends US$ 1 million relief for landslide-devastated Papua New Guinea

India announces US$ 1 million relief assistance for landslide-devastated Papua New Guinea

May 28, 2024

Huge Landslide in Papua New Guinea, 100 feared dead, rescue proves challenging

The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. local time in Kaokalam Village in Enga Province, located over 600 km northwest of Port Moresby.

May 24, 2024

Markets: Nifty at all-time high, Sensex jumps over 750 points

Indian stocks rise on Thursday, bouncing back from a flat session

May 23, 2024

'Cowardly, dastardly act', says PM Modi on attack on Slovak PM Robert Fico

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condemned the attack on Slovakia's PM Robert Fico, calling it a "cowardly and dastardly act".

May 16, 2024

INDIA bloc will form govt at Centre on June 4: Rahul Gandhi

As voting is underway for the fourth phase on 96 Lok Sabha seats across 10 states and union territories on Monday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged people to exercise their right to vote and exuded confidence that India bloc winning the elections.

May 13, 2024

"Received lot of love from Pakistan": Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Pakistan's reception of Heeramandi [details]

In the interview, when Bhansali was asked about the setting of the series, he said, "It's a piece that somehow brings us all together when all India was one, it was undivided." In an earlier interview, SLB said that he wanted to cast Pakistani actors such as Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan and Imran Abbas.

May 4, 2024

'Sakal Ban was impromptu and comparatively took less time than other songs': Heeramandi choreographer Vijayshree Chaudhary [Exclsuive]

"Sakal Ban was impromptu, took less time": Heeramandi choreographer Vijayshree Chaudhary [Exclusive]

In an exclusive interview with International Business Times, India, the effervescent choreographer spoke about her working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, her journey while filming Heeramandi, celebs she would love to choreograph and more. Vijayshree Chaudhary is a disciple of Pt. Birju Maharaj.

May 3, 2024

Alia Bhatt's absence on 'The Great Indian Kapil Show': Did payment issues lead to the actress missing the episode?

'Payment issues, accommodate her availability': Netflix couldn't afford Alia Bhatt due for 'The Great Indian Kapil Show': Reports

According to a report by TimesNow, the streaming platform hosting the show faced financial constraints, leading to Alia's absence. The report suggests that the platform "could not afford Alia," indicating a possible payment dispute.

Apr 6, 2024

WhatsApp bans record over 76 lakh accounts in India

Meta-owned WhatsApp on Monday said it banned more than 76 lakh accounts in India in February, in compliance with the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.

Apr 2, 2024

Congress, DMK colluded to cede Katchatheevu Island from India to SL: TN BJP chief Annamalai

Tamil Nadu BJP President, K. Annamalai, has charged that the Congress and DMK colluded to cede the Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka.

Mar 31, 2024

29th Round: India, China hold crucial meet to resolve issues along LAC

The 29th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs was held in Beijing to discuss and resolve the remaining issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Mar 28, 2024

India's bio-economy grew 13-fold in the last decade: Jitendra Singh

India's bio-economy has grown 13-fold in the last decade -- from $10 billion in 2014 to over $130 billion in 2024, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Jitendra Singh, said on Wednesday.

Mar 7, 2024

Govt targets Rs 50,000 cr defence exports by 2028-29: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the Modi government has prioritised the defence sector and along with the promotion of indigenous manufacturing was aiming at an export target of Rs 50,000 crore for military hardware by 2028-29.

Mar 7, 2024

India relaxes ban on rice exports to Africa in outreach to Global South

The government has, as part of India's outreach to the Global South, allowed the exports of 1,10,000 tonnes of rice to three African countries to help them meet their food security needs.

Mar 4, 2024

'Country has no locus standi to comment on our internal matters': India on Pakistan raising Kashmir issue at UN council

Responding to Pakistan's allegations about Jammu and Kashmir at the UN Human Rights Council, India, exercising its right to reply, said that Islamabad has no locus standi to comment on our internal matters.

Feb 29, 2024

Deepika Padukone at BAFTA Film Awards 2024

Deepika Padukone makes India proud at BAFTA Awards; shines in ethnic Sabyasachi saree [Watch]

Oppenheimer wins big: Best Film, Best Director for Christopher Nolan, Best Actor for Cillian Murphy, and Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr. [ See full list of winners]

Feb 19, 2024

India successfully puts into orbit its 3rd Gen Meteorological satellite - INSAT-3DS

India successfully put into orbit its third generation meteorological/weather satellite INSAT-3DS on Saturday evening in a copybook style. The 2,274 kg INSAT-3DS was carried by Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket code-named as GSLV-F14.

Feb 18, 2024

Anushka Sharma- Virat Kohli to welcome second baby in London in few days; hints Harsh Goenka [details]

Jay Shah on Virat's absence from the Test series said, "If somebody is asking for a personal leave in 15 years then it is his right to ask for it. Virat is not that kind of a player that he would ask for a leave without any reason. We must back and trust our players. We will talk about Virat later."

Feb 17, 2024

Agricultural sector remains bedrock of nation's economy: Economy Review

The India Economy Review prepared by the Ministry of Finance said that the agricultural sector -- which is estimated to constitute 18 per cent of India's GVA in FY24 -- is the bedrock of nation's economy.

Jan 30, 2024

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan issues apology for assaulting disciple

'Served holy water instead of alcohol': PAK singer Rahat Fateh Ali khan hits his disciple with slippers; issues clarification

A Twitter user named Ghulam Abbas Shah shared the clip on X, and wrote, "Famous singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan beating his servant for bottle of Alcohol.."

Jan 28, 2024

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