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Actor Saiyami Kher has joined Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in Priyadarshan’s new film Haiwaan, which recently began shooting in Kochi. Sharing her excitement, Saiyami said stepping onto the sets was an emotional moment. She recalled her childhood memories of watching Akshay
Sandalwood star Shivarajkumar is set to play the lead in the upcoming film Dad, a project that has already generated buzz with its intriguing title. The movie had its grand launch at the historic Nandi Temple on Chamundi Hill, Mysuru, where the traditional muhurtha ceremony was h
NEW DELHI Shares of Vodafone Idea (Vi) fell sharply on Tuesday, dropping 9.19% in intra-day trading and declining over 16% year-to-date, following the government’s announcement that no fresh relief would be provided on adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. Minister of State for C
PATNA The Bihar cabinet, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Tuesday approved 26 proposals, including major land acquisitions aimed at promoting industrial development across the state. As part of the Bihar Industrial Investment Encouragement Package, 2025, the government s
OYO Market Debut PUNE OYO, the global travel tech company, is reportedly planning to file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) in November, targeting a $7–8 billion valuation for its initial public offering (IPO), according to sources familiar with the matter. The compan
PUNEApple announced on Tuesday that its fourth retail store in India will open at Koregaon Park, Pune, on September 4, following the recent launch of its Bengaluru store in Hebbal. This expansion reflects the tech giant’s growing offline presence in one of its largest global mark
US to enforce 50% tariffs on Indian exports from August 27, sparing pharma and electronics. New DelhiThe United States on Tuesday issued a draft notice enforcing additional duties on Indian goods, raising the total tariff to 50%, effective from August 27. The measure, implemen
PM Modi inaugurated Maruti Suzuki’s first global electric vehicle, the e-Vitara, from Gujarat, marking a major push for “Made in India” EVs. Ahmedabad Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated Maruti Suzuki’s first global battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e-Vita
We Count on India’s Contribution to Ending War: Zelenskyy KYIVUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his Independence Day greetings and emphasized Ukraine’s reliance on India’s contribution to ending t
Pakistan evacuates 150,000 residents in Punjab ahead of potential flooding following India’s dam water release warning. LAHORE Pakistan has evacuated over 150,000 residents from areas along three rivers in Punjab province after receiving a warning from India about the plann
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most widely and joyously celebrated Hindu festivals across India, marking the birth of Lord Ganesha, the beloved elephant-headed deity of wisdom, prosperity, good fortune, and removal of obstacles. Among the states of India, Karnataka stands out for
Lebanon is set to unveil a strategy on August 31 to persuade Hezbollah to disarm, according to a U.S. envoy. BEIRUT Lebanon is set to present a plan on August 31 aimed at convincing Hezbollah to disarm, U.S. Special Envoy for Syria and Lebanon Thomas Barrack announced on Tu
China will host a high-profile SCO summit next week, bringing together leaders including President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and President Vladimir Putin BEIJING China is set to host more than 20 world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and
Bengaluru Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra on Monday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, demanding a public apology for what he described as the government’s mishandling of the Dharmasthala case. He alleged that the CM’s decision-making had created a
Bengaluru Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday directed police officials to file chargesheets in cases registered under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, within the mandated 60-day period. He expressed concern over delay
New Delhi The Delhi High Court on Monday set aside a Central Information Commission (CIC) order directing disclosure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s academic records from Delhi University, ruling that such information need not be made public. Justice Sachin Datta delivere
New Delhi India has alerted Pakistan about the possibility of flooding in the Tawi River, marking the first communication between the two neighbours since New Delhi suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) following the Pahalgam terror attack earlier this year. According to
Deir al-Balah (Gaza Strip) At least 20 people, including five journalists, were killed on Monday after an Israeli airstrike struck the fourth floor of Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, according to Gaza’s health ministry. Officials said the attack was a “double-tap strike,” wi
