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Won't raise my salary after Tourist Family's success, says actor Sasikumar

Chennai, May 14: Actor Sasikumar, who is now basking in the success of his recently released film 'Tourist Family', has said that he will not increase his salary as that is bound to increase the budget of a film.

North Korea's Kim supervises special operations' drills, urges full preparations for war

Seoul, May 14: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has supervised combined tactical drills of special operations, stressing that the most "crucial" task for the North's armed forces is to make full preparations for war, state media reported Wednesday.

Mads Mikkelsen to feature in 'Sirius'

Los Angeles, May 13: Actor Mads Mikkelsen will be seen in an action thriller 'Sirius', which marks the directorial debut of Oscar-winning editor Lee Smith.

20-year-old legacy issue of similar EPIC numbers resolved: ECI sources

New Delhi, May 13: In its effort to sanitize the electoral rolls and keep them updated, Election Commission of India (ECI) has resolved a nearly 20-year-old legacy issue of similar EPIC numbers which got erroneously issued to genuine electors just because similar series were used by different Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) in such cases since 2005.

26 new bacterial species in NASA cleanrooms to hold clues to space survival

New Delhi, May 13: An international team of scientists from India, Saudi Arabia, and the US has identified 26 novel bacterial species growing inside cleanrooms associated with NASA space missions.

SECI chief terminated after allowing Anil Ambani's Reliance Power to bid with fake documents: Sources

New Delhi, May 13: The Central government’s abrupt termination of RP Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), stems from serious irregularities involving Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Power, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.

Chemical Industry to see gradual demand recovery in 2025: Report

New Delhi, May 12: Even in the optimistic view the global chemical industry is expected to witness a gradual recovery in demand during 2025, according to a recent report by B&K Research.

Railway Minister reviews ops, orders special trains for stranded passengers

New Delhi May 10: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed train operations and instructed officials to operate special trains while considering the public's requirements, according to officials.

India's forex reserves fell USD 2.06 billion after extending gains for eighth straight week

New Delhi, May 10: India's foreign exchange reserves (Forex) fell USD 2.06 billion to USD 686.06 billion in the week that ended on May 2, after extending gains for the eighth straight week, official data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) this week showed.

Ananya Panday salutes the Indian Armed Forces & their families for their courage

Mumbai, May 9: As tension between India and Pakistan escalates, actress Ananya Panday took a moment to show her gratitude towards the Indian Armed Forces for their unmatched contribution to the safety of our country.

Anushka Sharma is 'grateful' to Armed Forces for protecting us amid rising Indo-Pak tensions

Mumbai, May 9: Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma has expressed her profound gratitude to the Indian Armed Forces for their steadfast protection during challenging times.

Jefferies raises its investment exposure to India reflecting strong confidence in economy and market potential

New Delhi, May 9: Jefferies has raised its investment exposure to India and China in its latest Asia Pacific ex-Japan strategy, reflecting strong confidence in the country's economic and market potential.

Himachal cabinet approves conversion of part-time workers to daily wagers, relocation of Wildlife wing, and new court filing rules

Shimla, May 5: The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, approved several important decisions during its meeting on Monday, including key infrastructure projects, a shift in the state's wildlife management, and new rules for court case filings.

Himachal Cabinet decides to convert part-time Class IV employees as daily-wagers

Shimla, May 5: The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Monday decided to convert part-time Class IV employees as daily-wagers working in various departments who have completed seven years of continuous service as on March 31.

Warren Buffett shares views on tariffs, AI, dollar depreciation, and Berkshire Hathaway's cash reserves at annual meeting

New Delhi, May 4: Renowned investor Warren Buffett, at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting where he announced he would be stepping down at the end of the year, shared his opinion on a wide range of important topics, including tariffs, artificial intelligence (AI), currency depreciation, the company's vast cash reserves, and investments in real estate.

This is Sangeeta Bijlani's 'go to snack' to curb hunger

Mumbai, May 4: What better way to curb your hunger than a healthy snack? Yesteryear diva, Sangeeta Bijlani revealed her favorite go-to snack through a social media post.

One platform for all electoral services, Election Commission of India soon to launch ECINET

New Delhi, May 4: In a significant step towards streamlining electoral services, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Sunday that it is developing a comprehensive digital platform, ECINET, which will unify and reorient more than 40 of its existing mobile and web applications into a single, user-friendly interface.

India's forex reserves climb for 8th straight week, rise by USD 1.98 billion to USD 688.13 billion

Mumbai, May 4: India's foreign exchange reserves (Forex) rose by USD 1.983 billion to USD 688.129 billion in the week that ended on April 25, extending gains for the eighth straight week, official data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) this week showed.

Himachal CM inaugurates IPD services at AIMSS

Shimla, May 1: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday inaugurated the In-Patient Department (IPD) services at the Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialities (AIMSS) at Chamiyana near Shimla.

Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025 concludes with bold vision to redefine future of health

Abu Dhabi, May 1: The second edition of Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW) concluded with a renewed commitment to transforming the way the world thinks about, invests in and supports longer healthier lives for their populations.

Salute unsung heroes who keep Adani Group running: Gautam Adani on Labour Day

Ahmedabad, May 1: Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Thursday hailed thousands of workers, especially unsung heroes who keep the Adani Portfolio of companies running.

Piyush Goyal concludes historic Norway visit, focuses on strengthening trade ties

New Delhi, May 1: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has concluded his visit to Norway, marking the first such visit by an Indian Commerce Minister in over 25 years.

India buys gold worth Rs 12,000 crore on Akshaya Tritiya, silver purchase at Rs 4,000 crore

New Delhi, April 30: India saw an estimated sale of gold jewellery and related items worth approximately Rs 12,000 crore on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya on Wednesday, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said.

Endangered red-crowned roofed turtles return to River Ganga

New Delhi, April 30: The Ganga River, which has been an integral part of Indian civilisation for centuries, is now igniting the possibility of new life along its banks. Ganga's shores are now becoming a home to the endangered turtle species, as per an official release of the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

IPL 2025: DC skipper Axar Patel wins the toss and opts to bowl against KKR

New Delhi April 29: Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Axar Patel has won the toss and opted to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) at the iconic Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium on April 29th, Tuesday.

Gold shines on Akshaya Tritiya: Prices up by over 30 pc in a year

New Delhi, April 29: Gold has continued to shine bright for investors, delivering a return of over 30 per cent since last year's Akshaya Tritiya, according to brokerage firm Ventura.

AIIMS Jammu launches centre for advanced genomics, precision medicine to boost cancer care

Jammu, April 28: The All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu on Monday launched the Centre for Advanced Genomics and Precision Medicine to boost affordable, precision-driven cancer care with advanced Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology.

Tripura: Over 3,000 surgeries completed in 100 days at GB Pant Hospital

Agartala, April 26: In a significant achievement, Tripura's premier government-run Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) Hospital has completed more than 3,000 surgeries over the past 100 days.

Charlie Puth, Brooke Sansone share their official wedding video; check it out

Washington, April 25: Months after saying "I do" to each other, popular singer Charlie Puth and Brooke Sansone have given fans a special look of their official wedding video on social media.

Birthday special: Performances of Varun Dhawan that proved his acting talent

New Delhi, April 24: Actor Varun Dhawan, considered among the most charming actors of Bollywood, celebrated his birthday on Thursday.

ECI kickstarts two-day capacity-building programme for electoral field functionaries from Bihar

New Delhi, April 23: The Election Commission of India is organising a two-day training and capacity building of Booth Level Officers (BLOS) along with other field-level functionaries at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), New Delhi. This is the third such batch of BLOs to be trained from the poll-bound state of Bihar.

April sees unprecedented growth of India's new export orders, PMI shows

New Delhi, April 23: April sees unprecedented growth of new export orders buoyed by the 90-day pause in the implementation of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, HSBC Flash India PMI said.

Rare star tortoises found dead near Srikurmam temple

Srikakulam, April 21: In a shocking incident that has sparked public outrage, rare star tortoises were found dead near the sacred Sri Kurmanatha Temple in Srikakulam district -- a revered shrine where Lord Vishnu is believed to have manifested in his Kurma (tortoise) avatar.

RCB skipper Rajat Patidar wins toss, opts to bowl against PBKS

Mullanpur April 20: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and opted to bowl against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 37th match of the Indian Premier League.

ECI's training program for Bihar booth level agents receives widespread acclaim

New Delhi, April 18: The Election Commission of India (ECI) recently concluded a pioneering two-day training program for Booth Level Agents (BLAS) from Bihar, drawing enthusiastic appreciation from participants across political lines.

DoNER Minister bats for accelerating the Special Economic Zone in Manipur

Agartala, April 17: Union Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday directed officials to accelerate the pace of key infrastructure projects, including universities, Information Technology and Special Economic Zone in Manipur, mental, maternity and child hospital, officials said.

Madhya Pradesh advances vulture conservation, 6 captive breeding vultures released into natural habitat

Bhopal, April 17: Madhya Pradesh Forest Department has taken major step in conservation of vultures and released six captive breeding vultures into their natural habitat from Vulture Conservation Breeding Center located in Kerwa, Bhopal, aiming to save and protect the endangered species.

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