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Vijay Sethupathi begins shooting for Puri Jagannadh's next film in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, July 7: Actor Vijay Sethupathi has begun shooting his next project, directed by Puri Jagannadh, in Hyderabad. The project was launched with a mahurat puja, a traditional ceremony held before the start of shooting.

Exploring all possibilities to achieve better connectivity with Bay of Bengal: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

Guwahati, July 7: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, emphasised exploring all possibilities to achieve better connectivity through waterways with the Bay of Bengal to benefit people of North-East who are in the trading sector.

Himachal CM Sukhu urges Centre to explore feasibility of opening Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Shipki-La route

Shimla, July 6: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday urged the Central Government to explore the feasibility of opening Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY) via Shipki-La route in Himachal Pradesh, as per the release.

Jackie Shroff joins the plantation drive at the Lonikand Biodiversity Park

Mumbai, July 5: Aside from being a celebrated actor, Jackie Shroff is also an environmental activist. Taking the initiative forward, the 'Devdas' actor joined the plantation drive in Pune's Lonikand village.

Feels like something divine, blessing from past life: Indian diaspora overjoyed after meeting PM Modi in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, July 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing and emotional welcome from the Indian diaspora at the Alvear Palace Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina with enthusiastic community members stating that meeting him felt like something divine and a blessing from a past life.

Northern Region Ministers' Conference on Civil Aviation held in Dehradun

New Delhi, July 4: Northern Region Ministers' Conference on Civil Aviation 2025, organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, was held on Friday in Dehradun, Uttarakhand with the broad vision of 'unlocking the vast potential of aviation sector in the country', as put by the Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarappu Rammohan Naidu.

'Smooth roads, bright future': PMGSY brings connectivity, relief to Bihar's Vaishali residents

Vaishali, July 3: In a transformative development for Bihar's Vaishali district’s rural population, the construction of an all-weather road under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Sahadullapur Panchayat, Bidupur block, has dramatically improved connectivity between villages and urban centres, bringing long-awaited convenience and safety to residents.

Wimbledon 2025: Rinderknech stuns Zverev in five sets, Fritz beats Mpetshi Perricard

London, July 1: The All-England Club continued to be rocked by upsets on the second successive day with Arthur Rinderknech of France stunning third seed Alexander Zverev in a five-set thriller to reach the men's singles second round of Wimbledon 2025 here on Tuesday. Rinderknech overcame Zverev 7-6(3), 6-7(8), 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-4 in a first-round match to earn his first Top 5 win.

Buddhist Nechung's oracle comes in form to bless Tibetan government in-exile ahead of Dalai Lama's birthday

Dharamshala, July 2: Ahead of the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebration, the Tibetan Buddhist oracle, Nechung, comes in the form this morning to bless leaders of the Tibetan government-in-exile here. President of the Central Tibetan Administration of Tibetan government-in-exile, Penpa Tsering, ministers and members of Tibetan parliament-in-exile, and many other devotees gathered at the Nechung Monastery here in the North Indian hill town of Dharamshala on Tuesday morning.

Wimbledon: Sinner starts off with win, Zverev knocked out in a shocker

London, July 2: The world number one Italian superstar Jannik Sinner had a brilliant start to his Wimbledon campaign, making light-work of his opponent Luca Nardi on Tuesday.

It is always a delight being here...: Richard Gere joins celebrations in Dharamshala as Dalai Lama's 90th birthday festivities begin

Dharamshala, July 1: Hollywood actor Richard Gere on Tuesday joined in celebrations in Dharamshala and the surrounding regions of Kangra in Himachal Pradesh ahead of the 90th birthday of 14th Dalai Lama

Cabinet approves Rs 1,853 crore project to build 4-lane Paramakudi-Ramanathapuram highway in Tamil Nadu

New Delhi, July 1: The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the construction of the 4-lane Paramakudi-Ramanathapuram section stretching across 46.7 km in Tamil Nadu, at a total capital cost of Rs 1,853 crore.

Mizoram: Bairabi-Sairang rail line completed; to boost connectivity, tourism

Aizawl, June 30: In a major boost to connectivity in the Northeast, the construction of the much-awaited Bairabi-Sairang railway line in Mizoram has been completed. The 51.38 km-long railway line will soon be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Bairabi-Sairang line completes, Aizawl to join Railway network

Aizawl, June 30: Mizoram's capital, Aizawl, is set to receive its first-ever rail connectivity with the completion of the 51.38 km Bairabi-Sairang broad gauge rail line.

Eco-friendly LED lighting, solar power installed in Bairabi-Sairang railway line tunnels: Divisional Electrical Engineer Md Zahid Akhtar

Aizawl, June 30: Eco-friendly LED lighting and solar power installed in the tunnels of the recently completed 51.38-km Bairabi-Sairang railway line in Mizoram, Divisional Electrical Engineer Md Zahid Akhtar said.

Train services partially restored in parts of NE after week-long disruption

Guwahati, June 29: After a week of disruption due to landslides, the train services between south Assam, Tripura, Manipur, and Mizoram and the rest of the country via Guwahati partially resumed on Sunday, officials said.

Karnataka: BESCOM makes smart meters mandatory for new, temporary connections in rural areas from July 1

Bengaluru, June 28: Starting from July 1, the Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company (BESCOM) has made it mandatory for all new and temporary electricity connections in rural areas under its jurisdiction to have smart meter installations, as mandated by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC).

Ratlam set to join MP's aviation map for commercial jet operations: CM Mohan Yadav

Ratlam, June 27: In a move that could significantly boost regional connectivity and economic development, Ratlam is poised to get its own airport facility capable of handling commercial aircraft, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Friday.

Broadband subscribers in India up 3.37 pc at 974.87 million in May

New Delhi, June 27: The total number of broadband subscribers increased from 943.09 million at the end of April to 974.87 million at May-end with a monthly growth rate of 3.37 per cent, the TRAI data showed on Friday.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia flags off Gwalior-Bengaluru express

Gwalior, June 26: Gwalior turned a fresh page in its railway history on Thursday as Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North-Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia unveiled the long-anticipated Gwalior-Bengaluru Express—marking a major leap in connecting Madhya Pradesh's heartland with Bengaluru -- the technology capital of India.

Work of Guwahati-North Guwahati bridge to be over by December-January: Assam CM

Guwahati, June 26: Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday visited the under-construction site of the trumpet interchange, a part being developed with the bridge connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati over the Brahmaputra and took stock of its progress.

Centre, Gujarat govt join hands to bring high-speed internet to all villages under BharatNet programme

New Delhi, June 24: In a major boost to rural connectivity, the Centre in partnership with the Gujarat government, on Tuesday, took a big step towards providing high-speed internet access to villages across the state.

Scindia urges OEMs, chip makers for affordable telecom devices for mass connectivity, nation building

New Delhi, June 24: Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday urged Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), device and chip makers to produce telecom devices at nominal rates so that citizens can be connected with technologies.

Improved road connectivity fuels growth and upliftment in Manipur's hill districts

By Bharat Pandey, Ukhrul, June 24: Manipur is steadily paving its path to progress, one road at a time. As the state continues to improve its road infrastructure, the ripple effects are being felt far and wide, bringing tangible benefits to daily life, local economies, and the broader social fabric of the region.

PM Modi likely to inaugurate new railway line linking Aizawl, 4th state capital in NE

Aizawl, June 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate the newly laid railway line connecting Mizoram’s Aizawl, which would be the fourth capital city in the northeast region to be connected by a railway network, officials said on Sunday.

Bike taxi riders urge Karnataka govt to reverse crackdown, demand legal clarity

Bengaluru, June 20: A group of 110 bike taxi riders from Namma Bike Taxi Association met Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao and Dasarahalli MLA S. Muniraju on Thursday, urging the government to reverse its crackdown on bike taxis.

UP CM inaugurates 91.35-km-long Gorakhpur link expressway

Lucknow, June 20: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the 91.35-km-long Gorakhpur Link Expressway, on Friday, marking yet another addition to the existing network of highways in the state.

India's telecom subscriber base crosses 1.2 billion mark: TRAI

New Delhi, June 19: India's telecom sector continues to show growth, with the total number of telephone subscribers crossing the 1.2 billion mark, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday.

New study reveals infants feel pain before they can understand it

London, June 19: A groundbreaking study from University College London (UCL) has revealed that newborns are capable of sensing pain well before they can cognitively understand or emotionally react to it.

Samyuktha joins Vijay Sethupathi, Puri Jagannadh's next project

New Delhi, June 18: Actress Samyuktha has joined the cast of Puri Jagannadh's upcoming directorial film. The movie stars Vijay Sethupathi in the lead roles. The makers have not revealed the title of the film yet.

Maha Cabinet approves development of 126 km Virag Alibag Corridor

Mumbai, June 17: The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday gave approval to develop the ambitious Virar-Alibagh Multi Modal Corridor (VAMMC) Project on a "Build, Operate and Transfer" (BOT) basis.

IndiGo to start new routes to connect Assam's cities with India's major hubs: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati, June 17: IndiGo will start new routes to connect Assam's cities with major hubs of the country, said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He added that the long-standing demand for a Jorhat-Delhi route will also be fulfilled from 20th September.

NECO Master Blaster wins Vidarbha Pro T20 League 2025 title

Nagpur, June 16: Opening batter Vedant Dighade slammed 80 runs in 52 balls while skipper Jitesh Sharma smashed 30 runs in 11 balls as NECO Master Blaster produced a commanding run chase to defeat Pagariya Strikers by 7 wickets in the final and lift the Vidarbha Pro T20 League 2025 trophy in style on Sunday.

NECO Master Blaster crowned Vidarbha Pro T20 League 2025 champions

Nagpur, June 16: NECO Master Blaster defeated Pagariya Strikers by seven wickets and 13 balls to spare to clinch the Vidarbha Pro T20 League trophy at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium.

'Source from India' feature on Trade Connect ePlatform made available for all status holder exporters

New Delhi, June 15: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has made available 'Source from India' micropage hosting service on the 'Trade Connect ePlatform' to all status holder exporters.

Audiences want familiarity but also expect growth: Zootopia 2 director Jared Bush on challenges with sequels

Washington DC, June 14: The much-anticipated sequel to Zootopia is slated to release in theatres on November 26, 2025. The director, Jared Bush, opened up on the challenges of making a sequel and shared the new changes that can be seen in the new part of the movie.

Anil Vij meets Union Minister, pitches for metro between Ambala, Chandigarh

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