India’s space industry has attracted $150 million in funding so far in the current financial year, marking the highest-ever fund mobilisation since the government opened up the sector to private participation in 2020, INSPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka said on Thursday, PTI reported.Speaking at the India Economic Forum in New Delhi, Goenka said the funding milestone…
A view of Ekana Cricket Stadium shrouded in dense fog (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) NEW DELHI: On Thursday, the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) announced that they would fully refund ticket prices for fans after the fourth T20 International between India and South Africa was cancelled due to fog. Supposed to begin at 7 pm, the…
At the trailer launch of the Hindi version of Dacoit, Adivi Sesh surprised many by showering praise on Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster Dhurandhar. The appreciation comes at an interesting time, as Dhurandhar Part Two is slated to clash with Dacoit—which stars Sesh alongside Mrunal Thakur and Anurag Kashyap—on March 19. ‘It helped me see the other…
The Commission for Air Quality Management has directed civic bodies and state agencies across the National Capital Region to urgently strengthen municipal solid waste management, flagging persistent open burning of waste, delays in clearing legacy dumps and gaps in enforcement.The directions came after a detailed review of waste management systems in Delhi and NCR states,…
US inflation cooled more than expected in November, but economists cautioned that the data may have been distorted by the recent federal government shutdown, while most Americans said they were yet to feel any real relief from high prices for essentials, AP reported.The US Labor Department said on Thursday that the consumer price index (CPI)…
Indian Super League trophy (ISL Photo) NEW DELHI: The Indian Super League (ISL) clubs were on Thursday asked to submit a proposal for forming a consortium to run the 2025-26 season of the league, which is yet to begin. Representatives of all ISL clubs were invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the All…
It’s the annual day function of the Dhirubhai Ambani School and several celebs were spotted arriving to cheer for their children. Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arriving for Aaradhya Bachchan. Aishwarya’s mother Vrinda Rai was also seen. Meanwhile, one also saw Shah Rukh Khan arriving with wife Gauri Khan and daughter Suhana…
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will launch a major beautification drive, planting over 2.6 lakh tulip bulbs across Lutyens Delhi starting December 27. NDMC Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal announced the initiative on Thursday, saying it aims to enhance the city’s aesthetics and combat pollution. Giving the details, Chahal said 5.17 lakh imported Dutch…
The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) will add to India’s growing network of preferential trade arrangements in the Gulf, but its significance lies more in consolidating market access and investment presence than in sharply expanding trade volumes, Ajay Srivastava, founder of the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said.India and Oman signed the agreement on…
Nathan Lyon of Australia (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon etched his name deeper into the record books on Day 2 of the third Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval, overtaking Glenn McGrath to become Australia’s second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. The milestone came during England’s first innings when Lyon struck twice…
