NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar inaugurated two new Consulates General of India in Russia on Wednesday, in Yekaterinburg and Kazan. Jaishankar hailed the moment as an important day for bilateral ties.Speaking at the event, he said, “I am confident that with the opening of the two new consulates, there will be a further…
Gold prices have been breaking records this year, and wealthy investors and family offices are now looking for ways to earn returns on their bullion. Instead of keeping gold bars locked in vaults, more of them are leasing their metal to refiners, jewelers, and fabricators to earn interest — a major shift for an asset…
Sachin Tendulkar recalls the moment that gave him clarity on the 2011 World Cup being a special one. (Photo by Tom Shaw/Getty Images) Andhra PradeshSachin Tendulkar, attending the birth centenary celebrations of Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, recalled a deeply personal memory from India’s 2011 World Cup triumph. As the icon went over…
Nitesh Tiwari’s epic Ramayan, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, is gearing up for its second installment, with filming set to begin in January 2026. The first part is slated for a 2026 release, followed by the second in 2027. Despite scheduling challenges due to lead actors’ commitments and Sunny Deol’s personal situation, pre-production is underway…
NEW DELHI: JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar on Wednesday was elected as leader of the party’s legislature group at a meeting of newly elected MLAs in Patna. Meanwhile, BJP leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha were elected as the leader and the deputy leader of BJP legislature party respectively. NDA Sweeps Bihar, Nitish Kumar Prepares for…
Air India has approached the Indian government to request access to restricted military airspace in China’s Xinjiang region to shorten international flight paths, according to a Reuters report quoting an internal company document. The move comes as the airline struggles with higher operational costs following Pakistan’s closure of its airspace to Indian carriers.The appeal, submitted…
Shardul Thakur (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Mumbai: Vocal about the need for more gap between Ranji Trophy matches last year, Mumbai captain and India allrounder Shardul Thakur has given a thumbs-up to the concept of a break between the two legs of the Ranji Trophy for white-ball tournaments, implemented by the BCCI since last season. The…
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is finally returning to Indian cinema, and she is doing it in style. The global star is stepping back into the world of Telugu cinema with SS Rajamouli’s much-awaited sci-fi action adventure ‘Varanasi’. Her comeback has already created huge excitement among fans, but the biggest highlight has been her confirmation that she…
Sachin Tendulkar (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday offered his respects to Sri Sathya Sai Baba during the birth centenary celebrations in Puttaparthi. He recalled how people would compare his hairstyle to the spiritual leader’s when he was a child and how meeting Baba later left a deep impact on his…
US insurer The Standard has set up StanCorp Global Services India as a new global capability center in Bengaluru and Pune to support its technology transformation and future growth, and has appointed Mohua Sengupta as senior vice president and country head for India.The Standard is a US-based group of companies that offers disability, life, dental,…
