NEW DELHI: Learning from the success of the Swachh Bharat Mission, the biggest ever behaviour change campaign, ministries and central departments have been asked to consider launching a campaign to improve civic sense and public behaviour. The goal is to instil a sense of ownership among people regarding public assets, transport infrastructure and public spaces.Sources…
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday held discussions with his Canadian counterpart Maninder Sidhu on strengthening economic cooperation, signalling a possible thaw in bilateral trade relations that had soured in recent years.“We discussed ways to find mutually beneficial opportunities for our businesses to capitalise on the complementarities offered by our two economies. I…
South Africa vs Namibia (Screengrab) During their first-ever international encounter, Namibia secured a remarkable victory over South Africa in a historic Twenty20 international match on Saturday, thanks to wicketkeeper Zane Green‘s explosive late-game performance. Green remained unbeaten at 30 runs, contributing 23 runs in the final two overs of this first-ever international clash between the…
As Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan turned 83 on Saturday, heartfelt wishes poured in from across the film industry, with colleagues, co-stars and admirers celebrating the icon’s towering legacy and enduring influence.Prabhas, Big B’s co-star from Telugu hit ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, also extended his greetings through Instagram stories. “It’s a privilege to witness your legacy and…
Arvind Kejriwal condemns arrest of AAP Gujarat leader Raju Karpada Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday reacted sharply to the arrest of Raju Karpada, the party’s Gujarat Farmer Cell head, who was taken into custody by Gujarat Police in the early hours of the morning. The arrest followed Karpada’s protest at the…
Apollo Hospitals’ share is projected to gain 13.2%, with a target price of Rs 8,675, according to SBI Securities, making it an attractive choice for investors. The stock was trading at Rs 7,662 on October 6. A top healthcare platform with over 10,000 beds across 73 hospitals, Apollo Hospitals is on an expansion drive, planning…
BWF World Junior Badminton Championships (PTI Photo) China secured their 15th Suhandinata Cup victory at the BWF World Junior Championships 2025, defeating defending champions Indonesia on Saturday. India and Japan earned bronze medals as semi-final runners-up.The Chinese team, featuring three Asian Junior Championships gold medalists and two silver medalists, dominated Indonesia with a score of…
Long before 3 Idiots became a record-smashing hit, Chetan Bhagat was a banker with a side passion for storytelling. His debut novel Five Point Someone (2004) changed that trajectory, eventually catching the attention of filmmakers and opening doors that would lead him away from finance and into full-time writing.In a recent conversation with Kushal Lodha…
Afghanistan foreign minister visits Darul Uloom Deoband in UP (Pictur ecredit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Taliban’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visited the Darul Uloom Deoband in Saharanpur on Saturday, meeting Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Maulana Arshad Madani and other senior officials of the seminary. Muttaqi expressed gratitude for the warm reception and optimism about India-Afghanistan ties….
India’s Natco Pharma will acquire significant stakes in South African pharmaceutical giant Adcock Ingram in a deal valued at R4.2 billion, paving the way for the 135-year-old firm to become a privately held entity jointly owned by Natco and Bidvest, which will remain the majority shareholder.The decision followed a meeting of Adcock Ingram shareholders that…
