NEW DELHI: An Indian Army contingent has departed for Egypt to participate in the fourth edition of the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise — Cyclone-IV — scheduled to be conducted at Anshas from April 9-17.The exercise is a continuation of growing military cooperation between the two countries, and follows successful conduct of the previous edition…
MUMBAI: Some friction, long viewed as a flaw in digital payments, is now being seen as a feature. An RBI discussion paper proposes to introduce a short delay, or “lag”, for high-value transfers above Rs 10,000. This gives customers time to rethink a transaction and cancel it if they suspect fraud. Customers may also be…
Hikaru Nakamura speaks about Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann documentary NEW DELHI: World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura has made it clear he is not interested in watching Netflix’s latest documentary on the controversial rivalry between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann, even as the film sparks fresh debate in the chess world.Speaking after a recent game…
Stand-up comedian Samay Raina has once again landed in controversy after a recent stand-up clip, where he joked about Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan. The remarks have triggered backlash online, with Ajaz Khan also reacting strongly. The actor didn’t hold back, calling out Samay’s remarks and warning him to “show respect.” Stand-up comedian…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sharply criticised the Mamta Banerjee-led TMC government, alleging that it had “turned making crude bombs into a cottage industry”.Addressing an election rally in West Bengal’s Birbhum, the Prime Minister said that TMC had normalised violence in the state and promised strict action if the BJP came to…
NEW DELHI: Indian companies should secure additional funding and strengthen supply chains, while govt should consider emergency financing for MSMEs and tax reforms to mitigate impact of the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to a Ficci report. “The ongoing disruption in West Asia carries far-reaching implications for import-dependent economies, such as India, with likely impact…
It was a ‘remember the name’ moment for Mukul Choudhary as he single-handedly led the Lucknow Super Giants to an improbable win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the ‘Garden of Eden’ on Thursday. KKR seemed in control, with the game in their hands. But then Mukul Choudhary turned it around. He stayed calm under…
Rashmika Mandanna rang in her 30th birthday on April 5 in a deeply personal way, celebrating the special day with husband Vijay Deverakonda and her family. Making her first birthday after marriage even more memorable, the actor chose to return to her roots in Coorg. From visiting a temple she grew up going to, to…
Voters at a polling booth in Golghat, Assam NEW DELHI: Kerala, Puducherry and Assam recorded higher voter turnout on Thursday compared to the 2021 assembly elections, according to data released by the Election Commission.Puducherry reported the highest turnout at 89.20%, up from about 82.2% in 2021. Assam followed with 85.10%, compared to 82.04% last time….
The commerce ministry on Thursday held consultations with exporters to address disruptions in shipping, port operations and packaging arising from the ongoing West Asia crisis, PTI reported.Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal chaired two meetings attended by Shipping Secretary Vijay Kumar, export promotion councils (EPCs), commodity boards, shipping lines, ports and exporters.Officials said the discussions focused on…
