File photo (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) firmly rejected claims linking eggs to cancer risk, saying eggs sold in India are safe for consumption and that recent reports and social media posts are scientifically unsupported and alarmist.Clarifying concerns over alleged presence of nitrofuran metabolites (AOZ), the…
Priyanka Chopra Jonas reminisced about her monumental year in 2016, a period of immense personal and professional growth. She shared highlights including receiving the Padma Shri, her international breakthrough with ‘Quantico’, ‘Baywatch’ filming, and her first American magazine cover. The actress also celebrated her first People’s Choice Award, attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and…
US stock markets hovered near record highs on Thursday as oil prices extended losses amid rising optimism over a possible agreement between the United States and Iran that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore crude shipments from the Persian Gulf, AP reported.The S&P 500 added 0.1 per cent, extending gains after hitting an…
BJP youth wing protesting outside Rahul Gandhi’s house. (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) youth wing on Friday staged a protest outside Congress leader Rahul Gandhi‘s Delhi house, hours after the members from the rival camp tricked their way into Bharat Mandapam and tried to disrupt the government’s ambitious ongoing AI summit.The…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: See the ball and launch it over the ropes – that’s the mantra young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi follows whenever he is at the crease. After setting the Under-19 World Cup on fire, where he scored a blazing 175 in the final to power India to the title…
India on Saturday said it has strongly opposed the China-led Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement being incorporated into the World Trade Organisation (WTO) framework, flagging concerns over its systemic implications, PTI reported.The issue was raised at the ongoing 14th ministerial conference (MC14) of the WTO in Yaounde, Cameroon, where Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush…
Asian stocks rose for a second straight session on Thursday, extending this week’s global rally as investors grow increasingly confident that the US Federal Reserve will deliver a third consecutive interest rate cut next month.The renewed optimism has pushed concerns over stretched valuations into the background for now, allowing risk appetite to strengthen across global…
Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju’s romantic flick ‘Dude’ is taking the Indian box office by storm, raking in nearly Rs 70 crore in just 12 days. Under the direction of Keerthiswaran, the film has received rave reviews for its daring storytelling and outstanding performances. Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju’s romantic entertainer ‘Dude’ continues its impressive…
The tunnel holds strategic significance due to its proximity to Arunachal Pradesh, which borders China. (AI image for representative purpose) India may get its first underwater road tunnel under a major river in the coming years. The new road tunnel project planned under the Brahmaputra river is awaiting a nod from the Union Cabinet.The tunnel…
UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem is not caught up in the hype of their Asia Cup opener against India. (Image credit: ACC) NEW DELHI: UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem is not caught up in the hype of their Asia Cup opener against India. For him and his team, the focus is on keeping things straightforward—sticking to their…
