The Union Cabinet has approved the launch of the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with a total Central Assistance of Rs 1 lakh crore, aimed at driving market-linked urban infrastructure development and catalysing investments worth around Rs 4 lakh crore over the next five years.The fund marks a shift in urban development model away from grant-based…
Addressing a meeting of G20 foreign ministers on the margins of UNGA, EAM S Jaishankar made a strong pitch for ending conflicts, combating terrorism and reforming multilateralism. He said with both international peace and global development taking a hit, the costs – especially to Global South – in terms of energy, food and fertiliser security…
Lionel Messi’s G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025 hit a major highlight in Mumbai, where the football legend shared memorable moments with several Bollywood celebrities at the Wankhede Stadium. One of the major highlights was Sachin Tendulkar meeting Messi and posing with him. The legendary cricketer shared a picture with him and wrote, “Must say, today was…
Abdulaziz Al Aliwa (Image Source: Getty) There was drama on Thursday, and it came with an added touch of brilliance in the form of a stoppage-time winner from Al Kholood winger Abdulaziz Al-Aliwa, who fired home to give the underdogs a 2-1 victory against Al-Shabab in the Saudi Pro League. The late heroics from the…
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has implemented a key constitutional clause following a Supreme Court directive. This clause prevents officials from simultaneously holding positions in both national and state football organisations. The Supreme Court had instructed AIFF to adopt Article 25.3 (c) and (d) within three weeks of its October 15 order. These articles…
NEW DELHI: Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju has demanded apology from leader of oppositions in both the houses — Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi — a day after videos of Congress workers sloganeering “eliminate” Prime Minister Narendra Modi surfaced on social media.“Both the LoPs in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha should apologise,” Rijiju said. He…
Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju has asked the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to sustain its push on digital marketing and a mobile-first strategy to help achieve the national objective of “insurance for all”.Speaking at LIC’s strategy meet in Mumbai, Nagaraju said the insurer’s expanding digital outreach would be critical to widening coverage and…
Shai Hope (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) Shai Hope produced another high-class innings to carry West Indies to a competitive total, once again proving why he is regarded as their most reliable ODI batter. In a shortened 34-overs-a-side contest, the West Indies captain controlled the innings from the moment he walked out, reaching his 19th…
Dulquer Salmaan’s period drama ‘Kaantha’ has achieved a significant milestone, crossing ₹20 crore net in its first week. The film demonstrated consistent box office performance, with an estimated ₹1.40 crore collected on its seventh day. ‘Kaantha’ enjoyed solid Tamil occupancy and steady performance in Telugu regions, marking a strong opening for the ensemble thriller. Dulquer…
Dhanush’s family drama ‘Idli Kadai’ is seeing a dip in its box office numbers during its third week, following a robust second week. The film has raked in Rs 71.32 crore worldwide, with Rs 50 crore coming from the Indian market. Viewers have lauded its emotional storytelling and writing skills, though some have mentioned that…
