Private screening of Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story to be held in Indonesia
An international publicity campaign for Akbar Khan’s ‘Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story’ has been crafted for its first overseas release, introduced one country at...
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Assam Chief Minister hands over 20 inflatable boats to Kaziranga National Park for enhanced rescue operations
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma has sanctioned 20 inflatable rubber boats with outboard motors to Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve.
SEBI enforces removal of special rights for shareholders pre-IPO
SEBI's recent directives to eliminate special rights for select shareholders before IPOs aim to ensure equal treatment and transparency for all investors. The regulator has also returned several DRHPs for inadequate disclosures, underscoring its commitment to stringent due diligence and market fairness.
Supreme Court holds Magistrate in contempt for violating interim bail order, criticizes routine remands
The Supreme Court has found Chief Judicial Magistrate Deepaben Thakar guilty of contempt for remanding an accused in defiance of a Supreme Court interim bail order.
Bangladeshi student leaders call for protection of minority religious sites amid rising tensions
The appeal by student leaders underscores the precarious situation faced by religious minorities in Bangladesh. Tensions have been mounting in recent weeks, with incidents of vandalism and violence targeting Hindu and Christian places of worship.
Muhammad Yunus appointed as leader of Bangladesh’s Interim government amid political crisis
Yunus, an acclaimed figure renowned for his work in microfinance, has been called upon to navigate the nation through this turbulent period. The 84-year-old economist, who has been pivotal in alleviating poverty across Bangladesh through his Grameen Bank initiative, was endorsed by student leaders and has expressed his readiness to assume the role.
Reliance aims to make clean energy accessible and affordable, says Mukesh Ambani
Reliance Industries' domestic production surged by 53.2% year-over-year in FY24, reaching 268.6 billion cubic feet equivalent. Increased output from the KG-D6 block led to a robust EBITDA growth of 48.6% year-over-year, highlighting the company's strong performance despite global economic challenges.
Tragic air dynasty chopper crash in Nepal claims 5 lives
The Air Dynasty chopper, which was on a routine flight, went down in the remote Himalayan region, making rescue operations particularly challenging. Despite the swift response from local authorities and rescue teams, there were no survivors.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defends GST on insurance amid opposition demands
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended the continued imposition of GST on health and life insurance in the Lok Sabha, addressing opposition protests and questioning the focus of state governments on the issue.
Khaleda Zia advocates for love and peace in rebuilding Bangladesh amidst political turmoil
Begum Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and leader of the BNP, one day after her release from house arrest, said that "love and peace" should guide the nation’s efforts to rebuild, rather than "anger and revenge."
SEBI’s new Finfluencer rules: A double-edged sword?
There has been a lot of interest among finfluencers to register themselves after the regulator cracked down on unregistered entities and has asked registered entities to restrict their association with unregistered entities.
President Droupadi Murmu arrives in New Zealand
President Droupadi Murmu has commenced her two- day state visit to New Zealand, arriving in Auckland and scheduled to proceed to Wellington for a series of high-profile engagements.
Indian Navy Frigate INS Tabar conducts maritime partnership exercise with German Navy in North Sea
During its return journey from St Petersburg, Russia, the Indian Navy's frontline frigate INS Tabar engaged in a Maritime Partnership Exercise with the German Navy’s Sea Lynx helicopters off the Kiel Canal in the North Sea.
Air Dynasty helicopter crash in Nepal’s Nuwakot district
A tragic helicopter crash in Nepal’s Nuwakot District has resulted in the deaths of four Chinese nationals. The incident involved an Air Dynasty helicopter and occurred under unclear circumstances.
Prime Minister Modi convenes meeting on Bangladesh situation with NSA and EAM
Prime Minister Modi, Doval, and Jaishankar reviewed intelligence reports and diplomatic channels to ensure the safety and well-being of Indian nationals and to formulate appropriate responses to the evolving situation.
Security forces intensify operation in Basantgarh following encounter
According to Bhat, the operation achieved a significant breakthrough in the evening when contact was established with the group.
India urges progress on BIMSTEC free trade agreement amid stalled negotiations
In a recent statement, Goyal emphasized the need for a collaborative approach to overcome the deadlock.