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PUNE: The season’s first cyclonic storm over the Arabian Sea has intensified into ‘Cyclone Shakti’ on Friday, the IMD stated. Currently centred about 250km west-southwest of Gujarat’s Dwarka, the system is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm by Saturday. While forecasters said it is unlikely to have a significant impact on the Indian…
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are all set to reunite in Priyadarshan‘s film Haiwaan. However, before the movie hits the big screen, we will get to witness their reunion on a show hosted by Twinkle Khanna and Kajol. On the talk show titled Two Much, the Bollywood stars will be gracing the couch, and…
NEW DELHI: The NCERT has rolled out special classroom modules on ‘swadeshi’, tracing its roots from 1905 anti-partition agitation in Bengal to PM Narendra Modi’s call for a self-reliant India.The publications, ‘Swadeshi: Vocal for Local’ (for middle stage) and ‘Swadeshi: For a Self-Reliant India’ (for secondary stage), revisits the historic movement that urged Indians to…
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday there will be limited impact of external shocks on India’s growth, due to strong domestic consumption and investment.“The Indian economy is resilient and continues to grow sustainably,” she said at the Kautilya Economic Conclave.The Indian economy is estimated to…
BHIWANDI: A 32-year-old powerloom worker who allegedly raped and murdered a six-year-old girl in Bhiwandi in 2023 and fled from a court two months ago struck once again barely 2km away on Wednesday.He allegedly raped and strangled a seven-year-old neighbour, left the body in a gunny sack and fled. He was caught the same night…
MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar recounted on Friday how his 13-year-old daughter, Nitara, dealt with sexual harassment while gaming online.A few months ago, while playing an online game that allowed strangers to interact, she was befriended by someone who initially engaged her with friendly messages.“The person started with polite messages like ‘thank you’, ‘well played’,…
It’s been months since Dhanashree Verma and Yuzvendra Chahal parted ways, but their divorce still finds ways to dominate headlines. From shocking fashion statements to spicy allegations, the saga has had it all. Yuzvendra stunned fans when he wore a “Be Your Own Sugar Daddy” t-shirt to his final divorce proceedings, while Dhanashree later claimed…
NEW DELHI: Starting Nov 15, if you don’t have a FASTag for your vehicle, or if the tag is invalid or non-functional, you will be allowed to pay 1.25 times the regular toll using UPI. This comes as a major relief, as currently, those without a valid FASTag are required to pay double the toll…
NEW DELHI: Govt’s policy tank Niti Aayog proposed a comprehensive designed framework to enhance tax certainty and predictability for foreign investors. It recommended the introduction of an optional, industry-specific presumptive taxation scheme for foreign firms.Releasing a working paper on Friday, it also backed broader legislative clarity, administrative efficiency, robust dispute resolution mechanisms, and strategic alignment…
Heart disease was once seen as something to worry about after retirement. Not anymore. Across India, an alarming number of adults in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s are experiencing cardiac issues once thought to strike only later in life. 30s are now the new danger zone for heart attacks. And this isn’t speculation, it’s…
