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The Union cabinet on Monday approved the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) until December 2028, with a revised total outlay of Rs 8.69 lakh crore, as the government seeks to shift the rural drinking water programme from infrastructure creation to a service delivery–driven model under JJM 2.0.Under the revised framework, the Centre’s financial…
Team India players celebrate with the trophy after winning the T20 World Cup 2026. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a cash reward of Rs 131 crore for Team India following their historic victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Go Beyond The…
NEW DELHI: Private sector and state-run banks raked in around 19,000 crore from account holders for not maintaining minimum balance in three financial years — 2022-23 to 2024-25.While private sector banks mopped up around Rs 11,000 crore, public sector players collected Rs 8,093 crore, according to data shared by the finance ministry in Lok Sabha…
Bhubaneswar: Cyber fraudsters siphoned off a staggering Rs 712 crore from 76,794 victims in Odisha in the past 18 months, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed in the assembly on Monday. The disclosure came amid a 12% rise in cybercrime cases in 2025. Responding to a question from BJD MLA Pratap Keshari Deb, Majhi outlined…
At 59-60 years, she felt the need to do something to support her family and began cooking for students. But Devni Devi’s tiffin service which she started from her kitchen was not met with much respect or encouragement, either within her joint family or outside. “It was looked upon as chhota kaam,” she recalls. In…
‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ is one of the most anticipated films of the year. The excitement is further high ever since the trailer of the film has released on March 7. Capitalising on the buzz, the makers simultaneously opened advance bookings for the film’s paid previews on Wednesday, March 18, giving fans the opportunity to…
After teasing fans with an epic trailer, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has begun its advance box office collections on a strong note. The Ranveer Singh-starrer is off to an impressive record-breaking pre-sale collection across domestic and international markets, with still 10 more days to go.As per reports, the Aditya Dhar film starring Ranveer Singh in the…
Superstar Rajinikanth, a titan of Indian cinema, commands an astronomical fee, reportedly charging between Rs 125 crore and Rs 270 crore per film. His recent blockbuster ‘Coolie’ earned over Rs 518 crore globally, with the actor pocketing a staggering Rs 200 crore for his role. Looking ahead, exciting collaborations are on the horizon. Tamil star…
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned heavy sellers in Indian equities during the first week of March, pulling out nearly Rs 21,000 crore (about $2.3 billion) over four trading sessions as global risk appetite weakened amid escalating tensions in the Middle East The withdrawals came between March 2 and March 6 in the cash market. Trading…
‘Thaai Kizhavi,’ starring Radhika Sarathkumar, is enjoying a strong box office run, raking in approximately Rs 30.31 crore in its first ten days. The film saw a robust opening weekend, with collections surging significantly after a decent start. Steady weekday numbers and a solid second weekend have maintained its momentum, highlighting its appeal as a…
