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Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

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Chief Justice of India B R Gavai with Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay

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Indian, Turkish researchers explore digital tools to boost farm productivity

New Delhi Researchers from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Rourkela and the Azerbaijan State University of Economics, Turkey have studied insights on how digital tools and renewable energy can transform agricultural productivity and sustainability in 27 developing countries, according to officials. The research team has conducted the study covering 27 developing countries, including India, revealing how internet use, mobi...

GST relief fuels India’s car upgrade wave, EV optimism

Mumbai While GST reductions on cars fueled a rebound in sales in the festive season, around 80 per cent of buyers surveyed used the tax relief to switch to a higher model, better brand, or premium add-ons, rather than saving the difference, a study has found. The study by consumer-intelligence and market-research platform SmyttenPulse AI stated that SUVs remain the popular choice for buyers, while environmental consciousness is driving...

Netanyahu: Remains returned by Hamas are body parts of hostage earlier recovered in Gaza

Tel Aviv Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that the remains of a hostage returned by Hamas overnight are body parts of a hostage who was recovered in Gaza by Israeli troops almost two years ago. The Israeli military recovered the bodies of some 51 hostages during the two years of the Israel-Hamas war in the coastal territory. Netanyahu called the return of body parts a “clear violation” of the US-brokere...

Rupee falls 8 paise to close at 88.27 against US dollar

Mumbai The rupee depreciated by 8 paise to close at 88.27 against the US dollar on Tuesday on weak domestic stock markets and foreign fund outflows. Forex traders said a weak US dollar and softening of crude oil prices cushioned the downside. Investors are also keeping a watch on the Federal Reserve’s policy decision on Wednesday for further cues. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 88.34, and la...

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Music finds a way to be authentic: Vishal Dadlani

New Delhi Singer-composer Vishal Dadlani, who is judging the reality show "Indian Idol" for the ninth time, says music is a genuine expression of emotion and it will always find a way to be authentic. At a time when AI can replicate the voice of singers of the past, Dadlani is not too worried. He rather believes technology can be beneficial if used properly. "When it comes to music, everything is positive. Music find...

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‘The Family Man’ season 3 to debut on Prime Video on November 21

Mumbai The much-awaited third season of hit spy action-thriller series "The Family Man" will premiere on Prime Video on November 21, the streamer said on Tuesday. Created by filmmaker duo Raj & DK, the new chapter will raise the stakes for Manoj Bajpayee's Srikant Tiwari, an elite undercover agent who continues to juggle the complexities of national duty with his turbulent personal life. "In this season, the ...

Pak-Afghan peace talks continue amid escalating border tensions

Ankara Hours-long peace talks between Pakistan and neighbouring Afghanistan entered a third day Monday in Istanbul, officials from both sides said, but they were unable to reach an agreement by the end of the day. The talks came a day after US President Donald Trump pledged to resolve the crisis between the two neighbours “very quickly” and as tensions along the border remained high following recent exchanges of ...

It is important to institutionalise ethical practices: Nadda

New Delhi Union Health minister J P Nadda on Monday emphasised the importance of institutionalising ethical practices and building a culture of vigilance at every level of governance. He administered and took the Integrity Pledge along with senior officers and staff of the ministry to observe the Vigilance Awareness Week 2025. "A checklist of do's and don'ts should be prepared in simple, layman's terms so that peop...

Rupee falls 12 paise to 87.95 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai The rupee depreciated 12 paise to 87.95 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by rising crude oil prices supported by optimism over a potential US-China deal. Forex traders said the rally in crude oil prices was driven by the potential US-China trade deal, which supports expectation for a stronger global oil demand. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 87.87, and slipped to 87....

Elaborate arrangements for Chhath puja in Bihar

Patna Elaborate arrangements have been made by the Bihar government across the state for the third day of the Chhath Puja festival or 'Mahaparv' on Monday, officials said. The devotees will worship Goddess 'Chhathi Maiya' by offering prayers or 'Arghya' to the setting sun on Monday. Millions of devotees are expected to offer prayers at various ghats of the holy river Ganga and other water bodies in Patna and oth...

Indigenously Designed and Manufactured Laptops by Vyonix Launched at IMC 2025

Gurugram India's 1st indigenously designed and manufactured Laptops, were launched at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 by Vyonix. Designed, engineered, and manufactured entirely in India for Vyonix by VVDN Technologies, a global provider of software, product engineering, electronics manufacturing services and solutions, these Laptops underscores VVDN's commitment to innovation, quality, and the nation's "Design & M...

India-ASEAN summit: PM Modi for early review of trade pact; fight against terrorism

New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday pitched for an early review of the India-ASEAN free trade pact and said the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two sides is emerging as a powerful foundation for global stability in an era of uncertainties. In a virtual address at the India-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) annual summit in Kuala Lumpur, Modi described terrorism as a "serious challenge&q...

'Handcuffed, dejected': 35 people from Haryana deported by US

Kaithal The latest batch of Indians deported by the US included 35 people from Haryana's Kaithal, Karnal and Kurukshetra districts, officials said on Sunday. A plane carrying illegal immigrants to the US landed at the Delhi airport late on Saturday night. "Most of us were handcuffed while on the plane," said Naresh Kumar, a deportee who hailed from Kaithal. Among the deported people, 16 were from Karnal, 14 fro...

Chhath Puja gives message of unity, cooperation in society: President Murmu

New Delhi President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday greeted citizens on Chhath Puja and said the festival gives the message of unity, cooperation and collective participation in the society. During Chhath Puja, devotees worship and offer 'arghya' to the Sun, she said in a message. "On this festival, we express our gratitude to nature. We worship the rivers and ponds, and pray for the well-being of our families. This festival ...

Army organises run in Arunachal to celebrate valour of infantry

Itanagar The Indian Army organised a run at Menchuka in Arunachal Pradesh's Shi-Yomi district on Sunday to celebrate the grit, valour and unwavering spirit of the infantry, a defence spokesperson said. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from both serving personnel and local residents of Menchuka Valley, reflecting the unity, discipline and strong soldier–civilian bond, he said. Ahead of the Infantry Day on Oct...

Sujeet makes U23 Worlds semis

Novi Sad Sujeet Kalkal, who has established himself as India's top men's 65kg wrestler, stormed into the semifinals of the U23 World Championships but three of his compatriots lost in early stages of their respective categories, here Sunday. Sujeet, who won a bronze in the same championships last year and claimed title in the U23 Asian Championship this year, won his first two bouts by technical superiority -- against Moldova&#...

ISRO to launch communication satellite on Nov 2

Bengaluru The ISRO on Sunday said its LVM3 launch vehicle is scheduled to lift off with the CMS-03 communication satellite on November 2, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. "India's LVM3 launch vehicle is scheduled to launch the CMS-03 communication satellite in its fifth operational flight (LVM3-M5) on November 2, 2025," ISRO said in a statement. According to the space agency, CMS-03 is a multi-band co...

Malaysian PM: Conclude ASEAN-India trade pact this year

New Delhi The comprehensive strategic partnership between India and the ASEAN grouping is emerging as a powerful foundation for global stability and growth amid uncertainties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. In a virtual address at the India-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) annual summit, Modi reaffirmed New Delhi's strong support to the grouping's centrality in the Indo-Pacific. ASEAN is consider...

Young all-rounder Vats shines again, steers Haryana to second win in a row

Rohtak Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Parth Vats starred once again with a fifer to guide Haryana to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Tripura in their Group C Ranji Trophy match here Sunday. The 21-year-all-rounder produced his second consecutive Player-of-the-Match performance, this time with the ball with a match haul of eight wickets as Tripura were bowled out for 47 in their second essay, that left the hosts with an easy ta...

India beat Argentina at International Polo Cup

New Delhi Hosts India edged past Argentina 10-9 in the KogniVera International Polo Cup at the iconic Jaipur Polo Ground here Sunday. India were led by Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur. From precision strikes to strategic plays, the match embodied the very essence of international polo with passion, power, and partnership. READ MORE: How these 10 Muslim changemakers are changing lives in Jharkhand "Winning against ...

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