NEW DELHI: With US major General Electric (GE) now finally delivering the first of the 99 contracted engines for Tejas Mark-1A fighters after a delay of around two years, Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is expected to step-up production of the much-delayed indigenous jet.HAL will, of course, also have to resolve other developmental issues like the pending…
MS Dhoni (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin described the electrifying atmosphere when MS Dhoni walked out to bat in the 19th over, following Ravindra Jadeja‘s dismissal during Chennai Super Kings‘ match against Mumbai Indians on Sunday.Returning to CSK after a decade, Ashwin witnessed firsthand the incredible reception Dhoni received from the…
Banks and UPI applications must conduct weekly updates of their mobile number records. (AI image) UPI users should take note of new mobile number verification rules from April 1, 2025. The NPCI has released fresh guidelines for banks, UPI payment applications, and third-party UPI service providers concerning numeric UPI IDs. These new regulations seek to…
NEW DELHI: Comedian Kunal Kamra on Wednesday hit out at T-Series, sharing a screenshot showing that the visibility and monetisation of his standup special ‘Naya Bharat’ was disabled for copyright violation. Kamra called the music label a “stooge” and urging fellow creators to take note. “Parody & satire comes under fair use legally,” Kamra said…
BAREILLY: The Alvida Juma and Eidgah prayers will not be conducted on the streets, nor will prayers be offered on rooftops. The govt guidelines regarding loudspeakers must also be followed. On Wednesday, a peace committee meeting was held at Sadar Kotwali under the leadership of Additional SP Shrish Chandra, SDM Dr Vandana Mishra, and Circle…
MUMBAI: One in five Ultra-HNIs in India is planning to settle abroad, driven by investment opportunities, tax advantages, and better global connectivity according to a survey conducted by Kotak Mahindra Bank’s private banking division.The survey, conducted across 12 cities in the first two quarters of 2024-25, included interviews with 150 Ultra-HNIs and private bankers. EY…
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has shared his thoughts on the changes he has observed in US President Donald Trump during his second term. In a recent interview, Bezos remarked, “What I’ve seen so far is he is calmer than he was the first time — more confident, more settled.” This statement highlights a notable shift…
Edappadi Palaniswami with Amit Shah NEW DELHI: AIADMK’s Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday said there were no talks for alliance with the BJP, which gained ground after the former Tamil Nadu CM reached New Delhi to meet Union home minister Amit Shah at his house.However, the former Tamil Nadu CM said he would only consider…
Lionel Messi-led world champions Argentina will enthrall their millions of fans in India during their visit in October this year for an international friendly, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on Wednesday. Argentina clinched their third FIFA World Cup at Qatar 2022 and qualified for their title defence in the 2026 edition by beating traditional…
Rohit Sharma (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians‘ star batter Rohit Sharma was spotted swapping his cricket bat for the steering wheel of a boat during a team bonding session in Jamnagar. In a viral video circulating on social media, the former MI skipper was seen confidently navigating the waters, accompanied by young batter Tilak Varma…
