Belpahar, Jharsuguda, June 26 (UDN): What began as a young girl’s fascination with a stage performance at a school function in Belpahar has culminated in a historic achievement for Odisha’s theatre community. Twenty-five-year-old Sonia Behera has become the first woman from the state to secure admission to the prestigious three-year…
Continue ReadingOperation Amistad: India Deploys Aid Team to Venezuela
New Delhi, June 26: An Indian Army humanitarian assistance team has been deployed to Venezuela under Operation Amistad to support relief efforts following a devastating earthquake in the country. The team will assist local authorities in ongoing rescue and relief operations and provide necessary humanitarian support to affected populations. Their…
Continue ReadingNSE Commands 93 pc Share, Investor Base Hits 12.9 Crore
New Delhi, June 26: The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) continues to maintain a dominant position in the country’s financial markets, with a 93% market share and a registered investor base of 12.9 crore, according to Centrum Broking. Centrum said the exchange’s scale and deepening retail participation highlight the…
Continue ReadingAI to Expand, Not Replace, Role of India’s IT Services Sector: Nasscom
New Delhi, June 26: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to expand the scope and capabilities of India’s IT services sector rather than reduce its role, industry body Nasscom said on Thursday. Nasscom noted that AI-led transformation is reshaping global technology services, creating new opportunities in areas such as automation, data…
Continue ReadingChhattisgarh Initiates First Step Towards Implementation of Uniform Civil Code
Raipur, June 26: Chhattisgarh has taken the first formal step towards exploring the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state, officials said on Thursday. The move is aimed at examining legal, social, and administrative aspects related to the possible introduction of a common civil law framework governing…
Continue ReadingAmit Shah to Launch ‘Bharat Taxi’ Initiative and ‘PM Family Care Tracker’ Pilot in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, June 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to launch the ‘Bharat Taxi’ initiative and the ‘PM Family Care Tracker’ pilot project during his upcoming visit to Gujarat, officials said on Thursday. The initiatives are aimed at strengthening citizen-centric services through technology-driven platforms and improving accessibility of essential…
Continue ReadingSaree teaser has all the makings of the next chartbuster; fans await Riteish Deshmukh’s full visual on June 27
The countdown to Dhamaal 4 has become a lot more musical. The makers unveiled the teaser of the viral song Saree on Thursday, offering a short but irresistible glimpse of the film’s latest number featuring Riteish Deshmukh and Anjali Anand. Barely a few seconds long, the teaser has already done its job, it leaves you wanting to hit replay. The melody…
Continue ReadingPassport Fees Hiked: New Rates to Apply from July 1
New Delhi, June 26: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has revised passport application fees, with new charges set to come into effect from July 1. Under the revised structure, applicants for a 36-page passport will now pay ₹2,500, while the Tatkal service fee has been increased to ₹5,000. For…
Continue ReadingIndia Real Estate Sees Dollar 1.13 Billion PE Inflow in H1, Office Leads
New Delhi, June 26: Indian real estate sector attracted private equity (PE) investments worth $1.13 billion in the first half of the year (H1), with the office segment accounting for the bulk of inflows, according to industry data. The report highlights that the office segment captured around 89% of the…
Continue ReadingPiyush Goyal Conferred UK-India Award for Strengthening Bilateral Economic Ties
New Delhi, June 26: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has been conferred the UK-India award in recognition of his contribution to strengthening economic and trade relations between India and the United Kingdom. Pic Credit: https://x.com/PiyushGoyal The award acknowledges his efforts in deepening bilateral engagement, promoting investment flows, and…
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