Basant wins high jump silver; Shahnavaz bags bronze in long jump at U20 Athletics Worlds
Eugene, Aug 9 (IANS) Basant won silver in the men’s high jump at the U20 Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, equalling his personal best jump of 2.21m. The 19-year-old from Ganganagar, Rajasthan, became the first Indian to win a high jump…
Indian car industry likely to reach 6.1-6.3 million units by FY31: Maruti Suzuki India Chairman
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Indian car industry is projected to grow to 6.1 to 6.3 million units by FY2030-31 and the share of the small car market would grow significantly faster than its pace of growth in the last five years, RC Bhargava, Chairman,…
J’khand exam protest enters 16th day; students accuse govt of offering ’empty promises’
Ranchi, Aug 9 (IANS) The students’ protest in Jharkhand’s Ranchi entered its 16th day on Sunday with no signs of retreat, as the second round of talks between the protesting students and the state government once again failed to produce any…
Amit Shah presents President’s Colour to Puducherry Police for distinguished service (Lead)
Puducherry, Aug 9 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday presented the prestigious President’s Colour to the Puducherry Police, marking a major recognition for the union territory’s uniformed force for its service, discipline and professional…
Phuket-Delhi air turbulence: Captain’s drug test report not yet shared with us, says Air India
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Air India on Sunday said that it “undertakes regular drug testing of crew members” in compliance with civil aviation regulations, after reports surfaced that captain of an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, that was hit by…
TN farmers seek govt help as wild rice weed spreads across paddy fields in Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari, Aug 9 (IANS) Paddy farmers in Chenbagaramanputhoor in Thovalai taluk of Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari district are facing a growing threat from wild rice weed, which has spread across a significant portion of the cultivated area and…
When Suniel Shetty explained what it takes to be an action star
Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty has created a niche for himself as one of the most bankable action heroes over the years. During a throwback interaction with the media portal, Suniel had opened up about what all it takes to be an…
Gulfam Khan advice to young woman facing pressure for marriage or motherhood: Live without regrets
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Actress Gulfam Khan advised young women on how to deal with the constant pressure for marriage or motherhood from society. Talking exclusively to IANS, Gulfam said that when faced with such a question, one should imagine their lives…
Vikram Kochhar reveals which trait of Shah Rukh Khan he admires the most
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Actor Vikram Kochhar revealed which trait of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan he admires the most. Vikram, who had shared screen space with SRK in the 2023 release ‘Dunki,’ shared during an exclusive interaction with IANS…
Chennai beaches to get new Wi-Fi poles, 45 minutes of free Internet daily
Chennai, Aug 9 (IANS) Visitors to some of Chennai’s most popular beaches will soon be able to access free Internet, with the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) planning to install 107 new Wi-Fi-enabled smart poles along the city’s coastline. The expanded…