AI, digital technologies to redefine India’s steel industry: Minister
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Digitalisation is no longer an option but a necessity for the long-term survival and global competitiveness of India’s steel industry, Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy said on Wednesday.…
Govt girls school blown up in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Islamabad, June 24 (IANS) A government girls’ primary school was destroyed in an overnight blast in Sara Ghowara area of Birmal tehsil of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Lower South Waziristan district, local media reported on Wednesday. The…
BLACKPINK’s Lisa reveals why she turned to acting
Los Angeles, June 24 (IANS) Lisa of the South Korean girl group, BLACKPINK, has shared that she turned to acting while on her pursuit for fresh “inspiration”. The 29-year-old star rose to prominence as a member of the South Korean K-pop group…
FIFA WC 2026: ‘We are still fighting,’ says DR Congo manager after Colombia defeat
Guadalajara, June 24 (IANS) Democratic Republic of the Congo manager Sebastien Desabre has urged his players to remain positive and continue believing in their chances of reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage despite suffering a narrow 1-0…
Ex-New Zealand pacer Bob Blair passes away on 94th birthday
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Former New Zealand fast bowler Bob Blair, whose courage in the aftermath of the Tangiwai rail disaster became one of cricket’s most enduring stories, has passed away in England on his 94th birthday. Blair represented New Zealand…
Telangana CM warns Congress leaders against negligence on SIR
Hyderabad, June 24 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, on Wednesday warned of strict action against Congress party leaders not following the party instructions with regard to the ongoing process of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of…
Assam eyes six-hour travel radius with new expressways, high-speed corridors
Guwahati, June 24 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state is building a network of expressways and high-speed corridors aimed at drastically reducing travel time across the Northeast and boosting regional connectivity,…
South Korea to commemorate 76th anniversary of Korean War this week
Seoul, June 24 (IANS) South Korea will hold a ceremony marking the 76th anniversary of the 1950-53 Korean War this week to commemorate the sacrifices of troops who fought in the conflict, the veterans ministry said Wednesday. The event, slated for…
Vaibhavi Merchant calls choreographing ‘Eetha’ a celebration of a form that deserves wider recognition
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Vaibhavi Merchant, who returns with “Eetha,” has opened up about choreographing the Lavani sequences in the film. Speaking about the title track, Vaibhavi told IANS, “Lavani is one of India’s most vibrant and expressive folk dance…
Anil Kapoor met R Madhavan & his family just before the Padma ceremony
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Veteran actor Anil Kapoor met R Madhavan and his family just before he was honored with the prestigious Padma Shri. The ‘Animal’ actor took to his Instagram Stories and dropped a picture collage, along with a…