MSME Ministry’s OSOP initiative under PM Vishwakarma boosts prosperity for Divyangjan artisans
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) In a significant step towards promoting economic prosperity and inclusion under the PM Vishwakarma (PMV) Scheme, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) on Thursday is implementing the One Station One Product…
Rohit, Virat’s presence an advantage for captain Gill in 2027 WC: Raina
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Former India batter Suresh Raina touched upon the importance of ODI skipper Shubman Gill having veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s experience by his side in the 2027 World Cup, saying, “The presence of…
India’s Rs 42 lakh crore PMS industry at defining inflection point: SEBI
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India’s portfolio management services (PMS) industry — which manages assets worth around Rs 42 lakh crore and serves more than 2.1 lakh investor accounts — is at a defining inflection point and has the…
PoK on edge as protests escalate, agencies warn of major humanitarian crisis
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Indian and international agencies have warned of a potential humanitarian crisis in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), a region that has recently witnessed killings and widespread protests. Officials caution that the situation…
Madhoo reminisces about 90s nightlife, shares how Manoj Bajpayee met her at a nightclub
Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Veteran actress Madhoo has opened up about her lively days in the 1990s. Speaking exclusively to IANS, she recalled how she used to enjoy Mumbai’s nightlife with her college and school friends rather than people from the film…
Sri Lanka urges farmers to conserve water amid possible El Nino impact
Colombo, June 11 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s Department of Agriculture on Thursday urged farmers to use water sparingly as the country prepares for the possible impact of El Nino conditions. Thushara Wickramaarachchi, director general of the Department of…
3 Indian sailors, initially missing, confirmed dead in US attack on vessel off Oman
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Three Indian sailors, who were reportedly missing after the US forces attacked a vessel off the coast of Oman earlier this week, have been confirmed dead in the deadly attacks. The killing of Indian seafarers was confirmed by…
Uganda tightens Ebola prevention measures as cases hold at 19
Kampala, June 11 (IANS) Uganda’s Ministry of Health has announced additional Ebola prevention measures aimed at curbing the possible spread of the disease. Speaking after Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s national address on the Ebola…
Poonam Dhillon recalls iconic clap step from ‘Yeh Vaada Raha’, says Rishi Kapoor was the ‘king of romance’
Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Veteran actress Poonam Dhillon took a trip down memory lane as she revisited memories from the 1982 film ‘Yeh Vaada Raha’ and fondly remembered her late co-star Rishi Kapoor, describing him as the “king of…
Japan passes legislation facilitating public employees’ concurrent service as SDF reserve personnel
Tokyo, June 11 (IANS) Japan’s House of Councillors has passed legislation facilitating the concurrent service of national and local public employees as reserve personnel of the Self-Defence Forces (SDF), lowering barriers to their mobilisation in…