Sunny Deol confirms he has done little work on ‘Ramayana’
Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) Actor Sunny Deol, who will be seen essaying the role of Lord Hanuman in the upcoming epic ‘Ramayana’, has said that he had a very limited scope of work in whatever he has shot for in the upcoming film. There have been media reports…
Govt extends ALMM relief for select solar projects till December
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The government has extended the exemption from mandatory sourcing of Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-II solar PV cells for net metering and open access renewable energy projects till December 31, while…
Space startup success creating jobs, boosting space economy: ISRO Chairman
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The successful flight test of Vikram-1 marks a ‘historic milestone’ for India’s space ecosystem, ISRO Chairman Dr V. Narayanan said on Saturday, highlighting the rapid growth of the country’s private space sector and…
Rahul Gandhi hails Vikram-1 success as symbol of India’s scientific collaboration
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday congratulated the team behind India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram‑1, describing its successful flight as a proud moment showcasing the power…
FIFA WC Final: Luis de la Fuente’s quiet evolution taking Spain to the brink of glory
New York, July 18 (IANS) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says the only thing that makes him nervous about the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina is that his team will have to fly in a helicopter. The comment says a lot about the calm radiated by…
Gujarat: Rs 29 crore flood insurance claims settled in Surat
Surat, July 18 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Saturday said insurance claims worth Rs 29 crore have been approved for vehicle and property owners affected by the recent floods in Surat, while more than Rs 20 crore in direct relief has already been…
Assam plans Rs 17,235 crore connectivity push with highways, elevated corridor
Guwahati, July 18 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday unveiled a Rs 17,235 crore infrastructure expansion plan, describing it as one of the state’s most extensive road connectivity initiatives aimed at strengthening…
135th Durand Cup: Jharkhand embraces Trophy Tour to mark Ranchi’s historic debut as host venue
Ranchi, July 18 (IANS) The Trophy Tour of the 135th Durand Cup arrived in Ranchi on Saturday, marking the Jharkhand capital’s debut as a Durand Cup host venue. Following its successful stop in Guwahati, the tournament’s three iconic trophies…
Heroin worth Rs 25 crore seized near LoC in J&K’s Poonch district
Jammu, July 18 (IANS) The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Saturday recovered heroin worth Rs 25 crore in the international market near the line of control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. Officials said that it was one of the biggest…
UTT Season 7: U Mumba crush UP for biggest-ever win, Ahmedabad power to 10-5 win over Pune (Ld)
Panaji (Goa), July 18 (IANS) Defending champions U Mumba TT produced a record-breaking display to overpower UP Prometheans 13-2 in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7 at the Dr Shayama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Taleigao near Panaji on…