TN floats tender for 2.5 lakh devices to activate rural broadband network
Chennai, June 30 (IANS) Tamil Nadu has moved to operationalise its extensive rural fibre-optic network by floating a tender to procure 2.5 lakh Optical Network Terminals (ONTs), paving the way for high-speed broadband connectivity to reach homes,…
Apple to release software updates earlier to tackle AI-driven cyber threats
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) US-based tech giant Apple is accelerating the rollout of software updates to strengthen user security as artificial intelligence (AI) makes it easier for cybercriminals to develop hacking tools, the company said in a statement,…
Virat Karrna on playing a Nagasadhu in ‘Nagabandham’: I felt some divine energy protecting us!
Chennai, June 30 (IANS) Actor Virat Karrna, who plays the lead in director Abhishek Nama’s much-awaited mythological action drama ‘Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure’, has now disclosed that he felt a divine energy protecting them while…
From Brass Tortoise to Maheshwari Silk: PM Modi’s gifts to Seychelles leadership showcase India’s cultural heritage
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented specially curated gifts to Seychelles leaders during his three-day state visit to the archipelago nation, showcasing India’s rich cultural heritage. PM Modi gifted Muradabadi Brass Tortoise…
Sonakshi Sinha get upset with paps for overshooting & causing chaos around father Shatrughan Sinha
Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Actress Sonakshi Sinha was seen losing her cool at the paparazzi after they continued filming her family despite repeated requests to stop. Seeing them create a chaotic situation around her father, veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha,…
India’s energy boom draws US investors
Washington, June 30 (IANS) India’s rapidly expanding economy will require its energy demand to grow by as much as three times over the next 25 years, creating one of the world’s biggest opportunities for investment, technology partnerships…
India tariff reforms open ‘unlimited opportunity’: Fairfax Financial CEO
Washington, June 30 (IANS) India is embarking on sweeping tariff reforms that will create “unlimited opportunity” for global businesses and investors, Fairfax Financial Chairman and CEO Prem Watsa said, as he urged companies in North America…
Jaaved Jaaferi recalls rumours of being Sanjay Dutt’s dance double in ‘Tamma Tamma’ alongside Madhuri Dixit
Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Bollywood star and dancer Jaaved Jaaferi recalled a time when people thought Sanjay Dutt’s iconic dance part and step in the superhit song ‘Tamma Tamma’ was actually done by Jaaved Jaaferi. On the dance reality show,…
Kerala PSC complaints mount, Satheesan govt awaits vigilance findings before next move
Thiruvananthapuram, June 30 (IANS) Mounting complaints over recruitment procedures in the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) have prompted the state government to closely monitor developments even as the Commission’s Internal Vigilance Wing has…
Hatred towards his own community: Premji had been waiting for Muharram for over a year
Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) New details have emerged in the investigation into the alleged plot to poison a large number of people during the Muharram procession in Mumbai. Accused Faiyaz Premji allegedly told the police that his intention was not to kill…