New Delhi: India and EU trade ministers have directed officials to resolve pending issues and expedite the negotiations to finalise the proposed free trade agreement, an official statement said on Saturday. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic met in Brussels and took stock of the…
New Delhi: Bollywood actors Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal shared a picture alongside their son on social media and said they have named him Vihaan Kaushal. The couple uploaded a collaborative post on their respective Instagram handles on Wednesday as they announced the news. The post featured the couple holding Vihaan’s hand. “Our Ray of…
New Delhi: “Love you more every year”, wrote acclaimed filmmaker Rakesh Roshan on social media as he wished his son and Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan on his 52nd birthday. Rakesh uploaded a fan edit picture of the actor, which featured Hrithik embracing himself as a kid on his Instagram handle on Saturday. “Duggu loves you…
Varanasi (UP): Local unit of Uttar Pradesh Jewellers Association on Saturday imposed a ban on the sale of jewellery to customers wearing a veil, burqa, mask or helmet, citing security reasons. This decision has been taken in view of the incidents of theft, robbery, and fraud that have occurred in several districts, they claimed. Kamal…
Jodhpur: Emphasising the need to encourage ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘Swabhasha’, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday urged people to make and use local products and converse in their mother tongue at home. Shah said that language is key to preserving any society, culture and religion. While any language can be learnt or spoken as required…
New Delhi: NIIT Learning Systems (NIIT Managed Training Services) on Saturday announced it has acquired SweetRush, a US-based firm that provides AI-led custom learning experience design and strategic training interventions, for a total consideration of up to USD 26 million. The acquisition was made through a wholly-owned subsidiary, NIIT (USA), Inc., according to a release….
Karachi: Pakistan’s young fast bowler Zaman Khan came under scrutiny over his slingshot bowling action during a Big Bash League match on Saturday. Australia’s great David Warner, who scored 82 for Sydney Thunder, was seen repeatedly questioning Zaman’s action and raising the issue with the on-field umpire after facing the pacer. Zaman, who has joined…
Vadodara: Left out of next month’s T20 World Cup, India’s ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill on Saturday said he respects the selectors’ decision and remains focused on giving his best whenever the opportunity arises. The 26-year-old was not considered for next month’s T20 World Cup despite leading India in the longer formats. He has…
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency has chargesheeted two more accused in the Assam Independence Day IED seizure case of 2024, officials said on Saturday. In its supplementary chargesheet filed before the NIA special court in Guwahati on Friday, the anti-terror agency has indicted Bhargab Gogoi and Sumu Gogoi, they said. This takes the total…
Bhaderwah/Jammu: Security arrangements have been strengthened across snow-bound tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda following a surge of tourists over the past fortnight, officials said on Saturday. The visible deployment of security personnel at popular high-altitude meadows, including Chattargalla (11,000 ft), Panj Nallah (10,200 ft) and Guldanda (9,555 ft) along the Bhaderwah–Pathankot highway, is…
