How David Duchovny ‘discovered’ Angelina Jolie: All he knew was that she was some movie star
Los Angeles, June 28 - Actor David Duchovny said that he knew Angelina Jolie “was a movie star” from the moment they first met.
Japan: Okinawa govt, civic groups protest alleged sexual assault of minor by US airman
Tokyo, June 28 - Several civic groups and the prefectural government in Japan's Okinawa have expressed strong anger over the indictment of a US airman for the alleged kidnap and sexual assault of a girl under 16.
Exchange Rate Automation Module ops to start on July 4, exporters & importers to benefit
New Delhi, June 28 - The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued a circular for the launch of the Exchange Rate Automation Module (ERAM) with effect from July 4 to enhance trade facilitation for exporters and importers.
Cong MPs give suspension of business notice in Parliament
New Delhi, June 28 - Congress MPs on Friday gave a suspension of business notice in Parliament over the alleged NEET-UG and UGC NET paper leaks and the failure of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Delhi Airport Terminal-1 canopy was inaugurated in 2009, says Union Minister
New Delhi, June 28 - Amid the political slugfest that erupted following the collapse of the canopy at Terminal-1 of Delhi's IGI Airport on Friday, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said the structure was built in 2009.
PM Gati Shakti scheme has scaled up India’s infra, spurred growth: Morgan Stanley
New Delhi, June 28 - Global investment bank and financial company Morgan Stanley has stated that the PM Gati Shakti scheme has succeeded in giving a new fillip to India’s infrastructure development and multi-modal connectivity across highways, railways and ports that has spurred
Failure of Bolivia’s latest coup indicates country has turned its back on turbulent past
New Delhi, June 28 - In 2025, it will celebrate its bicentenary as an independent nation, but Bolivia - named after South America's liberator Simon Bolivar - has had quite an eventful 200 years, witnessing at least 190 revolutions or coups, mostly led
Delhi airport canopy collapse serious incident, DGCA will probe: Union Minister
New Delhi, June 28 - The Delhi airport roof collapse was a "very serious incident" and DGCA will look into the matter thoroughly, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said on Friday.
Foo Fighters stop Birmingham gig after problem in the crowd
Los Angeles, June 28 - The American rock band Foo Fighters’ gig at Birmingham witnessed chaos in the crowd, after which they were forced to halt their performance.
Veteran actress Isabelle Huppert to be feted with French Lumiere Award
Los Angeles, June 27 + Veteran French actor Isabelle Huppert is all set to receive the Lumiere Award in the city of Lyon in October.
‘Actor banna safal ho gaya’: Kartik Aryan recalls meeting Paralympian Murlikant Petkar
Mumbai, June 28 - Bollywood heartthrob Kartik Aaryan said “Actor banna safal ho gaya” as he recalled meeting India's first Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar, the inspiration for the actor's latest release 'Chandu Champion'.
Rajamouli all praise for Prabhas-starrer ‘Kalki 2898 AD’: ‘Transported me into various realms’
Mumbai, June 27 - Auteur S.S. Rajamouli has heaped praise on the cast of the latest release 'Kalki 2898 AD', saying the film “transported me into various realms with its incredible settings”.
AWS picks 24 Indian startups for space accelerator programme
New Delhi, June 28 - Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Friday announced its first-ever space accelerator programme in India, selecting 24 startups from the country, providing a big boost to the space startup sector.
Thales inks pact with Adani Defence to manufacture 70mm rockets in India
New Delhi, June 28 - In a major fillip to the government's local manufacturing push, Adani Defence & Aerospace - the defence arm of the Adani Group — has signed an agreement with the Thales Group to manufacture 70mm rockets in India.
Biden looked ‘nervous’, ‘panicked’ in first presidential debate with Trump
Washington, June 28 - US President Joe Biden looked nervous and panicked during his first presidential debate with his challenger Donal Trump for the run-up to the 2024 elections setting the alarm bells for the Democratic camp, with many calling for a change
Will help 5 lakh MSMEs onboard ONDC, half of them women-led enterprises: Minister
New Delhi, June 28 - In a bid to empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the government has announced an initiative to onboard five lakh MSMEs on to the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
Sensex at all-time high as largecap stocks lead
Mumbai, June 28 - Indian equity indices opened in green on Friday following buying in largecap stocks. Sensex and Nifty made a new all-time high of 79,671 and 24,174 respectively.
Bharti Airtel announces steep hike in mobile tariffs effective from July 3
New Delhi, June 28 - Telecom major Bharti Airtel, on Friday, announced a steep hike in mobile tariffs, with effect from July 3.
Chandigarh University, Bajaj Auto sign pact for skill enhancement
Chandigarh, June 27 - The Chandigarh University and Bajaj Auto Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding for a six-month skill development residential programme on the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Govt forms working group to explore new ways to finance Agri Value Chain
New Delhi, June 27 - The Centre has decided to form a working group to explore innovative banking products for Agri Value Chain Financing to integrate the country’s agriculture sector with global markets and enhance farmers’ income.