Washington DC [US], April 30 : A US aircraft carrier, alongwith its strike group is likely to vacate the West Asia region in a few days, CBS reported, citing confirmation by a top US official on Wednesday (local time). The USS Gerald R Ford, which will be leaving the Middle East, is one of the… Continue reading US aircraft carrier likely to exit Middle East as Iran talks stagnate: Report
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Riyan Parag smoking controversy: Match referee could get punished for not checking on banned substance reaching dressing room: BCCI sources
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 30 : The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could punish the match referee for bringing disrepute to the game by letting a banned substance reach the dressing room unchecked, as Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Riyan Parag was caught smoking on a e-cigarette in the dressing room during his… Continue reading Riyan Parag smoking controversy: Match referee could get punished for not checking on banned substance reaching dressing room: BCCI sources
Kailash Kher visits Kedarnath temple, praises pilgrim facilities
Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) [India], April 30 : Singer Kailash Kher visited the sacred Kedarnath Temple early Thursday morning, offering prayers and performing rituals as part of a spiritual visit to seek divine blessings. Amid the serene, snow-clad Himalayan backdrop, the singer undertook special pooja rituals and prayed for peace and prosperity, according to an official statement.… Continue reading Kailash Kher visits Kedarnath temple, praises pilgrim facilities
India’s GDP forecast of 7-7.4% for FY27 clouded by West Asia war: Finance Ministry
New Delhi [India], April 30 : India’s GDP growth forecast of 7-7.4 per cent for FY2026-27 is facing uncertainty due to the evolving macroeconomic outlook amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to the Finance Ministry’s monthly economic review. The ministry said India enters FY2026-27 at a point where strong domestic fundamentals are being tested… Continue reading India’s GDP forecast of 7-7.4% for FY27 clouded by West Asia war: Finance Ministry
India eyes partnership for 6th gen fighter aircraft, pushes to induct 67 Ghatak UCAV’s; issue AMCA RFP soon
New Delhi [India], April 30 : Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Thursday said the procurement process for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is progressing, with a Request for Proposal (RFP) likely to be issued soon to shortlisted private sector players, marking a significant push towards indigenous fighter jet production. Speaking at the ANI… Continue reading India eyes partnership for 6th gen fighter aircraft, pushes to induct 67 Ghatak UCAV’s; issue AMCA RFP soon
Starc boost for DC against high flying Rajasthan Royals
JAIPUR: (Apr 30) Delhi Capitals have little time to dwell on what has been a bruising stretch of results as they gear up to face a confident Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match here on Friday. It has been a difficult run for the Axar Patel-led side this season. They have swung between… Continue reading Starc boost for DC against high flying Rajasthan Royals
I hear Irrfan Khan saying, ‘Make this film’: Tigmanshu Dhulia on K Asif biopic
MUMBAI: (Apr 30) Tigmanshu Dhulia says he originally conceived the idea of a biopic on “Mughal-E-Azam” director K Asif with late Irrfan and though the actor is no longer there, the filmmaker says he is determined to fulfill this dream. Reflecting on their shared dream on Irrfan’s fourth death anniversary on Wednesday, Tigmanshu said he… Continue reading I hear Irrfan Khan saying, ‘Make this film’: Tigmanshu Dhulia on K Asif biopic
Infosys to set up 20-acre permanent campus in Vizag
AMARAVATI: April 30 IT services major Infosys has announced plans to set up a permanent, 20-acre campus in Visakhapatnam, signalling confidence in the region’s economic and technological potential. The facility is designed to accommodate 7,000 professionals. Over the last two years, Infosys’ growth in the city has scaled in the port city from 250 employees… Continue reading Infosys to set up 20-acre permanent campus in Vizag
Pak court to hear plea by jailed ex-PM Khan, wife in Al-Qadir Trust case
ISLAMABAD: (Apr 30) A Pakistani high court is scheduled to hear a plea filed by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, on Thursday, challenging their convictions in the Al Qadir Trust case. An Islamabad accountability court in January last year sentenced 73-year-old Khan to 14 years and Bibi to seven… Continue reading Pak court to hear plea by jailed ex-PM Khan, wife in Al-Qadir Trust case
UAE is leaving OPEC oil cartel. What could that mean for oil prices?
MELBOURNE: (Apr 30) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that on May 1, it will leave both the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the larger OPEC+ group. By withdrawing, the UAE will now be able to independently decide how much oil it produces and sells. This matters – and not just… Continue reading UAE is leaving OPEC oil cartel. What could that mean for oil prices?