India received highest number of regressive tax recommendations from IMF: Oxfam

NEW DELHI: (Apr 13) India received the highest number of regressive tax recommendations from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) between 2022 and 2024, according to an analysis by Oxfam. The analysis, released ahead of the IMF and World Bank spring meetings in Washington, has flagged that the global body is applying “double standard” by giving… Continue reading India received highest number of regressive tax recommendations from IMF: Oxfam

Netanyahu appoints military secretary Maj Gen Gofman as new Mossad chief

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 13 : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed his military secretary, Major General Roman Gofman, as the next Director of the Israeli Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations, Mossad, following approval from the advisory committee on senior appointments. In a post on X on Sunday, Netanyahu confirmed that he had… Continue reading Netanyahu appoints military secretary Maj Gen Gofman as new Mossad chief

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Delhi Police on high alert after Noida protest turns violent

NEW DELHI/NOIDA: (Apr 13) Delhi Police has been put on high alert after a protest by factory workers in neighbouring Noida turned violent, prompting authorities to tighten security along key entry points into the national capital, officials said on Monday. They said a large number of workers from various industrial units gathered to press for… Continue reading Delhi Police on high alert after Noida protest turns violent

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Asha Bhosle wanted to be authentic for ‘Umrao Jaan’, put in lot of effort: director Muzaffar Ali

MUMBAI: (Apr 13) Filmmaker Muzafar Ali says Asha Bhosle soaked herself in the culture of Lucknow to become Rekha’s voice in “Umrao Jaan” as the singer always knew that she was creating something special with the 1981 hit. The ghazals that Bhosle, whom Ali described as a romantic and playful person, sang in the film… Continue reading Asha Bhosle wanted to be authentic for ‘Umrao Jaan’, put in lot of effort: director Muzaffar Ali

Iranian officials deny reports of negotiators travelling to Pakistan for talks, reports state media

Tehran [Iran], April 10 : Iran’s official news agencies have firmly rejected the reports in international media claiming that senior officials such as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Bager Ghalibaf have travelled to Pakistan to negotiate with the United States, Press TV reported on Friday. Referring to Tasnim News Agency, who quoted a… Continue reading Iranian officials deny reports of negotiators travelling to Pakistan for talks, reports state media

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Meryl Streep says she is “happy to represent” older women in lead roles

New York [US], April 10 : Hollywood actor Meryl Streep has said she is “happy to represent” older women in leading roles as she returns to the big screen with the upcoming film The Devil Wears Prada 2. The actor, who will soon turn 77, reprises her iconic role as Miranda Priestly in the sequel… Continue reading Meryl Streep says she is “happy to represent” older women in lead roles

Indian cement sector likely to grow 7-8% this fiscal; large players to lead: Systematix

New Delhi [India], April 10 : The Indian cement industry is expected to grow by 7-8 per cent in the current financial year, with large companies continuing to dominate the sector, according to a report by Systematix Research. The report noted that major players account for nearly 65 per cent of the industry’s total capacity… Continue reading Indian cement sector likely to grow 7-8% this fiscal; large players to lead: Systematix

Indian women’s 3×3 women’s wheelchair basketball team qualifies for CWG

NEW DELHI: (Apr 10) India’s 3×3 women’s wheelchair basketball team has qualified for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The Games will run from July 23 to August 2 with the 3×3 wheelchair basketball competition taking place from July 24 to 29. India have qualified through the Asia Oceania qualifiers alongside Australia. They were… Continue reading Indian women’s 3×3 women’s wheelchair basketball team qualifies for CWG

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Randeep Hooda, Lin Laishram name their daughter Nyomica

NEW DELHI: (Apr 10) Actors Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram on Friday said they have named their daughter Nyomica Hooda. Randeep shared pictures on his Instagram handle, which featured Lin holding the child in her arms. “A new centre to our world. NYOMICA HOODA – Divine Grace, Freedom and limitless like the sky,” he wrote… Continue reading Randeep Hooda, Lin Laishram name their daughter Nyomica

Godrej Properties FY26 pre-sales up 16pc to record Rs 34,171 cr

NEW DELHI: (Apr 10) Godrej Properties Ltd on Friday reported a 16 per cent increase in its sales bookings last fiscal to a record 34,171 crore on strong demand for its housing units. In terms of sales bookings or pre-sales, Godrej Properties is likely to become the largest listed real estate firm during 2025-26. Godrej… Continue reading Godrej Properties FY26 pre-sales up 16pc to record Rs 34,171 cr