Chris Hemsworth to headline film based on Australia’s Tats Finke Desert Race

LOS ANGELES: (May 29) Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth is set to star in and produce a feature film based on Australia’s legendary Tatts Finke Desert Race. According to Deadline, the Australian actor’s production banner Wild State has inked an exclusive partnership with the event’s organisers to develop multiple projects around the gruelling two-day motorsport competition.… Continue reading Chris Hemsworth to headline film based on Australia’s Tats Finke Desert Race

Economy resilient despite challenging external environment: RBI report

MUMBAI: (May 29) Robust macroeconomic fundamentals will support the growth trajectory of the Indian economy in the current fiscal year despite headwinds from elevated energy prices, supply chain disruptions, and global markets, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its Annual Report on Friday. Healthy balance sheets of the corporate and banking sectors, along… Continue reading Economy resilient despite challenging external environment: RBI report

PM likely to visit Odisha for BJP govt’s anniversary celebrations next month: CM

BHUBANESWAR: (May 29) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said PM Narendra Modi is likely to attend the second anniversary celebrations of the BJP government in the state next month. Speaking at an ABVP event in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, Majhi said he had met the prime minister in New Delhi earlier this week and invited… Continue reading PM likely to visit Odisha for BJP govt’s anniversary celebrations next month: CM

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Part of under-construction bridge collapses in UP, six labourers killed

HAMIRPUR (UP): (May 29) Six labourers were killed and three others injured after part of an under-construction bridge collapsed following a storm over the Betwa river in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur district early Friday, officials said. The incident occurred around 3 am between Parsani and Kandaur villages when a slab of the bridge being constructed from… Continue reading Part of under-construction bridge collapses in UP, six labourers killed

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Day after resigning as Karnataka CM, Siddaramaiah meets Rahul Gandhi in Delhi

NEW DELHI: (May 29) A day after resigning as the chief minister of Karnataka, Congress leader Siddaramaiah met Rahul Gandhi at Sonia Gandhi’s 10, Janpath residence on Friday morning. He was accompanied by his son Yathindra. The meeting is seen as significant because Siddaramaiah will discuss his future course with the Congress leadership, after having… Continue reading Day after resigning as Karnataka CM, Siddaramaiah meets Rahul Gandhi in Delhi

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India, China hold constructive border talks in Beijing; agree to prepare for next meeting of Special Representatives

Beijing [China], May 28 : The 35th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held in Beijing on Wednesday, with both sides describing the discussions as “constructive and forward-looking”, according to the official press release by the Ministry of External Affairs. The Indian delegation was led by… Continue reading India, China hold constructive border talks in Beijing; agree to prepare for next meeting of Special Representatives

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Praggnanandhaa stuns Carlsen in classical thriller at Norway Chess Round 3

Oslo [Norway], May 28 : Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa defeated world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in a dramatic classical game to headline Round 3 of the Norway Chess tournament on Wednesday. Praggnanandhaa produced a composed performance against the Norwegian star, gradually building pressure and appearing in control for long stretches of the game. However, the… Continue reading Praggnanandhaa stuns Carlsen in classical thriller at Norway Chess Round 3

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Jr NTR pays tribute to grandfather NTR on his 103rd birth anniversary

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 28 : Actor Jr NTR on Thursday visited the NTR Ghat in Hyderabad to pay tribute to his grandfather, legendary actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR), on his 103rd birth anniversary. Late NTR’s wife, Lakshmi Parvathi and daughter Daggubati Purandeswari also paid their respect at… Continue reading Jr NTR pays tribute to grandfather NTR on his 103rd birth anniversary

TSMC employee bonuses likely to rise over 30% this year amid record profits

Taipei [Taiwan], May 28 : Employee bonuses at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) are expected to rise by more than 30 per cent this year as the company continues to post record profits, according to a report by Focus Taiwan citing sources. According to the report, TSMC Chairman CC Wei informed employees during a meeting… Continue reading TSMC employee bonuses likely to rise over 30% this year amid record profits

92 pc women want sanitary pads in public washrooms: Survey

NEW DELHI: (May 28) More than 92 per cent of Indian women want sanitary pads to be made available as an essential item in public washrooms, with a majority saying the absence of menstrual hygiene support affects women’s dignity and inclusion in public spaces, according to a nationwide survey released on Thursday. The report released… Continue reading 92 pc women want sanitary pads in public washrooms: Survey