India-Jamaica ties characterised by ‘continuity and change’: EAM Jaishankar

KINGSTON: (May 4) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the ties between India and Jamaica are characterised by “continuity and change” as he emphasised that this relationship is rooted in a shared history, energised by current cooperation, and aimed at a future filled with greater possibilities. In an article in The Jamaican Gleaner newspaper… Continue reading India-Jamaica ties characterised by ‘continuity and change’: EAM Jaishankar

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Counting of votes for Bengal polls begins as TMC eyes fourth straight term, BJP to script history

KOLKATA: (May 4) Counting of votes for the high-stakes assembly elections in West Bengal began at 8 am on Monday, with the verdict set to decide whether the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC returns to power for a fourth consecutive term or the BJP scripts history by forming its first government in the state. The counting is… Continue reading Counting of votes for Bengal polls begins as TMC eyes fourth straight term, BJP to script history

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Iran President, Parliament Speaker seek to dismiss FM Araghchi for following Revolutionary Guard directives: Report

Tehran [Iran], May 1 : Tensions within the Iranian leadership have reached a critical point as President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reportedly seek the removal of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. According to Iran International, a UK-based media outlet focused on Iranian affairs, the two leaders have accused Araghchi of bypassing the… Continue reading Iran President, Parliament Speaker seek to dismiss FM Araghchi for following Revolutionary Guard directives: Report

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Madrid Open: Zverev reaches semifinals, joins Federer, Nadal, Sinner in elite list

Madrid [Spain], May 1 : Alexander Zverev reached the semifinals of the ongoing Madrid Open, easing past Flavio Cobolli to continue his impressive run in the ATP Masters 1000 tournaments. On Thursday, Zverev beat Cobolli 6-1, 6-4 just 12 days after losing to him in the semifinals of the Munich Open. The two-time Madrid Open… Continue reading Madrid Open: Zverev reaches semifinals, joins Federer, Nadal, Sinner in elite list

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I miss him a lot: Hema Malini remembers Dharmend

MUMBAI: (May 1) Actor-politician Hema Malini says she is still trying to cope with the death of her husband, superstar Dharmendra. Malini on Thursday graced the inauguration of ‘Lens and Legacy: Bollywood in Focus’, an expansive and evocative exhibition celebrating the enduring visual culture of Indian cinema, presented by the National Gallery of Modern Art… Continue reading I miss him a lot: Hema Malini remembers Dharmend

India auto retail sees broad-based growth in April; Two-wheelers lead surge: Goldman Sachs

New Delhi [India], May 1 : India’s auto retail market in April saw broad-based strength across key segments, including two-wheelers, passenger vehicles, and commercial vehicles, noted a report by Goldman Sachs. According to the report, two-wheeler (2W) volumes rose 14 per cent year-on-year in April, outperforming passenger vehicles (cars), which grew 11 per cent during… Continue reading India auto retail sees broad-based growth in April; Two-wheelers lead surge: Goldman Sachs

“Cylinders don’t get expensive; roti-thali gets costlier”: Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over LPG price reduction

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 1 : Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday criticised the BJP government for a mere Rs 7 reduction in commercial LPG cylinder prices, terming it insignificant in the face of rising inflation that is making the “roti-thali” costlier for ordinary citizens. In a post on X, Yadav wrote,”Cylinders don’t… Continue reading “Cylinders don’t get expensive; roti-thali gets costlier”: Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over LPG price reduction

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Rich nations might eliminate cervical cancer by 2048, progress slow in poor countries: Study

NEW DELHI: (May 1) High-income countries are on track to eliminate cervical cancer — preventable through vaccination and screening — by 2048, while low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) will see only slight reductions over the next century, according to a study published in The Lancet journal. As a result, the gap between regions will widen… Continue reading Rich nations might eliminate cervical cancer by 2048, progress slow in poor countries: Study

Swaroop Chaturvedi’s ‘Bandits of Chambal’ revisits Chambal’s outlaw history, explores law enforcement and reform narratives

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 1 : The Chambal ravines have long been known for stories of bandits, rebellion, and survival. But much of this history is still hidden under folklore and cinematic retellings. Literary consulting and brand-building company ‘The Sunflower Seeds’, founded by Preeti Chaturvedi, has partnered with producer and author Swaroop Chaturvedi to bring… Continue reading Swaroop Chaturvedi’s ‘Bandits of Chambal’ revisits Chambal’s outlaw history, explores law enforcement and reform narratives

Rugby Premier League in Hyderabad from June 16-28

NEW DELHI: (May 1) GMR Sports, in partnership with Rugby India, the national governing body for the sport, announced that the second edition of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) will be held at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad from June 16 to 28. Following a successful inaugural edition last year in Mumbai, the Rugby Premier… Continue reading Rugby Premier League in Hyderabad from June 16-28

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