MUMBAI: There are no lies in “The Taj Story”, nor is it an attempt to create a Hindu-Muslim divide, says veteran actor Paresh Rawal, who claims the film presents verified facts about the world-famous monument and will, in fact, boost tourism. Rawal won’t go into the details about the facts that the movie seeks to… Continue reading Not trying to create Hindu-Muslim controversy, just stating facts: Paresh Rawal on ‘Taj Story’
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Harmanpreet’s dismissal was blessing in disguise, it helped me refocus: Jemimah
NAVI MUMBAI: (Oct 31) Overwhelmed with emotions after her unbeaten century fired India into the final of the Women’s ODI World Cup, an exhausted but gratified Jemimah Rodrigues said Harmanpreet Kaur’s dismissal in the semifinal against Australia was a “blessing in disguise”. Jemimah produced an innings of the highest quality under tremendous pressure, hitting 127… Continue reading Harmanpreet’s dismissal was blessing in disguise, it helped me refocus: Jemimah
Sri Lankan authorities say tourists not required to obtain ‘Electronic Travel Authorisation’
COLOMBO: (Oct 31) Tourists travelling to Sri Lanka are not required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to their arrival in the island nation, the authorities said. The Department of Immigration and Emigration said in a statement on Thursday that it has withdrawn the requirement, which came into effect on October 15. As per… Continue reading Sri Lankan authorities say tourists not required to obtain ‘Electronic Travel Authorisation’
PM Modi pays tributes to Sardar Patel at Statue of Unity in Gujarat
EKTA NAGAR: (Oct 31) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat on the 150th birth anniversary of India’s first home minister. The birth anniversary of Patel is being celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on October 31 since 2014, when… Continue reading PM Modi pays tributes to Sardar Patel at Statue of Unity in Gujarat
Experts warn of rising stroke cases among young Indians, urge AI-enabled screening for early detection
NEW DELHI: As India observes World Stroke Day, medical experts have sounded alarm over a worrying rise in stroke cases among younger adults, warning that the disease is no longer confined to the elderly. At the World Stroke Day forum organised by Mahajan Imaging and Labs on Wednesday, experts emphasized how AI-enabled, integrated pathology and… Continue reading Experts warn of rising stroke cases among young Indians, urge AI-enabled screening for early detection
Microsoft FY26 Q1 revenue rises 18% to USD 77.7 billion, driven by cloud and AI growth
New Delhi [India], October 30: Microsoft Corporation reported a revenue of USD 77.7 billion for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, an 18 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, according to a company press release. Operating income rose 24 per cent to USD 38 billion, while net income reached USD 27.7… Continue reading Microsoft FY26 Q1 revenue rises 18% to USD 77.7 billion, driven by cloud and AI growth
NFDC-backed ‘A Teacher’s Gift’ to be screened at Tribeca Festival Lisboa 2025
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 30 : The NFDC-backed film ‘A Teacher’s Gift’ has been officially selected for screening at the Tribeca Festival Lisboa 2025, to be held on November 1 at The Theatre, Lisbon. An immigrant British South Asian story has received international recognition over the past year, winning the Best British Asian Film for… Continue reading NFDC-backed ‘A Teacher’s Gift’ to be screened at Tribeca Festival Lisboa 2025
“Getting better, every passing day”: Shreyas Iyer provides update on recovery after injury in Australia ODI
New Delhi [India], October 30: India’s star batter Shreyas Iyer has given an update on his recovery after sustaining an injury to his lower rib cage while taking a catch during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. Sharing a story on his Instagram, Iyer said he is making steady progress and expressed gratitude for… Continue reading “Getting better, every passing day”: Shreyas Iyer provides update on recovery after injury in Australia ODI
“HATED to do it, but had no choice”: Trump instructs ‘immediate’ testing of nuclear weapons after Russia tests nuclear-capable underwater drone
Washington DC [US], October 30: US President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered the immediate resumption of nuclear weapons testing, citing Russia’s recent trials of advanced nuclear-capable systems, including a Poseidon underwater drone, in a dramatic escalation that raised fears of a new arms race between the two nuclear superpowers. In a post on Truth Social,… Continue reading “HATED to do it, but had no choice”: Trump instructs ‘immediate’ testing of nuclear weapons after Russia tests nuclear-capable underwater drone
Rajnath Singh to push India-ASEAN defence ties at 12th ADMM-Plus in Malaysia
New Delhi [India], October 30: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will depart for Kuala Lumpur to attend the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus), scheduled to be held in Malaysia on November 1, the Ministry of Defence said in an official release. In a post on X, Singh said, “Today, 30th October, I shall be… Continue reading Rajnath Singh to push India-ASEAN defence ties at 12th ADMM-Plus in Malaysia