EAM Jaishankar holds phone conversation with Finnish counterpart Valtonen

NEW DELHI: India should not be “unfairly targeted” in the context of the Ukraine conflict, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said after a phone conversation with his Finnish counterpart Elina Valtonen on Saturday. The remarks are seen as a reference to Washington’s allegations that New Delhi is helping Moscow’s “war machine” by procuring Russian crude… Continue reading EAM Jaishankar holds phone conversation with Finnish counterpart Valtonen

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Scientists build online tool to calculate effectiveness of blood pressure medications

NEW DELHI: Researchers have developed an online tool that can calculate the extent to which blood pressure medicines prescribed by a doctor will be effective, potentially allowing treatment to be tailored to suit a patient’s needs. The team, including researchers from The George Institute for Global Health in Australia and India, built the tool after… Continue reading Scientists build online tool to calculate effectiveness of blood pressure medications

IndusInd Bank gets promoter IIHL backing as shareholders weigh in on nominee director proposal

NEW DELHI: IndusInd Bank on Friday said its proposal to induct two nominee directors on the private sector lender’s board could not get shareholders’ approval at the bank’s annual general meeting. The majority shareholders, 54.04 per cent, voted against the amendment in the articles of association of the bank, as per the regulatory filing by… Continue reading IndusInd Bank gets promoter IIHL backing as shareholders weigh in on nominee director proposal

Daniela Melchior, Kristen Bell join ‘Violent Night 2’

LOS ANGELES: Actor Daniela Melchior, best known for her roles in “The Suicide Squad”, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3”, and “Road House”, has become the latest addition to “Violent Night 2”. According to the entertainment news outlet Deadline, Kristen Bell of “Veronica Mars” fame will also join the cast of the upcoming film from… Continue reading Daniela Melchior, Kristen Bell join ‘Violent Night 2’

Dominant India seal SAFF U17 Women’s Championship title after defeating Nepal

Thimphu [Bhutan], August 30: India once again stamped their authority in South Asia with a commanding 5-0 victory over Nepal at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu to clinch the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship 2025 title in style. The Young Tigresses led 3-0 at half-time, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation… Continue reading Dominant India seal SAFF U17 Women’s Championship title after defeating Nepal

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PM Modi calls for deeper India-Japan state-prefecture cooperation in meet with 16 governors

TOKYO: (Aug 30) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met governors of 16 Japanese prefectures in Tokyo and called for strengthening state-prefecture cooperation under the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. In a post on X, the ministry said, “Taking greater strides in the steadfast… Continue reading PM Modi calls for deeper India-Japan state-prefecture cooperation in meet with 16 governors

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Kerala: One killed in massive explosion at rented house in Kannur

Kannur (Kerala) [India], August 30: A devastating explosion occurred at a rented house in Kerala’s Kannur, in the early hours of Saturday, resulting in one fatality, said police. The incident occurred in the Keezhara panchayat of Kannapuram town of Kannur district. The deceased is yet to be identified as the blast was powerful enough to… Continue reading Kerala: One killed in massive explosion at rented house in Kannur

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Delhi nursing home forum moves IRDAI against ‘cartel-like practices’ by health insurers

NEW DELHI: A forum of nursing homes and private hospitals in Delhi has filed a complaint with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), accusing health insurers of indulging in cartel-like practices that threaten the sustainability of quality healthcare. In its submission, the Delhi Medical Association Nursing Home Forum (DMA NHF) urged IRDAI… Continue reading Delhi nursing home forum moves IRDAI against ‘cartel-like practices’ by health insurers

Tariff uncertainties pose downside risk to overall demand in India’s economy: RBI Bulletin

NEW DELHI: Persisting uncertainties related to the US trade policies pose downside risk to the overall demand in the Indian economy while the inflation outlook for the near term has become more benign than anticipated earlier, RBI said in its latest bulletin on Thursday. In the August bulletin, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) also… Continue reading Tariff uncertainties pose downside risk to overall demand in India’s economy: RBI Bulletin

Gujarat to host Filmfare Awards 2025; tourism corporation inks MoU with Times Group firm

AHMEDABAD: The prestigious Filmfare Awards ceremony will be held in Gujarat for a second year in a row in 2025 with the state government saying the high-profile event will serve as a platform to highlight Gujarat’s rich, diverse attractions and also boost local economy. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) for hosting the Filmfare Awards 2025,… Continue reading Gujarat to host Filmfare Awards 2025; tourism corporation inks MoU with Times Group firm