Washington, Dec 30 (UNI) The 39th US President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Jimmy Carter’s charity, the Carter Center, confirmed this information on X. Carter, who served as the US leader from 1977 to 1981, was the Nobel Peace Prize winner and the longest-living US president. Source:… Continue reading Former US Prez Jimmy Carter dies at 100: Reports
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Punjab bandh: Farmers block roads at many places, traffic hit
CHANDIGARH: Farmers blocked roads at many places across the state on Monday, crippling commuter traffic, as part of their Punjab bandh. A call for a shutdown was given last week by Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha over the Centre not accepting the demands of protesting farmers. The bandh will be observed from… Continue reading Punjab bandh: Farmers block roads at many places, traffic hit
Bollywood 2024: When Hindi cinema failed to deliver at box office and Telugu pan-Indian films ruled
NEW DELHI: With its formulaic stories and action dramas biting the dust at the box office, the dream factory of Bollywood failed to deliver on the expectations of the audiences who turned to Telugu blockbusters like “Pushpa 2” and “Kalki 2898 AD” for larger-than-life stories. For the Hindi film industry, which banked mostly on nostalgia… Continue reading Bollywood 2024: When Hindi cinema failed to deliver at box office and Telugu pan-Indian films ruled
Death toll from Jeju Air plane crash in Muan rises to 179: Reports
Muan (South Korea), Dec 29: The bodies of all 179 passengers and crew killed in what is believed to be South Korea’s worst air disaster in decades have been retrieved from the wreckage, South Korean media reported on Sunday. Only two of the 181 people on board survived the deadly crash. They are a male… Continue reading Death toll from Jeju Air plane crash in Muan rises to 179: Reports
Drones to secure Maha Kumbh 2025: From 100m underwater to 120m in air
MAHAKUMBH NAGAR: The upcoming Maha Kumbh will feature unprecedented security measures with the deployment of drones capable of monitoring 100 metres underwater and 120 metres above ground, officials said. More than 45 crore pilgrims are expected to participate in the grand gathering. In a first for Uttar Pradesh, underwater drones will be deployed in the… Continue reading Drones to secure Maha Kumbh 2025: From 100m underwater to 120m in air
Adani-backed Dharavi Redevelopment Project changes name to Navbharat Mega Developers
MUMBAI: Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd (DRPPL), the Adani-backed company undertaking the ambitious plan of revamping Dharavi slums, is rebranding itself in line with the company’s “promise of building a modern, inclusive and vibrant community”, the firm said. DRPPL will now be called Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt Ltd (NMDPL) in response to the holistic value… Continue reading Adani-backed Dharavi Redevelopment Project changes name to Navbharat Mega Developers
Bumrah joins elite bowlers with 200 Test wickets
Melbourne, Dec 29: Jasprit Bumrah etched his name in the record books by becoming one of the fastest bowlers to reach 200 Test wickets, achieving the remarkable milestone in just 8,484 balls bowled, on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test at MCG here on Sunday. This achievement places him among an elite group of… Continue reading Bumrah joins elite bowlers with 200 Test wickets
World Chess champ Gukesh is India’s pride : Modi
Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday evening met newly crowned King of 64 Squares World Champion D Gukesh and described him as India’s pride. Mr Modi said he had an excellent interaction with Chess champion and his confidence was truly inspiring. In a social media post, Mr Modi, shared a photo of the meeting… Continue reading World Chess champ Gukesh is India’s pride : Modi
Researchers advise 150 minutes a week aerobic exercises for reducing waist, fat
NEW DELHI: Aerobic exercises for at least 150 minutes a week is important for reducing waist and body fat, researchers have said after reviewing 116 studies involving nearly 7,000 overweight and obese adults. While the highest reductions in body weight and waist circumference were seen with aerobic training for 300 minutes a week, the best… Continue reading Researchers advise 150 minutes a week aerobic exercises for reducing waist, fat
Musk vows to ‘go to war’ to defend H-1B visa programme; Trump sides with him
WASHINGTON: Elon Musk has received support from President-elect Donald Trump on his stance on H-1B visas, a day after the tech billionaire vowed to “go to war” to defend the programme used to bring skilled foreign workers to the US. Musk, who along with Indian-American tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has been tapped by Trump to lead… Continue reading Musk vows to ‘go to war’ to defend H-1B visa programme; Trump sides with him