Chester: Hollywood icon Tom Cruise has been honoured with the US Navy’s highest civilian accolade, in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to promoting military service and awareness through his illustrious career in cinema. The 62-year-old actor, best known for his role as pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in the 1986 blockbuster “Top Gun”, received the award… Continue reading Tom Cruise receives US Navy’s highest civilian award
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Net direct tax collections rise 16 pc to Rs 15.82 lakh crore in FY25 till now
New Delhi: Net direct tax collections comprising of personal income tax, corporate tax, securities transaction tax (STT) and other taxes rose 16.45% year-on-year to Rs 15,82,584 crore in the current financial year 2024-25 till December 17, 2024, as per official data released on Wednesday. The net income tax collections during the same period last year… Continue reading Net direct tax collections rise 16 pc to Rs 15.82 lakh crore in FY25 till now
13 dead, 99 rescued after Navy boat rams into ferry off Mumbai coast; FIR filed
MUMBAI: Thirteen persons died and 99 others were rescued after a Navy craft crashed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday, the Navy said. At about 4 pm, a Navy craft undergoing engine trials lost control and collided with passenger ferry Neel Kamal off Karanja near Mumbai, the Navy said in a statement.… Continue reading 13 dead, 99 rescued after Navy boat rams into ferry off Mumbai coast; FIR filed
Japan: Kairos-2 spaceship takes off in Wakayama
Tokyo: The Kairos-2 spaceship of Japan’s Space One manufacturer, the launch of which has been delayed repeatedly, took off on Wednesday from the Spaceport Kii private launch site in the Japanese prefecture of Wakayama, according to a broadcast. Kairos is a small solid-propellant, 59-foot-long rocket, weighing 23 tonnes. The rocket carries five small satellites, which… Continue reading Japan: Kairos-2 spaceship takes off in Wakayama
Maruti Suzuki achieves production milestone of 2 million units in single calendar year
New Delhi [India]: Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), India’s leading passenger vehicle manufacturer, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by producing two million vehicles in single calendar year. According to Maruti Suzuki, this feat makes Maruti Suzuki the first original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in India to reach this landmark and the first among Suzuki Motor Corporation’s… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki achieves production milestone of 2 million units in single calendar year
Tata Steel operationalises India’s first all-women shift at J’khand iron mine
JAMSHEDPUR: Tata Steel has operationalised an all-women shift at its Noamundi iron mine in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district, an initiative introduced in the country for the first time, a company statement said. Women employees were engaged in all the mining activities of the shift, including heavy earth moving machinery, shovels, loaders, drill and dozer operators,… Continue reading Tata Steel operationalises India’s first all-women shift at J’khand iron mine
92 pc of Indian executives cite security vulnerabilities as primary obstacle to responsible AI usage: Report
New Delhi [India]: A significant majority of Indian executives, around 92 per cent, view security vulnerabilities such as hacking and cyber threats as the primary barrier to responsible AI adoption, as per a report by Deloitte. The report highlights growing concerns over privacy risks, with 91 per cent of executives citing the protection of sensitive… Continue reading 92 pc of Indian executives cite security vulnerabilities as primary obstacle to responsible AI usage: Report
India’s official entry ‘Laapataa Ladies’ out of Oscars 2025 race
NEW DELHI: “Laapataa Ladies”, India’s official entry in the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race. The Hindi film, directed by Kiran Rao, is not part of the shortlist of 15 features that will be vying for a spot in the final five, the Academy of Motion… Continue reading India’s official entry ‘Laapataa Ladies’ out of Oscars 2025 race
Amazon creates 1.4 million direct and indirect jobs in India
Kolkata: Amazon has created 1.4 million direct and indirect jobs in India and is on track to create two million jobs in India by 2025. Samir Kumar, Country Manager, Amazon India, said, ” Over the last 4-5 years, we have invested significant time and effort towards the pledges we announced at the inaugural Smbhav Summit… Continue reading Amazon creates 1.4 million direct and indirect jobs in India
India to host World Boxing Cup final, Cong in Nov 2025
New Delhi: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Tuesday announced that India has been awarded the hosting rights for the prestigious World Boxing Cup Final and the World Boxing Congress, both scheduled for November 2025. This landmark achievement reflects India’s growing prominence in the global boxing arena and reinforces its ability to host worldclass… Continue reading India to host World Boxing Cup final, Cong in Nov 2025