Washington [US], August 18: Pierce Brosnan has joined actor Chris Hemsworth in Netflix’s upcoming action film ‘Extraction 3’, with the franchise adding four other actors as filming gets underway in Australia. Brosnan, a two-time Golden Globe nominee, is among five new cast members announced for the latest instalment of the action franchise. Also joining the… Continue reading Pierce Brosnan joins ‘Extraction 3’
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India’s pharma sector must shift from cost competitiveness to innovation, global quality: Experts
NEW DELHI: (Aug 18) India’s pharmaceutical industry needs to move beyond its traditional strength in cost-effective generic medicines and focus on innovation, advanced manufacturing, quality and global regulatory standards to realise its growth potential, industry experts said. With India targeting a pharmaceutical market of USD 130 billion by 2030, experts at a recent industry event… Continue reading India’s pharma sector must shift from cost competitiveness to innovation, global quality: Experts
When Manjrekar criticised me, I found something to learn from it: Ashwin
MUMBAI: (Aug 18) The natural reaction to any criticism is anger, but Ravichandran Ashwin found Sanjay Manjrekar’s harsh observations about his bowling to be constructive and worked harder in the following years to change his perception. The former India and Mumbai batter-turned-pundit, known for his brusque takes on all things cricket, had criticised Ashwin’s performance… Continue reading When Manjrekar criticised me, I found something to learn from it: Ashwin
Paytm’s Vijay Shekhar Sharma not selling stake; economic value from resilient share sale to go to Antfin
NEW DELHI: (Aug 18) Paytm Founder and Chief Executive Vijay Shekhar Sharma will not gain financially from the proposed sale of a 4.98 per cent stake in One97 Communications Ltd (Paytm) undertaken by investment vehicle, Resilient Asset Management BV, with the proceeds going to Antfin. Additionally, Sharma’s roughly 9 per cent direct stake in Paytm… Continue reading Paytm’s Vijay Shekhar Sharma not selling stake; economic value from resilient share sale to go to Antfin
Bangladesh does not want ties with India to deteriorate over Teesta: Minister
DHAKA: (Aug 18) Bangladesh does not want its friendly ties with India to deteriorate over the long-pending Teesta water-sharing agreement, a senior minister has said, urging New Delhi to take into account Dhaka’s interests while pursuing its own. “The neighbouring country is a friendly country. They have to think that while they have their interests,… Continue reading Bangladesh does not want ties with India to deteriorate over Teesta: Minister
North Korea grows stronger as South Korea reckons with fading US support
BIRMINGHAM: (Aug 18) According to Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, North Korea is preparing to send as many as 50,000 fresh troops to support Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine. While the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been unable to verify Zelenskyy’s claim, it has not fallen on deaf ears in Seoul. When questioned on… Continue reading North Korea grows stronger as South Korea reckons with fading US support
Students may call off protest on Tuesday after J’khand job exams cancelled over ‘anomalies’
RANCHI: (Aug 18) Students protesting against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations may take a call on withdrawing the demonstration on Tuesday after the state government cancelled all recruitment tests, including the JSSC-CGL exam, conducted by an outsourced agency since 2014. The announcement came after Chief Minister Hemant Soren chaired a marathon cabinet meeting at… Continue reading Students may call off protest on Tuesday after J’khand job exams cancelled over ‘anomalies’
Keralam CM flags off containers from Vizhinjam, marking start of EXIM operations
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: (Aug 18) Chief Minister of Keralam V D Satheesan on Tuesday flagged off two containers from Vizhinjam, marking the commencement of EXIM operations from the international seaport here. Satheesan was accompanied by state Minister for Industries, Information Technology, and Commerce P K Kunhalikutty and Congress MLA M Vincent. In an X post, the CM… Continue reading Keralam CM flags off containers from Vizhinjam, marking start of EXIM operations
Trump cites India’s voter cards to make case for SAVE America Act
WASHINGTON: (Aug 18) Making a strong case for stricter electoral laws in the US, President Donald Trump praised the Indian election system and recalled Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar questioning lack of voter identification in American polls. In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Trump said over 646 million people participated in the recent… Continue reading Trump cites India’s voter cards to make case for SAVE America Act
Indian Army contingent departs for Thailand for ‘MAITREE-XV’ joint military exercise
New Delhi [India], August 17: The Indian Army contingent on Monday departed for Thailand to participate in the 15th edition of the India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise ‘MAITREE-XV’, which will be held from August 18 to 31 at Vibhavadi Rangsit Camp in Surat Thani, the Ministry of Defence said in a press release. According to the… Continue reading Indian Army contingent departs for Thailand for ‘MAITREE-XV’ joint military exercise
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