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India slashes hydrogen costs, eyes $150 billion windfall
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced India has launched its hydrogen energy initiative with ambitious production goals. The country plans to generate 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030. Production costs have decreased from $3.50 per kilogram to $3 per kilogram, creating potential savings of $150 billion on energy imports. Public sector companies will develop 1 million metric tonnes of capacity by the target date. India seeks to capture 10 percent of the worldwide hydrogen market under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration. Authorities have already allocated green hydrogen projects totaling 900 kilotonnes per annum to 19 companies. The nation ranks as the world's third-largest energy consumer and...
Hindu leaders rip the Yunus regime over temple terror
Bangladesh Hindu leaders call for permanent security rather than temporary five-day safeguards during Durga Puja festivities. Temple vandalism strikes 13 districts as the community prepares for celebrations from September 28 through October 2. Attacks against religious minorities increased after Muhammad Yunus assumed interim leadership in August 2024. Jayanta Kumar Deb from Mohanagar Sarbojanin Puja Committee demands 365-day protection for building a discrimination-free nation. Community representatives seek dismissal of false charges against minority leaders and innocent citizens. Recent incidents damaged idols at temples in Kushtia and Jamalpur districts. The Awami League party criticized the current administration for creating...
Alia Bhatt ditches chill, sweats it out in padel war
Actress Alia Bhatt has embraced padel as her latest fitness pursuit. She shared footage Friday demonstrating her skills in the racket sport. The performer acknowledged disputes regarding her newfound enthusiasm for the activity. She accompanied the video with music from her film Gully Boy. Padel combines elements from tennis and squash on courts one-third the size of traditional tennis venues. Glass or mesh walls surround the playing area and allow ball rebounds. Players may exit through doors to return shots during matches. The sport gains popularity worldwide for entertainment and exercise benefits. Bhatt collaborates with mother Soni Razdan on Difficult Daughters, which appears at Busan's Asian Project Market. The adaptation...
Bhuvan Arora rips through crime in 15-day beast run
Bhuvan Arora portrays Sub-Inspector Hemant Kumar in the crime series Janaawar - The Beast Within. Director Shachindra Vats completed filming the entire production within 15 days. The actor praised the director's editing knowledge and their collaborative relationship during the accelerated shooting schedule. Arora expressed amazement at accomplishing the project within such a compressed timeframe. The series centers on Kumar investigating a headless corpse discovery alongside missing gold and a disappeared person. These events disrupt his small town and draw him into dangerous criminal networks. Kumar confronts prejudice and political pressure while pursuing the case. The narrative explores themes of murder, power, and human darkness...
Rajat Bedi rises from the ashes in the Aryan Khan series
Actor Rajat Bedi posted Instagram photos from the set of "The Ba***ds of Bollywood" featuring Shah Rukh Khan and his son Aryan Khan. Bedi praised Aryan as a talented storyteller while expressing gratitude for the collaboration. The actor called the experience a dream moment and thanked Shah Rukh for raising an inspiring writer. He shared images showing all three men wearing matching black suits during filming. The project marks Bedi's return to mainstream entertainment after an extended absence from major productions. He portrays Jaraj Saxena in the satirical action comedy produced by Gauri Khan through Red Chillies Entertainment. The series features Bobby Deol, Lakshya Lalwani and other prominent performers. Bedi gained recognition...
Food giants dump Rs 25K crore into India feast fest
Companies committed over Rs 25,000 crore through 21 memoranda of understanding during the second day of World Food India 2025. The summit reached total investment agreements exceeding Rs 1 lakh crore at Bharat Mandapam. Global regulators, industry leaders, startups and policymakers participated in discussions about sustainability, technology and international partnerships. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries conducted 13 sessions covering pet food, nutraceuticals, specialty foods, alcoholic beverages and plant-based products. States such as Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Jharkhand and Bihar participated alongside delegations from New Zealand, Vietnam, Japan and Russia. Government officials held bilateral meetings with Russia...
Kajol, Twinkle spook Salman with marriage rant
Actress Kajol posted behind-the-scenes footage from her talk show featuring discussions about marriage with co-hosts. The video shows Twinkle Khanna and guest Aamir Khan joining the conversation that apparently frightened Salman Khan further. The program airs new episodes every Thursday on streaming platforms. Celebrity guests appear throughout the series alongside the regular hosts. Kajol recently appeared in "Sarzameen" alongside Ibrahim Ali Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The military drama follows an army colonel who discovers his missing son may connect to terrorist activities. She also starred in horror spinoff "Maa" related to the 2024 film "Shaitaan." Her upcoming project "Maharagni" reunites her with Prabhu Deva after nearly...
Gauahar drags Awez, calls Amaal a two-faced freak
Gauahar Khan confronted contestants during her guest appearance on the reality show Weekend Ka Vaar. The former Bigg Boss 7 winner delivered sharp criticism to her brother-in-law Awez Darbar and fellow participant Amaal Mallik. Host Salman Khan told Darbar that assistance requires self-help and noted his silence on personal issues throughout the week. Khan stepped forward to challenge Darbar about his passive approach to conflicts. The actress questioned why Darbar remains silent when he should speak up for himself. She warned that losing his voice on the show eliminates any chance of success. Khan then turned her attention to Mallik and accused him of displaying dishonest behavior. She described his character as duplicitous and...
Netflix hijacks India’s soul with tourism deal
Netflix partnered with India's Ministry of Tourism to promote the country's destinations through streaming content. The collaboration will integrate travel locations into original storylines while supporting local talent and communities. Secretary V. Vidyavathi emphasized the shared commitment to showcasing India's cultural diversity through this alliance. Netflix has filmed across 100 cities in 23 states, marking the platform's most extensive production footprint. The streaming service previously featured Indian locations in productions like The Elephant Whisperers and Kaala Paani. This marks Netflix's first tourism partnership in South Asia following similar agreements with France, Indonesia, Korea and other nations. Diljit Dosanjh...
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