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Neha Dhupia slays Mumbai on Instagram
Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia celebrated her mother's birthday on Friday through Instagram posts featuring family vacation photographs. The social media tribute displayed candid moments between mother and daughter across multiple years of travel memories. Dhupia expressed affection through caption text, addressing her parent directly. The actress simultaneously honored her late father-in-law, Bishan Singh Bedi, on his September 25 birth anniversary. Her Instagram account featured images showing the cricket legend with grandchildren Mehr and Guriq during precious family moments. The memorial post captured Bedi relaxing in parks and enjoying family gatherings with traditional lassi drinks. Husband Angad Bedi contributed his personal...
Hemsworth, Cavill, Witcher spat, LA
Actor Liam Hemsworth faced intense online criticism after Netflix announced his casting as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher series. The 35-year-old performer deliberately avoided social media platforms throughout most of the previous year to escape negative commentary. Hemsworth emphasized his commitment to storytelling and acting despite public backlash surrounding the controversial casting decision. He refused to let external opinions influence his approach to portraying the beloved character. Henry Cavill departed the popular fantasy series after three successful seasons following extensive behind-the-scenes discussions. Showrunner Lauren Hissrich revealed that Cavill wanted to pursue other acting opportunities and commit to different...
India airlines limp, ICRA eyes ATF pain
India's domestic aviation sector demonstrated strength amid operational difficulties, with passenger numbers rising marginally in August. ICRA analysts project steady expansion between four and six percent for the upcoming fiscal year. Lower fuel expenses and robust pricing power enable carriers to navigate immediate hurdles effectively. August witnessed 131.7 million domestic travelers compared to 131.3 million during the same period last year. The five-month period recorded 677.5 million passengers, representing modest annual growth. Previous fiscal year data revealed domestic traffic reached 165.4 million while international passengers totaled 33.9 million. Engine malfunctions and supply shortages have sidelined numerous aircraft...
Wankhede takes on Aryan Khan, Shah Rukh over 'defamatory' show
Delhi High Court questioned the jurisdiction and maintainability of IRS officer Sameer Wankhede's defamation case against Netflix, Red Chillies Entertainment, and director Aryan Khan. The court directed Wankhede to revise his legal petition before scheduling the next hearing. Wankhede filed the suit over alleged defamatory content in the web series "The Ba***ds of Bollywood." The officer claims the show portrays him negatively through a character conducting drug raids similar to his 2021 cruise operation. The petitioner argues that law enforcement agencies appear tarnished through the series' portrayal. He alleges the show violates Information Technology Act provisions and Indian Penal Code sections. Wankhede specifically objects to a...
India-US trade talks heat up with new pact in the works
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal concluded productive discussions with American officials regarding bilateral trade relations during his recent United States delegation. The September visit facilitated meetings between Indian representatives and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer plus designated Ambassador Sergio Gor. Both nations agreed to pursue negotiations toward a comprehensive commercial agreement benefiting each country. Business leaders expressed strong interest in expanding their operations within Indian markets. The delegation engaged American enterprises and investment firms while exploring enhanced economic cooperation opportunities between the democracies. Energy security emerged as a significant discussion topic during...
President Murmu calls for India’s self-reliance in rare earth elements for national security
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the National Geoscience Awards-2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Friday. She emphasized India's need for independence in rare earth elements production to support national development and security objectives. The President described these materials as essential components powering smartphones, electric vehicles, defense systems and clean energy technologies. Murmu explained that rare earth elements receive their designation due to complex refining processes rather than actual scarcity. She encouraged scientists to develop domestic technologies for processing these materials and extracting ocean floor resources. The President stressed environmental protection during mining operations while...
Dr. Jitendra Singh stresses tech sovereignty for global dominance at CSIR event
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh addressed the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research during its 84th Foundation Day celebration on Friday. The Science and Technology Minister declared that nations will achieve geopolitical power through technological independence in future decades. He praised India's evolution into a technology-focused country while emphasizing the importance of developing capabilities in emerging scientific fields. The minister highlighted CSIR's network of 37 research facilities operating throughout the nation. Singh referenced the organization's establishment in 1942 and acknowledged pioneering leaders who established India's pharmaceutical research foundation. He cited recent breakthroughs such as the...
India calls for global unity against terrorism at UN meetings
India reinforced its zero tolerance stance against terrorism during the 6th Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism in New York. Secretary Sibi George delivered the national statement, calling for global unity against terrorist threats. The United Nations group, formed in June 2019, advocates for terrorism victims' rights and diverse needs. George participated in additional UN meetings, emphasizing India's peacebuilding philosophy of universal family. He represented India at the UNRWA ministerial gathering during the 80th General Assembly session. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar addressed G20 Foreign Ministers about Operation Sindoor, stating that anti-terrorism efforts serve international communities...
Noor Jahan's inspiring chat with Modi sparks Bihar's women empowerment wave
Prime Minister Modi conducted a virtual launch event for Bihar's women employment program through video conferencing. Beneficiary Noor Jahan from Gaya captured widespread attention during her conversation with the Prime Minister. She described how government initiatives transformed her family dynamics and earned respect from relatives who previously opposed her entrepreneurial pursuits. Her statement about husbands viewing wives as wealth creators rather than dependents resonated with attendees. Noor Jahan operates a tailoring business employing ten workers and plans to expand operations with the allocated funds. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to communicate directly with national leadership through the Jeevika program...
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