Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced that Assamese will be the compulsory official language for all government notifications, orders, acts, and similar official works across the state, starting from the Bohag Bihu season. The decision marks a significant push to strengthen the cultural identity of the Assamese language in state administration. In…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday issued a second summons to businessman Robert Vadra in connection with a money laundering investigation related to the Shikhopur land deal in Haryana. The summons comes days after Vadra failed to appear before the agency following an earlier notice issued on April 8. In a show of defiance, Vadra,…
India’s retail inflation eased sharply to 3.34 percent in March, marking a 67-month low, down from 3.61 percent in February, according to official data released on April 11. The drop is largely attributed to a continued decline in food inflation, offering some relief to households and reinforcing expectations of further monetary easing by the Reserve…
Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, wanted in the multi-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, has reportedly failed to pay maintenance charges amounting to around Rs 63 lakh for his property in Gokul Apartments, located in the upscale Malabar Hill area of Mumbai. The revelation was made by a member of the housing society, as quoted…
The last time Meghna Gulzar and Kareena Kapoor Khan explored the crime thriller genre, their respective contributions received significant acclaim. Gulzar directed the riveting investigative drama Talvar, while Khan showcased her talent in the intense crime thrillers Jaane Jaan and The Buckingham Murders. This time, with the addition of Prithviraj Sukumaran, known for his stellar…
Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor, is all set to headline Student of the Year 3, the next installment of Karan Johar’s iconic youth franchise. But this time, there’s a twist—SOTY 3 will be a six-episode web series instead of a theatrical release, and Shanaya will be seen in a double role, a…
April 14 marks the third anniversary of KGF: Chapter 2, the record-shattering Kannada blockbuster that redefined Indian cinema’s pan-India appeal. Directed by Prashanth Neel and headlined by superstar Yash, the action-packed sequel was released on this day in 2022 and went on to become the highest-grossing Kannada film of all time, earning over ₹1200 crores…
Pop superstar Katy Perry will soon become one of the most famous celebrities to travel to the edge of space. The “Firework” and “California Gurls” singer is set to lift off on Monday aboard a Blue Origin spacecraft, part of a historic all-female mission organized by Jeff Bezos’ space company. The sub-orbital flight will launch…
In a significant move ahead of a crucial international cricketing season, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday announced the reappointment of Sourav Ganguly as chairperson of the ICC Men’s Cricket Committee. Ganguly, who previously captained India from 2000 to 2005, has been serving in this role since 2021, following the tenure of Anil Kumble….
As over 75 countries rush to secure trade deals with the United States during its 90-day pause window to avoid reciprocal tariffs, India is strategically positioning itself to bridge the trade gap with Washington by replacing third-country imports, a senior Indian government official has confirmed. Key Points: India’s Strategic Leverage The official noted that while…
