Debate on EVMs heats up between Elon Musk, Rajeev Chandrasekhar on X (Lead)
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The debate on whether electronic voting machines (EVMs) can be hacked further heated up between Elon Musk and Rajeev Chandrasekhar on X social media platform on Sunday, with the former Union Minister saying that we both can finally “agree to disagree”. When Chandrasekhar told the tech billionaire that Indian EVMs […]
Indian startups raise $202 million, over 100 pc jump from last week
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The fundraising by the Indian startup ecosystem reclaimed its upward trend this week with nearly $202 billion via 21 deals. This is a massive over 100 per cent rise from last week when the startups secured about $98 million in 10 deals. Cleantech startups maintained the lead, with EV startup […]
Collective action required to achieve renewable energy targets: MoS Shripad Yesso Naik
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Collective action is required to achieve renewable energy targets, making India a leader in wind energy and creating a greener, brighter future for all, Minister of State of New and Renewable Energy and Power, Shripad Yesso Naik, said. Speaking on the ‘Global Wind Day’, MoS Naik congratulated Gujarat, Karnataka and […]
Modi 3.0: Stock markets to touch new high in 1 yr, say global rating agencies
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Indian stock markets have seen a robust rally since the new government’s formation, closing at an all-time high in the last week. According to top rating agencies, the indices are set to gain new highs in the next 12 months. It was the second consecutive week when Indian frontline indices […]
India’s electronic manufacturing likely to reach around $250 bn in next 5 yrs: Report
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) India’s electronic manufacturing is likely to reach around $250 billion in the next five years, according to media reports. At present, the electronic exports of the country stand at $125 to $130 billion. The government also plans to address the issue of unemployment by creating jobs in the electronic manufacturing […]
India’s textile exports surge by 9.6 pc despite global headwinds
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) India’s textile exports grew by 9.59 per cent in May this year compared to the same month of the previous year, despite unfavourable economic conditions in major markets such as the European Union (EU), the US and West Asian nations, according to a report by the Confederation of Indian Textile […]
‘Superstar Singer 3’ contestant’s father explains why he was hesitant to let son pursue his passion
Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) The new episode of ‘Superstar Singer 3′ featured an emotional reunion between contestant Atharva Bakshi and his father, who shared his own passion for singing and the struggles he faced. In this special Father’s Day episode of the kids’ singing reality show, the young contestants celebrated the ‘superheroes of their lives’ […]
Karanvir Bohra hosts Father’s Day brunch; Raghu Ram is his new guest on ‘Daddy Adventures’
Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) TV actor Karanvir Bohra hosted a brunch on Sunday to celebrate Father’s Day, and celebrities like Raghu Ram, Kunal Verma, Rajesh Khattar, and others attended the event in Andheri, Mumbai. Visuals from the event show Karanvir posing with his father, filmmaker Mahendra Bohra. The ‘Shararat’ actor is dressed in a white […]
‘It was a big deal’ for Ashok Beniwal to play gay professor in ‘Jahangir National University’
Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Actor Ashok Kumar Beniwal, who will be seen portraying a gay professor in the upcoming movie ‘Jahangir National University’, has called it a big deal, stating that if he had been offered such a character at the beginning of his career, he might not have been able to do it. Ashok, […]
Rohit Chaudhary reveals he had to chew gum for 13-14 hours for ‘A Day in Your Life’
Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Actor Rohit Chaudhary, who plays the role of Yuvraj Bhaiya in the web series ‘A Day in Your Life’, has opened up on the character, sharing how he had to chew gum continuously for 13-14 hours to maintain continuity in his entry shot. Rohit, who has also appeared in ‘Kanpuriye’, ‘Jabariya […]
