17 Chinese nationals feared dead in South Korea battery plant blaze

Seoul, June 25 (IANS) South Korean fire department officials have said that around 17 Chinese nationals were killed in the massive fire at a battery plant in Hwaseong, city south of Seoul, but the exact figures still need to be further confirmed. South Korean officials, including Gyeonggi Province Second Vice Governor Oh Who-seok, Hwaseong City […]
Janhvi walks for Rahul Mishra in Paris; ‘there was meditative Zen-like vibration in the room’

Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Actress Janhvi Kapoor became the muse for ace couturier Rahul Mishra in Paris for Haute Couture Week and said that there was a “meditative zen-like vibration in the room”. Making her international runway debut in a scintillating mermaid-style garment from Mishra’s Couture Fall 2024 collection named Aura, Janhvi shared a motley […]
Gagan Arora recalls days of struggle as actor, reveals more on starting as assistant director

Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Actor Gagan Arora, who portrays the role of an ambitious screenwriter in the drama series ‘Industry’, reminisces about his struggling days, sharing insights into his initial journey as an assistant director. Gagan began his career as an assistant director on Amar Kaushik’s 2018 comedy horror film ‘Stree’, produced by Dinesh Vijan […]
T20 World Cup: ’50s & 100 doesn’t matter…’, says Rohit after fiery 92 vs Aus

Gros Islet (St Lucia), June 25 (IANS) India skipper Rohit Sharma, who was named the Player of the Match against Australia for his stupendous 92 off 41, said that ’50s and 100 doesn’t matter’ for him as he wanted to put pressure on the bowlers early in the game. After scoring a half-century in India’s […]
Chennaiyin FC sign talented goalkeeper Mohammad Nawaz

Chennai, June 25 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC have bolstered their defensive unit with the signing of young Manipuri goalkeeper Mohammad Nawaz on a two-year contract ahead of the upcoming 2024-25 season. A product of AIFF Elite Academy, Nawaz was previously part of Mumbai City FC and FC Goa. He has earned a reputation as one of […]
T20 World Cup: ‘Something like a dream, proud of this team’, says Rashid on sealing SF berth

Kingstown (St Vincent), June 25 (IANS) Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan and his boys have finally done it for the country with a thrilling win against Bangladesh in the Super Eight to enter their first-ever semi-final in the T20 World Cup. Afghanistan, who defeated New Zealand (group stage) and Australia (Super Eight) in the tournament, have […]
Samsung builds AI chip infrastructure used in more efficient computing

Seoul, June 25 (IANS) Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday it has completed building infrastructure to produce faster and more efficient chips for artificial intelligence (AI) computing. The infrastructure for so-called compute express link (CXL) technology was built at Samsung Memory Research Center in Hwaseong, about 45 kms south of Seoul, the company said in a […]
TRAI tells mobile firms to enhance apps, web portals to curb spam messages

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) In a bid to curb spam calls and messages, the government has issued fresh directions to mobile services providers. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has mandated mobile services providers to enhance their mobile apps and web portals to make them more user-friendly for registration of unsolicited commercial communication […]
JSW Steel USA to invest $110 million to expand renewable energy biz

Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) JSW Steel USA, a subsidiary of India’s leading steel company, on Tuesday said it plans to invest $110 million in steel projects in the state of Texas. The company said this investment will enable the production of high-quality monopile steel plates to support the Joe Biden administration’s new actions to expand […]
AI health startup Cloudphysician raises $10.5 million

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI) health startup Cloudphysician on Tuesday said that it raised $10.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Elevar Equity and venture debt firm Panthera Peak. The fresh funds will be used to propel the company’s growth and operations within […]