LS Speaker congratulates Manu Bhaker for ‘historic win’ at Paris Olympics
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday extended his congratulations to Manu Bhaker for her historic bronze medal in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol event at the Paris Olympics. Commencing the Budget discussion in the Lok Sabha, Speaker Om Birla said, “Honourable members, on July 28, Manu Bhaker bagged a […]
K’taka BJP MP protests urging CM to retract charges against him
Bengaluru, July 29 (IANS) BJP MP Kota Srinivas Poojary staged a protest in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue at Vidhana Soudha on Monday in Bengaluru, urging Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to retract the allegations made against him in connection with the alleged misappropriation in the Bhovi Corporation. MP Poojary sat on a dharna holding a […]
Ali Fazal thrilled to work with ‘unique’ filmmakers Aamir Khan, Mani Ratnam, and Anurag Basu
Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) Actor Ali Fazal, who has a diverse lineup of films such as ‘Lahore 1947’, ‘Metro In Dino’, and ‘Thug Life’ and who recently became a father, calls himself fortunate and is thrilled to be working with renowned names such as Aamir Khan, Rajkumar Santoshi, Mani Ratnam, and Anurag Basu in these […]
Saudi markets receive over 29 tonnes of seasonal produce from Qatif oasis farms
RIYADH, 29 july: The farms of Qatif Oasis are playing a crucial role in supplying fruit and vegetable markets throughout Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. From Al-Khafji in the north to Al-Ahsa in the south, they provide a wide variety of seasonal produce including vegetables, fruits and fresh dates. Spanning some 800 sq. km from Safwa […]
Saudi envoy to Arab League meets with Sudan’s representative in Cairo
CAIRO, 29 july: Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the Arab League Abdulaziz Al-Matar received Lt. Gen. Imad Al-Din Mustafa Adawi, Sudan’s representative to the league, in Cairo on Sunday. Friendly talks took place and topics of common interest were discussed, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Meanwhile, also in Cairo on Sunday, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia […]
Camel Caravan: a journey through time at Summer of Hira
RIYADH, 29 july: The Camel Caravan, a captivating component of the Summer of Hira activities held in Makkah until Aug. 10, drew significant crowds and strong interaction among residents and visitors. This immersive experience aimed to celebrate the enduring importance and value of Saudi heritage by spotlighting the pivotal role camels played in Arab history, […]
Indian fintech NBFCs sanctioned 9 cr loans worth record Rs 98,111 cr in FY24: Report
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Contributing to India’s digital inclusion, fintech Non-Bank Financial Companies (NBFCs) sanctioned nearly 9 crore loans worth Rs 98,111 crore in FY24, doubling their share in six years, a report showed on Monday. This accounts for 65 per cent of loan sanction volume and 11 per cent of the loan sanction […]
Grand Vitara surpasses 2 lakh sales in just 23 months: Maruti Suzuki India
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Maruti Suzuki India on Monday said that it sold more than two lakh Grand Vitara cars in just 23 months, setting a new benchmark in the mid-SUV space. The leading automaker said that it achieved the one lakh unit sales milestone in a year and added the next one lakh […]
Aditya Seal: Working with Manisha Koirala was a defining moment in my career
Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) Actor Aditya Seal, who ventured into the world of cinema starring alongside Manisha Koirala in ‘Ek Chhotisi Love Story’ in 2002, has reminisced about working with the star and said that working with her was a defining moment in his career. Aditya, who debuted as a child artist in ‘Ek Chhotisi […]
ICW: Amit Aggarwal blends philosophy, science, religion, mythology, maths
Mumbai, July 29 (IANS) Designer Amit Aggarwal, who recently showcased his collection at India Couture Week, has revealed that his collection is inspired by philosophy, science, religion, mythology, and math, all of which represent different aspects of time. His collection, named Antevorta after the Greek goddess of the future, was showcased by Bollywood stars like […]
