NC, Congress not to attend J&K UT Foundation Day celebrations
Srinagar, Oct 31 (IANS) The National Conference (NC) and Congress have decided to stay away from the Jammu and Kashmir ‘Union Territory (UT) Foundation Day’ celebrations being observed on Thursday. The Lt Governor-led administration has been celebrating the UT Foundation Day for the last two years on October 31 to coincide with the implementation of […]
Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party gets ‘school bag’ symbol for Bihar bypolls
Patna, Oct 31 (IANS) The Election Commission has allotted a ‘school bag’ symbol to Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party for the upcoming by-elections in four assembly constituencies in Bihar, according to Sanjay Kumar Thakur, the party’s state chief spokesperson. The Jan Suraaj Party, which will be contesting the bypolls in all four seats, has fielded […]
Mizoram CM launches state’s first Public Health PG programme
Aizawl, Oct 31 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma launched the state’s first Master’s degree programme in Public Health at Zoram Medical College in Falkawn, Aizawl on Wednesday. Additionally, he also inaugurated the newly constructed 80-bed Curie’s Ladies Hostel at the medical college. At the inauguration event, the Chief Minister said: “As the only medical college […]
Indian market opens flat on Diwali, L&T and Sun Pharma top losers
Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, the Indian stock market opened flat on Thursday as selling was seen in auto, IT, PSU bank and FMCG sectors in early trade. The Sensex was trading at 79,800.49 after slipping 141.69 points or 0.18 per cent. At the same time, Nifty was trading at […]
Industrial output in S. Korea fell in September over weak chip production
Seoul, Oct 31 (IANS) South Korea’s industrial output fell from a month earlier in September on dwindling production in the semiconductor and other manufacturing sectors, data showed on Thursday. According to the data compiled by Statistics Korea, retail sales, a gauge of private spending, also went down amid signs of weaker economic growth, while facility […]
BSNL deploys over 50,000 4G sites in India’s most remote regions
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) In a significant move advancing India’s digital connectivity goals, the state-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has successfully deployed more than 50,000 indigenous 4G sites nationwide, the Ministry of Communications announced. The Ministry said that more than 41,000 sites out of the 50,000 installed till October 29, are […]
Kavita Krishnamurthy, Suresh Wadkar reunite for song from ‘The Sabarmati Report’
Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) Playback singers Kavita Krishnamurthy and Suresh Wadkar have reunited for a song in the upcoming Vikrant Massey-starrer movie ‘The Sabarmati Report’. The song titled ‘Ram Ram’ marks the reunion of the veteran singers after many years. “Renowned playback singers, Kavita Krishnamurthy and Suresh Wadkar have collaborated to sing a devotional song […]
‘Hand-painted diyas from local artisans’: Neha Joshi reveals her eco-conscious Diwali plan
Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) With preparations in full swing for Diwali as people plan festive menus, choose new outfits and visit their hometown, actress Neha Joshi, who essays the role of Krishna Devi Vajpayee in the television show ‘Atal’, has shared her day plan for Diwali. The actress is making this Diwali special by sourcing […]
Unforgettable Evergreen Hits to Light Up Your Diwali!
Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) India is a land of festivals, and Diwali stands out as one of the most cherished ones — celebrated with immense enthusiasm across the nation. With the nation all set to celebrate Diwali on Thursday, it is also a time for music that captures the essence of togetherness and hope. Songs […]
Sophie Turner says her ‘life was on pause’ amid divorce from Joe Jonas
Los Angeles, Oct 31 (IANS) Hollywood star Sophie Turner, who is known for ‘Game of Thrones’, has opened up about her divorce. The actress recently spoke about her joy of returning to England following her divorce from Joe Jonas, reports ‘People’ magazine. Speaking in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the actress said, “I’m going through […]
