CCPA warns e-commerce platforms over sale of hazardous chemicals
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has initiated regulatory action against several online platforms — including IndiaMART, Justdial, Sigma-Aldrich India, Dial4Trade and ExportersIndia — over the unauthorised sale and advertisement of hazardous chemicals and explosive substances, an official statement said on Wednesday. The action was initiated following inputs regarding the […]
BIF hails reforms aimed at nationwide adoption of PM-WANI public wi-fi ecosystem
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Telecom industry body Broadband India Forum (BIF) on Wednesday hailed the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) two important notifications aimed at further strengthening the PM-WANI based Public Wi-Fi ecosystem. The notifications are extremely significant in the overall push both from the government and by the regulator to promote PM-WANI based Public […]
India ranks 2nd in Asia Pacific data centre market with 1.6 GW operational capacity
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) India is the second-largest data centre market in the Asia-Pacific region with 1.6 GW of operational capacity and is also among the top three markets by development pipeline, with 3.1 GW under construction and planned, according to a new report on Wednesday. The country is emerging as one of Asia […]
India’s 1st hydrogen fuel train cleared for operations on Jind-Sonipat section
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) In a major step towards green and sustainable transportation, Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset on the dedicated Jind-Sonipat section of Northern Railway, according to a statement issued by the Railway Ministry on Wednesday. The train is set to start soon and will […]
Neha Dhupia dives into authentic chole bhature, seeks blessings at Golden Temple in Amritsar
Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia, on Wednesday, gave fans a glimpse into her soulful Amritsar getaway. The actress shared a series of pictures from her trip, featuring a visit to the iconic Golden Temple and indulgence in authentic local food. Taking to her social media account, Neha dropped a carousel of pictures […]
‘Inspector Avinash’ director calls Freddy Daruwala, a ‘charming, dynamic, good looking guy’
Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Director Neerraj Pathak, who has helmed the 2nd season of the streaming show ‘Inspector Avinash’, has heaped praise on actor Freddy Daruwala. The director said that Freddy is “charming, dynamic, and a good looking guy”. The director spoke with IANS along with Randeep Hooda and Freddy Daruwala during the promotions of […]
Director Dharani Rasendran film’s shooting wrapped up
Chennai, May 27 (IANS) The makers of critically acclaimed director Dharani Rasendran’s next film, featuring actor Sasikumar in the lead, on Wednesday announced that shooting for the film had been wrapped up. Produced by J.K. Film International J Kamalakannan, the yet-to-be-titled film has officially wrapped up filming, marking an important milestone for a project that […]
David Harbour speaks up on his biggest regrets over ‘Stranger Things’ finale
Los Angeles, May 27 (IANS) Hollywood actor David Harbour, who is known for his work in the superhit streaming series ‘Stranger Things’, has shared that he wishes he had done more for the series finale. The 51-year-old actor played chief of police Jim Hopper in all five seasons of the Netflix sci-fi horror hit, reports […]
Kakao’s labour, management engage in 2nd mediation talks as strike looms
Seoul, May 27 (IANS) A labour union at Kakao, the operator of South Korea’s popular messenger service, and the company’s management began a second round of mediation with the Gyeonggi Regional Labor Relations Commission on Wednesday, industry sources said. The mediation procedures came after the two sides failed to narrow differences in the first round […]
S. Korea’s overseas financial assets rise to record high in Q1: BOK
Seoul, May 27 (IANS) South Korea’s overseas financial assets rose to a fresh record high in the first quarter, driven by increased direct investments in the United States, central bank data showed on Wednesday. The country’s external financial assets stood at US$2.88 trillion as of end-March, up $15 billion from three months earlier, according to […]
