Nifty, Sensex end lower this week over below-normal monsoon forecast, FII selling

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) The Indian equity benchmarks posted notable losses during the week due to sustained FII selling and below-normal monsoon forecast, causing fears of food inflation. Nifty lost 0.72 per cent during the week and dipped 1.50 per cent on the last trading day to reach 23,547. At close, Sensex was down 1,092 […]
India’s design-linked incentive scheme showing good results: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) India’s design-linked incentive (DLI) scheme is showing good results, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said, hailing the country’s first flagship AI system on chip (SOC) ‘A2000’ at 12nm technology node designed by Thiruvananthapuram-based fabless semiconductor startup Netrasemi. The chip has now achieves successful silicon Bringup and getting ready for commercial […]
Centre clears first Strategic Investment Plan under PM-SETU scheme

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The National Steering Committee (NSC) has approved the Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) for the Visakhapatnam ITI Cluster in Andhra Pradesh, making it the first proposal to receive clearance under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme, the government said on Saturday. The proposal was submitted […]
Women in India top AI-related skills globally, higher than US: Report

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption surges in India, Indian women score higher (1.9) than women in the United States (1.71), Canada (0.97) and the United Kingdom (0.90) on learning AI-related skills, according to a new report. The ‘Stanford AI Index 2026’ found that AI skill penetration rate for Indian women […]
China’s state broadcaster starts selling skincare products to survive: Report

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The Chinese Communist Party’s flagship broadcaster, China Central Television (CCTV), has pivoted from journalism to livestream e-commerce as the media house struggles to create revenue, a new report has said. The report from Eurasia Review described the shift as a “survival tactic that exposes the depth of China’s economic malaise” […]
GST Appellate Tribunal to help taxpayers with cost-effective dispute resolution mechanism

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) is expected to provide taxpayers with a cost-effective dispute resolution mechanism, experts said here on Saturday. The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) organised a national conference on operationalising GSTAT. Justice (Retd) Sanjaya Kumar Misra, President, GSTAT, emphasised the importance of preparedness, professionalism and […]
Poonam Dhillon on Ranveer Singh-Farhan Akhtar clash: In egos, in fights the needy people should not suffer

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Veteran actress Poonam Dhillon has shared her views on the highly discussed FWICE’s non-cooperation movement that happened due to Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar’s “Don 3” conflict. During an exclusive interaction with IANS, Dhillon stressed that no one should suffer due to such internal disagreements that arise because of someone’s ego. […]
Farah Khan, Tanishaa Mukerji recall wrapping themselves in garbage bags during chilly ‘KKHH’ shoot in Scotland

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan and actress Tanishaa Mukerji recently took a trip down memory lane as they recalled shooting in freezing weather during the making of the iconic film ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’. The conversation took place during Farah’s latest YouTube vlog, where she visited Tanishaa’s home. While reminiscing about old memories, […]
When Madhuri Dixit recalled the exact moment she first realized she was famous

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Actress Madhuri Dixit enjoys a massive fan following across the country. During her appearance on the popular chat show, “Rendezvous With Simi Garewal”, the ‘Dhak Dhak’ girl remembered the exact moment she realized she had become famous. She shared with host Simi Garewal that she was at the airport after the […]
Vivek Oberoi reveals how he proposed to his wife in full Bollywood style

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Actor Vivek Oberoi popped the big question to his better half, Priyanka, in full Bollywood style. As television actor Karan Kundrra reached Vivek’s jewellery store, Solitario, to buy a ring to propose to his long-time girlfriend Tejasswi Prakash, the ‘Masti’ actor ended up sharing his beautiful proposal story, which seemed something […]