India is world’s cheapest data capital as cost is down to Rs 9 per GB: Scindia
Mumbai, Sep 10 (IANS) Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said on Thursday that 10 years ago, only six crore people in India had access to broadband and today that number tops 102 crore while data costs have fallen from Rs 287/GB to Rs 9/GB, making the country “the cheapest data capital of the world today”. […]
Nani’s ‘Paradise’ shooting wrapped!
Hyderabad, Sep 10 (IANS) If sources in the industry are to be believed, the unit of director Srikanth Odela’s eagerly awaited action entertainer ‘The Paradise’, featuring Telugu star Nani in the lead, has now wrapped up the film’s shooting. Sources in the know say that the unit of the film has wrapped up the entire […]
Jitendra Kumar reflects on his acting journey, how he discovered theatre at IIT
Mumbai, Sep 10 (IANS) Jitendra Kumar reflected on his unexpected journey that made him an actor. Speaking with Gopal Dutt on Pehla Pehla, the ‘Panchayat’ actor recalled his first performance during his school days, when he essayed the role of Tadaka. He added that during that time, he could not have even imagined a career […]
Varun Tej-Lavanya Tripathi reveal son Vaayuv’s face as he turns 1
Mumbai, Sep 10 (IANS) Actors Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi revealed the face of their son Vaayuv as he celebrated their first birthday on Thursday. He dropped a picture of the cute little family of three on his official Instagram handle. After this was a still of Varun kissing his little bundle of joy. Wishing […]
Naga Chaitanya’s ‘Vrushakarma’ to hit screens on December 4
Hyderabad, Sep 10 (IANS) The makers of director Karthik Dandu’s highly anticipated mythological thriller ‘Vrushakarma’, featuring actor Naga Chaitanya in the lead, have now announced that the film will hit screens on December 4 this year, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Naga Chaitanya took to his X timeline to make the […]
India should create millions of small businesses to “AI‑proof” jobs: Nandan Nilekani
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani said on Thursday at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) that India’s best defence against job disruption from artificial intelligence may not be creating more large firms but enabling millions of small businesses to grow. Nilekani said when large corporations use AI to improve efficiency and reduce […]
Kerala banks hit record credit highs
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 10 (IANS) Kerala’s banking sector has recorded strong growth, with credit to agriculture and MSMEs touching record levels even as total deposits crossed Rs 10.84 lakh crore, the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) said. The banking sector’s performance was reviewed at the SLBC meeting for the June 2026 quarter held here. Total deposits […]
Piyush Goyal calls for pushing India-Russia trade to scale $100 bn mark
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday identified pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, chemicals, textiles, and food products as the main thrust areas to accelerate bilateral trade between India and Russia to meet the $100 billion target by 2030. Addressing the India-Russia Business Dialogue here, along with Russian Industry and Trade […]
Technology to be key driver in expanding pension coverage: PFRDA chief
Mumbai, Sep 10 (IANS) Technology will play a central role in expanding pension coverage in India, particularly among workers in the unorganised sector who do not have regular salaried employment, PFRDA Chairman Shivsubramanyam Raman said on Thursday. Speaking on the sidelines of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai, Raman said the Pension Fund […]
INS Udaygiri visits Colombo to strengthen India-Sri Lanka maritime cooperation
Colombo, Sep 10 (IANS) Indian Naval Ship (INS) Udaygiri arrived at Sri Lanka’s Colombo for a three-day operational visit, aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation between the two nations. The ship’s visit coincides with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Sri Lanka. Indian Navy said that INS Udaygiri’s visit underscores India’s unwavering commitment towards realising the […]
