Special langar with 4,000 kg sweet rice organised at Ajmer Sharif Dargah on PM Modi’s birthday
Ajmer, Sep 18 (IANS) On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 74th birthday, a special langar was organised at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah. As part of the Seva Pakhwada (Service Fortnight), 4,000 kg of ‘Zarda’ (sweet rice) was prepared along with a special prayer held for PM Modi on his birthday at the famous […]
J&K polls: First-time voters seek jobs, development
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) As voting was underway for the first phase of the Assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, many first-time voters expressed hope for a change, particularly in addressing key issues like unemployment and regional development. After a decade without elections, young voters in constituencies like Kulgam are casting their […]
J&K polls: 11.11 pc voter turnout recorded in first two hours
Srinagar/Jammu, Sep 18 (IANS) According to the figures released by the Election Commission of India (ECI), 11.11 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the first two hours of voting in J&K. Inderwal Assembly constituency in Kishtwar district recorded the highest of 16 per cent so far. Anantnag constituency recorded 6 per cent, Anantnag West […]
Cong files complaint against 4, including Union Minister, for ‘threatening’ Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Congress has lodged a police complaint against four BJP leaders, including Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu, for making objectionable remarks against the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi. Congress treasurer and former Union Minister Ajay Maken went to the Tughlak Road Police Station in Delhi on […]
Israel to allocate US$133 million to promote AI development
Jerusalem, Sep 18 (IANS) Israel will invest half a billion shekels (about $133 million) in infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) research and development. The funds, part of a national AI program, will be invested in enhancing AI integration in the public sector, including the creation of a knowledge hub to support government ministries and local […]
US Fed rate cut to drive stocks of AI companies: Experts
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Stocks of AI companies are set to bounce as the US Fed Reserve gears up to cut interest rates, a report said on Wednesday. The AI sector – which is experiencing a dip – is primed for a significant rally, according to Nigel Green of deVere Group. “The AI sector […]
Amazon appoints Samir Kumar as India operations head
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) E-commerce giant Amazon on Wednesday appointed Samir Kumar as the country manager for India after the abrupt exit of Manish Tiwary. Kumar, an Amazon veteran since 1999, is expected to assume operational responsibilities for India starting October 1, according to a company update today. “Amazon’s 25-year veteran Samir Kumar will […]
Urmila Matondkar shares ‘Masoom’ moments on Shabana Azmi’s birthday
Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Actress Urmila Matondkar, who is known for ‘Rangeela’, ‘Satya’, ‘Pinjar’, ‘Ek Hasina Thi’ and others, has wished veteran actress Shabana Azmi on her birthday. On Wednesday, Urmila took to her Instagram, and shared a slew of pictures with the senior actress. The first picture in the carousel is from her movie […]
Kiran Rao on ‘Laapataa Ladies’ releasing in Japan: Feels like a full-circle moment
Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) As Kiran Rao’s acclaimed film “Laapataa Ladies” is set to release in Japan on October 4, the filmmaker said that she is an admirer of Japanese cinema and this feels like a full-circle moment. Kiran said: “I’m thrilled that ‘Laapataa Ladies’ is releasing in Japan. As an admirer of Japanese cinema, […]
Kartik shares picturesque view of the mountains from his hotel room
Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Bollywood’s chocolate boy Kartik Aaryan, who seems to be holidaying in the land of high passes, Ladakh, has shared a glimpse of the beautiful view he has from his hotel room. Kartik took to his Instagram stories, where he shared two pictures from his holiday. The first was a picture of […]
