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Sundar C's 'Aranmanai 4' has garnered attention on Twitter with mixed reviews from audiences. While some praised its entertainment value and performances, others noted drawbacks like repetitive scenes. Tamannaah Bhatia's stellar acting and Sundar C's direction have been highlighted positively. The film's box office prospects look promising, hinting at a potential success.
The director acknowledged that the moment was emotionally charged for them, given the challenges they had faced before their daughter's birth. He disclosed that his wife had been unwell and grappling with mental distress, as doctors had expressed doubts about her ability to conceive.
The ruling party chief said this during a public meeting in Narasapuram in West Godavari district. Think under whose tenure good things happened and under whom will that good continue. Everybody should think about it and then vote, said Reddy.
The Delhi High Court sought the response of the CBI and ED on Friday on former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia's pleas seeking bail in the corruption and money-laundering cases lodged by the agencies in relation to the alleged excise policy scam. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued notices to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sisodia's pleas challenging a trial court's April 30 order by which his bail petitions were dismissed.
The Philippines' seismology agency in a bulletin said damage and aftershocks from the offshore quake should be expected. The archipelago nation is in the Pacific Ring of Fire, where volcanic activity and earthquakes are common.
The company's product is a therapeutic generic equivalent of Oracea capsules (40 mg) approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).
The Nifty Pharma index closed 0.05 per cent up at 19133.4.
The protesting job losers also tried to break down the barricades set up by the police. The Calcutta High Court recently cancelled the recruitment process of the State Level Selection Test 2016 in government-sponsored and -aided schools rendering around 26,000 people jobless.
Congress clarifies Priyanka Gandhi's role, emphasizing her extensive national campaigning. Rahul Gandhi to contest from Rae Bareli; Kishori Lal Sharma nominated in Amethi. PM Modi takes dig at Rahul's candidacy. Congress asserts Rae Bareli seat is a responsibility, not inheritance.
The company's board recommended a special dividend of Rs. 1.65 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2024.
A man from Punjab's Hoshiarpur district was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence and helping the agency in organising anti-India activities, police said on Friday. The man is accused of aiding anti-India activities by providing sensitive information about Indian Army deployments, and transmitting documents and photos from his mobile phone, they said.
AICC in-charge of party affairs in Telangana Deepa Dasmunshi, Telangana Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu and other party leaders released the manifesto today. Along with 'Hissedari Nyay' (Equality), 'Kisan Nyay' (Justice for Farmer), 'Shramik Nyay' (Justice for Labourers), 'Yuva Nyay' (Justice for Youth), and 'Naari Nyay' (Justice for Women), the party announced 23 'Special promises to Telangana'.
Anushka Sharma celebrated her 36th birthday with a cozy dinner alongside husband Virat Kohli and close friends at Lupa Bengaluru. This marked her first public appearance since the birth of their son, Akaay. Virat's heartfelt tribute and the warm camaraderie captured during the celebration highlighted the couple's deep bond. Meanwhile, Anushka has been gearing up for her comeback in cinema with 'Chakda Xpress.'
Bajaj Auto's Managing Director, Rajiv Bajaj, revealed the company's dual-pronged strategy for the Indian market, emphasizing approaches for sports bikes, commuter models, and three-wheelers. He criticized the government's high taxation on commuter motorcycles, contrasting India's 28% GST with lower rates abroad. Additionally, Bajaj Auto introduced the highly anticipated Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z, the most potent and affordable 400cc street-naked motorcycle.
China and Pakistan are making remarkable strides in space exploration with their respective lunar missions. China's Chang'e-6 mission and Pakistan's ICUBE-Q mission highlight the growing capabilities and ambitions of these nations in the field of space technology. These missions are expected to yield valuable insights into the moon's composition and history, contributing to our broader understanding of the universe.
Hannah Maruyama, once skeptical about the value of college education, now earns a six-figure salary in the field of AI without a bachelor's degree. After exploring various jobs and facing challenges, including the closure of her tattoo studio due to the pandemic, she launched Degree Free, an online platform offering career coaching and free educational resources to young people interested in non-traditional careers.
This follows the recent approval received by C2FO's wholly-owned subsidiary, C2FO Factoring Solutions Private, from the Reserve Bank of India, to operationalise the TReDS platform, the company said in a release. TReDS, an initiative introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and backed by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), addresses the liquidity & working capital challenges faced by MSMEs.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday claimed that Congress came to power in Karnataka with the support of Social Democratic Party of India, the political arm of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI), and alleged that anti-national elements of SDPI were involved in the bomb blast in Bengaluru.
Merely 3% of women entrepreneurs in India's tier II and III cities had access to bank loans or equity investments. The study highlighted the need to close the gender gap in employment and the lack of data on women entrepreneurs.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) designates certain holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act, Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) holidays, and Banks' Closing of Accounts.
The brand also recently launched an ad campaign --'Flow nahi Force' -- featuring key players from the team Shubhman Gill, David Miller, and Umesh Yadav.
The Special Cell of the Delhi Police arrested NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and Chakravarty on October 3 last year. Both of them are currently in judicial custody. According to the FIR, a large amount of funds to the news portal came from China to disrupt the sovereignty of India and cause disaffection against the country.
The BJP's charge comes at a time when the Congress has been claiming that the saffron party is seeking more than 400 seats in the Lok Sabha polls to change the Constitution and also end the reservations provided to the members of the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) if voted to power.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case linked to the excise policy scam. The court ruled that the petition, which sought information about the arrest of a political party leader or candidate to the Election Commission of India (ECI) when the model code of conduct (MCC) is in force, was not maintainable.
India's power generation capacity saw growth in both fossil fuel-based and non-fossil fuel-based sources in FY24. Fossil fuel capacity rose to 243.22 GW while non-fossil fuel capacity increased to 190.57 GW, with renewable energy sources like solar and wind contributing significantly to the rise.
There is a possibility of rough seas due to high waves of 0.5 to 1.5 metres during this period, according to the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS). INCOIS, the central agency that issues weather warnings for fishermen in the country, advised people to safely moor their fishing vessels in the harbour.
The boards of Raymond's various subsidiaries have approved a demerger of its engineering business to allow it to expand into sunrise sectors like aerospace, defense, and electric vehicle components. The merger will consolidate Raymond's engineering and MPPL businesses, aiming for profitable growth and segregation.
The MMMOCL operates metro line 2A between Andheri (west) and Dahisar (east) and line 7 between Dahisar (east) and Andheri (east). The initiative will boost voter turnout through the systematic voter education and electoral participation (SVEEP) programme to encourage Metro commuters to fulfil their civic duty and vote in elections, the release stated.
Kohli will also become head of sustainability and carbon, effective June 1, following the departure of Jonathan Osborne, London-based Shell said. In over 20 years with Shell, Parminder has held various positions in Shell's refining, chemicals and mobility operations. He currently heads lubricants in the EMEA region.
Bhag Rahul bhag, Rahul bhag, Rahul bhag (run Rahul run) -- this is what will go on now, Dushyant Kumar Gautam, the national general secretary of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), told a press conference at the party headquarters here when asked about Gandhi contesting the polls from Rae Bareli.
Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor is set to star in the upcoming dramedy film Badtameez Gill directed by Navjot Gulati. The movie revolves around a modern-day girl and her family, with the story spanning locations in Bareilly and London. Kapoor will be joined by Aparshakti Khurrana playing her brother and Paresh Rawal as her father.
In the 2019 general elections, Rahul Gandhi had lost to BJP's Smriti Irani on his home turf Amethi, which he had represented for three consecutive terms, but won from Wayanad in Kerala.
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari have officially divorced after nearly two years of marriage. The dissolution was finalized by a Los Angeles County judge following a settlement reached by the couple. They cited irreconcilable differences, and neither will receive spousal support. The divorce marks the end of a relationship that began seven years ago and culminated in a wedding celebrated by celebrities.
The Asian Development Bank is open to funding the space sector in India in addition to focusing on climate finance to mitigate the associated risks, said its Vice President Bhargav Dasgupta on Friday. ADB has done some projects in satellite in the Asia Pacific region, but has not provided any assistance in the Indian space sector.
Senior CPI leader Atul Kumar Anjaan was being treated at a hospital in the Uttar Pradesh capital, she said, adding that he will be cremated in the afternoon. Anjaan began his political career at the Lucknow University Students Union (LUSU) in 1977.
CBSE 10th 12th Result Date: CBSE is set to announce the results for the Class 10th and 12th exams conducted in 2024 after 20th May. Approximately 39 lakh students from 26 countries appeared for these exams. The results are expected to be available on various official websites. Stay tuned for updates.
In Friday's trading session, the following five stocks witnessed a build of fresh short positions.
The case was registered on Thursday night, police here said. Revanna, who is a JD(S) MLA from Holenarasipura constituency in Hassan district, is the son of former Prime Minister and JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda and elder brother of former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy.
The Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) are preparing to face off in key Maharashtra seats, with their new symbols adding to the electoral drama. Experts suggest that the split and symbols will have varying impacts on the vote bank, with a polarised election in Baramati and a potential disadvantage for the party with the new poll symbol
In Fridays trading session, the following five stocks witnessed a build of fresh long positions.
Air Indias new service will provide travellers in Switzerland, as well as those in southern Germany and western Austria with a non-stop option to travel to Delhi, and onward to destinations across Air Indias growing route network, particularly in the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia.
The Indian Army is closely monitoring China's construction of a road in the Shaksgam Valley, analyzing its military implications. This development raises concerns as the road could threaten Indian defenses in the Siachen Glacier area. India has protested against the construction, which aims to connect the Karakoram Highway to the Upper Shaksgam Valley, bordering the Siachen Glacier. If extended, the road could pose a dual threat from Pakistan and China. India is actively engaging in dialogue to
Kuehne+Nagel has partnered with Magenta Mobility to transition their fleet in India to electric vehicles, as part of their commitment to sustainability.
Mutual fund investors look for schemes that multiply their investments twice or thrice. An ETMutualFunds analysis found that three equity mutual funds turned Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1 crore in 30 years.
JD(S) MLA and former minister H D Revanna on Friday withdrew his bail application in a Bengaluru sessions court, after a Special Investigation Team told the court that there are no non-bailable charges against him in the case of his alleged sexual abuse of his house-help.
Shriram Properties Limited (SPL) has acquired a 4 acre land parcel in Chandapura, near Electronic City in Bengaluru, to develop residential communities. The project, expected to generate revenue over Rs 259 crore, will cover 4 lakh sq ft and include 350 apartments. SPL plans to launch the project during FY25
Amit Shah said former AICC President Sonia Gandhi's multiple attempts to launch Rahul Gandhi had failed and claimed that this was the twenty-first attempt. The top BJP leader addressed a public meeting here in Belagavi district for party candidate from Chikkodi Lok Sabha segment Annasaheb Jolle.
Rahul Gandhi's surprise decision to contest from Rae Bareli instead of Amethi has stirred speculation. With Priyanka Gandhi Vadra abstaining from the race, the move signals a strategic shift for Congress. The choice reflects concerns over Amethi's electoral dynamics post-2019 and aims to reinforce the party's presence in northern India. Yet, it may impact Congress's prospects in Kerala, posing a strategic dilemma.