Nirmal Kapoor’s mortal remains taken for final rites in ambulance decorated with garlands
Mumbai : The mortal remains of Nirmal Kapoor, mother of veteran actor Anil Kapoor, were taken for the final rites on Saturday, in an ambulance adorned with flowers. Nirmal Kapoor breathed her last on Friday, May 2, following a brief hospitalisation at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. As per the visuals, the ambulance carrying […]
Trade deal with India coming very soon, say UK experts
LONDON,: Trade and industry experts in the UK have said that all indications are pointing towards an India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) being completed very soon, following significant progress made during Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal visit to the UK. As the minister returned to London following a Europe tour on Friday to continue […]
Indian publisher makes waves at Muscat book fair with English-language educational books for children
MUSCAT, May 2 : A Mumbai-based publishing house, India’s lone representative at the Muscat International Book Fair, has captured strong interest from Omani parents and educators with its English-language educational books for children, aligning with Oman’s push for economic diversification through education and cultural exchange. Sheth Publications, the sole Indian-registered publisher among over 670 stalls […]
India, Denmark ink pact to strengthen energy sector cooperation
NEW DELHI, May 2: India and Denmark inked an initial pact on Friday to strengthen energy sector cooperation through renewed partnership, which supports the nation’s target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. The agreement follows five years of successful collaboration under the original MoU, signed on June 5, 2020, and initially set to expire on […]
India remains home to creator economy, will provide AI tools to boost capabilities: YouTube official
MUMBAI : India remains the home to the content creator economy and YouTube will continue providing tools, including leveraging AI, to improve their capabilities and help generate more revenues, a senior YouTube official said. Talking to PTI on the sidelines of the first edition of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit, which started here […]
RBI imposes penalties on ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda, 2 other lenders
MUMBAI,: The Reserve Bank on Friday said it has imposed penalties on four banks, including ICICI Bank and Bank of Baroda, for deficiencies in regulatory compliances. Penalty of Rs 97.80 lakh has been imposed on ICICI Bank for non-compliance with certain directions issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on ‘Cyber Security Framework in […]
All transshipment cargo to be handled at Vizhinjam port within a year: Karan Adani
THIRUVANTAPURAM, : Within one year, India’s all transshipment cargo will be handled from Vizhinjam International Seaport as this strategic deep-water maritime project is ‘much better equipped, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) managing director Karan Adani said on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday officially commissioned the Vizhinjam International Seaport here which was […]
SpiceJet to operate 45 Haj flights in first phase
NEW DELHI,: SpiceJet will operate 45 Haj flights in the first phase connecting Gaya, Srinagar, Guwahati, and Kolkata to Medina and Jeddah. The inaugural flight departed from Gaya to Medina on Friday. The airline, which has inducted two Airbus A340 wide-body planes, on Friday said it will be facilitating the travel of around 15,500 pilgrims […]
US trade deal to place India in favourable position in global trade equation: Panagariya
NEW DELHI : India will come out stronger from the ongoing tariff uncertainty and a bilateral trade deal with the US will place the country “incredibly favourably” in global trading equation, 16th Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya said on Friday. He said the trade restrictions by the US on China, Vietnam, and Cambodia will place […]
Swiggy expands 10-minute food delivery service ‘Bolt’ to over 500 cities
NEW DELHI,: Swiggy on Friday said its 10-minute food delivery service ‘Bolt’, which was launched in October last year, is now operational in more than 500 cities across the country. Presently, at least one in every 10 food delivery orders delivered by Swiggy are delivered using the ‘Bolt’ service. The offering is now available […]
