ICRA projects GDP growth to slow down to 6.5 pc in Q2, full-year growth seen at 7 pc
New Delhi, Nov 20 (UNI) Research and rating firm ICRA on Wednesday projected India’s GDP…
ICRA projects GDP growth to slow down to 6.5 pc in Q2, full-year growth seen at 7 pc
New Delhi, Nov 20 (UNI) Research and rating firm ICRA on Wednesday projected India’s GDP growth to slow down to 6.5% in July-September quarter (Q2) of current financial year 2024-25 (FY25) due to factors like heavy rains and weak corporate margins. Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will release the GDP estimates for the…
Jackie Shroff to promote climate action through cinema
Mumbai, Nov 20 (UNI) Bollywood’s macho hero Jackie Shroff has been appointed as the face of All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF), scheduled to begin November 22, which aims to leverage the emotive power of cinema to foster climate awareness and inspire transformative action for a sustainable future. Recognised for his enduring commitment…
Aaryan Khan to make directorial debut with his Netflix series in 2025
Mumbai, Nov 20 (UNI) Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, is set to make his directorial debut with an unnamed series slated for release on Netflix in 2025. Shah Rukh Khan, the producer of this series, took to his Instagram to share the joy and pride, “We are excited to present…
Maha Assembly polls: Over 58 pc votes polled till 5 PM
Mumbai, Nov 20 (UNI) Over 58 percent of the total 9.70 crore plus voters exercised their democratic rights in the single phase Maharashtra Assembly election, that remained peaceful, except for a few incidents of clashes between political rivals till 5 pm on Wednesday. According to sources in the Election Commission, on an average 58.22 percent…
Over 67 pc votes cast in Jharkhand Assembly polls phase 2
Ranchi, Nov 20 (UNI) Over 67 percent of the total 1.23 crore electors exercised their franchise amid heavy security arrangements for 38 seats in the second and final phase of the Jharkhand Assembly election on Wednesday. According to the Election Commission data, the voter turnout was approximately 67.59 percent when polling officially drew to a…
IHC grants bail to Imran Khan in Toshakhana 2.0 case
Islamabad, Nov 20 (UNI) The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday granted bail to former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana 2.0 case. IHC’s Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb approved PTI founder’s bail plea, ordering the latter to submit surety bonds of Rs 1 million each for securing the bail, The Express Tribune reported….
Uzbek president names Abdulla Aripov as PM
Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Nov 20 (UNI) Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev proposed Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov continue to serve as the head of government during a session of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis (the lower house of the parliament), the president’s press secretary said Wednesday. “Our new Uzbekistan, along with the new parliament, is entering…
Hockey: Indian women lift Asian Champions Trophy with 1-0 win over China
Rajgir, Nov 20 (UNI) India retained the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy title with 1-0 victory over China in the Final at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium here on Wednesday. The game saw both team trade blows in the first half but India upped the intensity in the second half and a goal from Deepika (31’) ensured…
Key accused in 2020 narco-terror case arrested in Kashmir
Srinagar, Nov 20 (UNI) In a major success, a key accused in a 2020 narco-terror case was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Kashmir, officials said. They said that Muneer Ahmad Banday, a resident of Banday Mohalla Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district was a proclaimed offender carrying a cash reward of a…
Additional Ration, 12 gas cylinders will be New Year gift for people of J&K: Minister
Srinagar, Nov 20 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Satish Sharma on Wednesday said the enhanced ration quota and 12 gas cylinders will be a new year gift for the people of JK. Sharma was talking to reporters in Srinagar. The National Conference in its poll manifesto promised to…
