Thiruvananthapuram, July 12 (UNI) Bank Employees Federation of India has alleged that the Centre’s move to sell shares of State Bank of India (SBI) worth Rs 25,000 crore SBI) is an open attempt to privatize the bank in a phased manner sacrificing national interests. “In 2017, the bank had sold 522 million shares. This reduced…
Bhopal: A protest erupted in Bhopal after a construction worker, Roopsingh Ahirwar, died from a fall at a four-story commercial building in the Sheetal Dham area. His family and local residents allege a severe lack of safety measures at the site, stating the worker was not provided with a safety harness, helmet, or protective nets….
Tripoli, June 7 (UNI) Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah on Friday ordered an investigation into clashes that broke out Thursday in the northwestern coastal city of Sabratha. The Information Office of the Prime Minister said in a statement that Dbeibah had instructed the commander of the Western Military Zone “to start an immediate and thorough…
Los Angeles, July 11 (UNI) In a move that sent shockwaves through the music world, Justin Bieber has unveiled his seventh studio album, ‘SWAG’, with no prior promotion, marking his first major release since 2021’s ‘Justice’. Dropped via Def Jam on Friday, the 21-track project marks a bold, genre-defying chapter in the pop icon’s evolving…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (UNI) The Indian Navy has dispatched a specialised team to assist in the rescue of miners trapped in the flooded coal mine in Umrangso, a remote industrial town in Dima Hasao district of Assam. The team, comprising one officer and 11 sailors, includes highly trained clearance divers skilled in deep depth…
Kolkata, Jan 12 (UNI) Vipul Shah, Chairman, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), on Sunday said the Indian gem and jewellery market, currently valued at USD 85 billion, is poised for rapid growth, projected to reach USD 130 billion by 2030. Highlighting the Council’s commitment to driving growth on the occasion of the…
New Delhi, Apr 1 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by Tushar Gandhi, great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, challenging the Gujarat government’s decision to revamp and redevelop the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad at an estimated cost of Rs 1,200 crore. A bench comprising Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice Rajesh Bindal rejected the…
Bangkok/Dhaka, Apr 4 (UNI) Bangladesh today assumed the chairmanship of the BIMSTEC regional grouping for the next two years, and reaffirmed its commitment to advancing regional cooperation and development. Upon receiving the Chairmanship from Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus made a statement of acceptance, underscoring an inclusive and action-oriented BIMSTEC….
Buenos Aires/New Delhi, July 5 (UNI) After receiving a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Argentina, said that it is truly moving to see the spirit of India shining brightly through the Indian expatriates. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote,…
Mumbai, Aug 17 (UNI) Bollywood’s quintessential macho hero Hrithik Roshan has extended profound thanks to his admirers for overwhelming response to his latest release, “War 2”. The Ayan Mukherjee-directed venture, produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner, premiered in theatres on August 14. Frontlined by Hrithik Roshan, alongside Jr NTR and Kiara…
