Imphal, May 17 (UNI) Two critically acclaimed Manipuri films – Boong and Langdai Ama (The Juncture) – will be screened at the 10-day 17th Habitat Film Festival (HFF) that began in New Delhi on Friday. Lahshmipriya Devi’s 94-minute-long Boong tells the story of the title character – a little boy named Boong living in the…
Jaipur, May 17 (UNI) Punjab Kings will aim to storm to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 points table when they take on Rajasthan Royals, a side already out of playoff contention, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Sunday afternoon. The 59th match of the season carries high stakes for Punjab,…
Yupia (Arunachal Pradesh), May 17 (UNI) Defending champions India stormed into the final of SAFF U19 Championship 2025 with a commanding 3-0 victory against Maldives in front of a passionate home crowd and under pouring rain, at the Golden Jubilee Stadium here. Goals from Danny Meitei Laishram (14’), Omang Dodum (21’), and Prashan Jajo (66’)…
Encouragement for Tur (Pigeon Pea) Farmers with Quality Seeds, Fertilizers and Productivity Support Directives for Visits to All Mandis by Officials; Emphasis on Better Management CM Reviews Activities of the Department of Farmers Welfare and Agricultural Development Bhopal, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav stated that the government is committed to promoting the production of Shree…
Asuncion, May 16 (UNI) UEFA accused Gianni Infantino of prioritising “private political interests” after FIFA’s president turned up late for the world governing body’s own congress in Paraguay. Infantino has been on a diplomatic tour of the Middle East alongside United States President Donald Trump and arrived two hours and 17 minutes past the scheduled…
Mumbai, May 16 (UNI) Distinguished actor, director and mentor Boman Irani commemorated a landmark moment in his creative journey as his pioneering screenwriting initiative Spiral Bound completed its 800 sessions marked by a masterclass centred on his directorial debut, “The Mehta Boys”. The session offered a rare insight into the film’s journey — from idea…
Cannes, May 16 (UNI) Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez spread her charm at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on the third day of the event, as she represented Indian cinema on the global stage as part of the Red Sea Film Foundation’s ‘Women in Cinema’ initiative. Draped in an ensemble that balanced elegance with edge, Jacqueline…
Mumbai, May 16 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Friday, the last trading day of the week ended weak at 82,330.59, down 200.15 pts amid profit booking in Technology, IT and Bankex stocks despite positive global cues. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) eased 42.30 pts at 25,019.80. Surging over 1200 pts on Thursday, the BSE Sensex…
Washington/New Delhi, May 16 (UNI) US President Donald Trump’s administration has proposed a 5% tax on all international money transfers made by non-US citizens, which could affect the remittances sent home by the large Non-Resident Indian population in the US. The draft legislation, titled “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill, proposes: “A five percent excise tax…
New Delhi, May 16 (UNI) Lovely Professional University (LPU) on Friday terminated all Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with institutions in Türkiye and Azerbaijan, over their pro-Pakistan stance during the India-Pakistan hostilities. The university has formally ended six academic partnerships with institutions in Türkiye and Azerbaijan, citing recent geopolitical developments that it deems contrary to India’s…
