Quito, Sep 30 (UNI) Ecuador’s government on Monday condemned violent incidents over the weekend in Imbabura province, which left one citizen dead, 12 soldiers injured, and 17 others missing amid massive protests. The protests were triggered after the government announced on September 12 that it would end diesel subsidies. Diesel price soon surged, sparking fierce…
Dubai, Sept 29 (UNI) Pakistan captain Salman Agha said he privately shook hands with India captain Suryakumar Yadav at the start of the Asia Cup, but publicly the Indian team’s behaviour was “disappointing” and disrespectful to cricket. Speaking at the post-match press conference after India’s last-over win in the final against Pakistan on Sunday night,…
Glasgow, Sep 29 (UNI) Actor and writer Steven Cree, celebrated for his roles in ‘Outlander’ and ‘Head of State’, is set to both script and headline ‘Ben & Lucy’, an emotionally charged feature film produced by Finite Films & TV and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Cora Bissett (The Singer, I’d Like to Speak to the…
Mumbai, Sep 29 (UNI) Bollywood’s Rockstar Ranbir Kapoor has opened up about working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali on his upcoming magnum opus “Love and War”, which brings together a formidable trio, Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal and Alia Bhatt, for the very first time on screen. While excitement around the project continues to mount, Ranbir recently…
New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) India has taken a decisive leap toward telecom self-reliance with the launch of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)’s first fully indigenous 4G (5G-ready) network and the commissioning of nearly 98,000 Swadeshi 4G towers, all powered by homegrown technology. BSNL’s Indigenous 4G stack ensures immediate connectivity while enabling seamless upgrades, nurturing…
Chennai, Sep 29 (UNI) US billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellite Communication Private Ltd’s satellite internet service will not be a threat to Indian telecom companies given the latter’s competitive rates, said India Ratings Research in a report. In a recent report India Ratings said Starlink’s upcoming satellite internet services, currently on trial, will likely have…
New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth rate for the month of August is 4.0 pc, which was 3.5pc (Quick Estimate) in the month of July 2025, said the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation today. Growth rates of three sectors, Mining, Manufacturing, and Electricity, for the month of August…
Mumbai, Sep 29 (UNI) The Anil Ambani-led Reliance Power officially stated in a regulatory filing today that it has inked a deal to divest its entire stake in five Indonesian coal subsidiaries to Singapore-based Biotruster Pte Ltd for USD 12 million. The share purchase agreement was executed on September 29, 2025 and is subject to…
New Delhi, Sept 29 (UNI) Moody’s Ratings today affirmed India’s long-term local and foreign currency issuer ratings and the local-currency senior unsecured rating Baa3. The rating agency also affirmed India’s other short-term local-currency rating at P-3 while maintaining a ‘Stable’ Outlook. The stable outlook incorporates India’s gradually improving fiscal metrics and resilient growth prospects compared…
New Delhi, Sept 29 (UNI) The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has granted Rs 82 lakh to the Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Board for the conservation of the endemic and economically significant Red Sanders tree, a government statement said today. The move aims to nurture one lakh saplings of Red Sanders, which will subsequently be distributed among…
