• Thursday, June 12, 2025

India, Qatar explore possibility of bilateral FTA; to double trade…

INDIA and Qatar are "exploring" the possibility of signing a bilateral free trade agreement in future, and this was discussed during the talks between prime minister Narendra Modi and Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani on Tuesday, officials said. Responding to a query during a briefing on the…

Foreign investors are selling because India is providing good returns:…

FINANCE MINISTER Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday (17) said India is delivering good returns to investors who are booking profits. Replying to a question on selling by foreign institutional investors (FIIs), Sitharaman said India has an environment where investments are yielding good returns. The heavy selling by FIIs could be a…

Sharon Stone may join cast of ‘Euphoria 3’

SHARON STONE is reportedly in talks to join the cast of the popular HBO drama series "Euphoria" for its third season. The show, which follows the lives of high schoolers in East Highland dealing with issues such as love, addiction, and loss, stars Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, and Sydney Sweeney. "Euphoria"…

‘Dabba Cartel’: Shabana Azmi wanted Jyotika replaced, but is glad…

VETERAN actor Shabana Azmi highlighted the significant impact casting directors have had on the Hindi film industry, noting that their influence has led to a shift toward more authentic portrayals and a broader range of actors. At the teaser launch event for her Netflix thriller series "Dabba Cartel," Azmi spoke…

Gyanesh Kumar made election panel chief under new law, Congress…

THE GOVERNMENT has appointed Gyanesh Kumar, a retired home ministry official, as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), hours after the meeting of the prime minister-led selection committee. Interestingly, this was done when the Supreme Court was hearing pleas against the appointments of the CEC and election commissioners (EC) under…

India’s bowling coach Morkel leaves for South Africa due to…

INDIA'S bowling coach Morne Morkel has left for his home in South Africa due to a family emergency. Morkel, who was appointed for the job in September last year, had travelled to Dubai with the Indian team on Saturday (15), and also attended the side's first practice session ahead of…

In a rare gesture, Modi receives Amir of Qatar at…

PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi on Monday (17) evening went to the airport to receive Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, who arrived in New Delhi on a two-day visit to India. "Went to the airport to welcome my brother, Amir of Qatar H H Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad…

‘I had to trim my beard despite being Sikh’: US…

PROMISED a legal entry into the US, Mandeep Singh had to trim his beard despite being a Sikh and risk life and limb as he dealt with crocodiles and snakes while going without food for days. But his dream to secure a better life for his family in Amritsar came…

Top court calls Allahbadia’s comments ‘unacceptable’, but protects him from…

THE SUPREME COURT on Tuesday (18) protected influencer Ranveer Allahbadia from arrest over his distasteful comments during a YouTube show, while severely castigating him for his remarks. Several FIRs have been filed against Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, for the comment on parents and sex on comedian Samay Raina's YouTube…

4.0 magnitude quake jolts Delhi, strong tremors felt across region

STRONG tremors were felt in the national capital and adjoining regions as an earthquake of 4.0 magnitude struck the region early on Monday (17). There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries. The epicentre of the quake was in the Jheel Park area of Dhaula Kuan and there…