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JAMMU: J&K government revealed Saturday that the Union Territory is burdened with a staggering debt of Rs 1.25 lakh crore. This is 52% of the state’s gross domestic product (GSDP) and dwarfs Rs 1.12 lakh crore — the size of the state’s budget presented by CM Omar Abdullah on Friday.Omar, who is also finance minister, … Read more
Filmmaker Kiran Rao recently shared her thoughts on the ongoing debate about Bollywood and South Indian cinema. She highlighted the unique storytelling approach of regional films and noted that industries like the Malayalam film industry are willing to take risks with their creativity and movies. She cited Mammootty’s 2024 horror movie ‘Bramayugam‘ as an example … Read more
India captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir (Pic credit: BCCI) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: “Macha come for five minutes na… ,” Harshit Rana pleaded with Washington Sundar to join their team, which was a player short, for a game of foot-volley at the Dubai International Stadium. Sundar, an off-spinner, was lazing around on the … Read more
Yordan Alvarez via Instagram Houston Astros designated hitter and left fielder Yordan Alvarez is one of the most prominent faces in the MLB fraternity. The Cuba-based athlete was introduced to Major League Baseball with the Houston Astros in 2019, and from then onwards, he has established himself as one of the most bankable athletes on … Read more
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have agreed to advance negotiations on the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), ANI reported on Saturday citing sources. Further, foreign secretary hinted at the country’s move to liberalise tariffs a day after Trump claimed that India had agreed to bring down duties.To achieve the goals … Read more
India, Mauritius to sign several pacts during PM Modi’s visit India and Mauritius will sign several pacts providing for cooperation in the areas of capacity building, trade and to tackle cross-border financial crimes during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to the country from Tuesday. Modi is travelling to Mauritius primarily to grace the island … Read more
Seven weeks into President Trump’s second term, Elon Musk has become a disruptive force in Washington, wielding his influence over policy decisions and reshaping political dynamics. His close ties with the White House, unconventional governing style, and aggressive budget cuts have unsettled even Republican lawmakers while energizing Democrats eager to turn him into a campaign … Read more
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has hit back at a social media (X) account user for falsely attributing a quote to him regarding the retirement plans of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. As Team India gears up for the Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand, … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr FC (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo had a lighthearted exchange with a devoted fan who has been imitating his appearance and style during a recent Saudi Pro League match.The footballer, known for his charismatic personality both on and off the pitch, spotted the look-alike as … Read more
Actor Riteish Deshmukh has wished actor Fardeen Khan, whom he referred to as his brother, on his 51st birthday and thanked him for his friendship. Riteish took to his Instagram, where he posted a picture with Fardeen. In the image, the two are seen posing for a selfie. Riteish has his arms around Fardeen, who … Read more