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Actor Ajith Kumar turns up at Chepauk to watch CSK Vs SRH match with family
Chennai, April 25: Fans who had gathered at the Chepauk stadium here for the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday night were in for a pleasant surprise as Tamil star Ajith Kumar turned up to watch the match along with his family.
Kalinga Super Cup: High-flying Blasters face Mohun Bagan, Goa wary of Punjab in quarters
Bhubaneswar, April 25: Down to the last eight teams, the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 is now at its business end with Kerala Blasters FC taking on reigning ISL Shield and Cup champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant, while FC Goa face Punjab FC on Day 1 of the competition at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday.
Centre to unveil digital portal for medical value travel: Minister
New Delhi, April 25: The Central government is working on a comprehensive online portal aimed at boosting the country’s position as a global healthcare destination, Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, said on Friday.
Communal violence in Murshidabad especially impacted women, girls: NCW
Kolkata, April 25: The impact of the communal violence and riot-like situation in the minority-dominated Murshidabad district in West Bengal following protests against Waqf (Amendment) Act turning violent there earlier this month has been maximum among the women and children of the victim families there, observed the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Friday.
HM Amit Shah's meeting sends a clear message: Not a drop of water to Pakistan
New Delhi, April 25: A high-level meeting was held on Friday at the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. The 45-minute meeting between the Home Minister and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil focused on exploring ways to halt the flow of water to Pakistan.
Sukanya Yojana proving to be a boon for girl child, over 72,000 accounts opened in Bihar's Motihari
Motihari (Bihar), April 25: Since the formation of the NDA government, the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been transforming the lives of millions of girls and their families across India.
Rahul Gandhi pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Smriti
New Delhi, April 25: Leader of Opposition (Lop) in Lok Sabha, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Smriti on Friday evening.
EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Ex-New Zealand PM, appreciates her solidarity on Pahalgam terror attack
New Delhi, April 25: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held talks with former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark and appreciated her support and solidarity on Pahalgam terror attack.
DRDO successfully tests scramjet engine for over 1,000 seconds
Hyderabad, April 25: Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), a Hyderabad-based laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Friday successfully conducted a long-duration Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor ground test for over 1,000 seconds at the newly built state-of-the-art Scramjet Connect Test Facility in Hyderabad.
England all-rounder sets sight on Test comeback for the Ashes
New Delhi, April 25: Jamie Overton made his Test debut for England back in 2022, but hasn't been able to find his place back in the red-ball setup since, as per the official website of ICC.
EAM Jaishankar, Saudi FM discuss Pahalgam terrorist attack
New Delhi, April 25: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held a telephonic conversation with Faisal bin Farhan, the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia on the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
Decision to scrap Indus Water Treaty will be implemented 100%: Union Min CR Paatil
By Suchitra Mukherjee, New Delhi, April 25: Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil on Friday stated that India will not give Pakistan even a single drop of water, adding that the decision to scrap the Indus Water Treaty will be implemented in full.
Vikrant Massey to play Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Siddharth Anand's 'White'
Mumbai, April 25: Actor Vikrant Massey is all set to take on the role of spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in the upcoming film titled 'White.'
Reliance posts record revenues in FY25, becomes first Indian company to cross Rs 10 lakh crore in total equity
Mumbai, April 25: Reliance Industries Limited on Friday reported that t has posted record annual consolidated revenues at Rs 1,071,174 crore (USD 125.3 billion), up 7.1 per cent on a yearly basis.
Varun Dhawan feels lucky as he spends working birthday, thanks fans for wishes
Mumbai, April 25: Actor Varun Dhawan, who turned 38 on Thursday has thanked his fans for lovely birthday wishes and also gave an update for his upcoming film 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'.
Umran Malik joins KKR camp to continue rehab from injury
Kolkata, April 25: Indian pacer Umran Malik rejoined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) camp for a "return to cricket" programme as he continued his rehab to recover from an injury which ruled him out of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
Suniel Shetty's intense first look from historical drama 'Kesari Veer' unveiled
Mumbai, April 25: Actor Suniel Shetty, who is gearing up for his upcoming period drama 'Kesari Veer,' shared the first look of his character Vegdaji on Friday.
UP Board Class 12 results: Prayagraj's Mehak Jaiswal secures first rank
Prayagraj, April 25: Mehak Jaiwal, a resident of Prayagraj, has topped the Uttar Pradesh Board 12th exams, securing above 97 per cent.
Gujarat's retail Inflation at 2.63% in March 2025; below national average
Gandhinagar, April 25: Gujarat's annual retail inflation rate (based on the Consumer Price Index - CPI) for March 2025 stands at 2.63 per cent, significantly lower than the national average of 3.34 per cent by 0.71 per cent, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
Roundglass signs MoU with Hockey Punjab for broader development of sport in the state
Mohali, April 25: Roundglass has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hockey Punjab, marking a significant milestone in the revival of hockey and larger sporting development in the state. Through this partnership, Roundglass becomes the official sponsor of the state hockey association and will provide comprehensive support across sporting and operational domains.
We stand in solidarity with India, US DNI Gabbard says
Washington DC, April 25: US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Friday affirmed her support to India after the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam.
US India Caucus calls for intelligence cooperation between US-India
Washington DC, April 25: Co-Chairs of the US-India Caucus, Ro Khanna and Rich McCormick in a joint statement called for close intelligence cooperation between US and India in the wake of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam of Jammu and Kashmir.
Akali Dal committed to follow principles of Parkash Badal, says Sukhbir Badal
Chandigarh, April 25: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Friday said the party was committed to following the principles laid down by late party chief and former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and that he would not flinch from making any sacrifice to ensure there was no fissure in communal harmony in Punjab.
President Murmu arrives in Rome for Pope Francis' funeral
Rome, April 25: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Rome on Friday to attend the funeral mass of Pope Francis.
Pahalgam attack: More countries express solidarity with India, offer support in fight against terrorism
New Delhi, April 25: Ambassadors of Israel, Egypt, Argentina, and Nepal met External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on Friday, expressing solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism following the heinous terror attack in Pahalgam.
German filmmaker Maren Ade appointed as President of Short Film Jury in Cannes Film Festival
Washington DC, April 25: German director, screenwriter, Maren Ade, will head as President of the short films and La Cinef Jury at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, reported Variety.
Amol Pareshar, Nimrat Kaur starrer 'Kull' delves into chaotic royal family drama, set to stream from this date
Mumbai, April 25: Kull, a series set against the eerie grandeur of the royal Bikaner, is set to stream from May 2, 2025. The makers have now released the trailer for the series.
Nani starrer 'HIT: The Third Case' gets 'A' certificate
Mumbai, April 25: The Censor Board of Film Certification has cleared director Sailesh Kolanu's upcoming film 'Hit: The Third Case', which stars actor Nani, with an 'A' certificate ahead of its release.
Khushi Mukherjee leaving no stone unturned to prep for her next 'Mutra Visarjan Varjit Hai'
Mumbai, April 25: After making a strong mark for herself in the South, actress Khushi Mukherjee is working hard for her next big Bollywood film with Arbaaz Khan titled "Mutra Visarjan Varjit Hai".
Foundation days of all states to be celebrated in Delhi: CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, April 25: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday that her government will celebrate the foundation day of every state in Delhi to honour the diverse cultures and foster a sense of pride among its residents.
Summer plan: 'Jal Doots' to provide drinking water to commuters at Delhi bus stops
New Delhi, April 25: Volunteers or ‘Jal Doot’ will soon start offering water to commuters waiting for public transport buses at stops, an official said on Friday.
Krunal Pandya points out two small things that helped in RCB's narrow win over RR
Bengaluru, April 25: Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) at their home venue of M Chinnaswamy Stadium, breaking their three-match home duck, team's veteran all-rounder Krunal Pandya spoke on two small things which he felt played a crucial role in team's victory.
Chloe Zhao's 'Hamnet' set for November release date
Washington, April 25: Acclaimed director Chloe Zhao's upcoming film 'Hamnet' has secured a prime awards season release date.
Rahul Gandhi meets JK CM, Pahalgam attack survivor; says idea of attack was to divide society
Srinagar, April 25: Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his residence in Srinagar on Friday in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
Delhi's Rashmika Sahgal wins pistol triple crown in Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting
New Delhi/Bhopal, April 25: Rashmika Sahgal of Delhi bagged a triple crown in the women’s 10m air pistol in the two-day final of the 23rd Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship at the M.P. State Academy (MPSA) ranges in Bhopal on Friday. A top domestic competition attracting top shooters from across India, the event is being held in two centres simultaneously, the pistol events in Bhopal and the rifle competitions at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi.
MP: Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme changes fortunes of Neemuch residents
Neemuch, April 25 : It is said that if you have faith in yourself, then you can achieve the impossible. A city resident named Rajmal Gayri has proven this adage true again, setting an example for others.
Cameras at city borders to identify and turn back old-polluting vehicles: Delhi Minister
New Delhi, April 25: Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Friday that the Government is finalising an Environment Action Plan 2025-26, which will include a series of technology-based, high-impact interventions aimed at curbing air pollution.
Minister urges young IRS officers to strive for Viksit Bharat goal
Palasamudram: , April 25 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary on Friday exhorted the young officers passing out of the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes, and Narcotics (NACIN) to lead with "courage and clarity" to fulfil their responsibility in building a transparent and accountable tax system.
Rajkummar Rao's 'Maalik' release postponed
Mumbai, April 25: Rajkummar Rao is all set to take on the role of a lifetime in the upcoming action-packed entertainer 'Maalik'.
SRH's captain Pat Cummins highlights the importance of experience in a bowling lineup
New Delhi April 25: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins highlighted the importance of experience in a bowling lineup, noting that last year's team, featuring T. Natarajan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Jaydev Unadkat, provided him with a strong foundation.