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Centre launches campaign to achieve 100 pc Measles-Rubella immunisation coverage
New Delhi, April 24: In a significant step towards the goal of eliminating Measles and Rubella (MR) by 2026, Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Thursday virtually launched the 'National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination campaign 2025-26' on the first day of the World Immunization Week.
To me, 'Tourist Family' is Sasikumar's best film as an actor, says director Rathna Kumar
Chennai, April 24: Writer and director Rathna Kumar, best known for having directed superhit films like 'Meyaadha Maan' and for having penned the scripts of blockbuster films like 'Vikram', has now said that director Abishan Jeevinth's upcoming Tamil film 'Tourist Family' is director Sasikumar's best film as an actor.
Tanishk Bagchi repackages 'Chor Bazari' with a modern vibrant twist
Mumbai, April 24: Music composer and avid remixer Tanishk Bagchi is here with yet another reprise song, and this time it’s one of the favourites of the millennials, ‘Chor Bazari’ from ‘Love Aaj Kal’.
Zomato denies reports about food delivery CEO Rakesh Ranjan's resignation
New Delhi, April 24: Eternal (Zomato) on Thursday clarified that Rakesh Ranjan, the CEO of its food delivery business, has not resigned from his position.
I tried to pitch some crazy ideas: Jennifer Robinson on efforts to reprise Sarah Gellar's character in 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' sequel
Washington DC, April 24: The 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' franchise is set to have its third direct instalment in theatres this summer. Despite the best efforts to keep the sequel nostalgic for the fans, the writer-director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson said that she couldn't convince actress Sarah Gellar to reprise her role as Helen Shivers in the upcoming movie, reported Variety.
Indian stocks dip after seven-day gains; diplomatic retaliation to Pahalgam attack dampened sentiment
Mumbai, April 24: Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty, ended in negative territory after seven sessions of gains, perhaps due to the diplomatic actions against Pakistan by the government following the dastardly terror attacks in Pahalgam.
PGTI Players Championship: Trishul Chinnappa shoots top-notch 64 for second-round lead
Nuh, April 24: Trishul Chinnappa of Bengaluru struck a top-notch second round score of eight-under 64 to move into a two-shot lead at a total of eight-under 136 at the PGTI Players Championship, a 54-hole event, being played at the Classic Golf and Country Club in Nuh, Haryana.
South Korea: Ex-President Moon indicted over bribery
Jeonju: , April 24 (IANS) Prosecutors in South Korea said on Thursday that they have indicted former President Moon Jae-in over charges of bribery in connection with allegations of facilitating the employment of his former son-in-law at an airline.
'We are shamelessly fighting over languages and borders,' says actor Shanthanu
Chennai, April 24: Pointing out the terrorists in Pahalgam did not stop to ask tourists if they were Hindi, Telugu, Kannada or Tamil, actor Shanthanu Baghyaraj, who is also the son of eminent Tamil film director Baghyaraj, has pointed out that citizens have to realise that we are all Indians and that we have to put a full stop to the "nonsensical hate and negativity towards each other."
Panchayats have been strengthened through technology: PM Modi in Bihar
Madhubani, April 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted that ensuring adequate funds for Panchayats has been a priority for the government and said that the entire country is connected with Mithila and Bihar.
RCB's Jitesh Sharma reveals massive reason he feels settled in; outlines influence of Dinesh Karthik on his game
Bengaluru, April 24: Royal Challengers Bengaluru first-choice wicketkeeper batter Jitesh Sharma opened up about the bond he shared with the team mentor and franchise icon Dinesh Karthik and the influence he has had on his game.
Khalifa University ranks 37th in Asia, tops UAE in THE Asia University Rankings 2025
Abu Dhabi, April 24: Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced it has climbed three positions to be ranked 37th in Asia in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025, reinforcing its standing as a leading institution for research, enterprise, and innovation in the region.
Five more Indians progress to semis at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships on Day 5
Amman, April 24: Five Indians, including three boys and two girls, advanced to the semifinals of the Asian U-15 Boxing Championships with dominant performances on Day 5.
UOS displays digital excellence at Computing and Informatics Week
Sharjah, April 24: The University of Sharjah (UOS) launched its annual Computing and Informatics Week, a two-day celebration spotlighting the frontiers of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and e-commerce.
Mizoram CM chairs first High-Level Task Force meeting on North East Economic Corridor
Aizawl, April 24: The first High-Level Task Force meeting on the North East Economic Corridor (NEEC) was held on Wednesday, under the chairmanship of Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma (who also serves as the convener of the Task Force).
PM Modi launches over Rs 13,480 cr development projects in Bihar's Madhubani
Madhubani, April 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects worth over Rs 13,480 crore in Bihar's Madhubani on Thursday.
AI models fall short in predicting social interactions, shows research
New Delhi, April 24: Artificial intelligence (AI) systems failed at understanding social dynamics and context necessary for interacting with people and the problem may be rooted in the infrastructure of AI models, Johns Hopkins University research said on Thursday.
Only Cong govt developed religious sites in K'taka, claims DK Shivakumar
Chamarajanagara, April 24: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K.
White-collar hiring in India sees robust 38 pc growth in March
Bengaluru, April 24: The country is witnessing a robust rise in white-collar hiring, with a 38 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth recorded in March, a new report said on Thursday.
IPL 2025: DK told me to use my natural hand movement and encouraged me to try it, says Jitesh Sharma
New Delhi, April 24: Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma credited mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik for encouraging him to back his natural ability in the IPL 2025 season.
Mid-sized GCCs to set up 120 centres, create 40,000 jobs in India by 2026
New Delhi, April 24: Mid-sized Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are experiencing unprecedented growth in India, outpacing the overall GCC market with a 6.2 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) compared to the market average of 4.5 per cent, according to a report released on Thursday.
In first public address after Pahalgam attack, PM Modi observes two-minute silence for victims
Madhubani, April 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, making his first public address in Bihar, after the dastardly terror attacks in J&K's Pahalgam, observed a two-minute silence for the victims and paid tributes to them.
Hindustan Unilever Limited's Q4 net profit drops 17.4 pc QoQ to Rs 2,464 crore
Mumbai, April 24: FMCG giant Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) on Thursday reported a 17.4 per cent drop in its consolidated net profit on a quarter-on-quarter basis for the fourth quarter (Q4) of FY25.
Massive crackdown on Maoists on Chhattisgarh-Telangana border, three killed
Raipur, April 24: In a significant crackdown against Maoist insurgents, security forces in Chhattisgarh have launched a major operation in the Karregatta hills of Bijapur district. The operation has already resulted in the deaths of three Maoists, with their bodies recovered by the police.
Sanchita Ugale: Working in television was my childhood dream
Mumbai, April 24: Television Actress Sanchita Ugale, who was seen in the Vicky Kaushal-starrer “Chhaava” as Tarabai and in the show “Dilwali Dulha Le Jayegi,” said that working on television was a childhood dream for her.
Demand for homes priced Rs 1 crore and above boosts market in India: Report
Mumbai, April 24: The demand for homes prices Rs 1 crore and above bolstered the Indian property market in the first quarter this year, preventing overall sales of 65,250 units from hard landing, a report said on Thursday.
US Vice President JD Vance departs Jaipur, concludes cultural and strategic India tour
Jaipur, April 24: United States Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance and their children Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel, departed from Jaipur International Airport on Thursday, wrapping up a four-day official visit to India that combined cultural appreciation with high-level diplomatic engagements.
Genelia Deshmukh thanks Vijay's fans for making 'Sachein' re-release 'a festival'
Chennai, April 24: Actress Genelia Deshmukh, who played the female lead opposite Vijay in the superhit Tamil film 'Sachein', has now expressed her heartfelt gratitude to all the fans of actor Vijay for having made the film's re-release a grand festival.
Delhi Police Crime Branch busts major drug syndicate; seizes heroin worth over Rs 50 lakh
New Delhi, April 24: The ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA), the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Delhi Police Crime Branch, has dismantled a major drug syndicate, arresting a key operative and seizing heroin worth over Rs 50 lakh in the illicit market, the officials said on Thursday.
Sunil Mittal joins World Banks elite group's Private Sector Investment Lab'
New Delhi, April 24: Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has joined the World Bank Group's Private Sector Investment Lab (PSIL) as it enters a new phase focused on scaling up solutions to attract private investment and create jobs in developing countries.
Jason Isaacs shares why he thought Michael Bay would fire him during shoot of 'Armageddon'
Washington, April 24: Actor Jason Isaacs recalled being questioned by director Michael Bay on the first day about his performance during the shoot of the 1998 science fiction disaster film, 'Armageddon', starring an stars an ensemble cast including Bruce Willis with Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler, Ben Affleck, Will Patton, Peter Stormare, Keith David, Owen Wilson, William Fichtner and Steve Buscemi.
Rumi Khan joins upcoming TV show 'Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan'
Mumbai, April 24: Actor Rumi Khan, who was last seen in Sunny Deol’s blockbuster movie, ‘Gadar 2: The Katha Continues’, has joined the cast of upcoming historical television drama, Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan.
From spatula to spotlight: Sanjeev Kapoor talks about Khana Khazana, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
Mumbai, April 24: It was in 1993, when Sanjeev Kapoor's first show “Khana Khazana” aired and made him a household name. The celebrity chef whipped up nostalgia as he revisited the making of the longest-running cooking show.
Congress tames Anvar in his den, gears up for Nilambur bypoll
Thiruvananthapuram, April 24: The Congress leadership in Kerala has heaved a sigh of relief after their high-stakes negotiations with P.V. Anvar, the now-resigned Nilambur legislator, ended on a conciliatory note -- despite his earlier defiance.
Sandberg and Dauberman on casting for Until Dawn: We wanted actors who were willing to go all the way
Chennai, April 24: Director David F Sandberg and writer-producer Gary Dauberman have now disclosed that when it was time to decide on the cast of their next film, 'Until Dawn', a twisted survival horror drenched in blood and time loops, they were clear that they wanted to find performers who could withstand the psychological and physical chaos the script demanded.
'Lakshmi Narayan' actor Srikant Dwivedi shares what the film industry must learn from Rajinikanth
Mumbai, April 24: Actor Srikant Dwivedi, best known for his powerful role in Lakshmi Narayan, has opened up about the qualities he believes today’s film industry should embrace from none other than superstar Rajinikanth.
US Treasury Secretary expects India to strike first trade deal
New York, April 24: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expects India to strike the first trade deal with Washington because the issues are simpler, making an agreement "much easier."
Gajendra Verma on 'Udantashtari': Wanted to push the boundaries of Hindi pop
Mumbai, April 24: Singer-songwriter and music producer Gajendra Verma has released the music video for his latest track ‘Udantashtari’ and said that with the track he wanted to push the boundaries of Hindi pop.
J-K: Pahalgam tourism industry faces crisis after terror attack as local businesses hit hard
Pahalgam, April 24: Once bustling with tourists and vibrant businesses, the picturesque Pahalgam region of Jammu and Kashmir has now plunged into a future of uncertainty after the April 22 horrific terror attack.
Innocent tourists never returning home: Mary Millben expresses solidarity with India
Washington, April 24: American singer Mary Millben has expressed her solidarity with India in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists and left many more injured and shared the grief of the families who lost their loves ones in the attack that took place at Baisaran valley meadow on April 22.