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Smartphones now India's largest export commodity, total production hits Rs 5.24 lakh cr
New Delhi, April 11: Smartphones have now become India's single largest export commodity, crossing an all-time high of Rs 2,00,000 crore in FY25 which is a staggering 55 per cent annual growth, the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) said on Friday.
SS Rajamouli elated at RRR's mention in Oscar's new Stunt Design category announcement poster
Hyderabad, April 11: Filmmaker SS Rajamouli was elated after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts Services (AMPAS) gave a special shoutout to his blockbuster film RRR while introducing a new category of Stunt Design for the 100th Oscars ceremony.
NSA detention ends for Papalpreet Singh, family members say he only tried to stop drug abuse
Amritsar, April 11: After his two-year-long detention ended at Assam's Dibrugarh jail, Punjab Police took custody of Papalpreet Singh, an associate of Khadoor Sahib MP and Waris Punjab De head, Amritpal Singh, on Wednesday. Papalpreet has also been brought back to Amritsar.
Jyotibha Phule's statue to be installed in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, April 11: The Telangana government plans to install a statue of social reformer Jyotirao Phule on Necklace Road here, it was announced on Friday.
Jaishankar highlights interplay between trade and tech at 9th Global Tech Summit
New Delhi, April 11: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke on Friday at the 9th Carnegie Global Tech Summit about the global changes underway, their tech consequences, and many possibilities.
United States welcomes Bangladesh's signing of Artemis Accords
Washington, DC, April 11: Bangladesh has officially become the 54th country to sign the Artemis Accords, a set of principles guiding responsible space exploration, at a ceremony held during the 2025 Investor Summit in Dhaka on April 8.
India's liability law needs amendment, hasn't instilled confidence in international nuclear industry: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, April 11: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has pitched for amending India's Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act as part of the government's move to open up the nuclear sector to bring investments and reach the goal of 100 gigawatts of nuclear energy by 2047 and noted that past policies have not produced the desired outcomes.
I don't think there is any determination, EAM Jaishankar on possibility of ban on DeepSeek
New Delhi, April 11: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday, while speaking at the 9th Carnegie Global Tech Summit, said that now is not the time to make any determination about DeepSeek.
Trump's reciprocal tariffs on partners a tool to get fairer deals: Sunil Munjal
New Delhi, April 11: Sunil Kant Munjal, Chairman of Hero Enterprise, said on Friday that he views Trump's reciprocal tariffs on partner countries as an instrument to get fairer deals with them.
Goldilocks problem, EAM on US-China collaboration
New Delhi, April 11: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday while speaking at the Carnegie Global Tech Summit said that the world is bracing for a period of sharp competition and contestation.
Storm claims lives of 80 people in state: Bihar Minister Vijay Kumar Mandal
Patna, April 11: As many as 80 people lost their lives in Bihar following the devastating storm and rains that struck the state, Bihar Minister of Disaster Management, Vijay Kumar Mandal, said on Friday.
'Kashi undergone significant changes in last 11 years': Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi on PM's Varanasi visit
Varanasi, April 11: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi and said, "Today, our Honorable Prime Minister is in Kashi. I welcome him on behalf of the people of Kashi and the state."
HAL slams reports with malicious intentions after Advanced Light Helicopter crash in Gujarat
Bengaluru, April 11: Defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd has said that speculative stories with malicious intentions have been written and published on various media platforms ever since the accident of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) operated by the Indian Coast Guard crashed in January.
Kashi belongs to me, I belong to Kashi: PM Modi in Varanasi
Varanasi, April 11: Calling Kashi "Purvanchal's economic map," Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that Varanasi's development has accelerated in the last 10 years, adding that Kashi is not just an "ancient city but also a progressive city."
Geared up for a high degree of urgency, Jaishankar on US
New Delhi, April 11: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that India is prepared for a high degree of urgency in reaching a trade deal with regards to the United States, a country which he said has fundamentally changed its approach to engaging with the world and it has consequences across every domain.
Flashback Friday: Preity Zinta looks back on the fastest shoot of her career
Mumbai, April 11: Preity Zinta took a trip down memory lane, sharing a fun behind-the-scenes moment from the fastest shoot of her career.
PM Modi launches over Rs 3,880 cr development projects in Varanasi
Varanasi, April 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various development projects worth over Rs 3,880 crore in Varanasi on Friday.
Geared up for a high degree of urgency, Jaishankar on US
New Delhi, April 11: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that India is prepared for a high degree of urgency with regards to the United States, a country which he said has fundamentally changed its approach to engaging with the world and it has consequences across every domain.
200 percent correct: Karnataka LoP R Ashoka after state Contractors Association alleges middlemen interference
Bengaluru, April 11: After the president of the Karnataka State Contractors Association alleged growing interference by middlemen in government departments, BJP leader and LoP R Ashoka said that it is 200 per cent correct and there is no doubt at all.
Google lays off hundreds from Android, Pixel, Chrome teams: Report
New Delhi, April 11: Tech giant Google has reportedly sacked hundreds of employees from its platforms and devices division -- the team responsible for Android software, Pixel phones, and the Chrome browser.
Study shows new drug delivery system effective against rare eye cancer
New Delhi, April 11: A team of US researchers has found a new drug delivery system that showed more efficacy and improved the treatment of a rare eye cancer that spreads to liver.
J-K: Indian Army intensifies security measures on NH-44 to thwart terror movement
Ramban, April 11: In a significant move to curb terrorist activities and secure critical transit routes, the Indian Army intensified its deployment and surveillance along National Highway 44 (NH-44) to disrupt terrorist logistics, including the transportation of war-like stores (WLS) and unauthorised movement of militants through the region.
Varun Aaron hails DC's great value for investment Vipraj Nigam following win over RCB
Bengaluru, April 11: Former Indian pacer Varun Aaron hailed spin all-rounder Vipraj Nigam for a fine start to his debut Indian Premier League (IPL) season, calling him a "great value for the investment" for Delhi Capitals (DC).
Raut speaking language of Lashkar-e-Taiba: BJP slams Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Tahawwur Rana remarks
New Delhi, April 11: Senior BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain on Friday, hit out at Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, Sanjay Raut for his controversial remarks on the extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana, questioning whether he is speaking the language of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
Congress anti-Dalit, wronged Ambedkar, insulted Kharge: Pralhad Joshi
Bengaluru, April 11: Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs and BJP leader Pralhad Joshi on Friday launched a blistering attack on Congress, saying the grand old party was not only "anti-Hindu" but also against Dalits.
US has fundamentally changed its approach to engaging the world, EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, April 11: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday, while speaking at the Carnegie Global Tech Summit 2025, discussed how the US has changed its approach to the world in the past year.
J&K Police attach properties worth Rs 4.67 crore in Anantnag, Ganderbal
Srinagar, April 11: The property of some drug peddlers and terrorists worth Rs 4.67 crore has been attached in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag and Ganderbal districts, said police on Friday.
Rahul poses three questions to PM Modi on jobs, BJP rebuts charges with 'hard facts'
New Delhi, April 11: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday posed three questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over "grim" job scenario in country and accused the Centre of abandoning the Rs 10,000 crore 'Employment Linked Incentive' (ELI) scheme, launched with fanfare a year ago.
Cong, allies can't tolerate PM Modi tightening grip on terrorism: Giriraj Singh
New Delhi, April 11: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and its allies over their criticism of the BJP following the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana and remarked that they cannot tolerate Prime Minister Narendra Modi tightening a grip on terrorism. His remarks came in response to Shiv Sena (UBT) MP, Sanjay Raut's jibe at the BJP, accusing it of turning Tahawwur Rana's extradition into a “festival.”
When KL Saigal sang 'Mere Sapno ki Rani' first in a Hindi film
New Delhi, April 11: If the song 'Mere Sapno ki Rani' only brings to your mind Rajesh Khanna, gambolling about on a jeep, while singing his heart's desire to a curious Sharmila Tagore in the train running along, think again. The first to sing this serenade to the beloved of his dreams was another superstar, K.
My music is a character in the film, says music director Thaman on his pulsating score for 'Jaat'
Chennai, April 11: Music director Thaman, whose pulsating score in Sunny Deol's just released 'Jaat' has come in for as much praise as the fantastic performances of the film's cast, says that he treated the background score as not just music but as another character in the film.
Kerala HC orders CBI probe into 'wealth' of CM Vijayan's chief principal secretary
Kochi, April 11: In a jolt to K.M. Abraham, the chief principal secretary to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and also a former chief secretary, the Kerala High Court on Friday ordered a CBI probe into his wealth.
Trisha tells trolls: Really feel terrible for you guys!
Chennai, April 11: Actress Trisha has hit back at those trolling her on social media, saying, she really felt “terrible” for such trolls and the people they lived with or were surrounded by.
'I am indebted to Kashi', PM Modi inaugurates development projects worth Rs 3,880 crore
Varanasi, April 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that in the last ten years, Varanasi's status has been elevated from an ancient city to a "rapidly growing city."
Homoeopathy is science rooted in compassion and evidence: Prataprao Jadhav
New Delhi, April 11: Homoeopathy is a science rooted in compassion and evidence, said Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas to star alongside Hrithik Roshan in 'Krrish 4'
Mumbai, April 11: Global head-turner Priyanka Chopra Jonas will be seen starring alongside Hrithik Roshan in the fourth installment of the superhero film “Krrish”.
Gujarat expands drone manufacturing, training in 19 ITIs
Gandhinagar, April 11: Gujarat is set to expand drone pilot training across 19 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the state. This initiative, anchored by the government-run institute Kaushalya - The Skill University (KSU), positions the state at the forefront of India's emerging drone education and manufacturing ecosystem.
SS Rajamouli thrilled with Academy's decision to introduce category for Stunt design in Oscars
Chennai, April 11: One of Indian cinema's iconic directors S S Rajamouli has wholeheartedly welcomed the Academy's decision to create a new annual award to recognise achievement in Stunt Design, saying, he was ecstatic at a new Oscars Stunt Design category being introduced for films releasing in 2027.
Crucial meeting between Bengal Education Minister with school job losers today
Kolkata, April 11: West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu will meet the school job losers, whose relay hunger strike has entered the second day on Friday.
Anand Pandit and Vaishal Shah team up for their fourth Gujarati project 'Chaniya Toli'
Mumbai, April 11: Producers Anand Pandit and Vaishal Shah have joined forces once again for their fourth Gujarati film, “Chaniya Toli.”