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Mark Mobius: India has potential to become world's 2nd-largest economy
New Delhi, April 16: Not just the world's third-largest economy, India has the potential to become the second-largest economy if it remains on the current path of resilience and policy continuity, billionaire investor Mark Mobius said on Wednesday.
India's office leasing surges to all-time high in Q1 2025
Mumbai, April 16: India’s office leasing activity in the January-March quarter (Q1) of 2025 rose to an all-time high of 19.46 million square feet (sq ft), with domestic occupiers taking up a record 8.82 million sq ft, according to a report released on Wednesday.
Mizoram Home Minister holds boundary committee meet ahead of talks with Assam
Aizawl, April 16: The official-level discussion between the Mizoram and Assam governments will be held on April 25 in Guwahati to resolve the disputes along the 164.6 km-long border between the two northeastern states.
Justice B.R. Gavai recommended as next Chief Justice of India
New Delhi, April 16: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna has recommended the name of Justice B.R. Gavai as his successor.
Gene-based blood test may help predict early signs of cancer's return
New Delhi, April 16: Monitoring blood levels of DNA fragments shed by dying tumour cells may accurately predict cancer recurrence, according to a new study.
Rashmika Mandanna to bring tales of joy, hope on social media landscape
Mumbai, April 16: Actress Rashmika Mandanna is set to narrate stories of joy, hope, and wholesomeness on social media through 'Rashmika & Ru' (R&R), an all-new original IP.
'Not a single tree': SC extends stay on deforestation near Hyderabad University
New Delhi, April 16: The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended the stay on tree cutting in 400 acres of land at Kancha Gachibowli in Hyderabad for a month and directed the Wildlife Warden of Telangana to take steps to protect the wildlife affected by deforestation in 100 acres.
Move protest against Waqf Act to New Delhi: CM Banerjee tells Bengal Muslim leaders
Kolkata, April 16: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday requested Muslim religious leaders to shift the protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act from the state to Delhi.
Nepal to convene Parliamentary session to address demands of protesting teachers
Kathmandu, April 16: The Nepal government has convened a parliamentary session on April 25 to address the demand of protesting teachers in the country and pass the School Education Bill.
Only electoral alliance with BJP, no coalition govt: EPS
Chennai, April 16: AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) on Wednesday clarified that the party's renewed alliance with the BJP is strictly for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, ruling out the possibility of forming a coalition government with it.
GM Korea to increase vehicle production amid US tariff-related exit concerns
Seoul, April 16: GM Korea, the South Korean unit of General Motors, plans to increase production at its Incheon plant by about 9 per cent this year, the company's labour union said on Wednesday, easing concerns over a potential withdrawal amid growing uncertainty over the United States' tariff policies.
Janakrosh Yatra: Karnataka Congress govt will go home in 2028, says BJP
Belagavi: , April 16 (IANS) BJP launched the second phase of the Janakrosh Yatra on Wednesday in Belagavi against the Karnataka government over price rise and quota for Muslims in government tenders and said that the Congress will go home in 2028.
Jharkhand, Punjab FC crowned DSC 2025 champions
Goa, April 16: RAIA Sports Ground played host to the grand finale of the Dream Sports Championship Football 2025 National Final. The tournament saw Jharkhand FA triumph in the girls' category while Punjab FC successfully defended their title in the boys' category.
Maniesh Paul remembers buying the ticket for David Dhawan's film in black
Mumbai, April 16: From buying tickets for David Dhawan's film in black to being directed by him, life has truly come full circle for actor Maniesh Paul.
Cops are real heroes of society, says Rajasthan CM; makes key announcements
Jaipur, April 16: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, while addressing the Rajasthan Police Foundation Day celebrations, praised the unwavering dedication, bravery, and service of the state police personnel. He said the police uniform is not merely a piece of clothing but a powerful symbol of duty, commitment, and sacrifice.
Emraan Hashmi reveals what makes Ranbir Kapoor a standout star of his generation
Mumbai, April 16: Emraan Hashmi, who is gearing up for the release of his next film, 'Ground Zero,' opened up about the rising talent in Bollywood and didn't hold back in praising Ranbir Kapoor.
IPL 2025: Three KKR players' bats fail gauge test in PBKS clash
New Chandigarh, April 16: Three Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) players, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell and Anrich Nortje's bats failed the gauge test during the IPL 2025 game against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Mullanpur on Tuesday.
PM Modi, Trump share cordial ties, trade pact set to benefit India: Mark Mobius
New Delhi, April 16: As the debate intensifies over the future of the world trade order, ace global investor Mark Mobius on Wednesday said a free bilateral trade agreement with the US would surely benefit India, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump do share a cordial relationship.
TN machete attack: Daily bag checks mandated in Tirunelveli schools
Chennai, April 16: In the wake of a shocking incident where a Class 8 student attacked his classmate with a machete, authorities in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district have mandated daily bag checks in all schools to prevent weapons and other banned items from entering campuses.
How BluSmart promoters diverted EV loans, bought flat in DLF Camellias
Mumbai/New Delhi, April 16: In a shocking revelation, Gensol Engineering Limited (GEL) promoters Anmol Singh Jaggi and Puneet Singh Jaggi have been found to be diverting funds meant for electric vehicle (EV) procurement to buy a luxury apartment in Gurugram's upscale residential project -- The Camellias by DLF.
Study finds common genetic variants linked to drug-resistant epilepsy
New Delhi, April 16: Certain common genetic changes may explain why some people with focal epilepsy become less responsive to seizure medications, finds a new global study.
Relief for CM Vijayan, daughter and CMRL as Kerala HC orders status quo in SFIO case
Kochi, April 16: Giving relief to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena Vijayan, and Kochi-based mining company CMRL, a vacation bench of the Kerala High Court on Wednesday ordered status quo for two months on a trial court's decision to take cognisance of a complaint filed by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) in a financial fraud case.
Sanjay Dutt dons a fierce Shiv Bhakt avatar in The Bhootnii's first track 'Mahakaal-Mahakaali'
Mumbai, April 16: The makers of ‘The Bhootnii’ have dropped the first track, ‘Mahakaal-Mahakaali,’ showcasing Sanjay Dutt in a commanding avatar as a devoted follower of Lord Shiva.
ECI begins training for booth level agents ahead of Bihar elections
New Delhi, April 16: The Election Commission of India (ECI) commenced the process of training political party representatives and their appointed booth-level agents (BLAs) on Wednesday on the processes involved in electoral roll preparation and those associated with filing claims and objections.
'What message she wants to convey': BJP questions Mamata's meeting with Muslim leaders over Waqf protests
New Delhi, April 16: Amid multiple incidents of arson and violence in Murshidabad over the Waqf Act, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee held a meeting with Muslim clerics, imams and Ulemas at the Netaji Indoor Stadium and urged them to co-operate in restoring peace. The move has drawn sharp criticism from the BJP.
Florence Pugh: I'm more sympathetic to the people who are in love with me
Los Angeles, April 16: Hollywood actress Florence Pugh says she wants to make changes because she knows she is not an "easy" person to date.
Olivia Colman is a hardcore fan of 'Paddington' franchise
Los Angeles, April 16: The Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman, who essays the role of the Reverend Mother in ‘Paddington in Peru’, has said that she has always adored films in the ‘Paddington’ franchise.
Anu Aggarwal calls Aashiqui her 'baby' as she shares why the film is extremely close to her heart
Mumbai, April 16: Actress Anu Aggarwal, the iconic star of the cult classic "Aashiqui," opened up about her deep connection with the film, calling it her ‘baby’ and ‘lifeblood.’
Murshidabad violence: CM Mamata Banerjee blames Centre, BSF
Kolkata, April 16: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Wednesday, accused the Union government of being responsible for the recent tension and violence in the minority-dominated Murshidabad district during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
IPL 2025: KKR batted themselves into bit of a hole, says Boucher
New Delhi, April 16: After Kolkata Knight Riders failed to chase a modest target of 112 against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL match, former South Africa wicketkeeper and coach Mark Boucher slammed the defending champions' approach, saying they "batted themselves into a hole."
IPL 2025: Nehal Wadhera credits Ponting and Iyer for PBKS' historic win over KKR
New Delhi, April 16: Punjab Kings’ batter Nehal Wadhera has credited head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer for inspiring the team to pull off a memorable 16-run win against Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 31 of IPL 2025. PBKS defended just 111 runs – the lowest total ever defended in IPL history – by bowling out KKR for 95.
US curbs on Nvidia chips to have limited impact on South Korean chipmakers
Seoul, April 16: South Korean chipmakers will likely face only limited impact from the new US restrictions on exports of Nvidia’s H20 artificial intelligence (AI) accelerators to China, experts here said on Wednesday.
India ranked 2nd globally in direct-to-consumer sector funding in 2024: Report
Bengaluru, April 16: India secured the second spot globally in terms of funding raised by the direct-to-consumer (D2C) sector in 2024, a new report said on Wednesday.
IPL 2025: It wasn't like PBKS bowled exceptionally; we just didn't bat as well, says KKR skipper Rahane
New Chandigarh, April 16: After defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) suffered a narrow 16-run loss in a low-scoring thriller against Punjab Kings, skipper Ajinkya Rahane opined that the loss was not solely due to exceptional bowling by the hosts but also a result of his team's underwhelming performance with the bat.
National Herald case being used as pretext to target Gandhi family, Congress: Pawan Khera
New Delhi, April 16: Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera on Wednesday said the Enforcement Directorate (ED) charge sheet against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case was a ploy to target the Gandhi family as well as the party and was driven by the government's intent to harass them.
Indian Embassy to hold special screening of Saiee M Manjrekar, Adivi Sesh's 'Major' in Japan
Chennai, April 16: The Indian Embassy in Japan is to hold a special screening of director Sashi Kiran Tikka’s superhit film, ‘Major’, featuring actors Adivi Sesh, Saiee M Manjrekar and Sobhita Dhulipala, in Japan on April 29.
Mahesh Bhatt, Anand Pandit and Vikram Bhatt reunite for 'Haunted 3D: Ghosts Of The Past'
Mumbai, April 16: After the spine-chilling success of “1920: Horrors of the Heart,” the powerhouse trio of Mahesh Bhatt, Anand Pandit, and Vikram Bhatt is back with another horror spectacle—“Haunted“ 3D: Ghosts of the Past.”
Jagan chopper issue: Pilot, co-pilot appear before police
Amaravati, April 16: The pilot and co-pilot of a helicopter that was allegedly damaged during former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's visit to Sri Sathya Sai district last week appeared before police on Wednesday.
RBI to take rate cut down to 5.5 pc in FY26, CPI inflation to average 3.7 pc: HSBC
New Delhi, April 16: The RBI has already embarked on a rate cutting cycle, and a report by HSBC Global Research said on Wednesday that it expects a 25bp rate cut in each of the June and August policy meetings, taking the repo rate down to 5.5 per cent this fiscal (FY26).
Committed to reliable, safe power: Delhi Minister Ashish Sood inspects BESS facility in Killokri
New Delhi, April 16: Delhi Power Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday visited the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility in Kilokri to inspect the city’s first large-scale power bank, developed by BSES Rajdhani Power Limited.