Vishvajit Sahay takes charge as Secretary, Defence Finance; Bharat Khera as Secretary in MSME Ministry
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Vishvajit Sahay, a 1990 batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), assumed the charge as Secretary (Defence Finance) in the Ministry of Defence, an official statement said on Friday.Prior to this appointment, he served as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA).An alumnus of St. Stephen’s College,…
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US Navy’s blockade of Iran hits China’s cheap oil deals: Report
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The US Navy's blockade of Iran has built economic pressure on Tehran that continues even though the ceasefire has led to a temporary pause in fighting, according to a new report.The blockade has also hit China’s…
India-Tanzania bilateral trade crosses $9 billion, set to grow further
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Bilateral trade between India and Tanzania reached $9.02 billion in 2025–26, rising from $8.64 billion in 2024–25, the government said on Friday, reaffirming a shared commitment to further strengthen bilateral trade,…
India’s organised live events sector to grow at 10 pc to Rs 196 billion by 2028
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) India’s organised live events sector, valued at Rs 145 billion in 2025 as per industry estimates, has emerged as the highest growth segment in the media and entertainment sector and is projected to grow at 10 per…
India, African Development Bank deepen cooperation ahead of 4th India-Africa Forum Summit
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) India and the African Development Bank Group are expanding cooperation across digital infrastructure, industrial development and finance as preparations gather momentum for the upcoming India-Africa Forum Summit…
Allahabad HC dismisses plea seeking FIR against Rahul Gandhi over ‘fighting Indian state’ remark
Prayagaraj/New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court on Friday dismissed a petition challenging a Sambhal court order that had refused to direct registration of an FIR against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over…
CM Abdullah refutes as ‘total lie’ PDP allegation about Urdu being dropped as official…
Srinagar, May 1 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on Friday took the Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) head-on for its allegation that the government had dropped Urdu as the official language and medium for…
Jabalpur cruise tragedy: PM Modi expresses grief; Army leads search operation
New Delhi/Jabalpur, May 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the tragic cruise boat accident at Bargi Dam in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district, where the death toll has reached nine and at least four…
When Robert Downey Jr. spoke about losing Oscar for Best Actor to Al Pacino in his 20s
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr. once spoke about losing the Oscar for Best Actor to Al Pacino. An old video of the actor from ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows the actor recollecting his…
Amruta Fadnavis teams up with Riteish Deshmukh for Maharashtra Day special song ‘Naman Tula’
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Amruta Fadnavis Maharashtra Day has released ‘Naman Tula’ featuring Riteish Deshmukh alongside in the song that perfectly carries the spirit of a Gaurav-Geet, i.e. a song of pride.The track emerges as a fitting musical…