NEW DELHI: Cabinet Wednesday approved the Rs 25,530 crore Sarthak Public Distribution System (PDS) scheme, aimed at modernising the country’s food distribution network, which currently supports nearly 80 crore beneficiaries.I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the initiative would provide assistance to state agencies for intra-state movement of food grains, while also modernising and strengthening PDS network…
The day was another eventful one in the world of South cinema, packed with emotional moments, major announcements, international honours and exciting updates about some of the industry’s biggest stars. Several developments from the film world kept fans talking on social media. Here are the top South cinema stories of the day. Shanthanu’s heartfelt note…
Quote of the day for children by Meghan Markle: ‘We just need to be kinder to ourselves. If we treated ourselves the way we treated our best friend, can you imagine how much better off we would be?’ The ‘Suits’ star’s lesson on qualities a child should have. (Instagram) Meghan Markle has been an inspirational…
Finn Allen, Cameron Green Cameron Green said being at the non-striker’s end during Finn Allen’s century against Delhi Capitals was one of those moments a player gets to experience only a few times in a career.Allen’s unbeaten 100 off 47 balls helped Kolkata Knight Riders register their fourth straight win in IPL 2026 on Friday….
Tamil cinema fans are eagerly waiting for the massive reunion of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan in director Nelson Dilipkumar’s upcoming film, tentatively titled ‘KHxRK.’ The project has already become one of the most talked-about films in Indian cinema even before shooting begins. Apart from bringing together two legendary stars after nearly five decades, the film…
Authorities said there was no risk of a tsunami and no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck off the coast of Japan’s Iwate Prefecture early on Sunday, prompting fresh warnings for residents already coping with a series of recent tremors in the region.Authorities said there was no risk…
SkyHop Aviation founder & CEO Avani Singh NEW DELHI: After some fits and starts in the past, India will again see seaplane services. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted air operator certificate (AOC or licence) to SkyHop Aviation which plans to become India’s first dedicated commercial seaplane operator.In the first phase, SkyHop…
Heavy rain, winds and traffic chaos disrupts the several regions include Dubai, Fujairah and Abu Dhabi / Image: file Heavy rain and unstable weather conditions have swept across parts of the UAE, bringing sudden showers, strong winds and reduced visibility, particularly in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, disrupting daily life and slowing traffic across key roads.Authorities…
L-R: Virat Kohli, and Sameer Rizvi with Rishabh Pant. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The new season of the Indian Premier League is in full swing. All ten teams have played one match each after five days of action. IPL 2026 began with high-scoring affairs, with the first two games over the weekend producing 200-plus totals,…
Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has responded to the support he received from Bollywood personalities amid the state’s ongoing food safety enforcement drive. While acknowledging gestures from Preity Zinta and Mallika Sherawat, Tukaram stressed that public participation must go beyond social media posts and symbolic displays.Tukaram Mundhe, meanwhile, has urged citizens to…