NEW DELHI: India is estimated to have produced a record 376 million tonnes (MT) of foodgrains in 2025-26 crop year, which is 5.3% higher than the 357 MT reported in the previous year, said agriculture ministry while releasing latest estimates of crop production on Wednesday.For 2026-27 crop year, ministry has been gearing up to minimise…
Vivek Soni‘s ‘Chand Mera Dil’, starring Lakshya and Ananya Panday, has crossed Rs 20 crore in worldwide gross collections by day 5 since its release in cinemas. The film is set to complete a week in theatres and has put up a resilient performance despite mixed reviews, limited pre-release buzz, and stiff competition at the…
Oil prices fell on Thursday as hopes of a possible agreement between the US and Iran to prevent further escalation in the Middle East conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz eased market concerns. During the week, crude prices have already fallen over 5%, dropping below the $100 per barrel mark .Around 7:20 am, WTI…
Salman Khan marked Eid celebrations with the release of a new music video for ‘Main Hoon’ from his upcoming film ‘Maatrubhumi’.The actor on Thursday morning, took to his Instagram handle to share the new music video also featuring his co-star Chitrangda Singh. The actor unveiled the emotional new version of the track on social media,…
Malayalam action thriller ‘Kattalan’, starring Antony Varghese in the lead role, is set for release on this day.Directed by debutant Paul George, the film has already generated strong buzz among audiences due to its reported links with the world established in ‘Marco’ as some shots were teased in the trailer and also the actors in…
R Praggnanandhaa, Magnus Carlsen, and Divya Deshmukh (Photo by Michal Walusza/Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: Remember the 2024 Norway Chess? In Round 3 of that edition, an 18-year-old Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa secured his first-ever classical victory over Magnus Carlsen. Since then, plenty has changed. Pragg has grown two years older, Carlsen is now a father, and Norway…
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…
Famed actor Pierre Deny, who was best known for playing Louis de Léon in ‘Emily in Paris,’ has passed away. He was 69 at the time of his demise. The actor is remembered through his extensive acting credits, which span more than 100 films and TV shows. ‘Emily in Paris’ star Pierre Deny passes away…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Chris Gayle NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lit up the IPL 2026 Eliminator with a stunning knock against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals opener smashed 97 runs off just 29 balls, including 12 massive sixes, helping his team register a dominant 47-run victory and move into Qualifier 2. Although he missed out…
Frogmore Cottage, the late Queen Elizabeth II’s gift to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, is reportedly going to undergo a lot of construction. Recent reports have cited that there are plans to develop the home and revert it to its original state as two semi-connected homes. However, the monetary funding behind the project is proving…