Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Monday said the Centre aims to build 350 airports across India by 2047 as part of its vision for a ‘Viksit Bharat’, more than doubling the current tally of 162 airports, ANI reported.Speaking at the Eastern Region Ministers’ Conference on Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu said civil aviation was…
Producer Pahlaj Nihlani revealed that Govinda and Chunky Panday, once rivals, met for the first time at his home late at night. Their unexpected suggestion inspired a film idea. Nihlani shared that though he never befriended Govinda, mutual respect remains from their earlier interactions during Rangeela. Producer Pahlaj Nihlani, who once led the Central Board…
Lakshya Sen lost to Shi Yuqi in the opening round at the World Championships (Images via AP & X/@SportsArena1234) India’s Lakshya Sen suffered an early exit at the BWF World Championships on Monday, losing to top seed and world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi of China in straight games. The 24-year-old, a bronze medallist at…
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is aiming to bring 50 lakh beneficiaries of the PM SVANidhi scheme under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY), chairman S Ramann said on Monday.The PM SVANidhi micro-credit scheme, launched by the government on June 1, 2020, offers collateral-free loans of up to Rs 50,000 to eligible street…
Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Reflecting on his Test career, which he ended earlier this year, former India captain Rohit Sharma said on Monday that the format is both “challenging and draining,” but he learned to handle its demands through preparation.The 38-year-old, who scored 4,301 runs at an average of 40.58 in 67 Tests,…
The government has introduced a one-time, one-way switch facility for central government employees to move from the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to the National Pension System (NPS), with a deadline of September 30, 2025.According to a notification issued by the finance ministry, employees can exercise the switch option up to one year before their date…
Sachin Tendulkar and England cricket team NEW DELHI: India’s cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar revisited a special memory, recalling the moment he realised Joe Root was destined to be a major force for England and a future captain. Root made his Test debut on December 13, 2012, against India in Nagpur, a period when Tendulkar was…
The All India Football Federation has confirmed having positive talks with ISL organisers FSDL (Image via X) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) on Monday held discussions, as directed by the Supreme Court, to determine the path forward for the 2025-26 football season. In a joint statement issued after…
For decades, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has stood as a global beacon of innovation, blending rigorous academics with groundbreaking research. Known for producing leaders in science, technology, and policy, MIT continues to attract students from across the world who seek education that combines intellectual depth with real-world impact. Among its growing offerings, the…
Dhanashree Verma and Yuzvendra Chahal have been in the news ever since their divorce. The duo have also been taking subtle digs at each other. Meanwhile, Dhanashree will be seen next in a new show called ‘Rise And Fall’ featuring 16 celebrities which includes Arjun Bijlani, Kiku Sharda, and Kubbra Sait apart from Dhanashree. The…
