Gandhinagar, July 9 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Thursday launched the ‘Viksit Gujarat – Data Centre Policy 2026-29’, a dedicated policy aimed at attracting investments in hyperscale data centres, artificial intelligence infrastructure and digital services, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel unveiling the policy booklet at a state function in Gandhinagar.Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia, Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Das, senior government …

Kolkata, July 9 (IANS) A man has been arrested for allegedly raping his daughter’s friend in the Tiljala area of east Kolkata, police said on Thursday.The arrest was made on Wednesday night following a complaint lodged by the victim’s family. The victim’s medical examination and statement are currently being recorded.According to the police, the victim has been friends with the accused’s daughter for a long time and was familiar with the family.She had reportedly been staying at her friend’s res…

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday deferred the hearing on the Meghalaya government’s plea challenging the grant of bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi honeymoon murder case, till July 14 and directed the state authorities to place on record the arrest memo and other documents supplied to the accused at the time of her arrest.A Bench of Justices Manoj Misra and Shree Chandrashekhar did not pass any interim order staying the bail granted to Son…

Foxborough, July 9 (IANS) France head coach Didier Deschamps is unfazed by the appointment of all Argentine officials for their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal against Morocco, saying their “opponent is Morocco, not the referee.” FIFA has sparked a massive debate ahead of the World Cup quarter-finals by appointing an entirely Argentine officiating crew for France’s clash against Morocco, marking the first time in the 2026 tournament that a match will be handled exclusively by officials from a s…

Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Actress Meerra Chopraa has reacted to the gang rape of a 13-year-old from Sri Ganganagar, expressing grief and outrage over the horrific crime. Taking to X, formerly called Twitter, the actress, who is related to the global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas, asked for the strictest punishment for the accused and said she was “ashamed that we keep failing our daughters”.She wrote on X: “I haven’t been able to stop thinking about her. Thirteen years old. A child. Brutalised by 3…

Chennai, July 9 (IANS) The makers of director Niranjan’s upcoming rom-com entertainer ‘Mr Bhaarath’, featuring actor Bhaarath in the lead, have now disclosed that actress Samyuktha Viswanathan plays a toy designer in the film that is being presented by the production house of ace director Lokesh Kanakaraj. During an interaction with the media, the makers of the film disclosed that Samyuktha Viswanathan portrays a toy designer, whose difficult childhood and emotionally fractured family life shape…

Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Popstar Justin Bieber has joined as co-headliner of the historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show along with names such as Shakira, Madonna and the Korean phenomenon BTS. “The FIFA World Cup brings the world together in a way nothing else can. I’m grateful to be part of this Halftime Show, and even more grateful knowing it’s already helping expand access to education for children around the world,” said Bieber.The Final Halftime Show will be taking place on J…

Chennai, July 9 (IANS) The makers of director Rawindra Pulle’s eagerly awaited action thriller ‘Mysaa’, featuring actress Rashmika Mandanna in the lead, have now disclosed that the unit has completed shooting a crucial underwater sequence featuring Rashmika. Taking to his Instagram stories section, producer Ajay Saipureddy wrote, “It’s a wrap for the exciting underwater sequence with Rashmika Mandanna.”The film was in the news just a few days back when director Rawindra Pulle posted a picture of…

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, participated in the Australia-India Annual Leaders’ Summit in Melbourne on Thursday, during which they held delegation-level talks aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and other officials were present during the meeting.Earlier in the day, PM Modi received a ceremonial welcome in Melbourne as he officially began his…

Washington, July 9 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has urged the United States to abandon its proposed across-the-board tariff on Indian imports, arguing that a targeted, evidence-based approach would be far more effective in addressing forced labour concerns than blanket duties covering all sectors. Presenting Indian industry’s position before a US Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 hearing on Wednesday (local time), FICCI representative Poornima S…