Melbourne, Aug 7 (IANS) Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney have been named in Australia A squad for the two red-ball four-day matches against India A in September, with an eye towards Australia’s 2027 Test tour rather than the upcoming Ashes. Teenage talent Oliver Peake and promising Victoria opener Campbell Kellaway have also been named in the squad. However, notable performers from the recent Australia A series against Sri Lanka A – Jake Weatherald, Jason Sangha and Kurtis Patterson – have misse…

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) From the current food security, scientists must now shift focus towards building nutritional security, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.He was speaking at the MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference at ICAR PUSA to celebrate the birth anniversary of Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, the pioneer of India’s Green Revolution.Drawing inspiration from Dr. M. S. Swaminathan, the Prime Minister stated that India’s scientists now have another opportunity to create …

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Actor Ahaan Panday has shared a note expressing his gratitude for the love coming his way for his work in “Saiyaara” and promised that he will work twice as hard and be twice as good in his upcoming films. Ahaan took to Instagram, where he shared a string of images of himself as Krish from the film, which also stars Aneet Padda.In the caption section, he first addressed his “dadi” and wished she could see him as Krish.“Kabhi yeh nahi socha tha mujhe itna pyaar mile…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Stars Hrithik Roshan and NTR have showcased their perfect dancing skills as they have an epic dance-war in the song ‘Janaabe Aali’ from the upcoming actioner ‘War 2’.The track composed by Pritam, sung by Sachet Tandon and Saab Bhattacharya, with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya is a high‑energy and pulsating dance anthem.The Hindi version is sung by Sachet Tandon and Saaj Bhatt. Its lyrics have been penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Talking about the Telugu version, th…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Manoj Bajpayee and Jim Sarbh-starrer ‘Inspector Zende,’ which is loosely inspired by a true story, is all set to premiere on September 5 on Netflix. Starring Manoj as Inspector Madhukar Zende, and Jim Sarbh as the charming trickster and notorious “swimsuit killer” Carl Bhojraj, the film is directed and written by Chinmay D. Mandlekar.Producer Om Raut shares, “Inspector Zende’s story is one that deserves to be seen, remembered and celebrated. A gripping chase that…

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan took to social media to highlight the importance of preserving India’s rich textile heritage on National Handloom Day. In a heartfelt message on Instagram, she urged people to support Indian weavers by embracing handloom products, especially pure silks with the authentic Silk Mark Label. Balan encouraged citizens to take pride in their cultural identity and continue promoting indigenous craftsmanship. The ‘Dirty Picture’ actress, known for her deep …

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) TV actress Mohak Matkar has opened up about learning the traditional Rajasthani puppet dance for the upcoming sequence in the show “Saru.” Calling it a ‘challenging yet enriching’ experience, she shared how the process pushed her out of her comfort zone and gave her a deeper appreciation for the art form. Talking about the sequence, Mohak shared, “Living as Saru has been an incredible experience, and this dance sequence is particularly close to me because it allows the a…

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The average organisational cost of a data breach in India reached a new high of Rs 220 million (Rs 20 crore) in 2025 — up 13 per cent (year-on-year), according to a report released on Thursday.The time to identify and contain a breach in India decreased to 263 days, a reduction of 15 days from 2024, as more organisations improved their speed to identify a breach, the report from US-based consulting company IBM said.In India, only 37 per cent of organisations reported hav…

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 100 per cent tariff on all imported semiconductors and chips in order to strengthen domestic production.“A 100 per cent tariff (will be imposed) on all chips and semiconductors coming into the US. But if you’ve made a commitment to build (in the US), or if you’re in the process of building (in the US), as many are, there is no tariff,” the President said during a meeting in the Oval Office with Apple CEO Tim Cook…

Seoul, Aug 7 (IANS) A senior unification ministry official of South Korea said on Thursday that this year’s annual summertime joint military exercise with the United States was “adjusted” as part of efforts to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula, following a decision to reschedule about half of its field drills to next month. The remarks came shortly after Seoul and Washington announced that the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise will take place as planned from August 18-28, although 2…