Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said India’s exports have recorded a 6 per cent growth in the first five months of the current financial year and exuded confidence that the year would end “on a positive note”.”As far as exports are concerned, I have consistently said that India’s exports are growing every year, and this year too, I expect exports to grow. Currently, we are seeing a growth of about six per cent compared to the corresponding five mo…

Lucknow, Sep 17 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a Prosecution Complaint (PC) against former Uttar Pradesh government officials Bhagwati Prashad Verma and Athar Parvez in connection with alleged misappropriation of MNREGA funds, the agency said on Wednesday.The ED’s Allahabad Sub-Zonal Office filed the complaint under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, before the Special Court (PMLA), Lucknow, on April 24, and the court took cognisance of the ca…

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Penguin Random House India has launched a captivating four-volume photobook series titled ‘Seva Hi Sankalp, Rashtra Pratham Hi Prerna’, which translates to ‘Service is Resolve, Nation First is Inspiration.’ This biographical collection, compiled by the Bluekraft Digital Foundation, chronicles the life and dedication of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, offering readers a visual and narrative journey through his commitment to public service. Announced in New Delhi on …

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday inaugurated ‘Namo Van’ and planted saplings in Rohtak city, on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday. Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and BJP state president Mohan Lal Badauli accompanied him, reaffirming their support for the tree plantation campaign.Both of them, Union Minister JP Nadda and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, pledged to protect the environment by planting around 10,000 saplings,…

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Argentina’s Ambassador to India, Mariano Agustín Caucino on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, wishing him “good health and continued success” while emphasising that the South American nation greatly values its partnership with New Delhi. Ambassador Caucino, who spoke exclusively with the IANS, stated that India has become Argentina’s sixth-largest trading partner and both countries are working to expand this relationship …

New Chandigarh, Sep 17 (IANS) Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana anchored India’s innings with a sublime 117, but Australia struck at regular intervals to bowl the hosts out for 292 in the second ODI at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday.As compared to the first ODI, India added 11 more runs to their total in the second game against Australia. But familiar frailties resurfaced as, despite registering their highest-ever total against Australia in women’s O…

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Indian para athlete Hokato Hotozhe Sema is set to make a powerful return on home soil at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships, aiming to surpass his personal best of 14.88 metres in men’s shot put F57. With a decorated career that already includes a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics and a silver medal at the 2022 Asian Para Games, the para shot putter is determined to raise the bar once again.His relentless persistence culminated in a 14.65 metr…

Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Before locking horns in the courtroom in their forthcoming legal comedy “Jolly LLB 3”, Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi will be fighting it out in the Pro Kabaddi League’s fiery Rivalry Week.Akshay took to his official Instagram handle and dropped a clip announcing that they will be a part of the Pro Kabaddi League.The video opens with both Akshay and Arshad asking one another to leave.Arshad said, “Why should I leave? There’s only one decent lawyer here.”When Akshay asks wh…

Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) As Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan gets ready for the release of his directorial debut, “The Ba***ds of Bollywood” on Thursday, Karan Johar welcomed him to the movies, saying that “Picture abhi baaki hai (The film is still not finished).” KJo shared that Aryan has an individual style of storytelling, and he cannot wait for everyone to enjoy his vision.Posting a photo with Aryan on his IG, Karan penned a heartfelt note saying, “Shine on son!!! Tonight is your big night… wh…

Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Veteran actor Paresh Rawal, who has also been Bharatiya Janata Party’s Member of Parliament (MP) from Ahmedabad, wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, praying for his long life.Speaking exclusively to IANS, Paresh said: “I wish God grants him a very long life and he is healthy. So he should just stay with the country and continue to take big steps for its development.”Reflecting on the Modi impact on the global stage, he added, “Everyone nowadays is tal…