New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Finance Ministry on Thursday urged all Central government employees and past retirees under the National Pension Scheme (NPS) who wish to switch to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to exercise their option well ahead of the September 30 deadline to avoid being caught up in a last-minute rush.”All eligible employees are urged to exercise their option well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute difficulties and to ensure the timely processing of their requests. E…

Shimla, Sep 18 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Thursday said fairs not only help preserve folk art and culture but also strengthen the rural economy by reflecting the state’s rich cultural heritage. The Governor was speaking while presiding over the closing ceremony of the three-day district-level Sair fair organised at Jukhala in Bilaspur district.He said such fairs are a powerful medium to bind the younger generation with their roots and to promote harmony and fraternity…

Ranchi, Sep 18 (IANS) Kurmi caste organisations across Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha have announced a rail roko agitation from September 20 to press their long-standing demand for inclusion in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.Police and railway authorities have stepped up security across sensitive zones following the announcement.The Jharkhand Police said tight security arrangements are in place, with additional forces and magistrates deployed in areas identified as protest hotspots.Intell…

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Punjab Kings all-rounder Shashank Singh praised the team’s co-owner, Preity Zinta, highly and commended her efforts during the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).One consistent aspect for the Punjab Kings as a franchise in the IPL is their co-owner Preity Zinta’s support. The Bollywood actress rarely misses any of the team’s matches and is often seen cheerfully supporting the Men in Red from the stands through their highs and lows.Several cricketers fr…

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Renowned television actress Rupali Ganguly decided to treat her Instagram family with an enchanting aesthetic look.The ‘Anupamaa’ actress looked absolutely beautiful in a red silk saree with golden work, which she paired with a complementary red blouse with golden embellishments.She accessorized the look with golden jhumkas, along with matching bangles, and a mangalsutra. As for the makeup, Rupali went with a red-toned lip color and blush, accompanied by a pink and golden e…

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone’s exit from the sequel of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, has sparked a wave of speculations behind this move of the producer. IANS has learnt from its sources that the actress was under the impression that she was indispensable to the film as she had shot for a few sequences of the film during the making of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’.A source close to the development told IANS that the actress also demanded a raise in her remuneration thinking that the p…

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who will be next seen in the upcoming film ‘Galwan’, is back to the bay, and is sporting a fresh look. On Thursday, the superstar was seen coming out of the Terminal 2 of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. The actor was seen in a clean shaven look marking the departure from his earlier look from the film in which he sported a moustache. He donned a pair of washed denims, a black t-shirt. The actor rounded up…

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Actress Urvashi Rautela has introduced the newest member of her family — an adorable fur baby named Kylie Rautela.The name “Kylie Rautela” gains significant attention — it is a nod to Urvashi’s own international influence after she replaced Kylie Jenner as the Smile Train Global Ambassador, advocating for children born with cleft lips and palates.Making the adorable announcement on her official Instagram handle, Urvashi wrote, “Say hello to Kylie Rautela (paws a…

Geneva, Sep 18(IANS) The rise in global temperatures is likely to cause severe health risks and result in the loss of more than $1.5 trillion in productivity, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum on Thursday.The loss will be borne mainly by sectors such as food and agriculture, the built environment, health, and healthcare.The report, published ahead of the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2025, arrived as preparations intensify for COP30 in Bel…

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Blue Energy Motors (BEM), India’s leading manufacturer of LNG and Electric heavy-duty trucks, has secured fresh funding, bringing its total capital raised to $50 million.The company’s vision for green mobility is backed by Essar and FPT (Iveco Group), serving as both a strategic investor and technology partner.In the latest funding round, Blue Energy Motors raised an additional $30 million from Nikhil Kamath and Omnitex Industries.BEM currently has a manufacturing capac…