New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) As many as 100 startups from 22 states and two Union Territories have completed Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority’s (APEDA) acceleration programme aimed at fostering innovation-led growth in India’s agri-food export sector, according to a statement issued by the Commerce and Industry Ministry. The first cohort under APEDA’s BHARATI (Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Innovation), flagship expo…
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Thiruvananthapuram, June 23 (IANS) A port project that spent years waiting to become a reality is now racing into the global maritime league. Adani Vizhinjam International Seaport will welcome its 1000th commercial vessel on June 24, marking a major milestone less than two years after ships began calling at the port. In a statement issued here by the Port, it said the MSC Luciana, a mothership operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), is expected to berth at Vizhinjam around 5 pm, becomi…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) A series of arrests made in recent months has uncovered an alleged network linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-backed operative Shahzad Bhatti, with security agencies dismantling modules across Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan.Investigations have revealed that the modules operated with distinct objectives. While some members were tasked with gathering intelligence on sensitive installations and crowded public places, …
Chennai, June 23 (IANS) The makers of director Vysakh, who is directing the eagerly awaited revenge thriller ‘Khalifa’, featuring actor Prithviraj in the lead, have now announced that shooting for the film had been wrapped up. Taking to his social media timelines to share the announcement of the film’s shooting being wrapped up, actor Prithviraj wrote, “It’s a WRAP on #KHALIFA !Aamir Ali will follow Rajeevan..The smuggler will meet you after the nobody!KHALIFA Part 1. In theatres worldwide fro…
Guwahati, June 22 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced that Air India will commence direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi from August 4, describing the move as a major step towards strengthening Assam’s international connectivity and positioning Guwahati as a key travel and transit hub in the region.In a post on X, Chief Minister Sarma said the launch of the two international routes comes just days after European Union member states lifted their tra…
Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad, June 21 (IANS): The Gujarat Police’s State Monitoring Cell (SMC) has widened its investigation into an alleged illegal online cricket betting and cyber fraud network, with authorities reporting multiple arrests, extensive use of mule bank accounts and suspected fraudulent transactions amounting to more than Rs 324 crore.The case originated in May this year with the arrest of Vijay Kardani, following which investigators began tracing a wider network allegedly operating ac…
Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) Veteran actress Shabana Azmi on Saturday shared a heartwarming glimpse of a special musical moment, where she was serenaded by two of her favourite people. Taking to Instagram, she offered a peek into the intimate and joyful gathering. Shabana posted a candid image featuring her and her husband Javed Akhtar, along with singer Shankar Mahadevan. In the photo, Javed and Shankar can be seen smiling while holding microphones in their hands. Shabana is seen beaming with joy as …
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The investigation into the petrol bomb attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Ranchi in Jharkhand is continuing, with agencies examining all possible angles, including a potential external link. Intelligence officials believe the incident may reflect a broader shift in tactics by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and its India-based operatives.According to Intelligence Bureau officials, the attack comes at a time when several terror and esp…
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Actress Gauahar Khan took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as she reflected on the carefree days before parenthood. Gauahar shared a hilarious reel video featuring her husband, Zaid Darbar. She funnily recalled a time when no deadlines were waiting at home and date nights could stretch well past 2 AM.“Woh din …..Jab raat ko ghar lautne par koi deadline nahi hua karti thi !!!!! Jab date nights raat ko 2 baje tak bhi chalti thi, woh din….. haahahah #parentlife #noexcu…
Chandigarh, June 14 (IANS) Making yet another breakthrough in the 30 kg heroin seizure case, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has arrested two more accused, including a juvenile, and recovered an additional 5.041 kg heroin, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday. Those arrested have been identified as Abhishek, a resident of Chheharta in Amritsar, and one Juvenile. The accused has a criminal background, with previous cases registered against him under the Arms Ac…