Bengaluru, March 2 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, said on Monday that the Central government is committed to protecting the interests of tobacco growers in Karnataka. Kumaraswamy made the statement after a crucial meeting in Mysuru with public representatives from tobacco-growing regions, farmers, buyers, and senior officials of the Tobacco Board regarding the ongoing crisis related to the current FCV (Flue-Cured Virginia) tobacco auction in the state.The…
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New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Passenger vehicle retail sales rose 7 per cent in January (year-on-year) in India, while wholesale volumes rose 12 per cent to 4.5 lakh units, a report said on Friday.The report from ICRA said wholesale dispatches grew 14 per cent sequentially over December 2025, even as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) ramped up production to cater to robust domestic demand.ICRA forecasts passenger vehicle wholesale volumes to expand 5–7 per cent in FY26, supported by sustained…
Mumbai Feb 14 (IANS) Actress Tanishaa Mukerji penned an emotional Valentine’s Day note remembering her beloved pet, expressing how life has not felt the same since the loss last year. The actress shared a video of her fur baby and wrote, “To my one true love. Happy Valentine’s Day! u left me last year and life just doesn’t feel the same without u. Thank u for giving me so much love more than I could have imagined. My greatest love!”The actress through her earlier posts too has mentione…
Mumbai January 24 (IANS) Actress Ankita Lokhande recently gave fans a warm glimpse into her festive celebrations as she credited her mother for making their home bright and happy especially during festivals.Taking to her social media, the actress shared moments from the recent Makar Sankranti celebrations, highlighting traditional rituals such as haldi-kumkum and boreloot.Elaborating on the boreloot, Ankita mentioned that it is a custom where elders bless children with gifts, sweets, clothes, an…
Mumbai Jan 20 (IANS) Actress Tanishaa Mukerji on Monday, shared pictures from her recent spiritual visit to the holy shrine of Shani Shingnapur, located at Ahmednagar in Maharashtra.The actress through her journey offered a glimpse into her experience and also highlighted the significance of the temple.She wrote “Thank you my Devis for this visit to Shani Shingnapur. No evil can touch you, when you are surrounded by the Divine Feminine.”Elaborating on the importance of the holy shrine, Tanis…
Washington, Jan 19 (IANS) A US-based nonprofit group of Marathi mothers marked the Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti with a sold-out cultural gathering in California’s Bay Area, bringing together ritual, conversation and community fundraising, with Indian film actor Ashvini Bhave as the featured guest.MAI (Marathi Aai Initiative) hosted the Haldi-Kunku celebration on January 11 through its Bay Area chapter, drawing more than 100 women for an evening focused on cultural identity, motherhood and…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that people from Uttarakhand are continuously making significant contributions to Delhi’s development through social service, business, art and culture.Speaking at an event to mark Uttarayan Kautik 2026, Chief Minister Gupta said that Uttarakhand is the motherland and Delhi is the workplace; this unity is our collective strength.Such cultural events are a powerful and meaningful means of connecting every hill family livin…
Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Rasha Thadani is feeling nostalgic as her film ‘Azaad’ completed one year since its release. Marking the milestone, the actress shared a heartfelt note reflecting on the memories, friendships, and experiences she gained during the film’s journey. Rasha took to Instagram to share a series of behind-the-scenes pictures from the sets of Azaad, where she is seen dressed as her character, Janaki.“1 year of Azaad heart so full, memories can never forget, friends made for li…
Patna, Jan 16 (IANS) BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin hosted a grand Dahi-Chura (curd and flattened rice) feast at his official residence in Patna on Friday on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. The event witnessed the presence of several senior leaders from the NDA, reflecting political warmth and cultural unity.Among the prominent attendees were Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, a…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday attended the third International Kite Festival 2026 in the national capital and said that Makar Sankranti has become a powerful example of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat,’ reflecting India’s cultural unity amid diversity. The event was also attended by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with several senior officials and a large gathering of citizens.Addressing the gathering, Union …