United Nations, July 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday launched India’s candidature for the Security Council with a six-point manifesto centered on Shanti, a profoundly significant acronym for “Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust [and] Integrity”. Speaking to delegates and diplomats from around the world here, EAM Jaishankar said India would be the Voice of the Global South at the Council, and was running on its record of helping developing nations, parti…
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Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Nand Kishore Goenka, a respected social worker and father of Essel Group Chairman Subhash Chandra, breathed his last on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the age of 96. His demise has left a profound void in the hearts of his family, friends, and countless individuals whose lives he touched through his selfless service.Those wishing to pay their last respects may visit his residence at Vasant Sagar, A Road, Churchgate, Mumbai, today, July 13, 2026, between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm.The …
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) The flight carrying the mortal remains of the 15 Indian nationals who died in a boat accident near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam arrived at Mumbai airport on Monday. “The flight transporting the mortal remains of the Indian nationals who had lost their lives in the tragic boat accident on 11 July in Phu Quoc has just arrived in Mumbai,” the Indian Embassy in Vietnam wrote on X.”The Embassy in Hanoi and the Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City will continue to coordinate with respect…
Abu Dhabi, July 13 (IANS) The global premiere of noted filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s film ‘The Odyssey’ in India is not merely a promotional strategy but represents the country’s growing prominence on the global entertainment map, and its emergence as a market the world increasingly trusts, a report has stated. India has also emerged as a destination for major entertainment and media summits, bringing together creators, studios, technology firms, investors and policymakers from across the gl…
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday asked banks to empower their Internal Ombudsmen (IO) mechanism to strengthen customer service and redress grievances speedily in order to avoid external escalation of cases.Addressing the third annual conference of Internal Ombudsmen (IO) of banks and NBFCs here, RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J. exhorted the internal ombudsmen to provide a meaningful, fair, and effective resolution of customer complaints.The Deputy Governor also …
United Nations, July 13 (IANS) India is pursuing parallel roads to the UN Security Council (UNSC), launching on Monday a campaign for election to it, while continuing its bid for a permanent seat.External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar is to formally announce India’s candidature for the Asia Pacific non-permanent seat in next year’s elections for the two-year term starting in 2028.India, which has served eight terms as an elected member, will continue its fight against terrorism, a hall…
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) In a crackdown on illegal cryptocurrency, the ED attached Rs 55. 50 crore worth of immovable properties in the form of 11 commercial Galas (shops) and four residential flats in Mumbai, along with bank balances, of companies and individuals linked to “ATC Coin”, an official said on Monday. The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Mumbai Zonal Office, provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 55.50 crore belonging to Jewria Services Club India Pvt Ltd,…
Hanoi, July 13 (IANS) The mortal remains of the 15 Indian nationals who died in a tragic boat accident near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam have left Ho Chi Minh City for Mumbai by a Vietnam Airlines flight and will arrive late Monday evening, the Embassy of India in Hanoi stated. The state governments of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu will coordinate transportation of mortal remains to their final destinations in the respective states.The Embassy of India in Vietnam also conveyed its gratitud…
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Actor Govinda, who is making a comeback with his upcoming film ‘Roopa’ has said that he was written off by the film industry. The actor attended the press conference for the film in the city on Monday, and shared that maybe it was his destiny that he was written off by the industry so that he can come back stronger.He said, “Maybe it was destiny that I was written off many times. People said that now he will not appear in films. I start again. And I pray to God that …
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) The declaration by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader, Eknath Shinde, that “picture abhi baki hai (the movie is not over)” regarding Operation Tiger, signals a deeper, aggressive phase in the war for the legacy of Balasaheb Thackeray.By warning that the operation has not concluded and “more breaking news” was on the horizon, Dy CM Shinde is sending a clear psychological and tactical message to the remaining elements of the Opposition.Shinde’s ch…