Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Actor Arshad Warsi has recalled how he accidentally went live on social media without even realizing it. Speaking exclusively to IANS, he said that he is not good with technology at all. Warsi also recalled how, once, he accidentally went live while his phone was in his pocket. When asked about being “technologically challenged,” the ‘Munna Bhai MBBS’ actor admitted that he is not very comfortable with technology and often struggles to keep up with it.The actor was…
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New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Although the closure of Strait of Hormuz on February 28 was really a worst-case situation for global energy markets, the Indian government acted quickly to handle the crisis and ensure normal supply of fuels in the country, Navdeep Suri, former Ambassador of India to the UAE, said on Monday. Speaking to IANS, Suri said “I think there was some very proactive energy diplomacy that we saw”. “The special relationship that the government has forged with countries like th…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 27 (IANS) A veteran Non-Resident Keralite who has spent nearly five decades in the UAE has urged Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to make the proposed Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod high-speed rail corridor the first major project to channel Kerala’s vast expatriate remittances into productive investments.In a letter to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, K.V. Shamsudheen, Chairman of Pravasi Bandhu Welfare Trust, said the government’s proposal to shift the Kerala diaspora from be…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Indian mangoes have successfully reached Singapore through sea shipment, marking a significant milestone in expanding affordable and large-scale mango exports to international markets, it was announced on Thursday.In a major breakthrough for India’s fresh fruit export sector, the success of this shipment is expected to facilitate the expansion of Indian mango exports to Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and other markets, where current imports are estimated at $4-5 mill…
Bhopal/New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bhopal Zonal Office, has provisionally attached two foreign investment-linked life insurance policies worth approximately Rs 3.66 crore in connection with the money laundering investigation against M/s Advantage Overseas Private Limited (AOPL) and its promoter, Shrikant Bhasi. The attached policies are maintained with Zurich International Life Ltd and have an aggregate surrender value of USD 387,814.42 (around Rs 3.66 crore). …
Washington, June 24 (IANS) Two US Senators, both from the Republican Party, have raised questions over the involvement of Qatar and Pakistan as intermediaries in the ceasefire negotiations with Iran, accusing both nations of supporting terrorism. Senator Rick Scot accused Qatar and Pakistan of harbouring terrorists and mentioned that recent developments made clear that “who our friends really are”.”It should be clear to everybody by now who our friends really are. Qatar and Pakistan have long hi…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) An Air India aircraft flying from Delhi to Amritsar briefly infringed Pakistani airspace while executing a go-around manoeuvre at Amritsar airport on Monday, the Tata Group airline said in a statement.The incident involved flight AI479 and occurred during the aircraft’s approach to Amritsar, according to the carrier.”The crew operating flight AI479 from Delhi to Amritsar on 22 June had marginally infringed into the Pakistan airspace while manoeuvring a go-around at Amri…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has conducted search and seizure operations at nine premises of Rajesh Exports Limited (REL), located in Bengaluru and Mumbai, in connection with an ongoing investigation into the company and connected persons for suspected contraventions of provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.Investigation has identified multiple issues, which include non-availability of records…
Washington, June 24 (IANS) President Donald Trump claimed that the United States has attracted $19.1 trillion in investment commitments over the past year, arguing that his administration’s economic policies have transformed America into what he called the world’s most attractive destination for global capital.Speaking at a Mack Trucks manufacturing facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania, Trump pointed to investment pledges, stock market gains and manufacturing expansion as evidence of what he descr…
Washington, June 24 (IANS) US Senate Democrats accused President Donald Trump of allowing foreign financial interests to intersect with US national security policy, alleging that the United Arab Emirates received a series of favourable decisions after investing heavily in the Trump family’s cryptocurrency business.A report released by Democratic staff of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, led by Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren, alleges that UAE-linked officials and entities…