Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Filmmaker Kabir Khan has given a glimpse into his life beyond cinema. He shared the story behind one of his favourite photographs from a recent trip to the UK. In his latest post on Instagram, the director recalled how he waited 45 minutes for a seagull to land in the perfect spot against the dramatic backdrop of Whitby’s lighthouse and stormy skies. Khan also reflected on the patience, curiosity, and joy that photography brings him. The director also revealed how spending …
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New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) India has regained the fifth position in the global equity market capitalisation (m-cap) rankings after market value crossed the $5 trillion mark, following corrections in Taiwan and South Korea, even as domestic equities continued to outperform several global peers this month.India’s total market capitalisation currently stands at over $5 trillion, ahead of Taiwan at $4.97 trillion and South Korea at $4.66 trillion, restoring India’s position as the world’s fifth-large…
Islamabad, June 27 (IANS) The Human Rights Council (HRC) of Pakistan on Saturday condemned the statement made by the country’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, regarding the Kashmiri identity of the people of Rawalakot and Mirpur in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK).The criticism came after Asif, during a television interview, said that the residents of Rawalakot and Mirpur in PoK are “not proper Kashmiris”.Reacting to the remarks, the rights body said that “individuals in state positions must ex…
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has urged Indian companies to deepen engagement with their UK counterparts and translate opportunities under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) into sustained business growth, it was announced on Saturday.Addressing the India-UK: Partners in Progress Business Plenary in London, Goyal said the landmark trade pact offers significant opportunities to strengthen bilateral trade, investment, techno…
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) A practical business utilisation manual for the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was launched by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal in London to help businesses in both countries maximise the benefits of the landmark trade pact before it comes into force on July 15, it was announced on Saturday.The ‘UK-India CETA Business Utilisation Manual – A Practical Activation Guide for Indian and UK Businesses’ was launched during an e…
London/New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will open the floodgates for greater trade, investment and business opportunities, describing the pact as a comprehensive partnership that goes beyond conventional trade in goods and services and further strengthens India-UK ties.Speaking to reporters in London, Goyal said there was a “great deal of optimism” among businesses in both countr…
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday launched the third edition of credit rating agency CareEdge Global’s flagship report, “Sovereign Ratings: A Fresh Perspective” at an event in London.Speaking at the launch, Goyal said, “Such research-driven publications play an important role in enhancing understanding of sovereign risk dynamics and the evolving global economic landscape. It is important to have a dialogue on the sovereign risk assessment fra…
Los Angeles, June 26 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo now has a heavenly abode in the UK. The singer recently bought a home in London so she can spend more time in the UK. The 23-year-old singer, who was born and raised in California, has been open about her love for the UK after spending a lot of time in the capital and she’s now bought her first property there, reports ‘Female First UK’.Olivia told the BBC, “I’d love to hang out in London more, honestly. I actually just got a pl…
London/New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that India and the UK remain committed to fostering an ecosystem that promotes innovation, investment, and holistic growth for both nations.In “meaningful discussions” with Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Peter Kyle, Goyal said that the “conversation reflected the warmth, trust and forward-looking vision that continue to define our bilateral partnership”.“With the India-UK Comprehensi…
Geneva, June 23 (IANS) World Health Organisation (WHO) Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Tuesday, said that the captain of the Hantavirus-hit ship and most of the crew members have completed their quarantine.“MV Hondius captain and most of crew members completed their quarantine. More than 600 contacts of those who got sick have been tracked across 33 countries and territories. More than 80% of the contacts have finished their 42-day follow-up period.- Cases are holding steady at 13, includ…