This was disclosed in a written reply by minister of state for information and broadcasting, L Murugan, to a question on the circulation of pirated films (Representative image) NEW DELHI: The government has directed online intermediaries to block 7,393 links involved in film piracy, including 4,996 Telegram channels and 1,263 websites, the information and broadcasting…
Central bank is preparing to pilot the new currency substrate after securing govt approval for large-scale field trials MUMBAI: Polymer banknotes are likely to enter circulation at the beginning of FY28, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said, as the central bank prepares to pilot the new currency substrate after securing govt approval for large-scale field trials….
‘A beautiful gift from Suchi Chechi’: Jude Anthany Joseph cherishes a special gift from Suchitra Mohanlal after ‘Thudakkam’ Expectations are high as Vismaya Mohanlal is marking her acting debut by teaming up with the ‘Om Shanthi Oshana’ director Jude Anthany Joseph, for the upcoming film ‘Thudakkam’.Director Jude Anthany Joseph posted a series of pictures featuring…
Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane has urged everyone to be patient with young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying it is too early to predict his future in Test cricket. Rahane said the teenager should be allowed to grow, adding that the Indian Premier League and international cricket are “completely different.”The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi had a mixed start…
The Moon in Aries on August 6, 2026, demands quick action and careful consideration of consequences. Each zodiac sign receives specific lucky numbers and colors to guide their daily goals. Taurus should consider product utility and return policies before making purchases. Gemini needs context in conversations, while Cancer should model desired behavior. Capricorn must confirm…
New Delhi: Merely not having the name in the 2002 SIR electoral roll does not mean that a voter’s name will be deleted from the draft roll, the office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi clarified Wednesday. Non-submission of the enumeration form by Aug 17 or non-qualification as an elector is the only condition…
Thane: A 22-year-old youth from Kalwa was fined by the Railway Court in Kalyan on Wednesday after he was caught performing dangerous stunts aboard a moving suburban train and uploading the video on social media.The accused, identified as Mohammad Khurshid, was seen performing the stunt on a moving suburban train at Platform No. 1 of…
Su-57 flying display on the last day of the Aero show 2025 at the Yelahanka Air Force station in Bengaluru. Bengaluru: The 16th edition of Aero India will be held at the Air Force Station in Yelahanka in Feb 2027, Indian Air Force (IAF) has confirmed, but the final dates are expected to be announced…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu govt will implement blue-green infrastructure projects around Chennai’s water bodies and build a ₹3,108-crore ring main pipeline network to strengthen the city’s drinking water supply, finance minister N Marie Wilson announced in the assembly on Wednesday.As part of the govt’s plan to make Chennai a sustainable and disaster-resilient city, Greater Chennai Corporation…
Traffic police clear encroachments, illegally parked vehicles during spl drive in Ameerpet Hyderabad: The city traffic police on Wednesday conducted a special Removal of Obstructive Parking and Encroachments (ROPE) drive in Ameerpet, removing unauthorised encroachments and improperly parked vehicles that were obstructing traffic flow and pedestrian movement.The drive was carried out under the directions of…
