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19 Apr

Fire in Thane commercial complex brought under control after 10 hrs

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsFeatured, India, LatestINDIA

A major fire broke out at a commercial complex in Maharashtra's Thane city on Wednesday morning and was brought under control after 10 hours, officials said. Thane Municipal Corporation Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) chief Avinash Sawant said at least 15 cars parked in the building were burnt and many offices were destroyed. He said that no casualty was reported. The fire broke out around 8.30 pm on Tuesday at the ground-plus-five-story Orion Business Park building, which houses around 90 shops and offices, including a private blood bank, and is located next to Cine Wonder Mall on Ghodbunder Road, officials…

18 Apr

Vedanta Group signs pacts with 20 Korean display glass companies

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, INDIA

Vedanta Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 20 Korean companies in the display glass industry to develop an electronics manufacturing facility in India. Vedanta was invited to a roadshow at the recently concluded Korea Biz-Trade Show 2023 event in collaboration with KOTRA – a state-funded trade and investment promotion agency run by the Government of South Korea - in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of Korea. Akarsh K Hebber, Global MD, Semiconductor and Display Business, Vedanta, presented plans to set up a display fab in India. He invited potential partners and customers to…

17 Apr

Nandini Gupta crowned Miss India 2023

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsIndiaentertainment, INDIA

Nandini Gupta of Rajasthan was crowned Femina Miss India World 2023 at a recently held grand ceremony, making her the winner of the 59th edition of the beauty pageant. The first runner-up was Shreya Punja of Delhi, while the second runner-up was Manipur's Thaunaojam Strela Luwang. The event showcased the brilliant performances of Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday and was hosted by Manish Paul and Bhumi Pednakar. Nandini will represent India in the 71st Miss World pageant, which will be held in the UAE. Nandini Gupta is 19 years old and from Kota, one of the largest coaching hubs in the…

15 Apr

Indians urged to stay indoors as Sudan army clashes with paramilitary troops

Business Correspondent0 CommentsIndia, International

Indian citizens living in Sudan were asked to stay inside their house on Saturday afternoon as conflict continued in different parts of the country between the military and powerful paramilitary forces. The sound of firing was also heard in different areas. Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces claims to have seized an airport and air base in the northern city of Marawi and had also taken control of the presidential palace. “In view of reported firings and clashes, all Indians are advised to take utmost precautions, stay indoors and stop venturing outside with immediate effect. Please also stay calm and wait…

15 Apr

Delhi Police nabs ‘super thief’ who inspired Bollywood movie

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsIndiaINDIA

One of the country's hi-tech super thieves, who inspired a popular Bollywood movie, has been arrested by the Delhi Police.Devinder Singh, also known as 'Bunty Chor' or 'Super Thief', has been arrested from Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh. Police are expected to brief reporters on his arrest later in the day.Officials say the 'Bunty thief' recently committed a robbery in an upscale area of the national capital. Goods worth lakhs were stolen from two houses in south Delhi's Greater Kailash area during the robbery, police said. Known as the 'Super Thief', Devinder Singh alone committed 500 thefts till 2012.A Bollywood movie,…

15 Apr

Fiama Men appoints Shubman Gill as their brand ambassador

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, entertainment, INDIA

men's personal grooming brand, Fiamma Men roped on Indian star batsman, Shubman Gill has been named as their brand ambassador. To encourage association with the 23-year-old's sensibilities, the company has also launched an ad campaign curated by Caffeine Films LLP, featuring Gill to show how youngsters are approaching their bathing routine. Sameer Satpathy, Divisional Chief Executive, Personal Care Products Business, ITC, said, "Both looking and looking good are at the core of today's grooming. Each person has a different perspective, be it his or her choice of grooming products or their shower preference. Fiama Men is at the forefront of…

14 Apr

Pooja Hegde finally breaks silence on Salman Khan dating rumours

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsEntertainment, Indiaentertainment, INDIA

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is rumored to be dating Pooja Hegde. The duo will soon be seen sharing screen space for the much-awaited film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. Now while promoting the film, Pooja has finally addressed the rumors surrounding her love life. In an interview, Pooja clarified that she is currently single and focused on her career. She condemned the report saying, “What shall I say to it? I keep reading things about myself. I am single. I love to be alone. I am now really focused on my career. I'm hoping from one city to another,…

14 Apr

Myntra releases new ad film featuring Virat Kohli

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, INDIA

Myntra recently added cricketer Virat Kohli to its list of brand ambassadors. The brand has launched the "Be Extraordinary Every Day" campaign featuring cricketers. In the 30-second ad film created for digital, TV and social platforms, Kohli is seen in a unique and never-before-seen avatar by the audience. He is waiting for his friend in a cinema hall, only to be amazed at her friend's improved stylish look, which makes the latter look like a star, realizing through branded fashion from Myntra.Talking about the announcement, Sundar Balasubramanian, CMO – Myntra said, "We are extremely happy to welcome Virat as our…

13 Apr

Radisson Hotel Group announces entry of luxury lifestyle brand in India

Priyanka Bhowmick0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBusiness, INDIA

Radisson Hotels Group on Wednesday announced its entry into India by signing its luxury lifestyle brand "Radisson Collection" at its first hotel in Hyderabad. The company says the 300-room hotel is close to the city's financial district, which houses business centers, IT parks and special economic zones (SEZ). The hotel will be operational by the second quarter of 2026. Launched worldwide in 2018, Radisson Collection is currently operating and developing more than 50 hotels across the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain and Türkiye.Ellie Younes, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Development Officer, Radisson Hotels Group, said, "India is one of our…

12 Apr

School evacuated after bomb threat in Delhi

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students of a school were evacuated on Wednesday when the school in south Delhi received a threat via email. Indian Public School in Sadiq Nagar at 10:49 am, received an email claiming that a bomb has been planted on the premises of the school. The premises have been searched by the police twice, but nothing suspicious has been found so far. As a precautionary measure school was evacuated by the police. Police arrived at the spot with Bomb Disposal Squad and the dog squad. Last year in November, the school received a similar bomb threat email from an unknown sender.…