Recently PK film featuring Superstar Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma and directored by Rajkumar Hirani grossed 100 million yuan (USD 16.70 million) in China, celebrated the movie’s success with other Bollywood stars. Aamir, who played an alien character in the satirical sci-fi comedy, turned up in a Chinese attire much to the amusement of the guests. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today handed over the Bangladesh Liberation War Honour to ailing BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Modi visited Vajpayee’s residence here and handed over the award to the former Prime Minister’s foster daughter Namita Bhattacharya and her husband Ranjan Bhattacharya. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj was present on the occasion. Bangladesh has […]
Attributing the Myanmar operation to “change in mindset”, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today took a dig at Pakistan, saying those who “fear India’s new posture” have already started reacting. “If the thinking pattern changes, lot of things change. You have seen for the last 2-3 days. A simple action against insurgents has changed the mindset […]
India on Wednesday undocked its first indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant at a simple ceremony at Cochin Shipyard Limited. The ship, built at CSL, will undergo a series of fitment and trial processes before it is ready for propulsion and inducted into the Navy, CSL officials said. India’s largest aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant’s induction into […]
Today in Ahmedabad, Bollywood stars Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor and director Remo D’Souza visits the city for promotion of their upcoming movie ABCD 2. The team interacted with media on making of the movie and shared their experiences. In addition to media, fans of Varun and Shradhha were rushing to catch a glimpse of their […]
With effect from 1 June, Service Tax rate has been raised from 12.36 % from 14 % rise. Ahmedabad Zone observed 25 % rise in current fiscal year. Ahmedabad Zone made collection of Rs 6535 crores. For the past 2 years, Real Estate sector was under recession which was a major contributor to Service Tax […]
The benchmark BSE Sensex snapped its six-day losing run by surging 359 points today and rebounded from near eight months low to 26,840.50 on value-buying in blue-chips, BHEL, Bajaj Auto and RIL, after MSCI’s decision to defer inclusion of China?s shares. Besides, rupee’s recovery against dollar to Rs 63.83 too boosted sentiment. Foreign funds and […]
In Ahmedabad, in response to PIL at Gujarat High Court about violation of GDCR by authorities in Ahmedabad during construction of highrise buildings , the court issued notices to AMC and AUDA to file a reply in 2 weeks. However, AMC lawyer pleaded that it is a gimmick of Engineers and Architects to earn money, […]
Recently in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel blessed wedding ceremony of 4 deaf and dumb daughters from Saurashtra Lauva Patel community of Women Protection Home and send them wishes for a new beginning of their life. Also appreciated grooms and their families for making these daughters pride of their homes and setting a noteworthy […]
India will lead 191 nations to mark the ‘International Yoga Day’on June 21, highlighted by a mega event on Rajpath, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday clear that participation in the events was not ‘compulsory’. Swaraj noted that the apprehensions in certain sections of the minority community was due to “lack of information”. […]
