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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: In a show of soft power, India is upgrading and expanding it vaccine storage infrastructure into an international centre to handhold other developing countries in harnessing the global immunization supply chain. The expansion of the National Cold Chain and Vaccine Management Resource Centre (NCCVMRC) into an International Centre for Excellence in Immunization and Supply Chain will be done in phases.

Tata Motors tumbled more than 5% on Thursday after US President Donald Trump declared a 25% tariff on imports of cars and components effective April 2. The parent of British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover slumped as much as 6.7% during the day, closing 5.5% lower at ₹669.5 apiece.

rupee marginally weakened to 85.78 per dollar on Thursday, from its previous close of 85.71/$1 due to month end dollar demand from oil companies, traders said. The currency traded in a range of 85.73/$1 and 85.91/$1 during the day, LSEG data showed.

Lakers made a formal decision to remove guard Jordan Goodwin from the two-way contract system so he can now play full-time for the main roster before the playoffs begin. The Los Angeles Lakers’ decision signaled their confidence in his impact ahead of the postseason. The team dismissed forward Cam Reddish from its roster as they needed the open spot to sign guard Goodwin. The Lakers promoted Goodwin because of his significant contributions since joining the team in January, with particular strength in defense and energy.

Lola Petticrew and Nicola Coughlan. Petticrew has been nominated for Leading Actress award for her role as Dolours Price in Disney+’s Say Nothing, and Coughlan received a nomination for Best Female Performance in Comedy category for her work in Big Mood.

Jenna Bush Hager, daughter of former US President George Bush and his partner Laura Bush, is garnering praise for her Today show where she has remained pretty vocal about her upcoming career projects and her personal life, especially with her husband, Henry Chase Hager. Although the couple got married at a private ceremony in 2008, the two of them have remained together for over two decades now and are co-parenting their three children.

sectoral deployment of bank credit shows Retail loans rose 14 percent (y-o-y) during the fortnight ended February 21 as compared with 18 per cent a year ago, largely due to decline in growth rate in ‘ unsecured personal loans’, ‘credit card outstanding’ and ‘vehicle loans. Credit to services sector went up by 13 percent (y-o-y) in the February 21 fortnight (21.4 per cent for the corresponding fortnight of the previous year), with a decelerated growth in credit to ‘non-banking financial companies’ (NBFCs). However, credit growth (y-o-y) to ‘computer software’ accelerated. Credit growth remained robust in ‘professional services’ and ‘trade’ segments, the RBI data showed. .

Several analysts on Wall Street see a clear winner emerging from President Donald Trump's new auto tariff policy: Tesla.

Reserve Bank of India’s first rate cut in five years into deposit and lending rates were mixed in February. While banks lowered rates on new deposits, they did not offer lower rates to new loan borrowers immediately. Data released Thursday by the RBI showed that the weighted average domestic term deposit rate on fresh deposits of banks fell to 6.48% in February from 6.56% a month ago. On the outstanding deposits, the rate remained unchanged at 7.02%. At the same time, the weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh rupee loans of banks increased to 9.40% in February from 9.32% in the previous month. This was because MCLR had gone up by 5 basis points in February. In the subsequent month, one-year median MCLR fell by 5 bps to 9.00% in March, the RBI data showed.

IPL 2024 auction, Shardul Thakur made a roaring comeback, proving his worth on the big stage. The pacer, who went without a bid initially, was later roped in by Lucknow Super Giants as a replacement—and he wasted no time in making an impact. Facing the Sunrisers Hyderabad’s explosive batting lineup, Thakur delivered a stunning performance, rattling the opposition with his fiery spell. His crucial breakthroughs by getting rid of Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan dismantled SRH’s top order, restricting them from running away with the game. He went on to pick Abhinav Manohar in the 17th over, getting the purple cap with 5 wickets in the season already. Known for his ability to strike at crucial moments, Thakur’s spell was a game-changer, as he also was on a hat-trick in the powerplay itself, sending Kishan, who scored a ton in the previous match, for a golden duck. Thakur’s brilliance was not a one-off show. In the previous match against Delhi Capitals, he had already signaled his return to form by picking up two key wickets, helping Lucknow tighten their grip on the contest.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bengaluru: In 2017, amid much fanfare, Anushka Sharma launched ‘Nush’, a clothing line for young women touted as a mix of comfort and style. At the event unveiling the line, the Bollywood actress claimed she had put in long hours to get things just right—so much so that her mother had to remind her to eat.

scammers posing as police officers, who extorted Rs 13 lakh from him, reported TOI. The fraudsters falsely accused him of money laundering and threatened his arrest within two days. Ratan Singh, an English teacher at a coaching centre and resident of Pandav Nagar, described the harrowing experience in his complaint. It all started on December 19 when he received a call while preparing tea before heading to work. The caller warned that his phone number would be disconnected within two hours. The call was then transferred to someone impersonating a policeman, who handed it over to a person claiming to be a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP). “They created a scene that made me believe the call was legitimate. Then the torture began,” Ratan recounted, said the report. The scammers escalated the situation by telling Ratan he was implicated in a money laundering case. They claimed his property would be sealed, and he would be arrested within two days unless he complied. They instructed him to provide his bank details, including the balance in his accounts, and demanded that he transfer his money to their accounts to avoid arrest and property confiscation. According to TOI, to heighten the pressure, the scammers told Ratan he was under surveillance and asked for personal information, including his location and battery percentage. They warned him not to inform anyone, threatening to seize his house if he did. Fearing the repercussions, Ratan did not tell his wife or daughter about the calls.

Ghibli-style artwork from detailed prompts. Studio Ghibli, founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki, is a well-known Japanese animation studio. It is recognised for its hand-drawn animation, detailed backgrounds, and emotionally engaging storytelling. Individuals across the world are sharing Ghibli renditions of famous movie moments, memes, and even artistic interpretations of breaking news. Some of the posts are going viral.

«Your first needs are food and shelter. And then, we're a little bit down the list of expenditures,» said David Neeleman, CEO of low-cost carrier Breeze Airways, in an interview. «If you don't have a job, you're not going to go buy an airline ticket.» With demand slowing, airlines have started culling flights to avoid lowering fares and to protect margins. Frontier, Delta, United, American Airlines, JetBlue and Allegiant all trimmed their April-June quarter capacity in the past two weeks. United CEO Scott Kirby has warned of a large drop in industry-wide capacity by the second half of August if demand does not rebound. To be sure, bookings for premium and long-haul travel are holding up. United reported an 8% year-on-year jump in spring international bookings. Some of the demand slowdown is also due to recent safety incidents. Amanda Demanda Law Group data shows airplane safety concerns reached an all-time high in February, with Google searches for «Are planes safe now?» up 900%. Airlines expect the hit from safety incidents to fade soon. But they are less sure about economic pressures.

The previous season's runners-up made an early impact by posting the league’s second-highest total. As SRH gets ready for today’s match, it’s unlikely they’ll change their aggressive approach, making it possible for them to become the first team to score 300 runs in an IPL inning. In the first five matches, 119 sixes were hit, with 30 coming from the SRH-RR game. The Sunrisers will be eager to take on the LSG bowling attack, which is missing key players Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, and Akash Deep due to injuries.Avesh has been cleared to return, but it will be interesting to see how he fares in his first match since January. He’ll face SRH’s strong top order, including Ishan Kishan, Travis Head, and Abhishek Sharma, all in excellent form. Nitish Kumar Reddy, making a comeback from injury, showed no signs of trouble with a rapid 30 off 15 balls. With Heinrich Klaasen waiting in the wings, LSG's bowling attack faces a significant challenge.

Liam Lawson's first Formula One season with Red Bull is coming to an end on a disappointing note after just two races. New Zealand’s Lawson is facing the axe after a disappointing show in the 2025 season opening Australian Formula One at Melbourne and the Chinese GP in Shanghai. The decision by Red Bull management to replace Lawson with Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda has not gone down well in New Zealand as well as the current F1 world champion Max Verstappen. The latter is also the Red Bull flagbearer and Lawson's teammate on the F1 Grand Prix circuit. Verstappen is reported to be frustrated by Red Bull deciding to sack Lawson after only two races. He stated that Racing Bulls, the feeder of Red Bull where Lawson used to race before his elevation, cars are easier to drive. “That Racing Bulls car is easier to drive than ours. I notice that when I talk to Liam. Last year the difference between him and Yuki wasn't that big, I thought. Otherwise the team wouldn't have made the choice to put Liam in at Red Bull,” said the F1 world champion. New Zealand Minister for Sport Mark Mitchell jumped into the controversy backing Lawson. “I'm disappointed if he isn't racing in the Red Bull, but I'm really excited that if he's at least back in the Racing Bull, that he can go and show everyone what he's capable of," he told New Zealand media.

Hurun Billionaires List dropped on Thursday, and it’s not just the usual tech moguls and Wall Street tycoons making headlines. This year, a number of global superstars, who’ve turned their fame into fortune, have also made the cut. The featuring singers, athletes, and even an influencer prove that success isn’t just about crunching numbers in a boardroom—it can also be about dropping hits, scoring goals, and posting selfies.

Adani Group stocks have been on a strong upward run, adding nearly Rs 40,000 crore in market capitalization over the past 15 days. Except for Adani Enterprises, all group stocks ended higher on Thursday, coinciding with a significant boost for the company as Chairman Gautam Adani emerged as the top Indian wealth gainer in the Hurun World Rich List. Adani, whose wealth surged by around Rs 1 lakh crore, still lagged Mukesh Ambani, who claimed the title of Asia's wealthiest. However, Ambani dropped out of the world's top 10 wealthiest list, following a hit to his fortunes due to the poor performance of RIL. Gautam Adani's fortune grew by 13% in 2024, enabling him to rank among the top three in India.

JioHotstar has surpassed 100 million paid subscribers across B2C and B2B formats. Commenting on the milestone, Kiran Mani, CEO – Digital, JioHotstar, said, “We have always believed that world-class entertainment should be accessible to all, and crossing 100 million subscribers is a testament to that vision. This milestone not only underscores India’s limitless potential but also strengthens our commitment to pioneering category-first experiences at an unprecedented scale. As we continue to innovate and expand, our focus remains on shaping the future of streaming, driving accessibility, and unlocking infinite possibilities for a billion screens.” The foundation of this rapid growth lies in JioHotstar’s vast and diverse entertainment offerings. With an unparalleled selection of TV shows, the most extensive collection of Hollywood content on a single platform, a wide array of digital specials across languages, a year-round lineup of unscripted and reality shows, and the recently launched Sparks—spotlighting India’s most popular creators—JioHotstar has built the most expansive content universe in India’s digital landscape.

Aamir Khan has frequently spoken about how his former wife, filmmaker Kiran Rao, turned him down for a role in his own production, Laapataa Ladies. The actor had even auditioned for the part of Sub-Inspector Shyam Manohar, but Kiran ultimately decided that Ravi Kishan was a better fit. Recently, a clip from Aamir’s audition made its way onto social media, igniting a debate among viewers. The footage, which Aamir uploaded on his newly launched YouTube channel, shows him dressed as a village policeman, chewing betel leaf while delivering his lines in a regional accent. In the film, this humorous character undergoes significant development as the story progresses. Many fans supported Kiran’s decision, applauding Aamir for recognizing that the role suited Ravi Kishan better and stepping aside. One viewer remarked, “Ram Gopal Varma once said, ‘Casting the right actor is half the battle won.’ Watching this, I completely agree. Say what you will about Aamir, but at least he has the self-awareness that others, like Salman Khan, lack.” Another user echoed similar sentiments, stating, “Nope… rejecting him was the right choice, both by Kiran and himself. Ravi Kishan fit the role perfectly. If Aamir really wanted to play the character, he should have done extensive preparation and worked with a dialect coach. But let’s be honest, he looks too polished to convincingly portray a rural cop. Ravi Kishan, on the other hand, comes across as authentic.”