India restricts deployment of seafarers to conflict zones, Shipping authority issues fresh advisory

Days after three Indian seafarers onboard MT Settebello were killed following a US military strike off the Oman coast, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has advised maritime recruitment and placement agencies to restrict the deployment of Indian seafarers to conflict areas until further orders.In a circular, the shipping regulator also directed vessels operating in…

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When Govinda revealed his female fan worked as house help, Sunita investigated: ‘She was from a big family and her father had eight cars’ | Hindi Movie News

When Govinda revealed his female fan worked as house help, Sunita investigated: ‘She was from a big family and her father had eight cars’ Govinda was among the biggest stars of the 1990s, enjoying immense popularity for his acting, comedy and dance performances. During an earlier interview, the actor looked back on an unusual incident…

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Australian music industry writes a letter to stand against unauthorised use of creativity by AI data centres |

Australian Music Industry takes a stand against AI technologies. Image Credits: Instagram Australian music industry organisations have condemned the unauthorised use of their creativity to train large AI models. The members drafted a letter to the government, pleading to uphold their copyright and demand stronger protection against unauthorised use. This move comes as a concern…

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India’S Got Latent Season 2: Alia Bhatt tells Samay Raina she couldn’t stop laughing while watching IGL on a flight: ‘Not realising Raha was sleeping next to me’ | Hindi Movie News

Alia Bhatt tells Samay Raina she couldn’t stop laughing while watching India’s Got Latent on a flight (Image credits: Instagram) Alia Bhatt recently made a much-talked-about appearance on the first episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2 alongside Sharvari as the duo promoted their upcoming film Alpha. The episode turned out to be a massive…

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Melissa George remembers Dieter Brummer, her ‘Home and Away’ costar: ‘It was absolutely heartbreaking’ |

TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to suicide.Melissa George, the acclaimed actress renowned for her role in the Australian soap opera ‘Home and Away,’ opened up about the devastating loss of her co-star, Dieter Brummer. Reminiscing about the memories, the 49-year-old star admitted that she often watches the old episodes of the show. Moreover, she…

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No rating-based spots! FIDE launches new qualification system for 2028 Candidates chess tournaments | Chess News

2026 Candidates women champion Vaishali with her mother (FIDE Photo) The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has approved a new qualification system for the 2028 FIDE Candidates Tournament and the 2028 FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament. These events decide who will challenge for the World Championship titles. The updated rules are designed to make qualification fairer by…

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Smartphone exports rise 23% to $9.8 billion in Q1

NEW DELHI: Smartphone exports rose 23.4% to $9.8 billion during the June quarter, with the segment accounting for nearly two-thirds of electronic shipments of about $15.2 billion during April-June.This was the highest-ever first-quarter smartphone exports by value and was driven by strong iPhone shipments to the US, reinforcing the country’s emergence as a key global…

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‘He’s even getting into sledging now’: Stuart Broad admits he may be ‘starstruck’ by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Former England pacer Stuart Broad has said he cannot wait to watch 15-year-old Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in action during the upcoming T20I series in the UK, admitting he may even be “starstruck” if he sees the youngster in the series opener in Durham.Sooryavanshi, who recently stunned the cricket world…

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‘They asked for my jersey but kicked the crap out of me on field’: Lionel Messi after Argentina’s win over Cape Verde | Football News

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) battles with Cape Verde’s Deroy Duarte (14) and Ryan Mendes (20) during the World Cup round of 32 match between Argentina and Cape Verde (AP Photo/George Walker IV) Argentina captain Lionel Messi joked about the rough treatment he received during his side’s dramatic 3-2 win over Cape Verde in the FIFA…

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