The fertiliser ministry has sought a 100% increase in the fertiliser subsidy budget for FY27 as the West Asia conflict drives up global fertiliser prices and import costs, according to government sources, PTI reported.Sources said the Department of Fertilizers has approached the Finance Ministry seeking a doubling of the fertiliser subsidy from the budgeted Rs…
Chinmay Mandlekar’s unfiltered view on AI The debate around the use of AI in the creative domain takes a new turn every day. In our recent conversation with ETimes, actor-filmmaker Chinmay Mandlekar also shared his viewpoint on the use of AI. He acknowledged that it can be of great assistance; however, one must not rely…
Lord’s Cricket Ground (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the pitches used for the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord’s and the third ODI between Pakistan and Australia at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium as “unsatisfactory” under its Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.Both venues have consequently been handed one…
The excitement surrounding Superstar Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated next movie, tentatively titled Thalaivar 173, has reached a fever pitch following viral reports about his character. Directed by hitmaker Ashwath Marimuthu and backed by Kamal Haasan’s prestigious Raaj Kamal Films International (RKFI) banner, the upcoming Tamil film will reportedly feature the veteran actor in a never-before-seen full-fledged…
England Test captain Ben Stokes could step down from the role and may even retire from cricket following the nightclub controversy involving him and teammate Gus Atkinson, according to a report by talkSPORT.The development comes after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) launched an investigation into an incident involving Stokes and Atkinson at a…
US stocks advanced on Tuesday as technology shares tied to the artificial intelligence (AI) boom extended their recovery from last week’s sharp sell-off, while lower oil prices eased pressure on investors.The S&P 500 rose 0.6%, moving back within 2% of the record high it touched a week ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 291…
Dushara Vijayan, known for her content-driven movies, has chosen something completely different for her OTT debut movie called ‘Exam.’ Instead of choosing a glamorous or commercially safe role, the actress decided to play Jhansi, a character deeply connected to the struggles faced by many aspirants preparing for competitive examinations. Dushara recently opened up about what…
NEW DELHI: India A began their Tri-Nation Series campaign with a thrilling eight-run win over Sri Lanka A in Dambulla on Tuesday, thanks to a dramatic turnaround in the final overs.The visitors looked headed for defeat when Sri Lanka A captain Sahan Arachchige played a superb knock of 74 off 72 balls and put his…
A five-day meeting of BRICS member countries began in Indore on Tuesday, with discussions centred on food security, climate-resilient agriculture, farmer welfare and greater cooperation among member nations in the agriculture sector.Officials from BRICS countries participated in the opening round of discussions under India’s BRICS chairmanship, PTI reported.A senior official from the Department of Agriculture…
Ariana Grande, the acclaimed singer renowned for her impeccable vocals, has been performing on her ‘Eternal Sunshine’ tour with a lavish production and her signature ponytail. The clips of the 32-year-old’s opening night went viral on Instagram after she started performing on June 6 in Northern California. Seven years after her last stage performance with…
