Anirban Bhattacharya rings in Poila Baisakh with travel, adda and celebration | Events Movie News

Bengal’s Poila Baisakh spirit ignited a vibrant travel fair and Baisakhi adda, drawing hundreds. Actor Anirban Bhattacharya shared insights on travel’s enriching power, emphasizing new beginnings. Attendees exchanged stories and explored destinations, fostering wanderlust. Celebrating the spirit of Poila Baisakh, a lively travel fair and Baisakhi adda brought together hundreds of enthusiasts and industry voices…

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India’s seed sector needs a decisive policy and regulatory hard reset

At a time when agriculture must simultaneously deliver higher productivity, climate resilience, and improved farmer incomes, seeds remain the single most powerful lever of transformation. With agriculture contributing nearly 18% to GDP and supporting over 45% of the workforce, the efficiency and responsiveness of the seed ecosystem directly shape outcomes across the farm economy. India’s…

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Who is Shamim Mafi? Iranian businesswoman arrested at LA airport for allegedly trafficking arms on behalf of Tehran

A 44-year-old Iranian businesswoman with a life split between luxury travel and alleged covert deals is now at the centre of a serious US federal case.Authorities say Shamim Mafi was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday night for allegedly trafficking arms on behalf of the Iranian government.According to the US Attorney’s Office for…

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Ex-Union minister Dinesh Trivedi set to be appointed High Commissioner to Bangladesh: Report | India News

Dinesh Trivedi (File photo) NEW DELHI: BJP leader and former Union minister Dinesh Trivedi is likely to be appointed India’s next High Commissioner to Bangladesh, with his “extensive experience” cited as a key factor, PTI reported quoting sources.If confirmed, Trivedi, who hails from West Bengal, which shares a border with Bangladesh, would be a rare…

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Pakistan says it will repay remaining $1.5 billion loan to UAE by April 23 amid IMF funding hopes

Pakistan has expressed hopes to repay the remaining $1.5 billion of the total $3.5 billion loan to UAE by April 23. This comes ahead of an expected $1.2 billion disbursement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), following recent discussions in Washington.Spokesperson for the State Bank of Pakistan, country’s central bank told PTI, “Pakistan has repaid…

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Ram Gopal Varma talks about the underworld connection behind Salman Khan’s ‘Chori Chori Chupke Chupke’ |

The 2001 romantic drama Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, directed by Abbas-Mustan and starring Salman Khan, Preity Zinta, and Rani Mukerji, is often remembered for introducing one of Bollywood’s earliest depictions of surrogacy, albeit in a rather flawed manner. However, beyond its storyline, the film remains infamous for its unexpected links to the Mumbai underworld, a…

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