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Centre releases grants worth Rs 620 crore for rural local bodies in Maharashtra
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Centre on Tuesday said that it has released Rs 620 crore under the 15th Finance Commission during 2024–25 for the rural local bodies in Maharashtra.
‘Panneer Pushpangal' fame Suresh to make a comeback to Tamil cinema
Chennai, Mar 18 (IANS) Actor Suresh, best known for having played the lead role in cult classics like ‘Panneer Pushpangal’ and ‘Kozhi Kovuthu’, will, after several years, again be seen in a Tamil film that is now being directed by Vijay Sri G.
Mrunal Thakur showcases her ‘classic charm with a desi twist’
Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) In a stunning display of style, Bollywood actress Mrunal Thakur looked every inch like a doll as she effortlessly blended timeless elegance with a touch of desi grace.
Cong puts pedal on Kerala Assembly election preparations, appoints media panel
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, March 18 (IANS) With more than 15 months to go for the elections to the 140-member Kerala Legislative Assembly, the Congress party's high command has appointed a panel of their leaders to work in close coordination with its state committee for smoother functioning of the media related activities.
Indian stock market opens higher, Sensex above 74,600
Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) The domestic benchmark indices opened higher on Tuesday amid positive global cues, as buying was seen in the realty and media sectors in the early trade.
Djokovic, Alcaraz land in same half of Miami draw
Miami, March 18 (IANS) Six-time champion Novak Djokovic and 2022 titlist Carlos Alcaraz have landed in the same half of the Miami Open maind draw, starting from March 19.
Auto exports in S. Korea hit fresh high in Feb on hybrid models
Seoul, March 18 (IANS) South Korea's car exports jumped 17.8 per cent from a year earlier last month to reach a record high for any February, driven by solid demand for hybrid cars, data showed on Tuesday.
Israel conducts 'extensive airstrikes' on Hamas in Gaza, cites stalled ceasefire talks
Jerusalem, March 18 (IANS) Israel launched a series of heavy airstrikes on Hamas targets across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, marking the first major military operation since the ceasefire began on January 19.
Tomato prices plummet across TN forcing farmers to destroy crops
Chennai, March 18 (IANS) Tomato farmers across Tamil Nadu are facing heavy losses as prices have dropped to as low as Rs 7 per kilogram in the retail market.
Salma Hayek shares why she stays away from technology
March 18, Los Angeles (IANS) Hollywood star Salma Hayek says she stays away from technology as much as possible. She also disclosed that she loves to "write everything by hand," doesn't own a computer, "barely" uses a cell phone, and doesn't shop online.