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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Telangana govt, Kitakyushu city sign pact to boost economic growth, urban innovation
Hyderabad: The Telangana govt on Monday signed an agreement of cooperation with the Japanese city of Kitakyushu to strengthen relations and boost inclusive economic growth, achieve zero emissions, and foster urban innovation. The agreement was signed in the presence of Kitakyushu mayor Kazuhisa Takeuchi, chief minister A Revanth Reddy, GHMC mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, and others. Earlier, the Japanese delegation, led by Takeuchi, attended the Telangana state formation day celebrations at Parade Grounds in Secunderabad. Speaking at the programme, Revanth said he studied the development model in Kitakyushu city during his recent Japan tour. 'The eco-town model in the city inspired us, and the state govt signed agreements with many Japanese companies to develop an identical model in Hyderabad,' he said. The CM expressed confidence that the cooperative agreement between Telangana and Kitakyushu city will create an ecosystem for inclusive economic growth, zero emissions, and urban innovation. He briefed the Takeuchi-led delegation about the state govt's focus on the Musi rejuvenation project and the creation of assets to strengthen the state economy under the project. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Truque caseiro noturno eficaz contra a papada (faça hoje mesmo) Revista & Saúde Saiba Mais Undo The Takeuchi delegation was also informed about the new skill development programmes for the youth and the interest shown by students in learning the Japanese language to explore opportunities in Japan. The CM sought the cooperation of the delegation to teach Japanese language to Telangana students. Later, Revanth said the state govt will try to improve air connectivity between Kitakyushu and Hyderabad, stating it will help in bolstering tourism, trade, and exchange programmes.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Usha Nadkarni opens up about living alone at 79: 'Darr lagta hai mein girungi, kisko malum nahi padega'
Ankita Lokhande recently marked 16 years in the entertainment industry, a journey that began in 2009 with Pavitra Rishta, the beloved television series that turned her into a household name. To commemorate the milestone, Ankita hosted a nostalgic get-together at her Mumbai residence, reuniting with veteran actress Usha Nadkarni , who played her formidable on-screen mother-in-law, Savita Deshmukh. The reunion, shared via a video on Ankita's YouTube channel on Sunday, became an emotional walk down memory lane. Both actresses fondly remembered their time on set and paid heartfelt tributes to Ankita's former co-star and ex-boyfriend, the late Sushant Singh Rajput , who played Manav opposite her Archana in the iconic show. Usha Nadkarni on living alone at 79 In a rare candid moment, 79-year-old Usha Nadkarni opened up about her current life and the challenges of aging alone. 'Ghar mein akeli hoon na, darr lagta hai mein girungi, kisko malum nahi padega,' she shared with emotion. 'My brother passed away last year on June 30. If he had understood that I was going through something, he would have come running to me. Now, whom should I tell?' The revelation moved Ankita and her husband Vicky Jain, who listened with compassion and admiration. 'Aai bohot zyada strong hai, woh akeli rehti hai. Woh itne saalon se akeli rahi hai,' Ankita said. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Truque caseiro noturno eficaz contra a papada (faça hoje mesmo) Revista & Saúde Saiba Mais Undo 'Mein bohot saalon se Aai ko dekh rahi hoon.' Usha Nadkarni talks about her Bigg Boss experience Remembering Sushant Singh Rajput Ankita also reflected on her early acting days and how pivotal Sushant Singh Rajput was in helping her grow as a performer. 'Sushant itna acha actor tha. Woh mujhe bohot help karta tha kyunki jab mein sab actors ke samne jati thi, mujhe bohot darr lagta tha ki mein kaise itne bade-bade scenes karu,' she recalled. 'Woh mujhe sikhata tha.' Produced by Ektaa Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms, Pavitra Rishta remains one of Indian television's most iconic love stories. Adapted from the Tamil series Thirumathi Selvam, the show also starred Hiten Tejwani, Asha Negi, Rithvik Dhanjani, Shakti Arora, and Karan Veer Mehra. It holds the distinction of being the third-longest-running show on Zee TV, and continues to be cherished by fans across generations. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Made a mistake of giving financial benefit to all women': Ajit Pawar on Ladki Bahin scheme; Uddhav Sena cries voter bribe
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Monday admitted that the state government made a "mistake" in extending financial benefits to all applicants of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana without sufficient scrutiny, attributing the lapse to time constraints ahead of last year's assembly elections. 'We made a mistake of giving the financial benefit to all women (applicants). We had little time to scrutinise the applications and identify the ineligible ones. At that time, elections were supposed to be announced in two to three months,' news agency PTI reported Pawar as saying. The Ladki Bahin scheme, launched in August 2024, offers Rs 1,500 per month to eligible women aged 21 to 65 years with an annual income below Rs 2.5 lakh. Though it was designed to empower poor women, scrutiny revealed thousands of ineligible recipients, including over 2,200 government employees. Pawar, who also heads the state's finance department, clarified that the aid already deposited will not be withdrawn. 'When the scheme was unveiled, the government had appealed that only eligible women apply but that didn't happen. A scrutiny is being conducted. Only the needy women will get the monthly payout,' he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Truque caseiro noturno eficaz contra a papada (faça hoje mesmo) Revista & Saúde Saiba Mais Undo His admission drew strong reactions from the opposition. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut demanded Pawar's resignation, accusing him of enabling a misuse of public funds to gain electoral advantage. Raut said the finance department had presided over a 'loot of government money for the sake of votes'. Earlier, Maharashtra minister Aditi Tatkare confirmed the government had disqualified 2,289 ineligible government employees after examining nearly two lakh applications. In a recent post on X, she assured the public that such scrutiny would continue regularly. 'After realising this, such beneficiaries are not being given the benefit of the scheme,' she wrote. The Ladki Bahin scheme was credited with boosting the Mahayuti alliance's performance in the November 2024 assembly elections. However, it has also led to budgetary strain. Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat conceded that the government was under pressure, saying, 'It is a reality that the monthly amount of Rs 1,500 cannot be raised to Rs 2,100.' He added that the scheme would continue even if it required the state to borrow funds. Shirsat also criticised the finance department for diverting funds from his ministry without notice. In March, he alleged that Rs 7,000 crore had been slashed from the Social Justice Department's budget, and on Monday, he called for a law to protect such departments from arbitrary cuts. According to official guidelines, beneficiaries must meet income and residency criteria and provide Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. Newly married women can present a marriage certificate if their name does not appear on a ration card. While the scheme aims to support women's economic independence, the government now faces growing scrutiny over its execution.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Housefull 5' is India's most expensive comedy with a budget of Rs 225 crore, stars Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh among others
'Housefull 5' is set to release in theatres on June 6. The film boasts of an impressive ensemble and has largely been shot on a cruise. But as per a recent report, it's also India's most expensive comedy film. 'Housefull 5' stars Akshay Kumar , Abhishek Bachchan , Riteish Deshmukh , Fardeen Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Jacqueline Fernandez among others. The movie has comedy with an element of thrill this time around as the search for who's the killer drives the movie. Infact, the movie is set to have two climaxes which will be played different in different theatres across the country, as revealed by producer Sajid Nadiadwala . Now as per a latest report in Pinkvilla, 'Housefull 5' has been mounted on a huge budget of Rs 225 crore. A source was quoted by the portal saying, "From a star-cast of 19 acclaimed actors to the logistical challenges of shooting at real locations with a massive ensemble – Housefull 5 was among the most difficult film to set up for Sajid Nadiadwala. He has made a lavish 'Killer Comedy' for the audience, without compromising on the costs. " The source further added, "While Sooryavanshi was made on a budget of Rs 250 crore, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan had a production cost of above Rs 350 crore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Rugas no pescoço? Esse truque caseiro pode ajudar (Tente isso hoje à noite) Revista & Saúde Saiba Mais Undo Housefull 5 is certainly the second most expensive of his career." Clearly then, one expects the movie to also make those numbers in order to be a hit. The advance bookings have begun and it has already collected Rs 3.88 in the advance bookings. But largely, the numbers will depend on positive word of mouth and spot bookings. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Covid cases in Bengal surge 20 times in 14 days, 82 logged in 24 hours
West Bengal has seen a significant rise in active Covid-19 cases, jumping from 13 in early May to 287 recently KOLKATA: From a mere 13 active cases until the second week of May, active Covid-19 cases in Bengal rose to a staggering 287 on Sunday, increasing more than 20 times over the past fortnight. According to the Centre's Covid dashboard, Bengal had the fifth-highest caseload among all states. Even as 82 fresh Covid cases were reported in the past 24 hours, mostly from Kolkata, health department officials said the situation is under control and there was no need to press the panic button. Doctors emphasised that prevention is key, especially for those vulnerable to severe infection, to keep the virus at bay. In the first week of May, the state logged only one Covid case. Twelve more cases appeared by the second week, raising the active case tally to 13. Sources said the rapid uptick in cases started from the third week. On May 31, the Union health ministry mandated all labs to update Covid-positive data on a daily basis, changing the weekly reporting norm that was in force since June 2024, due to a sharp rise in cases across states. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Truque caseiro noturno eficaz contra a papada (faça hoje mesmo) Revista & Saúde Saiba Mais Undo On Saturday, the first day of the daily reporting mandate, the reported active caseload was 205, with 89 fresh cases. On Sunday, the active caseload rose further to 287. "The situation is under control as most cases are already mild infections, and most of those admitted have pre-existing conditions. There is no reason to panic. We are monitoring the situation closely," said a state health official. Despite the health department's assurance of close monitoring, there has been no guideline issued on testing, treatment or preserving samples for genomic sequencing yet. The only govt guideline issued amid the current spike has been to ask private labs to submit Covid-positive reports parallelly to the health department, in addition to uploading them with the Indian Council of Medical Research. "While there is no reason to press an alarm bell, we need to be proactive, at least by issuing certain guidelines that would trigger the public and doctors to remain alert," said a senior doctor at a govt hospital. Senior pulmonologist Dhiman Ganguly, who was part of the state's expert committee on Covid during the first wave, said the virus is likely to cause mostly mild infections. "If tests are conducted on everyone with respiratory infections, the number of positive cases could be at least 10 times higher than the present data. But even if the virus was half as virulent as what we saw during the first two waves, we would not have a good number of severe cases," Ganguly added. Labs across the city said that while the number of swab samples has increased slightly in the past three to four weeks, the numbers are still not very high, and the positivity rate is between 15% and 20%. "In terms of severity, the situation does not seem alarming. But testing could play a role in preventing the vulnerable — individuals at the extreme ends of age, the immunocompromised and those with comorbidities — because these infections could be a double whammy for them," said microbiologist Partha Guchhait of Peerless Hospital.
