Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Contrary to reports doing the rounds that Diljit Dosanjh has walked out of Boney Kapoor and Anees Bazmee's 'No Entry 2' due to creative differences, the Punjabi singer-actor continues to be a part of the sequel of the 2005 comedy film. On Wednesday, Diljit took to Instagram and shared a funny vlog. In the video, he is seen in conversation with Anees Bazmee and Boney Kapoor. "Bazmee sahab story suna rahe hai...mere favourite director hai.. idhar Boney...Read More
Bengaluru: A month after former Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) chief operating officer Natarajan Ganapathy Subramaniam retired in May 2024, chief executive K Krithivasan said the company would not hire a new COO for the time being. He added that TCS leaders were distributing Subramaniam's work among themselves and that no single individual could replace him. Less than a year later, the country's largest information technology (IT) outsourcer changed its tune. Not only did is hire a new COO, it...Read More
Gujarat Bridge Collapse LIVE updates: The police stated that nine bodies have been recovered so far, and nine-10 people were rescued. They also expect that the death toll could rise as the rescue and search operations continue. Gujarat Bridge Collapse LIVE updates: At least nine people were killed on Wednesday in Gujarat's Vadodara district, after a five vehicles plunged into the Mahisagar River during the morning rush hour due to the collapse of a portion of a bridge at Padra. According to th...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan has confirmed that his official Instagram account, which was hacked on Tuesday, has now been fully recovered and is secure. The actor took to his Instagram Stories to share the update and thanked his followers and the Meta team for their support. In a detailed message, Unni stated that he was "pleased to confirm" his account had been successfully recovered. "I'm pleased to confirm that my official Instagram account @iam...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) India's hydrogen demand is expected to rise at a compound annual growth rate of 3 per cent to 8.8 million tonne per annum by 2032, a report released by India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) on Tuesday said. The report unveiled on the first day of India Energy Storage Week here said that despite announcements of green hydrogen projects of over 9 MTPA capacity, few in India have reached the Final Investment Decision (FID) or secured long-term offtake agreements from domestic...Read More
Mumbai, Jul 8 (PTI) Electric vehicle (EV) sales in India rose 28.60 per cent to 1,80,238 units in June over the period year-ago, driven by massive jump in e-passenger vehicle volumes, Federation of Automobile Dealers' Association (FADA) said in a statement on Tuesday. Electric passenger vehicle sales, as per FADA data, stood at 13,178 units in the previous month compared to 7,323 e-PVs in June 2024, registering a sharp increase of 79.95 per cent year-on-year. The e-passenger vehicles' share in...Read More
Mumbai: Net profit of Nifty 50 companies at the aggregate level is expected to increase 4.6% year-on-year while revenue may increase 4.5% for the June 2025 quarter. Net profit is likely to show single-digit year-on-year growth for the first time in at least nine quarters amid an anticipated poor performance by select companies, including Tata Motors, IndusInd Bank and Coal India. The sample's revenue is expected to grow in single digit for the fourth consecutive quarter reflecting persistent mu...Read More
Mumbai: Domestic institutions, including mutual funds and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), hold the key to allowing Subhash Chandra-led promoter entities to increase their stake in Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. That's when Norges Bank, the company's largest overseas investor, has given its assent. LIC (4.49%), HDFC Mutual Fund (3.66%) and ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund (3.04%) together own over a tenth of the outstanding shares of Zee as of 31 March, making their decision crucial. ...Read More
New Delhi: With just 48 hours left for 90-day pause on US reciprocal tariffs to end, the much-anticipated bilateral trade agreement (BTA) between India and the US has reached a critical stage. According to two officials in the Indian commerce ministry and one in Washington, the agreement is unlikely to be finalized without direct political intervention to resolve some of the remaining sticky issues. "It's down to the wire. Unless there's political direction, the deal may not go through in time...Read More
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called on Brics countries to work together in order to secure critical mineral supply chains and ensure that no one nation is able to dominate and weaponize these resources. His call at the 17th Brics Summit in Rio de Janeiro comes amid a Chinese chokehold on global rare earth supplies. Brics is a group of 11 countries that was set up by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Modi said it was important to make critical mineral supply ch...Read More
Bengaluru: Smartworks Coworking Spaces Ltd plans to retire high-cost debt and fund its expansion with the money it raises from its upcoming initial public offering of shares, top company executives said. The Gurugram-based flexible workspace operator is preparing to launch its ₹583-crore IPO on 10 July. The IPO will be a combination of a fresh issue of shares aggregating to ₹445 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) amounting to ₹137.56 crore. (No fresh shares will be issued as part of the OFS; the...Read More
Mumbai: Raj Thackeray-led MNS party leader Javed Sheikh's son Rahil Javed Sheikh, is in the legal hotseat after he allegedly misbehaved with Marathi social media influencer and actress Rajshree More, reportedly under the influence of alcohol. More filed an FIR at Mumbai's Amboli Police Station, and has demanded strict action. Rajshree More, a Marathi social media influencer, and also actor Rakhi Sawant's close friend, shared a video of the incident on her Instagram handle. In the video, the a...Read More
Mumbai, Jul 7 (PTI) Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday said the capital markets regulator does not see "many other risks" like the manipulations done by the hedge fund Jane Street. Speaking to reporters days after a Sebi order pointed towards gains of over ₹4,800 crore made by Jane Street, Pandey said Sebi is mulling upgrading its surveillance systems. "And I don't think there are very many other risks," Pandey said, replying to a specific question on whether there are other funds or i...Read More
Mumbai: In a major leadership shake-up in the world of cricket and sports media, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday appointed Sanjog Gupta, CEO - sports & live experiences at JioStar, as its next chief executive, effective immediately. Following his exit, JioStar has internally announced that Ishan Chatterjee, chief business officer - sports revenue, SMB & creator monetisation, will head the merged entity's sprawling sports business across TV and digital....Read More
Guwahati: The East Khasi Hills district administration will enforce a new set of parking regulations from August 1 to improve urban mobility across Shillong in Meghalaya. The initiative, which spans seven key traffic zones including Sadar, Madanrting, Laban, Mawlai, Rynjah, Lumdiengjri, and Laitumkhrah, aims to organize parking in critical stretches of the city. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! The Urban Affairs Department has introduced standard...Read More
Indian stock market: The domestic equity market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a flat note Monday, tracking weak cues from global markets cautiousness around US President Donald Trump's tariffs deadline. Asian markets traded lower, while the US stock futures declined over Trump tariffs. This week, investors will focus on key stock market triggers, including US-India trade deal, Q1 results, the minutes of the US Federal Reserve's last meeting, and other key macr...Read More
Srinagar, July 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the 125th birth anniversary celebration of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, at Tagore Hall, here. Paying rich tribute to Mookerjee on his birth anniversary, Sinha recalled his immense contributions as one of the key architects of modern India. "Dr Mookerjee was a visionary statesman, educationist and fearless Parliamentarian whose ideals continue to shape the destiny of India. His profound knowledge, and resolute commitment to social c...Read More
New Delhi: As India and the US prepare to seal a deal aimed at boosting bilateral trade, New Delhi is aiming for a balanced outcome while Washington is focused on securing deeper market access for its goods. Though India has drawn red lines around its sensitive sectors -- agriculture, dairy, and genetically modified (GM) food -- the US continues to push for significant concessions. It has signalled a potential 6% duty relief from the 16% reciprocal tariff hike announced on 2 April, which remain...Read More
Nipah Virus: Kerala Health Minister Veena George held a high-level meeting in Thiruvananthapuram to review the situation. After recent death of an 18-year-old girl in Malappuram district of Kerala was confirmed as Nipah infection, the Union Health Ministry is considering sending a National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT) to assist the state government in implementing public health measures, reported news agency PTI citing sources. The patient, hailing from Chettiyarangadi in Malappuram, s...Read More
Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will not be a part of the inaugural World Club Championship which is set to kick-off in 2026. Although an official announcement is yet to be made, the World Club Championship is believed to be the re-birth of long-discontinued Champions League T20. According to PTI, there will be no representation from IPL despite the backing of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). RCB are the reigning champions of IPL - their firs...Read More
New Delhi: Consumer goods makers Dabur India Ltd, Marico Ltd, and Godrej Consumer Products Ltd are expected to report contrasting demand patterns for their products in the June quarter, with robust sales in edible oils and home and personal care categories offset by a subdued summer for beverages. This divergence is largely attributed to untimely rains and a milder summer, hurting demand for seasonal categories. On Friday, homegrown consumer goods company Dabur India said that the Indian FMCG ...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 5 (ANI): Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas has revealed one of her favourite traditions that keeps her grounded amidst her busy schedule. In a candid conversation with People magazine, Priyanka shared that every Sunday morning, she and her family make time for a ritual that she describes as "mandatory." "Sunday morning snuggles in bed," the 'Heads of State' actress told People magazine, adding, "They have to happen. It's mandatory." Despite her demanding work co...Read More
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray shared a rare moment with his long estranged cousin Raj Thackeray and said, "We have come together to stay together." The two brothers hugs each other and shared the stage for the first time in two decades during a mega "victory" rally in Mumbai on Saturday, July 5. The joint rally and Uddhav Thackeray's comments is seen as a major political shift in Maharashtra. The developments came amid speculations whether Uddhav's Shiv Sena (UBT) join hands with Raj ...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 5 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called for a renewed mandate for the New Development Bank (NDB), emphasising the need for greater agility, technological advancement, and efficiency in today's fast-changing world. Observing that NDB has played an important role in reshaping the financial landscape for the global South, she said it has approved more than 100 projects and it has approved more than USD 35 billion in financing across member countries, including key Ind...Read More
India is pressing multilateral development banks (MDBs) to lend more in Japanese yen and Indian rupees in an attempt to reduce borrowing costs and manage exchange rate risks more effectively, two officials aware of the matter said. New Delhi has steadily expanded loans and official development assistance (ODA) in yen to gain from ultra-low interest rates and the rupee's appreciation against the Japanese currency. Many of these loans finance infrastructure and development projects. "Yen rates r...Read More
New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday flagged persistent asymmetry in global financial flows as a major impediment to sustainable development in the Global South, warning that it continues to stifle long-term investments in clean energy, urban mobility, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Speaking at the New Development Bank's (NDB) Governors Seminar in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sitharaman urged a fundamental rethink of the global financial architecture to better align with t...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): The interim order against the index manipulation matter concerning Jane Street Group, on which the markets regulator passed an order to recover ₹4,843.57 crore, should not be considered a show cause notice, SEBI sources said, adding that the investigations into the US-based investment firm will continue. "This interim order is not a Show Cause Notice, and it clearly indicates that investigations into Jane Street will continue. This interim order has o...Read More
Mumbai: Steelmakers who also mine their own iron ore, such as Tata Steel and Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL), are likely to see their margins dip more than their peers as prices of both steel and iron ore are on a downward trend, analysts said. This is because of the fixed costs associated with their mines -- in contrast to players like Jindal Steel and Power Ltd and JSW Steel Ltd -- who buy raw material from third party suppliers, thus exporting a part of the margin squeeze to these vendor...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) Shares of stockbroking firms such as Nuvama Wealth, Angel One, leading stock exchange BSE, and depository CDSL saw sharp declines on Friday amid concerns of potential business impact following a regulatory crackdown. Markets regulator Sebi has barred US-based Jane Street Group from the securities markets and directed the group to disgorge unlawful gains of ₹4,843 crore for allegedly manipulating stock indices through positions taken in derivatives segment. This could be ...Read More
West Bengal: A leader from the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC party was shot in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district on Friday. BJP MLA from Cooch Behar (Uttar) Sukumar Roy's son and his driver have been arrested in connection with the incident, a police officer said. Raju Dey, the 'karmadhyaksha' of Cooch Behar Block 2 Panchayat Samity, suffered injuries in the attack near Jhinaidanga area around 11 pm on Thursday, said police officials. "The bullet struck Dey's right shoulder. He was taken to a nearb...Read More