The ₹742-crore initial public offering (IPO) of Kolkata-based power cables and conductors manufacturer Laser Power & Infra opens for subscription on Thursday, July 9. Ahead of the issue launch, the company raised ₹222.6 crore from anchor investors on July 8. The company allotted 1.04 crore equity shares to 15 anchor investors at the upper end…
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died at 25, just weeks after featuring at the FIFA World Cup 2026. His cause of death has not been disclosed. The Mamelodi Sundowns star earned widespread tributes from football officials, teammates, and fans, who remembered his talent, commitment, and bright future after representing Bafana Bafana on the world…
Michigan health department issued advisory to thoroughly wash greens and remove the outer layer of lettuce in the wake of the virus outbreak. More than half US states have reported an outbreak of Cyclosporiasis, an infection caused by a microscopic parasite that is leading to explosive diarrhoea. Michigan is the worst affected, as the state…
Scenes ahead of IND vs ENG 5th T20I (Screengrab) The build-up to the fifth and final T20I between India and England at the Rose Bowl in Southampton took an unusual turn on Saturday after the Indian team was delayed in traffic, forcing a change to the pre-match schedule.While India were yet to arrive at the…
The National Medical Commission (NMC) approves 50 more MBBS seats at GMC Srinagar Getting into Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar is set to become slightly easier from the 2026-27 academic session. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 50 additional Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) seats, taking the college’s annual intake from…
Understanding the meaning behind a profound lesson on uncertainty laid down by Tom Hanks’ character in ‘Forrest Gump.'(Image Credit: Instagram) Tom Hanks, one of Hollywood’s beloved artists, has presented an unconventional filmography with a salient mixture of comedy-dramas, historical events, and animation. The 70-year-old Academy Award winner’s inspirational filmography includes ‘Forrest Gump,’ ‘Cast Away,’ ‘A…
LTM (formerly LTIMindtree) reported a steady performance for the June quarter, with operating margins comfortably beating Street estimates even as revenue growth remained muted amid a mixed demand environment. For the quarter ended June 2026, consolidated revenue rose 2.8% sequentially to ₹11,608 crore from ₹11,291.7 crore. In dollar terms, revenue was broadly flat at $1.22…
Veteran playback singer S Janaki, fondly known as the Nightingale of South India, passed away at the age of 88. She breathed her last at Apollo Hospital in Mysuru after battling age-related ailments. Popularly called Janaki Amma, the legendary singer had declined the Padma Bhushan—India’s third-highest civilian honour—in 2013, saying the recognition had come too…
Saudi Arabia arrests 15,430 violators in weeklong crackdown. Saudi Arabia arrested 15,430 people in a nationwide enforcement campaign over the past week for violating residency, labour and border security regulations, according to the Ministry of Interior, as cited by Arab News.Official figures showed that 7,913 people were detained for residency-related offences, while 3,480 were arrested…
South African footballer Jayden Adams’ family is in the spotlight, following the sudden death of the Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder at the age of 25. Adams, who recently represented South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is survived by his partner Aqueelah Adendorf and their five-year-old daughter, according to reports. South Africa’s midfielder #23 Jayden…
