India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd. (IIFCL) has raised ₹1,848 crore through the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs), marking its first domestic market borrowing for the financial year 2026-27. The bonds have a maturity of four years, 11 months and two days, and carry a coupon rate of 7.25% per annum. According to the company, the…
UN chief calls for stronger action to prevent mass atrocities amid rising global conflict (PTI image) United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres has warned that the growing number of global conflicts, increasing impunity and the rapid spread of emerging technologies are significantly raising the risk of mass atrocities.He urged the international community to act “before warning…
Folarin Balogun chases the ball during the World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium. (AP Photo) After days of intense debate, political intervention and unprecedented controversy over his red-card suspension being overturned, Folarin Balogun’s return to the United States lineup ended with little to show as Belgium stormed to a convincing 4-1 victory in…
Nagaland University invites CUET-UG 2026 applications for FYUGP B.Sc. Honours programmes across five science disciplines; applications close on July 15 Nagaland University has commenced the admission process for its Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) in Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) for the 2026–27 academic session through CUET-UG 2026. The online application window is open until July 15,…
One of the most heartwarming moments was actor Ravi Mohan’s speech at a recent awards function in Chennai. Before the big night on the red carpet, the actor took a moment to reflect on life and happiness, and the love he’s received from fans over the years. Instead of speaking about films alone, Ravi Mohan…
Bar-tailed godwit is a medium-size migratory shorebird that inhabits some areas of Asia, Alaska, New Zealand, and Australia. Although this bird looks not unusual, it holds some records of the longest non-stop migrations recorded in the bird world. Every year, millions of populations migrate from the breeding areas in the Arctic region to the places…
In the previous trading session, HDFC Bank Ltd surged to a closing price of 829.85, marking a strong gain of 3.60%. Hindalco Industries Ltd advanced 2.85% to close at 980.4, while Bajaj Auto Ltd increased by 2.57% to 10036.5. Oil & Natural Gas Corpn Ltd rose 2.55% to 243.9, and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd gained…
BLS International has secured a contract from the Government of West Bengal, in collaboration with the National Health Authority (NHA), to provide card approval services under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and the Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme. Under the contract, the company will serve as one of the Card Approver Agencies…
Netanyahu has urged Trump to help curb Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s regional influence. (Reuters photo) Differences between the Trump administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have resurfaced over the Iran conflict, with senior US officials privately expressing frustration over what they described as unfulfilled assurances given by the Israeli prime minister during the…
Spain’s Lamine Yamal, right, hugs Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) (AP Photo) Spain’s teenage star Lamine Yamal shared a touching moment with Cristiano Ronaldo after bringing an end to one of football’s greatest World Cup careers on Monday. Moments after Spain sealed a dramatic 1-0 victory over Portugal in the Round of 16, the 18-year-old was…
