US vice president JD Vance has raised concerns over the Pentagon’s assessment of the ongoing conflict with Iran, questioning whether the extent of US missile stockpile depletion has been fully disclosed.According to senior administration officials, JD Vance has repeatedly sought clarity on the accuracy of information provided by the defence department, as cited by The…
Melbourne: Australia has proposed taxing digital giants Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay news reporters. Govt released draft legislation in this regard on Tuesday. Govt intends to introduce the same in parliament by July 2 that would create a financial incentive for the social media companies to strike deals with…
New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki had a record year in 2025-26 in terms of revenue and sales, but rising costs took a bite out of profits. The automaker posted consolidated revenue of over Rs 1.8 lakh crore, up 19.9% from the previous year, with total sales of 24.2 lakh vehicles. Net profit, however, barely moved –…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, MS Dhoni, and Sachin Tendulkar (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: At just 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already attracting the kind of attention usually reserved for cricket’s biggest superstars. The teenage batter has become one of the standout names of the IPL thanks to his fearless batting, clean six-hitting and confidence against top-level bowlers.Former India…
‘Dacoit: A Love Story,’ which was released on April 10, 2026, received mixed reviews from both critics and audiences but managed a decent performance due to its ensemble cast and its romantic-action theme. It performed quite well during its first week and maintained slight stability during its second week, along with an improvement on weekends….
Though Delhi-NCR woke up to a fresh spell of rainfall bringing much-needed respite from the heatwaves, air travel in New Delhi is facing disruption because of a sudden shift in weather. The rain, thunderstorms, accompanied with winds swept across Delhi-NCR, which has impacted flight schedules at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. The wind speeds…
Bandhan Bank share price target: Private lender Bandhan Bank posted its Q4 results on Tuesday, 28 April. The bank recorded a 68 per cent year-on-year (YoY) net profit growth in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2025-26 (FY26). The bank’s Net interest income (NII), the difference between interest earned and interest paid, rose marginally…
As the new financial year begins, investors must be approaching portfolio decisions with a focus on consistency, diversification, and risk management. Policy cues from the Reserve Bank of India and global growth signals flagged by the International Monetary Fund continue to shape the broader investment environment. Against this backdrop, financial planners outline a set of…
NEW DELHI: The second phase of high-stakes assembly elections in West Bengal kicked off with incidents of violence and allegations of voter intimidation and technical glitches.Incidents of violence and vandalism were reported from several parts of West Bengal during the early hours of voting, including Chapra, Shantipur, Nimtala and Bhangar, West Bengal Police said.‘Observers acting…
New Delhi: A view of Supreme Court of India, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) New Delhi: Supreme Court on Tuesday came to the rescue of 12 life convicts, who had undergone a total sentence of 12 years in jail, acquitting all of them in a 2008 murder case in Assam by holding that proper…
