ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd on Monday (July 13) reported a 23.1% year-on-year increase in net profit for the first quarter, driven by higher total income. The company’s net profit rose to ₹965 crore, compared with ₹784 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Total income increased 17.6% year-on-year to ₹1,564.2 crore, up from…
A video showing a Russian anti-aircraft gunner losing control of a powerful YakB-12.7 heavy machine gun during what appears to be a training exercise has gone viral.The footage shows the weapon suddenly spinning out of control after being fired, forcing nearby troops to dive for cover as rounds appeared to spray unpredictably across the range….
Quote of the day by Confucius Long before social media rewarded instant opinions and constant visibility, Confucius was making a distinction that still feels remarkably relevant. He did not argue that words were unimportant. He taught for much of his life through conversation, debate and careful reflection. What he questioned was the temptation to let…
India’s merchandise imports surged 31% year-on-year to $70.84 billion India’s merchandise imports surged 31% year-on-year to $70.84 billion in June. Merchandise exports rose 15.5% to $40.41 billion during the month, while imports climbed sharply, driven by higher purchases of crude oil, electronics, machinery and precious metals, commerce secretary Rajesh Agarwal said during a press briefing…
India’s Ravi Bishnoi bowls a delivery during the second T20 International match between India and England in the India tour of England 2026 at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, England. New Delhi: Ravichandran Ashwin has retired. Ravindra Jadeja is nearing the end of an illustrious career. Axar Patel has lost his bite, Kuldeep Yadav his…
For more than 5,300 years, it lay undisturbed beneath a Stone Age tomb in northern Spain, hidden among the remains of nearly 100 people. When archaeologists finally uncovered the ancient skull, they expected another glimpse into prehistoric life. Instead, they found evidence of something far more extraordinary. Careful examination revealed that the woman had undergone…
The Department of School Education, Telangana, has announced the TG TET 2026 results and activated the marks memo download facility on the official portal. Candidates can check their scores using their login credentials and save their scorecards for future use. The qualification is essential for candidates seeking teaching opportunities in government and aided schools across…
Actor Naseeruddin Shah‘s old criticism of Anupam Kher has resurfaced online after Kher’s recent comments on the reported theft of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple sparked debate. A clip from Shah’s 2020 interview is once again being widely shared, with the veteran actor calling Kher a “clown” while speaking about his political views.The years-old…
You’ve probably seen it happen many times. You inflate a balloon for a birthday party, tie it carefully and leave it in a room. The next morning, it already looks a little smaller. A few days later, it is hanging sadly from the wall. The first thought is usually that someone must have poked a…
State-run Container Corporation of India Ltd. (Concor) reported an 8.89% year-on-year increase in container volumes for the quarter ended June, driven by growth in both export-import (EXIM) and domestic cargo. The company handled 14.05 lakh twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) during the June quarter, up from 12.90 lakh TEUs a year earlier, according to its provisional…
