MUMBAI: Demand for soaps, shampoos, packaged food and other household supplies remained stable in the June quarter despite hike in prices amid a broader inflationary environment driven by the West Asia war, companies said in their quarterly updates.El Nino conditions and its bearing on monsoon rains could, however, weigh on rural consumption going ahead, firms…
Iran’s IRGC Navy turned back the Pakistan-bound vessel SELEN in the Strait of Hormuz for lacking permission and violating protocols, asserting maritime sovereignty and mandatory coordination for transit. Government has mandated a shift to piped natural gas in covered areas, halting LPG supply to such households, aiming to diversify fuel use and reduce vulnerability amid…
Mannara Chopra looked confused when paparazzi quizzed her on Sonam Wangchuk at a Goa event, repeatedly saying “Mujhe nahi pata” before walking away. The questions came as Wangchuk, on hunger strike since June 28 over the NEET row, was hospitalised in Delhi. Mannara’s viral video sparked reactions online. Mannara Chopra, cousin of Priyanka Chopra, landed…
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Airline stocks had previously come under heavy pressure as geopolitical tensions pushed oil prices sharply higher. (AI image) Oil prices plunge, bring cheer to aviation stocks! Shares of airline operators IndiGo and SpiceJet surged by as much as 8 per cent on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump indicated that the conflict with Iran could…
The AIFF Executive Committee has referred three long-term commercial rights bids for club competitions to KPMG for audit. This decision follows ISL clubs’ request to avoid a binding decision on the 15+5 rights cycle. Clubs will also meet with bidders to address queries, ensuring transparency before the AIFF General Body considers the matter. New Delhi:…
An upcoming episode of ‘Indian Idol’ is set to serve up a rare and deeply moving piece of Bollywood history. The show revisits the legendary bond between singer Mohammed Rafi and late superstar Shammi Kapoor and reveals why the latter initially refused to picturise one of Hindi cinema’s most beloved songs, ‘Dil Ke Jharokhe Mein’….
Shares of InterGlobe Aviation Ltd., the parent company of IndiGo, opened 4% lower on Thursday, April 2, after the airline announced a revision in fuel surcharges effective the same day. The revised fuel charge structure is now distance-based, making short-haul travel cheaper while increasing costs for medium and long-haul routes. For domestic routes, fuel surcharges…
During a post-match meeting with champion Novak Djokovic, Prince George was offered the trophy, leading to a humorous moment as his father Prince William playfully warned him not to drop it. Image Credits: X/@Wimbledon (Screenshot) Sitting eagerly in the front row of the iconic Royal Box, Prince George marked an important moment in his childhood…
Jamie Dimon said interest rates may climb much higher from current levels, a warning to bond investors at a time when yields have touched multi-year highs. “They could be much higher than they are today,” the chairman and chief executive of JPMorgan Chase & Co. said in an interview with Bloomberg Television. “We may have…
