A magical evening unfolded on ‘Indian Idol’ as Bollywood icons Aruna Irani and Farida Jalal graced the stage together for the first time in 53 years. With smiles beaming, they electrified the crowd by breaking into a nostalgic dance to the beloved track ‘Kaliyon Ka Chaman. Aruna Irani and Farida Jalal were recently invited to…
Keir Starmer’s resignation triggers battle to become Britain’s next PM / Image – file Britain’s political landscape was thrown into fresh uncertainty on Monday after Sir Keir Starmer announced he would resign as both Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party, bringing an abrupt end to a turbulent period in government and opening the…
GUWAHATI/SHILLONG: The Army was called out in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills Tuesday and mobile internet services were blocked after two people died in overnight violence involving the Garo community and supporters of non-tribal candidates seeking to contest the April 10 elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council.Both sides clashed amid a night curfew clamped…
Indoco Remedies Ltd. has received European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (EU GMP) certification for its Goa-based solid oral dosage manufacturing facility, strengthening the company’s regulatory standing in overseas markets. The certification was granted by the Malta Medicines Authority following an inspection of the facility, known as Plant I, conducted between November 19 and November 24,…
Rare Andean bear was captured on camera near the headwaters of Parapeti River (Fundacion Natura Bolivia photo) The rare Andean bear, locally known as the jukumari, has been spotted again near the headwaters of Bolivia’s Parapeti River. The sighting has given conservationists fresh hope because the species is rarely seen in the wild. Its presence…
IDFC FIRST Bank on Friday, July 3, reported a 20.6% year-on-year increase in loans and advances and a 17.7% growth in deposits for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, according to its provisional business update. The bank’s loans and advances stood at ₹3,05,488 crore as of June 30, compared with ₹2,53,233 crore a year earlier…
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company reported a steady performance for the March quarter, with net profit rising 10.37% year-on-year to ₹763 crore, compared to ₹691.2 crore in the corresponding period last year. Total income for the quarter grew 8.15% to ₹1,427.7 crore from ₹1,320 crore a year ago, reflecting stable operating momentum. On the cost…
Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI and Masayoshi Son, CEO, SoftBank Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI and Masayoshi Son, CEO, SoftBank Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI and Masayoshi Son, CEO, SoftBank Tech investing giant SoftBank Group has dethroned Toyota to become Japan’s most valuable company, ending Toyota’s over 20-year streak at the top of the Japanese market, signaling a…
Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has paid tribute to former India captain Ajinkya Rahane, saying the veteran never received the recognition he deserved for his leadership despite guiding the team through one of the greatest triumphs in Indian Test history. Rahane, who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket last week,…
In a latest update, the government of India has announced plans to revise passport application fees across several categories. The new charges will come into effect from July 1, 2026, making fresh passports, reissues and Tatkal services more expensive than ever. For travellers, a passport is the first travel document needed to explore the world….
