Future Consumer Ltd (FCL) has defaulted on the payment of ₹615.67 crore in interest and principal repayments on loans from banks, financial institutions, and unlisted debt securities, as of March-end 2026. FCL, the FMCG arm of the debt-ridden Future Group, had defaulted on the payment of ₹325.26 crore loans and revolving facilities, like cash credit…
The much-anticipated Iran–United States negotiations in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough after nearly 21 hours of intense deliberations, exposing deep-rooted strategic divides and casting uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire that had briefly paused a six-week-long conflict. What was billed as a rare diplomatic opening — the first direct engagement between Washington and Tehran in over…
KOLKATA/KHANDAGHOSH: Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee warned of “operations” starting Sunday night to arrest Trinamool workers ahead of assembly polls less than a fortnight away, urging them to be careful under an administration now under the EC. Mamata vowed to resist BJP’s attempt “to break Bengal through delimitation” that is slated to start following the…
Péter Magyar, a former insider in Hungary’s ruling establishment, is set to become the country’s next prime minister after defeating long-time leader Viktor Orbán in a historic 2026 election.45-year-old Magyar is a lawyer, diplomat and leader of the centre-right Tisza Party. He was once closely linked to Orbán’s Fidesz party, where he held several roles,…
Advent International LP-backed Svatantra Microfin Pvt. has met with bankers and lawyers as the first step in the process for an initial public offering that could raise as much as $250 million, according to people familiar with the matter. The firm, founded by Ananya Birla, daughter of billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla, has hired Kotak Mahindra…
The United States and Iran failed to reach a peace deal after marathon 21-hour talks in Islamabad, casting uncertainty over a fragile two-week ceasefire, with both sides blaming each other for the breakdown.US Vice President JD Vance, who led the American delegation, said Iran refused to accept Washington’s terms despite what he described as a…
LUCKNOW: On a quiet Sunday in Kyampur Chhavni village of Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur district, history did not arrive with govt machinery or political slogans. It stood firm in concrete and steel, stretching 105 feet long and 9.5 feet wide across the Magai River. After 2 years, 1 month, and 18 days of relentless effort, and…
A sheriff’s deputy in California is facing backlash after being caught on camera scrolling through a dating app during an active SWAT standoff with an armed suspect in Riverside County.The incident took place on Wednesday in Jurupa Valley following a high-speed pursuit that ended in a crash near a local school. Aerial footage broadcast by…
Kolkata: You know how football is, Panagiotis Dilmperis had said replying to whether Sunday’s match against Mohun Bagan Super Giant would be crucial in the context of their Indian Super League (ISL) campaign. Win and Punjab FC could move up to third with a match in hand. Jamie Maclaren of Mohun Bagan Super Giant celebrates…
The passing of legendary singer Asha Bhosle has left the music industry in deep mourning. As tributes pour in, music director Shamir Tandon opened up about his close bond with the icon, recalling her deeply emotional words from their last collaboration. He further shared a poignant memory linked to one of her final Hindi songs….
