Leaders of major global consumer companies, including Coca-Cola, Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, Mondelez, PepsiCo, Domino's, Levi's, and AO Smith, have highlighted India as a key investment market, particularly for urban-centric and discretionary products.
Adhikari had alleged that Chatterjee abused him and tried to assault him on assembly premises. Chatterjee, however, said he did not threaten or assault Adhikari but confronted him over some comments by the BJP leader against him and his daughter during an election meeting.
Samba district along the international border with Pakistan in Jammu has seen increased terrorist infiltrations this year. Infiltrators have expanded into nearby districts, exploiting security vulnerabilities. Officials report old militant networks' revival aiding these infiltrations.
Some companies could face dues running into thousands of crores if Thursday's Supreme Court order is applied retrospectively. This is because there are pending demands such as cess on royalty already raised by some state governments on mining operations.
Special judge Kaveri Baweja extended Kejriwal's custody in a money laundering case, being probed by Enforcement Directorate, till July 31, while his judicial custody in a corruption case, lodged by CBI, was extended till August 8. The judge also extended the judicial custody of Manish Sisodia and K Kavitha.
Global insured losses from a recent IT outage caused by a software bug in CrowdStrike's quality-control system are projected to range from $400 million to $1.5 billion, according to cyber analytics firm CyberCube.
Citing data shared by the Election Commission of India, law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said 14 people were arrested. Sharing details in a written reply, he said one complaint was received from Arunachal where simultaneous polls to Lok Sabha and assembly were held.
In a written response to another query on the fate of the current building of the National Museum along Janpath, culture minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said a decision on this existing building is "yet to be taken". The written query was put up by RS member Jawhar Sircar.
Potato output is expected to be around 58.99 million tonnes this year, lower than about 60.14 million tonnes last year, according to the first advance estimate of the agriculture ministry. Severe heatwaves in large parts of the country pushed prices of other green vegetables up, prompting consumers to shift to potatoes. India imported fresh or chilled potatoes worth $1.02 million in 2022-23. The country usually imports potatoes from neighbouring nations such as Bhutan and Nepal or from Brazil and Mozambique.
IT services company Tech Mahindra on Thursday reported 23% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its consolidated net profit at Rs 851 crore in the June quarter. The profit was slightly below the Street estimate of Rs 870 crore.
Union minister and Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar proposed to the Prime Minister to integrate North Bengal with north-eastern India for better development. The proposal attracted criticism from West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress and within the BJP, though some party members supported it. BJP spokesperson Shamik Bhattacharya stated that the development is possible without altering Bengal's geographical borders.
China took significant steps to bolster its slowing economy by unexpectedly cutting a key policy rate and doubling subsidies for electric vehicles aimed at replacing older cars. The People's Bank of China slashed its one-year medium term policy loan rate by 20 basis points to 2.3%, the largest cut since the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
The Boy and the Heron received an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature Film and ultimately won the award, despite strong competition where many considered Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse the frontrunner.
The Indian Navy's frigate INS Brahmaputra partially sank after a fire during routine refit, adding to previous losses in Mumbai docks. A Rear Admiral is investigating the incident, which also resulted in a sailor's death. Other notable incidents include INS Betwa and INS Sindhurakshak mishaps. Questions about safety and maintenance standards are rising.
US President Joe Biden met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict and efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby emphasized the urgency of finalizing the hostage deal and achieving a ceasefire in Gaza. Both leaders also planned to meet families of the hostages, reinforcing their commitment to resolving the situation. Netanyahu's visit to the US comes amid significant controversy due to the rising Palestinian casualties in Gaza... Читать дальше...
Kamala Harris needs to win the northern battleground states and some key swing states to win the presidential election in November. These states contain many voters belonging to the Black and Hispanic communities. She has to increase her lead against Trump and gain more support from these two communities and voters below 35.
Delivering the first rally at Charlotte since President Biden pulled out of the US Presidential Election 2024, Republican candidate Donald Trump said people say something happened to him when he got shot and he became nice. He added that he was not going to be nice. Kamala Harris too attacked Trump by calling him an “extremist” who wants to take the country backward.
Pickleball League Asia and The Times Group collaborated to launch the Pickleball World Rankings (PWR) and World Tours. The first PWR World Series was hosted by GCC in March 2025. Times Group managing director believes pickleball participation will surpass tennis. PWR founder announced $15 million prize money for the World Tour.
The future of Karl Urban and Billy Butcher's shocking departure from The Boys are two topics of fan speculation after Season 4. Butcher's transformation and the resulting conflicts will be the focus of Season 5.
Earlier this week, Musk asked X users in a poll whether they agreed a deal was a good idea. After more than two-thirds of respondents voted affirmatively, the CEO said Thursday it looks like “the public is in favor” and that the EV maker would consider the matter.
Delhi's bankruptcy court approved Vantage Point Asset Management's acquisition of Alchemist Infra Realty for Rs 470 crore. Originally facing a Rs 401 crore default, the company had over Rs 1,293 crore in claims. The resolution plan was unanimously approved by the lenders, making this a significant step in reviving stalled real estate projects.
Mahindra Homes, a Mahindra Group subsidiary, was directed by the NCLT to notify homebuyers about its proposed capital reduction. This involves canceling a portion of equity shares held by Actis and Mahindra Lifespace Developers. The NCLT recognized homebuyers with pending possession as creditors in line with current financial standards. The next hearing is scheduled for October 30.
The server was packed with Amazon's artificial intelligence chips that compete with those from market leader Nvidia, Amazon executive Rami Sinno said on Friday, during a visit to the lab.
Fans awaiting more epic Targaryen drama and dragon-filled battles can rejoice, as HBO has officially confirmed the production of House of the Dragon Season 3.
Terrifier 3 trailer reveals Art the Clown's new massacre on Christmas Eve. Returning characters include Sienna and Art the Clown, with new faces joining the cast. The franchise's grassroots success continues with the third movie.
