New Delhi: Govt Monday said that with the country having sufficient stocks of diesel and petrol, there was no need to import automobile fuels to meet domestic demand. Addressing an inter-ministerial press briefing, Sujata Sharma, joint secretary in ministry of petroleum and natural gas, said the shortage of diesel at certain outlets in Andhra Pradesh…
New Delhi: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), has invited stakeholder feedback to revive and scale up public Wi-Fi deployment, signalling a renewed policy push to strengthen affordable internet access.In a consultation paper released on Monday, Trai said India’s current public Wi-Fi ecosystem remains “fragmented and limited in scale,” falling short of becoming a widely…
Filmmaker Farah Khan has sparked a fun sibling debate after declaring that Aparshakti Khurana’s comic timing is sharper than his elder brother Ayushmann Khurrana’s. The comment came during the director’s visit to Aparshakti’s Mumbai residence for her popular cooking vlog, where she was accompanied by her cook Dilip. Farah Khan compares Aparshakti Khurana and Ayushmann…
A man who returned from the US in 2019 allegedly stabbed two security guards in Thane, Maharashtra, in a suspected religiously motivated attack NEW DELHI: The Nayanagar police arrested a 31-year-old man within 90 minutes of allegedly stabbing two security guards at an under-construction building in Mira Road near Mumbai in the early hours of…
Kolkata: The NIA Sunday arrested one of the prime accused in the Bhangar bomb blast case in Bengal, in which one person was killed and three others were seriously injured in March this year. The explosion had taken place in Dakshin Bamunia village of Bhangar area. The accused, Ahidul Islam Molla of South 24 Parganas,…
Mumbai: RBI has required banks to report all foreign exchange derivative deals involving the rupee undertaken in India and globally by their entire group, including overseas branches, subsidiaries, and parent entities. This brings into view offshore trades that were earlier largely invisible. This applies to both OTC deliverable and offshore non-deliverable contracts, meaning even speculative…
The IT couple of the industry, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, were spotted at the airport in the wee hours of Tuesday morning. Serving chic airport fashion looks with their effortless style, the couple made a statement. However, what melted hearts was their undying chemistry and the sweet gestures. Ranveer Singh, at every point, ensured…
Google has warned about a new cybercrime group that uses Microsoft Teams chat invitations and fake helpdesk messages to steal credentials and deploy malware. Researchers at Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) have claimed that a cybercriminal group (UNC6692) conducted a major email hacking campaign last year. This campaign mainly targeted companies by overwhelming their employees…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Manu Bhaker (Photos from PTI and Screengrab) NEW DELHI: An interaction at the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) 75th anniversary event in Delhi has sparked debate online after Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker was asked about teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The exchange, intended as a cross-sport reference between two young Indian…
New Delhi: After years of discussion, India’s official statistical machinery is set to compile an index of service production (ISP), which will complement the existing index of industrial production (IIP) and help improve the assessment of short-term performance of the economy.Besides, the index will be useful for augmenting the list of indicators used for compilation…
‘Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros’ is a highly relatable comedy drama directed by Savin SA. The film is a sequel to ‘Vaazha: Biopic of a Billion Boys’ which was released in 2024 and turned out to be a superhit.The sequel stars Hashir H., Alan Bin Siraj, Ajin Joy, and Vinayak V. in lead…
New Delhi: India’s cybersecurity agency, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has warned that advances in artificial intelligence are pushing cyberattacks into a new phase, with automation and scale bringing them firmly into the spotlight.In an advisory, CERT-In said frontier AI systems are now capable of autonomously identifying software vulnerabilities, analysing large volumes of…
Lakshya and Raghav Juyal received massive appreciation for their performances in the film ‘Kill’. The movie brought Lakshya into the limelight. Now, fans of the 2024 Bollywood action thriller have reason to celebrate as the sequel is officially happening, and actor Lakshya is set to reprise his breakout role. Lakshya back as Amrit Rathod in…
A family outing calls you today. Picnic vibes are strong, whether it’s a proper drive to a park, a beach plan, or just a relaxed meal outside with everyone together. The Moon supports togetherness, and Jupiter adds comfort and laughter.You’ll want to enjoy luxuries and small pleasures. Go ahead, but keep your senses awake. Don’t…
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul after the DC vs RCB IPL 2026 match. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru scripted history with a stunning nine-wicket win over Delhi Capitals, completing one of the most dominant chases in IPL history. Chasing a modest 76, RCB reached the target in just 6.3 overs,…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s talisman continues to redefine longevity and excellence in the IPL, and this latest milestone only adds to his towering legacy. Virat Kohli, already the league’s most prolific run-scorer, became the first batter to breach the 9,000-run mark, a feat that underlines both his consistency and hunger across seasons.“If anyone can…
Mumbai: Amazon is betting big on its quick commerce business, with plans afoot to take the instant delivery service to 100 cities from three locations now as it plays catch-up with rivals Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and Zepto, which together hold the bulk of the market share.The development comes a few days after the firm made…
‘Michael’, starring Jaafar Jackson, continued its theatrical run with a steady hold over the Indian box office on its first Monday.Michael Movie ReviewThe film that debuted in cinemas on Friday, April 24, has gone on to cross the Rs 20 crore mark at the box office, setting it up to score a good lifetime collection….
Former South Africa cricketer Shaun Pollock believes Rishabh Pant’s comments after Lucknow Super Giants’ Super Over loss to Kolkata Knight Riders may have indirectly put the blame on the team management.After LSG lost to KKR in the Super Over, Pant said that having too many opinions during the game made decision-making difficult.The match had gone…
Mumbai: The initial public offer for NSE, the largest stock exchange in India by trading turnover and revenue, got a boost on Monday as the required number of the bourse’s shareholders agreed to part with their holdings for the offer for sale (OFS) to move forward.Monday was the last day for NSE’s existing shareholders to…
