The precarious Middle East ceasefire has virtually evaporated following a severe escalation in rhetoric and military action between Washington and Tehran. US President Donald Trump issued a blunt ultimatum to the Iranian leadership, warning that the military would “bomb the s*** out of them” if they continued to delay signing a comprehensive peace agreement proposed…
United States-based digital real estate marketplace Opendoor has announced the complete closure of its India operations, resulting in the layoff of all 250 employees in the country. The sudden corporate exit was confirmed early Thursday by Chief Executive Officer Kaz Nejatian in a social media post on X, citing a strategic pivot toward advanced artificial…
Narendra Modi has set a rare record in the country’s political history by completing 12 consecutive years as Prime Minister. Marking this special milestone, Prime Minister Modi shared his response on social media, describing public service as the biggest test of good governance. In a message posted on social media, Modi said, “Public service is…
A heartwarming video of actress Alia Bhatt and her adorable daughter, Raha Kapoor, has taken social media by storm, leaving fans completely spellbound. The mother-daughter duo was spotted attending the second birthday celebration of Lara Dhawan, the daughter of Alia’s longtime friend and frequent co-star, Varun Dhawan, and his wife, Natasha Dalal. The intimate birthday…
India’s largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank, has announced an increase in its Marginal Cost of funds-based Lending Rate (MCLR) by up to 10 basis points across various tenors. According to official data updated on the bank’s website, the revised lending rates took effect on June 8, 2026. This upward revision means that consumer loans…
The Department of Consumer Affairs on Saturday made it mandatory to package edible oils in certain specific quantities under the Legal Metrology framework. The government has taken this step so that consumers can easily compare prices among various brands and make the right decision. For this purpose, the said department has amended the rules of…
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae may visit Assam as early as July to hold a meeting with her Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi.Japanese media outlet NHK WORLD JAPAN quoting government sources said arrangements are underway for Takaichi to visit the state of Assam to hold her second in-person meeting with Modi.Takaichi is seeking to further strengthen…
Tata Steel may be forced to push back the timeline of its £1.25 billion decarbonisation project in the United Kingdom by six to eight months due to unexpected delays in securing critical high-voltage electricity access. The company is currently transitioning to a low-carbon steel-making process at its Port Talbot site, replacing its now-defunct blast furnaces…
The Centre has put Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and Steel Authority of India Limited under immediate review after both public sector undertakings failed to meet the required profitability criteria. If their financial performance does not show a significant turnaround over the next twelve months, both PSUs risk being downgraded to ‘Navratna’ status. Such a demotion…
In a bid to boost sales, businesses associated with the fashion sector have been observed announcing discounts much ahead of their scheduled time this year. Generally, these establishments begin their discount processes from the month of July. However, due to rising inflation and international geopolitical complexities this time around, they have been seen offering discounts…
