The Competition Commission approved Alphabet's Shoreline International Holdings LLC's stake acquisition in Flipkart, a Walmart group firm. This involves share subscription, further cementing Alphabet's investment strategy in Indian e-commerce. Meanwhile, MUFG Bank increased its stake in DMI Finance, reflecting rising strategic investments in India's financial services sector. The Competition Commission on Tuesday approved a significant transaction between Alphabet's subsidiary, Shoreline Intern...Read More
In a significant drug bust in Mizoram's capital, Aizawl, police seized over 8 kg of heroin valued at Rs 2.41 crore. Three people were arrested after a CID team intercepted two vehicles carrying narcotics. The heroin was hidden in foreign cigarette packets and is the state's largest seizure. In a landmark operation, Mizoram police have successfully seized over 8 kg of heroin with a street value of Rs 2.41 crore in the capital city of Aizawl -- a record-breaking haul for the state. The operation...Read More
s the romantic comedy "Khoobsurat" turned 25 in Hindi cinema, the film's lead actress Urmila Matondkar said that she loved playing an underconfident, unsure girl who, with the help of Sanjay Dutt's character, slowly finds herself and blossoms into someone strong. Released on November 26, 1999, the film, directed and written by Sanjay Chhel, the film also stars Sanjay Dutt, Paresh Rawal and Om Puri to name a few. Urmila said: "'Khoobsurat' will always be a special film for me because of its bea...Read More
Islamabad, Nov 26: Forcing their way into Islamabad after pushing the security forces on backfoot in violent clashes that resulted in at least half a dozen deaths earlier in the day, thousands of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protestors have reached Islamabad's Zero Point 'D-Chowk' where they plan to hold an indefinite sit-in until party chief and former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is released from jail. Violent clashes between the security forces and PTI protestors are being witnessed ...Read More
A young girl from Assam was allegedly killed by her Bengaluru boyfriend. She went to a service apartment in Bengaluru along with her boyfriend on Saturday. Three days later, the police recovered her dead body from the same apartment. According to the police, her boyfriend is suspected as the main accused in the murder. On November 23, Maya Gogoi and her lover Aarav Harni reserved a service apartment, where her decomposed body was discovered. According to the police, Harni killed Gogoi with a ...Read More
Bigg Boss 18: Shilpa Shirodkar is termed 'biggest backstabber' after Vivian Dsena... Deepak Kalal fights with passenger in flight? Know the truth behind viral video Delhi court fixes Nov 28 for hearing former CM Arvind Kejriwal's plea over sanction copy in... Where will the Champions Trophy 2025 be played? ICC to take final call on THIS date Amid divorce rumours with Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan recalls telling Amitabh Bachchan he made 'big mistake' by... Deepinder Goyal's Zomato opens ...Read More
The BE 6e, just as its name sounds, stands out as a futuristic, power-packed, and sporty electric Mahindra SUV on Indian roads. The highly anticipated Mahindra BE 6e, an all-electric compact SUV, has been finally launched at an introductory price of Rs 18.9 lakh (ex-showroom). Globally revealed alongside its sibling, the XEV 9e, this born-electric offering from Mahindra seems to be good enough (on-paper) to position itself as India's answer to luxury compact SUVs from global brands. With its fu...Read More
Nawazuddin Siddiqui has consistently enthralled audiences with his remarkable performances, which have left an indelible mark on the world of cinema. Whether he is portraying a character with a complex moral compass or bringing to life a troubled soul, Siddiqui's incredible ability to infuse depth and nuance into every role he undertakes is truly unparalleled. His dedication to his craft and his unwavering passion for storytelling have earned him a special place in the hearts of his fans. And no...Read More
New Delhi, Nov 26: A day after the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the PAN 2.0, the Income Tax Department on Tuesday issued a detailed clarification on the project based on a list of 11 frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide taxpayers with a deeper insight into the new system. 1. What is PAN 2.0? PAN 2.0 Project is an e-Governance project of the Income Tax Department for re-engineering the business processes of taxpayer registration services. The objective of the project is...Read More
hweta Bachchan seems to have put an end to the rumours of a spat with Aishwarya Rai with her recent kind gesture towards the actress' sister-in-law, Shrima Rai. This gesture comes amid reports claiming trouble in Aishwarya and Abhishek's marriage. Recently, Shrima Rai shared an Instagram story dedicated to Abhishek's sister, Shweta, and her husband, Nikhil Nanda. In the photo, Shrima thanked both Shweta and her husband for sending a surprise bouquet of flowers to her house. The photo quickly w...Read More
Gets a triple-screen layout featuring an entertainment screen for the co-driver The much-anticipated Mahindra XEV 9e has been revealed in all its glory, at a starting price of Rs 21.9 lakh (ex-showroom). The XEV 9e is the production-spec version of the XUV e9 and is a mid-size electric SUV which will be positioned above the XUV400 and the newly revealed BE 6e in Mahindra's electric SUV lineup. The XUV 9e is ground-breaking in many departments, whether it is its futuristic design, sophisticated ...Read More
India National Cricket Team vs Australian Men's Cricket Team: Brought up in penury, India's superstar Yashasvi Jaiswal said his past experiences have become a valuable asset in his journey to success and the challenges he faced during his difficult days have transformed into a powerful tool that fuels his determination to overcome obstacles. Jaiswal stamped his class with a masterful hundred in the first Test against Australia, and is poised to take over the mantle of being India's batting mai...Read More
alaika Arora recently shared a delightful moment from her travels, giving a glimpse into her "best life" aboard a moving train. The actress posted a video showcasing her love for life's simple pleasures. With a dabba (lunchbox) in one hand and a face mask on, she described how her team was humorously bickering over the last bite of food -- an event she likened to a "Hunger Games" showdown. On Tuesday, the model-actress took to her Instagram story and shared a video with the caption, "Living my...Read More
Chattogram, Nov 26 (UNI) A lawyer was killed on Wednesday during a clash after arrested Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was denied bail by a court in this port city of Bangladesh. Following the denial of the bail, his followers clashed with lawyers and law enforcers in the afternoon, Prothom Alo reported. The president of Chattogram lawyers association, Najim Uddin, told Prothom Alo that the demonstrators hacked the lawyer to death near his chamber. The deceased is Saiful Islam ali...Read More
The best performers of the session on the Moroccan All Shares were Disty Technologies SA (CSE:DYT), which rose 4.94% or 12.00 points to trade at 255.00 at the close. Meanwhile, Ste de Travaux de Realisation d'Ouvrages et de Constuction Industielle SA (CSE:STR) added 4.62% or 2.14 points to end at 48.49 and Jet Contractors (CSE:JET) was up 4.50% or 68.00 points to 1,580.00 in late trade. The worst performers of the session were Disway SA (CSE:DWY), which fell 4.26% or 28.00 points to trade at 63...Read More
TOI correspondent from Washington: In a warning shot that echoed across major world capitals and business majors on Tuesday, US President-elect Donald Trump said he will issue executive orders on day one of his presidency imposing new tariffs on all imported goods from China, Mexico and Canada, Washington's three largest trading partners, to stop the "invasion" of illegal migrants and drugs into the United States. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump put the onus of containing illegal ...Read More
Shocking! Lawyer rams Mercedes car into Kachori shop in Delhi, Six injured In a shocking incident, six people were injured after a lawyer rammed his speeding Mercedes car into a Kachori shop in the national capital. The incident took place at Fateh Kachori in Civil Lines area. The police have taken the lawyer into custody and seized his car. The lawyer has been identified as Parag Maini who is a resident of Noida's Sector 79. The police have registered a case against the lawyer under Section 27...Read More
Investing.com -- Evercore ISI upgraded Zoom Video Communications Inc (NASDAQ:ZM) Inc to "outperform" from "in line" on Tuesday, driven promising growth opportunities in artificial intelligence and new product lines, strong operational execution, a bottoming out of churn rates. Zoom's most recent quarter showcased record-low online churn at 2.7% and a steady enterprise net retention rate of 98%. Growth in large accounts was notable, with customers generating over $100,000 in annual revenue risin...Read More
Investing.com -- Boeing's operational recovery is gaining traction following disruptions caused by a recent strike, according to Bank of America analysts in a note Tuesday. In a note, BofA highlighted key signs of improvement in the aerospace giant's production and delivery operations. The bank, citing Aero Analysis Partners/AIR (AAP/AIR), said: "In the past week alone, the company delivered three 737s, bringing the November total to four." The number of 737s in pre-delivery flights is also s...Read More
Wellington: More than a quarter of New Zealand kids at eight have experienced at least one type of online content that worried or upset them, like bullying, peer pressure, or adult content, showed a study published on Tuesday. The survey of almost 5,000 New Zealand eight-year-olds produced the self-reported data from children, alongside their parents' assessments of their emotions, behavior, and access to digital devices and media. Children with behavioral difficulties or more personal devices...Read More
Defying pollsters, exit polls, and predictions, the BJP scored a hat trick in Haryana, albeit with a narrow lead in the recent Assembly election. It formed a government on its own sans any ally, and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini assumed office for a second consecutive term with relative ease. But the euphoria did not last long. In the first Assembly session convened after the new government took over, the opposition, led by the Congress and the electorally diminished Indian National Lok Dal,...Read More
Jammu, Nov 26 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir unit of BJP on Tuesday alleged that the Congress party has murdered the democracy and disrespected the Constitution. Attacking the Congress party for destroying the fabric of our Constitution by amending it more than 80 times for its own benefit and citing the example of 'Emergency', BJP General Secretary (organization) Ashok Koul said. Speaking at an event organised to celebrate the day of adoption of the Indian Constitution as "Samvidhan Divas" at party ...Read More
Brendon Kleynhans is a maths teacher at South African College School, one of the country's most prestigious alma maters. It luxuriates in the leafiness all around the most genteel part of Cape Town, with Newlands a mere long boundary away. If that brings to your mind's eye a slight, chinless, reticent, bespectacled individual sporting a combover, a pocket protector and - dread word - slacks who declines to step out of the safety of suburbia, you need that eye tested. "During camps it's half-pa...Read More
Some decades ago, I watched a kathakata (a play that is a narrative by a single female character) titled Nathavati, Anathavat by the playwright Saoli Mitra and was deeply moved by the feminist retelling of Draupadi's story. Mitra's inspiration was Irawati Karve's Yuganta: The End of an Epoch (1967), and within a few days, I was the proud owner of a copy. That was my introduction to the famous anthropologist, who, I believe, figures more in the syllabi of the comparative literature department of ...Read More
Vijayawada, Nov 26 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed the officials to formulate proposals for constructing an iconic Deep technology building in the capital city of Amaravati. Bengaluru, Nov 26 (UNI) Congress MLA HR Gaviyappa's call to reconsider some election guarantees has sparked a political storm in Karnataka, drawing sharp criticism from Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and exposing potential fissures within the ruling party. Gaviyappa, represe...Read More
In an exclusive interview with India.com, the rock band Indian Ocean disclosed the reasons behind their former member Susmit Sen's decision to leave the group. It was 35 years ago that a music band was formed, and little did they know the band would leave an incredible mark on the music scene with its innovative blend of genres and thought-provoking lyrics. The band we are talking about today is none other than the Indian Ocean! Formed in 1990, the band continues to entertain its fans with amaz...Read More
The recent two-month rally seen in AUD/JPY has flashed out bearish technical elements. The financial market has managed to breathe a "sign of relief" on Monday, 25 November after the incoming Trump administration announced Scott Bessent as the US Treasury Secretary nominee last Friday. Bessent, a Wall Street veteran is being viewed as a more pragmatic person who may favor pro-growth policies (an advocate of Trump's corporate tax cuts and deregulation policies) over anti-growth initiatives such...Read More
Acknowledging that Marnus Labuschagne is going through "one of those patches" in his career, Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has called for more "intent at the crease" from his No. 3 batter. In the lead-up to the series, Labuschagne spoke about playing the "long game," emulating the role Cheteshwar Pujara successfully played for India on their last two tours Down Under. However, Labuschagne's recent form has hindered those plans. In the Perth Test, he managed just 2 runs off 52 balls in ...Read More
New Delhi, Nov 26 (UNI) The existing PAN (Permanent Account Number) card holders are not required to apply for new PAN under the upgraded system (PAN 2.0) which has been approved by the central government, apex direct tax policy-making body Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said on Tuesday. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 25, 2024 approved the Income Tax Department's PAN 2.0 project aimed at upgrading the existing PAN syste...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI): The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi on Tuesday recorded the evidence (statement) of the main witness in the women wrestlers sexual harassment case. The statement was recorded in a closed courtroom. The recording of the statement has been deferred for the next date. Former BJP MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is accused in this case. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Vaibhav Chaurasia recorded the evide...Read More