Shares of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) fell more than 4% on Friday after the government reintroduced windfall taxes on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) exports, eroding over Rs 82,000 crore from the company’s market capitalisation in intra-day trade.At 3:30 pm, shares of Reliance Industries Ltd were trading at Rs 1,350.80, down Rs 62.30 or…
Yograj Singh and MS Dhoni NEW DELHI: In a surprising shift in stance, former India cricketer Yograj Singh has come out in strong support of MS Dhoni, urging the veteran to continue playing in the IPL while taking aim at those calling for his retirement.Yograj, who has been a vocal critic of Dhoni in the…
As Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continues its record-breaking run at the box office, the film has also found itself at the centre of a political debate, with some critics and politicians calling it propaganda. Reacting to the controversy, veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha has weighed in, making his stance clear. As Ranveer Singh starrer…
NEW DELHI: Indian seafarers navigating Strait of Hormuz are grappling with GPS disruptions, warnings of underwater mines and the absence of a clear navigation authority.Ships in the region are reporting repeated radio broadcasts over maritime channels warning vessels against transit. “Attention all ships… This is the Sepah Navy… navigation through Strait of Hormuz is forbidden……
Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the government will remain on its “toes” to keep the fiscal deficit under check even as it works to shield the common man from the impact of rising global crude oil prices amid the West Asia conflict.Replying to a discussion on the…
After falling just short in the 2025 final, Shashank Singh is convinced that Punjab Kings will go one step further this season and lift the Indian Premier League trophy.Punjab Kings had ended a decade-long wait to reach the final last year, only to lose by six runs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a closely fought…
In a dramatic turn of events, Grammy-winning composer Lebohang Morake is embarking on a legal battle against comedian Learnmore Jonasi, claiming damages exceeding USD 20 million. Morake accuses Jonasi of sullying his reputation by inaccurately interpreting the opening chant of ‘Circle of Life’ on his podcast and during a comedy set. Read on to know…
NEW DELHI: The Centre stepped in to shield consumers and oil companies from the impact of high crude prices — which have surged 62% this month over Feb for Indian refiners — and slashed excise duty, a move that will leave a Rs 1.3 lakh crore hole for the exchequer.With fuel retailers, including IndianOil, Hindustan…
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty plunged over 2% on Friday, snapping a two-day rally, as global weakness and rising geopolitical tensions dented investor sentiment.The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 1,690.23 points, or 2.25%, to close at 73,583.22. During the session, it fell as much as 1,739.04 points, or 2.31%, to 73,534.41. The NSE Nifty declined…
Ahmed Shehzad (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Veteran Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has launched a sharp critique of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), placing the Indian Premier League well above Pakistan’s premier T20 competition. Shehzad pointed out how several overseas players continue to commit to the PSL but eventually opt for the IPL when better…
