Rural demand surge: Countryside drives India’s consumption rebound; urban growth seen picking up in Q3 FY26

Rural India continues to drive the country’s consumption rebound, outpacing urban markets despite recent policy measures aimed at stimulating city-based spending, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. (MOFSL).According to MOFSL’s latest ECOSCOPE report titled “Rural Rules, Urban Follows,” rural consumption rose 7.7 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of FY26 — the highest…

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‘Still feels just as special every time I see it’: Harmanpreet Kaur on India’s historic Women’s World Cup triumph | Cricket News

Harmanpreet Kaur (Pic credit: BCCI Women) NEW DELHI: India’s Women’s World Cup-winning captain Harmanpreet Kaur says the team’s historic title victory “has not fully sunk in yet” and that she continues to relive the moment by rewatching the final against South Africa “again and again.”Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking on…

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Rakhi Sawant takes a dig at Urvashi Rautela for calling herself ‘completely natural’, ‘We’ve seen your old photos, sister!’ | Hindi Movie News

Urvashi Rautela has often claimed that her beauty is “completely natural,” attributing her looks to her roots as a “mountain girl from Uttaranchal.” The actress has repeatedly denied ever undergoing cosmetic surgery, saying she is “naturally gifted.” However, her statements have now drawn a fiery reaction from none other than Rakhi Sawant — who has…

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India connect: Singapore, Canada startups eye expansion in India; global founders cite policy push and market depth

Several startups from Singapore and Canada have expressed interest in expanding into India, drawn by its vast consumer base, rapid economic growth, and increasingly supportive startup ecosystem.The companies shared their plans during interactions with PTI on the sidelines of EPIC 2025, a global pitch competition organised by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation…

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‘Fire and fire’: Suryakumar Yadav hails explosive Shubman Gill-Abhishek Sharma duo | Cricket News

Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav has come out strongly in support of Shubman Gill, backing the opener’s approach and partnership with Abhishek Sharma, after India sealed a 2-1 T20I series win over Australia.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Ever since Gill returned to…

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Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor and Navya Naveli Nanda steal the show at friend’s Udaipur wedding; Janhvi Kapoor reacts to Ananya’s photo with Shikhar Pahariya | Hindi Movie News

Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor and Navya Naveli Nanda have once again proven that when it comes to friendship, fashion and fun, they never miss a beat. The trio turned their close friend Deeya Shroff’s Udaipur wedding into a social media spectacle — effortlessly blending glam, grace and genuine friendship.What started as a few shared glimpses…

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Issue fresh documents to trans persons after transition surgery, High Court tells UP education department | India News

PRAYAGRAJ: In a landmark order upholding the rights of transgender persons, Allahabad HC has directed UP education department to issue fresh marksheets and certificates with the required changes to a petitioner who underwent gender transition surgery. Justice Saurabh Shyam Shamshery allowed the petition filed by Sharad Roshan Singh and set aside the order dated April…

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Marine reform: Centre notifies new deep-sea fishing rules; bans foreign vessels, empowers cooperatives – what changes for Indian fishers?

In a major policy shift aimed at unlocking India’s vast marine wealth, the Centre has notified new rules for deep-sea fishing in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) — prioritising fishermen cooperatives, small-scale fishers, and digital transparency, while banning foreign vessels from Indian waters.The rules, notified on November 4, fulfil the government’s Budget 2025-26 promise…

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