NEW DELHI: Govt’s efforts to deepen the Indian component ecosystem for electronics has received a massive boost with domestic and international companies putting in applications for investing over Rs 1.1 lakh crore in new projects – almost twice to the original target – which have the potential to result in creating incremental production to the…
India’s Mohammed Siraj, left, and Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates the dismissal of West Indies’ Brandon King. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Star India pacer Mohammed Siraj once again underlined his growing stature in Test cricket with a devastating spell that left the West Indies reeling on the opening day of the first Test on Thursday. Siraj’s four-wicket…
Veteran actress and former talk show host Simi Garewal recently made a statement online that landed her in trouble. Her views about Dussehra didn’t go well with the audience. In her post, she commented about Lankanaresh Raavan; however, it quickly faced backlash online. Here’s what she shared. Simi Garewal’s opinion about Raavan Simi Garewal took…
NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray took a veiled jab at Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde saying that while “attempts were made to break Shiv Sena,” those who deserted the party were “brass,” and only the loyal ones who stayed with him were “gold.” Speaking during a Dussehra rally in Mumbai on Thursday,…
Warren Buffett-owned Berkshire Hathaway is set to acquire Occidental Petroleum’s chemical division, OxyChem, for $9.7 billion, marking possibly the last major deal under the billionaire investor who owns the firm, set to retire by year-end.Notably, Buffett’s name was absent from Thursday’s announcement materials, as reported by Associated Press, suggesting a transition of leadership to Vice…
Rabeya Khan of Bangladesh celebrates with team mates after taking the wicket of Sidra Nawaz of Pakistan. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Women’s World Cup 2025 was rocked by controversy on Thursday after former Pakistan captain Sana Mir, part of the commentary panel, sparked outrage with an on-air remark referencing “Azad Kashmir.” The comment, made…
Kajol surely knows how to celebrate festivals in a grand and fun style. The ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ actress lit up Vijayadashami, looking stunning in a white-and-red saree. She embraced tradition wholeheartedly, performing the sindoor khela and playfully applying sindoor on family and friends. Her laughter and radiant smile made the celebration lively, spreading festive…
NEW DELHI: India and China are set to resume direct passenger flights by the end of October 2025, the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday, marking a significant step towards restoring normalcy in bilateral ties.In a press release, the MEA said both sides have been holding technical-level discussions since earlier this year on restarting…
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices reached unprecedented levels when markets opened on Thursday, driven by fresh optimism regarding potential interest rate reductions, whilst investors prepare for minimal economic data releases as the week concludes.At market opening, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 20.0 points, representing a 0.04% increase, reaching 46,461.11. The S&P 500 advanced…
Nashra Sandhu (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Pakistan batter Nashra Sandhu became just the second player in Women’s World Cup history to be dismissed hit wicket, in a bizarre turn of events during their opening match against Bangladesh on Thursday. The first instance occurred 52 years ago when Lynette Smith, playing for International XI Women, fell…
