NEW DELHI: BJP and its allies on Monday lashed out at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over a viral video purportedly showing his interaction with a distressed farmer in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi, calling his conduct “arrogant” and unbecoming of a senior neta. BJP also criticised Rahul Gandhi over his reported trip abroad, describing him as “a casual…
South Korea’s LG Electronics is gearing up to launch the initial public offering (IPO) of its Indian subsidiary in October, banking sources aware of the matter told ET. The consumer electronics major is planning to raise around Rs 15,000 crore through the share sale, making it the largest IPO of 2025 so far.According to one…
Reigning World Champion D Gukesh went down to Abhimanyu Mishra of the USA — the youngest Grandmaster in chess history (Image credit: FIDE) NEW DELHI: Top seed Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Germany’s Matthias Bluebaum, while reigning World Champion D Gukesh went down to Abhimanyu Mishra of the USA…
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson are the definition of being a family, even after experiencing a disastrous phase. The singer and the former NFL player started dating in 2010 and tied the knot in 2014. However, after welcoming three children, Simpson confirmed in January 2025 that they have been living separate lives and dealing with…
NEW DELHI: A wildlife survey in Arunachal Pradesh has provided the first photographic evidence of the elusive Pallas’s cat in the state, reaffirming the eastern Himalayas’ status as a global biodiversity hotspot.The WWF-India survey, conducted with state forest department, also recorded snow leopard, common leopard, clouded leopard and marbled cat above 4,200 metres, underlining the…
PNC Financial Services has announced plans to acquire Colorado-based FirstBank in a $4.1 billion transaction, marking a significant expansion of its footprint in the US retail banking market.Headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, FirstBank—also known as 1stBank—operates 120 branches and holds $26.7 billion in assets. The lender is privately held, though shareholders owning 45.7% of the company…
Carlos Alcaraz with his entourage. (Video grab) Carlos Alcaraz capped his latest Grand Slam triumph in style on Sunday night, trading the roar of Arthur Ashe Stadium for the glitz of Manhattan nightlife. The 22-year-old Spaniard, who defeated Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to lift his second US Open crown and sixth major overall,…
Kajal Aggarwal, one of the most popular actresses in the South who has also made her mark in Bollywood, became the target of a shocking death hoax after reports claimed she had passed away in a road accident. The rumours spread rapidly on social media, forcing the actress to step in and put an end…
A 56-year-old govt school headmaster in Tamil Nadu‘s Tirupattur district was suspended and arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a class 5 student, just a fortnight after his suspension on similar charges was revoked. Police said K Bharath Ambedkar reached school in an inebriated condition. He asked the girl to sit on his lap and…
China took aim at the United States on Monday, sharply criticizing its 50% tariffs on Indian imports, calling the move “unfair, unreasonable” and making it clear that Beijing firmly opposes the move.China’s ambassador to India, Xu Feihong said that Washington has long taken advantage of free trade, but is now using it as a weapon.Speaking…
