NEW DELHI: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will airlift around nine heavy construction equipment for restoration of two stretches of the Kullu-Manali highway which has become inaccessible following heavy rain-triggered floods.On Monday, the highways authority said that restoration work is being taken up at 12 completely damaged locations on the Kullu-Manali section of…
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation’s (SMBC) proposal to acquire up to 24.99 per cent stake in Yes Bank, paving the way for the Japanese lender to become the private sector bank’s single-largest shareholder.SMBC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG), is among the leading foreign banks…
The likes of Rahul Dravid’s son Samit Dravid, Prasidh Krishna and Ajinkya Rahane will feature in the Dr (Capt) K Thimmappiah Memorial tournament (Images via X, Getty Images) The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) will kick off its new season with the Dr (Capt) K Thimmappiah Memorial tournament from Thursday, featuring some of the state’s…
The much-anticipated sequel to the 2005 blockbuster No Entry has run into a setback as actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has stepped away from the project. The film, directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Boney Kapoor, was scheduled to roll in October 2025 with a new cast featuring Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor.Confirming Diljit’s exit, Boney…
NEW DELHI: In a sharp reaction to Tamil Nadu’s defence of Supreme Court granting deemed assent to bills delayed by governors, a five-judge apex court bench on Tuesday asked – “if we can do this, why can’t we step into the governor’s shoes to order a bill’s return to the legislature and also reserve it…
Russia on Tuesday said it had signed a legally binding agreement with China to build the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, a project aimed at further strengthening energy and strategic ties between the two countries. The pact was signed during President Vladimir Putin’ visit to Beijing, reported AFP.The planned pipeline, which would run through…
The uncertainty surrounding Indian football is expected to end with the Supreme Court directing the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to take necessary measures for start of the season and issue tenders inviting bids for new commercial partners (Images via X) Panaji: The uncertainty surrounding Indian football is expected to end with the Supreme Court…
Kunickaa Sadanand entered Bollywood with the dream of becoming a leading lady in the 90s. Back then, her looks were widely talked about, but she mostly ended up playing supporting and negative roles on screen. She played Reema Lagoo’s friend in Hum Saath Saath Hain and Salman Khan’s stepmother in Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya,…
SRINAGAR: A preliminary investigation has found that two cloudbursts occurred approximately 13km from the remote village of Chasoti in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Aug 14, triggering flash floods that killed 65 people and left several missing.“Chasoti (tragedy) was not a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood event,” Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma said, adding…
Sweden’s “buy now, pay later” financial services firm Klarna said on Tuesday it aims to raise $1.27 billion through an initial public offering in New York, setting a price band of $35 to $37 a share, after an earlier plan was delayed due to market volatility.Klarna had first announced plans for an IPO in November…
