NEW DELHI: Days after the Tamil Nadu government issued an order to regulate aesthetic, cosmetology and hair transplant clinics, mandating their registration under the Tamil Nadu Clinical Establishments Act and bringing them under formal rules, doctors have called for similar regulations to be implemented across the country amid a surge in procedures driven by social…
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Wednesday named Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim, as its candidate from Panihati in its third list of nominees for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, formally bringing the bereaved mother into the electoral fray.In a press release, the party said its Central…
Walmart is set to undergo a major leadership change, as the chief executive, Doug McMillon, will retire next year, after spending a little over 10 years at the position. The company has named John Furner, currently CEO and president of Walmart’s US operations, as his successor. Furner will assume the top job on February 1,…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Friday slammed the United Nations, accusing the global body of paying only “lip service” to international peace and security while failing to act decisively against terrorism. Speaking at an event marking the UN’s 80th anniversary in New Delhi, he said the organisation’s credibility had been undermined by…
Public sector banks have demonstrated stronger performance and resilience recently, with credit growth surpassing that of private banks, Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju said on Tuesday. He attributed the trend to improved due diligence, enhanced credit underwriting standards, and better monitoring of project loans.Speaking at the inauguration of Punjab & Sind Bank’s MSME Sports Cluster…
MUMBAI/BENGALURU: The restaurant industry is struggling to run regular operations due to the meagre supplies of LPG cylinders . With the govt’s move to hike commercial LPG allocation to up to 70%, it will take some time before the measure actually translates into sustained supply, executives said. “Supply is still hugely limited and erratic. A…
With ‘Border 2’ on the horizon, fans are treated to a delightful throwback clip where Ajay Devgn cheekily impersonates Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, and Suniel Shetty from the original. As anticipation builds, ‘Border 2’ promises a powerhouse lineup featuring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty that is sure to captivate audiences. Sunny…
NEW DELHI: Officials from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) will keep a close eye on price movement of 54 commonly used consumer items over the next six months to ensure that the benefits of lower GST are passed on to consumers.In a recent advisory, CBIC has asked officers to compile monthly…
Ashwin Kumar’s animated mythological film, Mahavatar Narsimha, continues its successful run, earning ₹40 lakh across Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi, pushing its total to ₹250.75 crore. Defying the trend of OTT releases ending theatrical runs, the film maintains popularity in theaters. It is now the 50th highest-grossing Hindi film, part of the seven-part Mahavatar Universe, with…
BENGALURU: TCS signed a definitive agreement to acquire US-based Salesforce consulting firm Coastal Cloud in an all-cash deal valued at $700 million. Founded in 2012, Coastal Cloud brings AI-led advisory and business consulting capabilities to help clients reimagine sales, service, marketing, revenue, and commerce. With the acquisitions of ListEngage and now Coastal Cloud, TCS said…
