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Freed Israeli hostage recounts Hamas captor's marriage proposal and how she handled it

Noga and Shiri face Hamas in Gaza, Netanyahu's cabinet targets strongholds. Death toll rises, crisis deepens with civilian displacement. Aid agencies struggle amid Palestinian casualties.

26 Apr 2024 4:02 pm
SC issues show cause notice to AIFF president over delay in election petition

The Supreme Court issued a show cause notice to Kalyan Chaubey, President of the All India Football Federation, for seeking adjournments in an election petition before the Calcutta High Court, accusing him of employing delaying tactics. The petition pertains to the Maniktala assembly constituency in North Kolkata, vacated after the demise of TMC MLA Sadhan Pandey in 2022.

26 Apr 2024 3:57 pm
Yes Bank Q4 Result Preview: Strong PAT growth likely even as NIIs may may fall 3% YoY

Yes Bank Q4 Result Preview: Yes Bank is projected to announce a net profit ranging from Rs 252 crore to Rs 427 crore for the quarter ending March 31, 2024, as per estimates by three brokerages. This represents a significant year-on-year (YoY) increase of 24% to 111%

26 Apr 2024 3:33 pm
Mynavi buys majority stake in Awign

Mynavi Corp acquires majority stake in Awign, leading to exit of early backers. Awign aims for long-term growth, focusing on scaling operations, expanding globally, and enhancing digital infrastructure with the partnership.

26 Apr 2024 2:13 pm
PI Industries shares up 0.08% as Nifty drops

A total of 1,701 shares changed hands on the counter till 01:28PM (IST).

26 Apr 2024 1:28 pm
Polling tensions: BJP's Bengal chief confronts TMC workers chanting 'Go back' slogans

During the second-phase polling in the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency of North Bengal, tension rose as BJP candidate Sukanta Majumdar had a confrontation with Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers outside a polling station. Three more Bengal seatsRaigunj, Balurghat, and Darjeelingare also being contested in Phase 2. Majumdar cast his vote early accompanied by his wife and urged people to participate in the democratic process enthusiastically.

26 Apr 2024 11:51 am
Buy Macrotech Developers, target price Rs 1415: Motilal Oswal

Macrotech Developers Ltd. key Products/Revenue Segments include Property Development, Land Development Rights, Other Operating Revenue, Rental Income and Building Materials for the year ending 31-Mar-2023.

26 Apr 2024 9:22 am
Microsoft Q3 Results: Firm tops Wall Street targets, driven by AI investment

Microsoft beats revenue expectations with AI adoption in cloud services. Stock jumps 4%. Forecasted cloud revenue above Wall Street. Microsoft's value increased by $128 billion. Azure revenue exceeded estimates.

26 Apr 2024 8:44 am
Microsoft results top Wall Street targets, driven by AI investment

Microsoft beats revenue expectations with AI adoption in cloud services. Stock jumps 4%. Forecasted cloud revenue above Wall Street. Microsoft's value increased by $128 billion. Azure revenue exceeded estimates.

26 Apr 2024 7:18 am
Google parent announces first-ever dividend; beats on sales, profit; shares soar

Alphabet announced its first dividend and a $70 billion stock buyback, leading to a 16% stock surge. The company invests in data centers for AI competition, beating sales and profit expectations, while Meta Platforms also declared its first dividend.

26 Apr 2024 7:16 am
Taylor Swift meme: Monica Lewinsky's 'asylum' tweet goes viral. Check here

Taylor Swift meme has gone viral and Monica Lewinsky has joined the trend by sharing her own memory on the social media.

26 Apr 2024 2:07 am
Show the ink and sign up for discounts on flights, food, hotels

India's general election offers voters discounts in various sectors. Inked voters get democracy discounts at restaurants. Air India Express provides a 19% discount for first-time voters. BluSmart and Enrich offer discounted rides and salon services during voting days.

26 Apr 2024 12:55 am
Raymond Group companies oust Nawaz Modi-Singhania from board amid divorce dispute

Three companies within the Raymond Group, JK Investors (JKI) (Bombay), Raymond Consumer Care (RCCL), and Smart Advisory and Finserve, removed Nawaz Modi-Singhania from their boards through an EGM on March 31. This action follows a bitter settlement dispute between Modi-Singhania and her estranged husband, Raymond Group chief Gautam Singhania, after announcing their divorce in November 2023. The listed entity, Raymond, has not yet proposed her removal but may do so soon, according to sources.

26 Apr 2024 12:47 am
Voting for six Lok Sabha seats in the northeast will be held on April 26

Voting for six Lok Sabha seats in the northeast will be held on April 26, the second phase of the general election. Five of these seats are in Assam and one in Tripura. The same day, one seat in Manipur will see partial voting.

25 Apr 2024 11:05 pm
Court issues another notice against Sandeep Maheshwari in the Vivek Bindra case

The origin of this legal conflict can be traced back to a video released by Maheshwari on December 11, 2023, which sparked a series of exchanges in the form of posts and videos between the two. Subsequently, in December 2023, Bindra filed a case in Faridabad.

25 Apr 2024 11:00 pm
The world gained from a peace dividend after USSRs decline that calm is shrinking now...: Kenneth Rogoff

Kenneth Rogoff, former chief economist of the IMF and Maurits C. Boas Chair of International Economics at Harvard University, discusses the record rise in military expenditure worldwide. He argues that military spending is not good for growth or consumption because it is destructive. The US and Europe are facing pressures today due to Ukraine, the Middle East, and potentially Taiwan, but the defense budgets of the West are tuned to a different era. The US has not prepared its people for greater

25 Apr 2024 11:00 pm
Stock market update: Nifty Auto index advances 1.27%

The Nifty Auto index closed 1.27 per cent up at 22174.05.

25 Apr 2024 5:26 pm
Tube Investments shares fall 0.85 per cent in Thursday's trading session

The Relative Strength Index of the stock stood at 49.04 on Thursday.

25 Apr 2024 1:34 pm
HCL Tech Q4 Preview: Revenue may rise, but PAT seen declining; all eyes on FY25 guidance

Cons revenue is expected to rise 0.5% sequentially and 7.5% YoY to Rs 28,599 crore, according to the average of estimates of 10 brokerages. Cons net profit is likely to fall 6% sequentially but rise by 2.8% YoY to Rs 4,094 crore.

25 Apr 2024 1:29 pm
Pidilite Ind stock price down 0.83 per cent as Sensex climbs

As of 31-Mar-2024, promoters held 68.58 per cent stake in the company, while FIIs held 11.31 per cent and domestic institutional investors had 3.6 per cent.

25 Apr 2024 1:28 pm
Lok Sabha polls: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav files nomination from Kannauj seat

Akhilesh Yadav filed nomination from Kannauj Lok Sabha seat with Ramgopal Yadav. He served as Lok Sabha MP from 2000-2012, won in 2019, and was elected to the UP Assembly in 2022.

25 Apr 2024 1:04 pm
India's economic performance strong, despite global hurdles: Economic Review

India's economic performance has remained robust despite global challenges and geopolitical concerns, stated the Economic Review for the month of March.

25 Apr 2024 1:01 pm
YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy files nomination for Pulivendula seat seat in Andhra Pradesh

YSRCP chief and Andhra Pradesh CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy filed nomination for Pulivendula Assembly seat. He was joined by Y S Avinash Reddy. Assembly polls on May 13.

25 Apr 2024 12:59 pm
Axis Bank re-appoints Amitabh Chaudhry as MD & CEO for three more years, shares top 5%

Axis Bank's board approved the re-appointment of Amitabh Chaudhry as MD & CEO for three more years, subject to RBI approval, effective January 2025. Chaudhry, who joined in 2019, led HDFC Life previously. The bank also re-appointed Meena Ganesh and Gopalaraman Padmanabhan as Independent Directors. In Q4, Axis Bank reported strong profits, with concerns about deposit growth for the upcoming fiscal yea

25 Apr 2024 11:24 am
Corporate Trends

The 2024 Uber Lost and Found Index for India revealed that most lost items were reported from Delhi, making the national capital earn the title of the most forgetful city.

24 Apr 2024 4:45 pm
Delhi 'most forgetful' city, Ukulele most unique: Takeaways from Uber's Lost and Found Index

The 2024 Uber Lost and Found Index for India revealed that most lost items were reported from Delhi, making the national capital earn the title of the most forgetful city.

24 Apr 2024 4:41 pm
EU launches investigation into Chinese medical device market

The European Commission initiates an inquiry into Chinese procurement of medical devices, suspecting unfair access for European suppliers. Under the EU International Procurement Instrument, the probe may lead to restrictions on Chinese firms bidding in EU tenders. Allegations include 'Buy China' policies and abnormally low bids. China invited for consultations.

24 Apr 2024 11:00 am
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines

The months of March, April and May are typically the hottest and driest in the archipelago nation, but conditions this year have been exacerbated by the El Nino weather phenomenon.

24 Apr 2024 10:58 am
Victims' families to urge US prosecute Boeing over fatal crashes

Families of victims from the Boeing 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019 are urging the U.S. Justice Department to criminally prosecute Boeing due to ongoing safety and quality issues, highlighted by a recent in-flight incident. They argue that Boeing violated a 2021 deal with prosecutors to improve compliance after the crashes.

24 Apr 2024 10:48 am
Phirni, Kheer & Sakkarai Pongal shine in global rice pudding rankings

Taste Atlas unveils 10 Best Rice Puddings globally; spotlights three Indian delicacies in top rankings.

24 Apr 2024 10:46 am
Tesla's shift on low-cost cars throws Mexico, India factory plans into limbo

Tesla delays new factory investments, focusing on capex efficiency. Model 2 launch canceled, Musk hints at new models. Rivian shifts to produce R2 SUVs in the U.S., abandoning plans for a new plant.

24 Apr 2024 7:05 am
India's GDP growth can average 7.5% till 2030: Nomura

The Tokyo-headquartered investment banking firm said India's GDP growth is likely to average 7% from 2024-25 to 2029-30.

23 Apr 2024 11:59 pm
Lok Sabha election: Bhati's fans 'preparing a new Modi'

Sheo MLA, an Independent challenger, campaigns in Barmer against BJP MP and Congress candidate. Based on the significant turnout at his recent roadshows and rallies, Bhati has emerged as a strong contender against BJP MP from Barmer, Kailash Choudhary. Adding another dimension to the competition is Ummeda Ram, the Congress candidate who recently switched allegiance from the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party.

23 Apr 2024 11:51 pm
Raiganj LS Seat: Trinamool, BJP, and Congress lock horns in political switcheroo

In the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency, a unique political showdown is underway as candidates switch sides. Trinamool's Krishna Kalyani, who defected from BJP, faces BJP's Kartick Paul, a former Trinamool member, and Congress' Imran Ali Ramz (Victor), a Forward Bloc descendant. While Trinamool aims to strengthen its grip, BJP seeks to regain lost ground. Victor, with a strong local base, adds to the intriguing contest. Raiganj, historically diverse, promises an exciting electoral battle on April

23 Apr 2024 11:50 pm
Report flags Manipur HR abuse, US says in touch with India

India and the United States regularly consult at the highest levels on issues like democracy and human rights, a senior US State Department official said on Monday, after a US government report alleged that there were significant human rights abuses in Manipur last year.

23 Apr 2024 11:46 pm
We will be the main force in bringing INDIA Bloc to power': Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asserted that the Trinamool Congress will play a crucial role in bringing the INDIA bloc to power in New Delhi. She emphasized that a stronger Trinamool representation would bolster the party's fight against the BJP. Banerjee criticized the BJP for aligning with the Congress and CPI-M, forcing Trinamool to contest alone in Bengal. She highlighted that the party's strategy is to secure more seats in Delhi to strengthen the INDIA bloc, although she did no

23 Apr 2024 11:45 pm
Recent geo-politics shows nations won't hesitate to go to war: Manoj Pande

The top officer said that there is a need for partnering with the industry to develop new technologies for future wars and creating 'national champions' to develop a strong defence industry eco system at the scale of global arms manufacturers.

23 Apr 2024 11:40 pm
South Korea, Romania pledge defence cooperation amid reports of contract in works

South Korea and Romania have pledged to enhance defense industry cooperation, including joint production of weapons, as South Korea aims to become the world's fourth-largest arms exporter. South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace is reportedly in talks for a 1 trillion won ($725.7 million) deal to supply K9 howitzers to Romania, its first defense contract with the country. Meanwhile, Poland is set to sign a $1.6 billion contract for 70 Chunmoo rocket artillery units from Hanwha Aerospace, as part of its $

23 Apr 2024 4:59 pm