NEW DELHI: The ministry of defence on Thursday signed a Rs 62,370 crore contract with the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF), including 68 fighters and 29 twin-seaters, along with associated equipment.The delivery of these aircraft would commence during 2027-28 and be completed…
India’s pharmaceutical and healthcare industry is preparing for a significant wave of fundraising, with companies expected to raise Rs 12,000-13,000 crore through initial public offerings (IPOs) in the next six to nine months.According to ET, around 15 firms are likely to enter the primary market shortly. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has…
Telugu superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni has joined a growing list of Indian celebrities taking legal steps to protect their personality rights. Following the lead of Bollywood stars Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan, and filmmaker Karan Johar, the ‘Annamayya’ actor approached the Delhi High Court to prevent misuse of his identity online. Court hears Nagarjuna Akkineni’s plea for…
India will play two Test matches against West Indies, starting October 2. India have named a 15-member squad for the two Tests against West Indies with Ravindra Jadeja getting named as the vice-captain and as expected, Karun Nair not being named in the lineup. Devdutt Padikkal has been named in the lineup.“Frankly, we expected a…
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party announced poll in-charges for Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal on Thursday.The dates for the election have not been announced yet, but the BJP has appointed party leader Dharmendra Pradhan as its in-charge for the Bihar election. Party’s CR Paatil and Keshav Prasad Maurya are appointed as co-incharges.For the…
Rajat Bedi, returning to Hindi cinema with Aryan Khan’s debut, acknowledges fans’ enthusiasm for a reunion with Hrithik Roshan in Krrish 4. Social media buzz highlights the desire to see Bedi reprise his role, potentially reigniting the on-screen dynamic with Hrithik. Bedi also reminisces about Hrithik’s dedication during their previous collaboration, while Krrish 4 is…
Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) The BCCI on Thursday announced India’s 15-member squad for the two home Tests against the West Indies, led by Shubman Gill, with senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja named vice-captain and Devdutt Padikkal making a return. One of the notable absentees is Shreyas Iyer. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressed his unavailability, saying,…
William Shatner, the ‘Star Trek’ actor, called an emergency service in Los Angeles after facing an issue with blood sugar levels on Wednesday afternoon, and is currently recovering. The 94-year-old actor was rushed to a local hospital and is now comfortably resting. William Shatner called in emergency services After calling for the paramedics, the Los…
Karun Nair made a return to Test cricket after a long time but couldn’t make it count. India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the 15-member Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against West Indies, with Shubman Gill appointed as captain and Ravindra Jadeja as vice-captain. The announcement, made on Thursday, revealed the exclusion of…
Ravichandran Ashwin (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) Indian cricket star Ravichandran Ashwin has signed with Sydney Thunder for the upcoming BBL 15 season, marking one of the most high-profile signings in Big Bash League history. The move sees one of India’s most accomplished cricketers bring his international experience and skill to the Australian T20 competition. The 39-year-old…
