Bengaluru: The acquisition of Novigo Solutions by Blackstone-backed R Systems marks the third major buyout of a Mangaluru-headquartered tech firm in recent years, firmly placing the coastal city—and its neighbour Udupi—on India’s technology M&A map.R Systems said on Thursday that it will acquire Novigo Solutions for an upfront cash payout of Rs 400 crore, with…
Shah Rukh Khan is not only adored by millions of fans but also deeply admired by his co-stars. Almost everyone who has shared screen space with him in his three-decade-long career has spoken warmly about the superstar. Among them is ‘Happy New Year’ co-star Boman Irani, who recently reflected on his bond with Shah Rukh….
NEW DELHI: Congress on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, claiming that the Election Commission of India (ECI) stands “totally exposed and discredited.”Congress general secretary in-charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, in a post on X, welcomed the ruling, saying that the democracy had survived a…
The Reserve Bank of India’s central board on Friday took stock of the evolving global and domestic economic landscape, including geopolitical risks and financial market trends, during its 618th meeting held in Lucknow.The meeting, chaired by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, also reviewed the performance of select central office departments, various board committees, and the Ombudsman…
Jaya Bachchan’s public reactions have sparked debate, with her children attributing it to claustrophobia. A recent video of her pushing away a selfie-seeking man ignited social media backlash, drawing criticism from Kangana Ranaut and Ashoke Pandit. While her family explains her discomfort in crowds, others deem her behavior arrogant and unbecoming of a public figure….
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday shared a nostalgia-loaded post talking about her days as the Railways minister of India when she planned the Kolkata Metro project. The post shared on X came hours ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the state.She went on to share her journey from…
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced an extension for admissions to Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes for the July–August 2025 academic session, moving the deadline from September 15 to October 15, 2025. The decision follows multiple requests from higher educational institutions (HEIs) and was formalized in an official UGC statement.UGC has…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday reversed the August 11 order on the relocation of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR, saying that the animals that are not rabid or aggressive will not be shifted to shelters but instead sterilised, immunised, and released back to their original locations.The court said that the “direction given in the…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday approved a $410 million package for Pakistan’s Reko Diq copper and gold mine, as the country’s rare earth deposit are attracting foreign interests.The financing includes $300 million in loans to Canadian firm Barrick and a $110 million credit guarantee for the provincial government. The open-pit project in Pakistan’s…
JHANSI: A daring police constable rescued a 32-year-old woman who attempted suicide by jumping into a river on Thursday night in Jhansi district.The incident took place in Mauranipur tehsil, where the widow was staying with a 17-year-old girl in rented accommodation. On Thursday evening, the girl’s parents arrived unexpectedly and tried to take her home.Distressed…
