J&K CM Omar Abdullah (PTI image) NEW DLEHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has written to the presidents of 42 political parties, including Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, requesting them to press the centre to introduce legislation during the ongoing Parliament session to restore statehood to J&K. In his letter dated July 29, Abdullah…
NEW DELHI: Hours after a flash flood hit the Himalayan village of Dharali in Uttarkashi district, IMD on Tuesday claimed that it has been issuing regular warnings to Uttarakhand for the past four days about expected “heavy to extremely heavy” rainfall over the state from August 3 till August 5.The MeT department, however, kept mum…
Amid tightening international scrutiny, Russian-linked Indian refiner Nayara Energy has exported its first gasoline shipment since the European Union imposed sanctions on the company on July 18, Reuters reported citing four sources and LSEG data.According to shipping sources and LSEG data, the vessel Tempest Dream departed on Monday with around 43,000 metric tons (over 363,000…
Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir lauded skipper Shubman Gill for leading from the front during the recently concluded Test series against England and backed him to continue shining in the years ahead.Gill was instrumental in India’s hard-fought 2-2 draw, amassing 754 runs with four centuries across…
Tata Motors, Yes Bank, and Vodafone Idea have emerged as India’s most widely held stocks, surpassing earlier favourites like Reliance Power, Reliance Industries, and State Bank of India, amid a surge in retail investor participation.According to data compiled by ETIG, Tata Motors topped the list with over 67.5 lakh shareholders as of June 2025 —…
Salman Khan initially hesitated to romance Sonam Kapoor in ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ due to his close friendship with her father, Anil Kapoor. Director Sooraj Barjatya spent months convincing Salman, who felt awkward about the pairing. Despite Salman’s reservations about the age gap and their history, Sonam was comfortable, and the film became a major…
Columbia University has regained access to over $400 million in federal research funding following a controversial settlement with the US government. The move brings temporary relief for students involved in research and federally funded programs, but questions remain, especially for international students and those planning academic careers. Why it matters to students Federal research funding…
Retail investors are continuing to pour large sums into mid and smallcap mutual fund schemes, chasing high returns even as experts warn of stretched valuations and recommend a shift to safer ground.According to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), investors allocated Rs 20,255 crore into mid and smallcap schemes in the…
Trump attributed the large banks’ rejection of him and his supporters to regulatory pressure from the then Biden administration. US President Donald Trump has revealed that America’s two biggest banks, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, have rejected him as a customer in the past. In an interview with CNBC, Trump said he had been…
Fresh off the success of Son of Sardaar 2 alongside Ajay Devgn, Mrunal Thakur is in a celebratory mood, but she’s keeping her cards close to her chest. In a recent interview, the actress revealed she’s manifesting big things for her career, but avoids speaking about them aloud, thanks to her strong belief in the…
