Paytm share price sees positive momentum, as firm announces Q1 FY25 results
New Delhi, July 19 - In a wider trend when stock prices of domestic technology majors are down by 2-2.7 per cent, One 97 Communications, the parent company that operates the brand Paytm, has seen an upward trend, after the firm announced its
Breach in Peddavagu project inundates villages in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad, July 19 - Hundreds of cattle were washed away and several villages were flooded after a huge breach in Peddavagu Medium Irrigation project in Godavari basin in Telangana's Bhadradri Kothagudem district.
Austrian-made assault rifle recovered from slain terrorists in J&K’s Keran
Srinagar, July 19 - A huge cache of arms and ammunition, including an Austrian-made bullpup assault rifle, was recovered from the slain terrorists in J&K’s Keran sector.
Japan’s Toshiba group to invest Rs 500 crore to expand ops in India
New Delhi, July 19 - Japan’s Toshiba Group plans to invest another 10 billion Japanese yen (over Rs 500 crore) in India to expand its capacity for producing power transmission and distribution equipment in the country.
India’s electricity demand may surge by eight per cent this year: IEA
New Delhi, July 19 - With demand for electricity in India expected to surge by a massive eight per cent this year, the world’s demand is rising at its fastest rate in years, driven by robust economic growth, intense heat waves and increasing
Microsoft experiences outage worldwide, netizens react
New Delhi, July 19 - US tech giant Microsoft on Friday experienced a significant outage, affecting its services for users across many countries including India, the US, Japan, and Australia.
PM Modi hails defence giant Lockheed Martin’s Make in India, Make for World drive
New Delhi, July 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has applauded global defence giant Lockheed Martin's commitment towards realising the vision of 'Make in India, Make for the World.'
Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde’s action thriller ‘Deva’ to release on V-day 2025
Mumbai, July 19 - Bollywood stars Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde’s upcoming high-octane action thriller film 'Deva' will be released on the occasion of Valentine’s Day on February 14, next year.
Forex inflows from NRIs surge 4-fold to $2.7 bn in April-May
Mumbai, July 19 - The money from Indians working overseas that come into NRI deposits of banks surged more than 4-fold to $2.7 billion in April-May this year compared to $0.6 billion in the same period last year, strengthening the country’s foreign exchange
Despite being halfway through the current solar cycle, Sun is starting next
New Delhi, July 19 - Even though the Sun is just halfway through its current cycle, the first rumblings of its next 11-year solar cycle have been detected in sound waves within it, according to a team of researchers.
Retail sales surge in India amid high disposable incomes, rising consumption
New Delhi, July 19 - As household consumption expenditure on goods and services surged with rising disposable incomes, the country saw a significant 5 per cent growth in retail sales in the month of June.
Trump accepts Republican nomination
Washington, July 19 - Former US President Donald Trump accepted the Republican party nomination for his third run for the White House with a speech that began with a sombre retelling of the assassination attempt on him.
IIT Mandi team conducts comprehensive life cycle assessment of solar cell technologies
New Delhi, July 18 - Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi conducted a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of five solar cell technologies to determine the most sustainable and profitable options for solar energy production in India.
Ram Charan to be awarded Ambassador for Indian Art & Culture at IFFM 2024
Mumbai, July 19 - Superstar Ram Charan will be the Guest of Honour at the 15th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) and will be feted with the Ambassador for Indian Art and Culture for his contributions to Indian cinema.
Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic announce separation
New Delhi/Mumbai, July 18 - India cricketer Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic have confirmed their separation, ending their four-year-old marriage in the "best interest for the both of us".
Janhvi Kapoor hospitalised following food poisoning
Mumbai, July 18 - Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor, who was recently seen in the sports drama ‘Mr. & Mrs. Mahi’, has been hospitalised.
Memers are very creative people, says ‘Meme king’ Pankaj Tripathi
Mumbai, July 18 - Actor Pankaj Tripathi, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming movie ‘Stree 2’, has shared his opinion about the memer community.
Shraddha Kapoor on her ‘Stree’ character’s braid: Isme 20,000 volt ki shakti hai
Mumbai, July 18 - Actress Shraddha Kapoor is gearing up to grace the silver screen once again after ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’. This time, the actress will reprise her role in the upcoming horror-comedy movie ‘Stree 2’.
Payal Kapadia, Tim Blake Nelson join jury of Locarno Film Festival
Los Angeles, July 18 - Indian filmmaker and Cannes Grand Prix winner Payal Kapadia, along with US actor Tim Blake Nelson, Italian actor Luca Marinelli, and Belgian producer Diana Elbaum, have joined the jury of the Locarno Film Festival.
Nigerian govt, labour unions agree on new minimum wage
Abuja, July 19 - The Nigerian government and the leadership of the country's organised labour agreed on a new minimum wage for local workers, ending months of bickering over the welfare of employees in the most populous African country.