Airbnb sees 30% surge in bookings from Indian guests for Paris Olympics
New Delhi, July 12 - With the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games just weeks away, Airbnb has observed a significant surge in travel bookings across the world, indicating heightened global interest in the event.
India equity capital markets raise $29.5 bn in 2024 1st half, M&A activity hits $37.3 bn
New Delhi, July 12 - The India equity capital markets (ECM) hit a record high and raised $29.5 billion in the first half this year, up 144.9 per cent compared to a year ago, a report has said, as follow-on public offers (FPOs)
CAG on Maha PSUs: 41 accumulated huge losses, net worth of 31 eroded
Mumbai, July 12 - The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has observed that 41 state public sector undertakings in Maharashtra had accumulated losses of Rs 50,098.55 crore while the net worth of 31 SPSUs, including 13 inactive, had completely eroded.
Bengaluru Tech Summit: K’taka govt holds pre-event breakfast meet with industry leaders
Bengaluru, July 12 - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday inaugurated a pre-event breakfast meeting related to the Bengaluru Tech Summit at a private hotel in the city.
‘Pill’ director Raj Kumar Gupta insists it’s not fair to label Riteish Deshmukh as ‘underrated’
Mumbai, July 12 - Filmmaker Raj Kumar Gupta, who directed the investigative pharmaceutical thriller web series 'Pill', has opened up about casting actor Riteish Deshmukh, saying that it is not fair to label such a talented individual as 'underrated' and that his versatility
Singapore police investigate 528 for scam, illegal moneylending
Singapore, July 12 - Singaporean police are investigating 528 suspects for over 2,200 scam and unlicensed moneylending cases following an enforcement operation from July 1 to July 10, according to the latest statement from the police.
Nothing sells 1 lakh units of India-made CMF Phone 1 in 3 hours
New Delhi, July 12 - London-based technology company Nothing on Friday announced that 1 lakh units of its sub-brand's debut smartphone CMF Phone 1, which is being manufactured in India, was sold in just three hours across various channels.
Centre sanctions Rs 114 crore project for rural roads in Tripura
New Delhi, July 12 - The Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned 42 roads measuring 118.756 km with an estimated investment of Rs 114.32 crore to strengthen rural connectivity in Tripura.
Stokes being in same category alongside Kallis and Sobers is phenomenal achievement, says Hussain
New Delhi, July 12 - Former England captain Nasser Hussain said Ben Stokes being placed alongside Jacques Kallis and Sir Garfield Sobers in an exclusive all-rounders club of taking 200 wickets and scoring 6,000 runs in Test cricket is a phenomenal achievement for
Automobile sales jump in Q1 FY25 over economic growth, rural demand: SIAM
New Delhi, July 12 - Riding on overall economic growth, especially in the rural markets, the Indian automobile industry saw a robust performance across all segments in the first quarter of the current fiscal (FY25), including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, three-wheelers, and two-wheelers,
ISIS terror plot: NIA files charge sheet in Mumbai court; names 2, including Libyan man
Mumbai, July 12 - The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet before a Mumbai Special Court, naming two accused, including a Libyan national in the sensational ISIS terror conspiracy busted in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, an official said here on Friday.
US military destroys five Houthi boats, three drones
Sanaa, July 12 - US forces have destroyed five Houthi uncrewed surface vessels in the Red Sea, according to US Central Command.
ED action against Nagendra needless, politically-motivated: Shivakumar
Bengaluru, July 12 - Reacting to the arrest of a former minister by the ED on Friday, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar stated that detaining B Nagendra was unnecessary as the SIT is already looking into the case and called the development
Lalu Yadav & family head to Mumbai for Anant Ambani’s wedding
Patna, July 12 - RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and his entire family went to Mumbai on Friday to attend the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
Malawian government to engage diaspora community on mining
Lilongwe, July 12 - The Malawian government announced it would host a virtual mining investment forum for Malawians living abroad on Saturday.
Indonesia tightens cybersecurity after ransomware attack
Jakarta, July 12 - The recent cyberattack in Indonesia that massively disrupted its national data system has urged the country to strengthen its cyber resilience and evaluate its digital technology policy.
‘Very greedy to win every game’: Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of Women’s Asia Cup match against Pakistan
New Delhi, July 12 - India captain Harmanpreet Kaur remains resolute in their approach of going for a win in every game ahead of the Women's Asia Cup match against arch-rivals Pakistan.
Fintech firm Partior raises over $60 million in funding
New Delhi, July 12 - Fintech company Partior on Friday announced the first close of over $60 million Series B round led by the venture capital and growth investing firm Peak XV Partners.
Everyone showing emotions showed how much T20 WC win meant to them, says VVS Laxman
New Delhi, July 12 - VVS Laxman, India’s coach on the ongoing T20I tour of Zimbabwe, said the passionate and emotional celebrations by the entire side after winning 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup showed how much the triumph mattered to them.
UP to transform KVKs into ‘Centres of Excellence’ with ‘Lab to Land’ vision
Lucknow, July 12 - The Uttar Pradesh government is bringing the 'Lab to Land' slogan to life through the expansion of extension programmes.