AI-generated image used for representational purposes. India’s push towards alternative fuels has taken a major step forward with the launch of E85 fuel in Delhi. Introduced on World Environment Day, the new ethanol-blended fuel is priced at Rs 82.12 per litre in the national capital, making it around Rs 20 cheaper than regular E20 petrol,…
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves are nearing the government’s $18 billion target for FY26, but a widening trade deficit, mounting external payment obligations and pressure on the rupee are raising concerns about the country’s economic stability, PTI reported.Data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed the country’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $43 million…
Ajay Devgn’s Hindi version of ‘Drishyam 3’, releasing on October 2, is set to differ significantly from the original Malayalam film, with the makers having drastically altered the plot and twists. Adding to the excitement, acclaimed KGF composer Ravi Basrur has been brought on board to compose the music. After news that the Hindi version…
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $938 million to $682.321 billion in the week ended May 28, snapping the previous week’s decline, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.In the preceding reporting week, the country’s forex reserves had fallen by $7.511 billion to $681.384 billion, reported PTI.India’s reserve stock…
Emraan Hashmi has wrapped filming for the much-anticipated romantic-thriller ‘Awarapan 2’, co-starring Disha Patani, with the film set for a theatrical release on August 14. Directed by Nitin Kakkar and produced by Vishesh Bhatt, the sequel sees Emraan reprise his iconic role of Shivam from the 2007 original. The makers of the much-anticipated romantic-thriller ‘Awarapan…
Ultraviolette has announced a new ownership benefit programme. Called ‘Kill the Petrol Bill’, the initiative offers cashback benefits to buyers of the Ultraviolette F77 and X-47 based on the usage of their previous petrol-powered two-wheelers.Under the scheme, customers can receive cashback equivalent to the kilometres covered on their old motorcycle or scooter over the last…
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday cautioned that a projected deficiency in the south-west monsoon could impact rural demand and private consumption, even as various government initiatives are expected to cushion the effect.Speaking at the post-monetary policy press conference, Malhotra said consumption trends have remained healthy so far but acknowledged that a…
Long before ‘Peddi’ sparked a debate about how women are represented on screen, Janhvi Kapoor had already put her position on record. In an April interview on Raj Shamani’s podcast, the actor spoke with striking clarity about consent, over-sexualisation, and her evolving confidence in asserting boundaries on film sets. Those remarks, largely noted at the…
India is projected to surpass China in terms of its share of global GDP measured in purchasing power parity (PPP) by around 2060, as China’s contribution to the world economy is expected to stabilise and decline in the second half of the century, PTI reported citing a report by researchers associated with the World Inequality…
Aamir Khan is set to marry his longtime girlfriend Gauri Spratt on July 5 in what will be his third marriage. Gauri, a fashion professional and mother of a six-year-old son, has been associated with Aamir Khan Films. The two reconnected after knowing each other for 25 years. Aamir Khan‘s upcoming third marriage is no…