The Centre has withdrawn the draft Sugarcane (Control) Order, 2026, saying it will revisit the proposed framework after receiving objections from state governments and other stakeholders, PTI reported.The Food Ministry had circulated the draft order for public comments with a May 20 deadline. The proposal sought to replace the 60-year-old Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966, with…
Varun Dhawan has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights against the unauthorised use of his identity online. The court indicated it was inclined to grant interim relief. He joins several celebrities including Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan who have sought similar legal protection. Varun Dhawan has moved the Delhi…
India’s economic story is expected to remain on a path of “cautious resilience” in the near term, even as global uncertainties continue to grow, the department of economic affairs (DEA) said in its Monthly Economic Review for May.However, it cautioned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, rising crude oil prices and the possibility…
Trailer of Karisma Kapoor’s ‘Brown’ series unveiled, actress dons cop role Karisma Kapoor is drawing strong attention for her intense new look in the trailer of ‘Brown.’ The actor appears in a raw, stripped-down role that moves away from glamour, placing her in a darker, more emotional space. Fans have praised her transformation into Rita…
Looking to buy a Tesla? your ride just got Rs 9 lakh cheaper!Tesla has slashed the price of its Model Y in India by up to Rs 9 lakh as it looks to boost demand in a market where high prices have limited the appeal of its imported electric vehicles. The EV maker has introduced…
Lata Mangeshkar once shared a personal regret about Michael Jackson, saying she never got the chance to meet the global pop icon. The legendary Indian playback singer, who died on February 6, 2022, at the age of 92, paid tribute to Jackson with words that reflected deep respect and sadness. She called him one of…
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI/CHENNAI: India’s consumption looks headed for a near-term slowdown with predictions of an El Nino-weakened monsoon likely to bring the lowest rainfall in 11 years.Deficient rains may weigh on rural demand, impacting volume growth and crimping sales of a host of products ranging from soaps, shampoos, packaged food to two-wheelers and durables. For companies…
‘Premalu’ turned out to be one of the biggest Malayalam success stories in recent times. Directed by Girish AD, the romantic entertainer received a strong response after its theatrical release.Following its impressive run in theatres, the makers had also announced plans for a sequel. Now, a latest update regarding the same, has been unveiled by…
NEW DELHI: India has emerged as the world’s fifth most digitalised economy, overtaking several advanced nations as rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure and online services reshape the global technology landscape, according to a report released on Friday.The State of India’s Digital Economy (SIDE) 2026 report by the ICRIER-Prosus Centre for Internet and…
At a ‘Cocktail 2’ promotional event, Shahid Kapoor playfully mimicked Rashmika Mandanna’s viral step-back moment, leaving Kriti Sanon in splits. Rashmika laughed it off, clearing the air. Meanwhile, composer Pritam hit back at plagiarism allegations over the song Mashooqa. The film releases on June 19, directed by Homi Adajania. Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti…