NEW DELHI: The increase in pump prices by around Rs 5 a litre is only a dent to under-recovery given that oil companies are still losing Rs 13 a litre on petrol and Rs 38 on diesel, without factoring in taxes, resulting in heightened pressure on the states to lower VAT, which is as high…
The Malayalam film industry is currently celebrating the success of ‘Drishyam 3’, with audiences, critics and celebrities sharing their reactions to the latest chapter in the blockbuster franchise. Among those expressing excitement is actress Shaun Romy, who will soon be seen in the upcoming musical horror comedy ‘Karakkam’.Speaking exclusively to ETimes about the presence of…
NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal is heading to Canada for trade talks on May 25, with easier access for Indian textiles and leather from India in return for tapping uranium and critical minerals on the table as the two sides look to step up efforts for the proposed free trade agreement, for…
Tovino Thomas-starrer ‘Athiradi’ continues to hold its ground at the box office despite facing intense competition from Mohanlal’s blockbuster ‘Drishyam 3’. The film recorded a healthy jump on its second Saturday.According to Sacnilk, ‘Athiradi’ collected Rs 1.34 crore net in India on Day 10. The figure marks a 41.1 percent increase from the Rs 95…
NEW DELHI: State-owned Oil India Limited (OIL) has successfully unlocked a new gas-bearing pay zone in Rajasthan’s Dandewala field, with a flow of nearly 25,000 standard cubic metres per day, petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Saturday.Congratulating OIL on its technological excellence, Puri said on social media that the discovery by…
Hera Pheri 3 has remained in the spotlight ever since its announcement, though not always for positive reasons. Just when it seemed that earlier disagreements surrounding the film had been sorted out, fresh reports now suggest that Paresh Rawal has once again distanced himself from the much-awaited comedy sequel.According to a report by Bollywood Hungama,…
NEW DELHI: Govt on Saturday said that it has opened a four-month window for states to apply for setting up the first 50 industrial parks under the Rs 33,660 crore Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (Bhavya) scheme.Over six years, starting from the current fiscal, the scheme provides for the setting up of 100 plug-and-play industrial parks…
Rekha and Jeetendra’s rumoured relationship once became one of Bollywood’s most discussed chapters. A resurfaced account claims Rekha ended the alleged romance after she overheard Jeetendra refer to her as his “timepass” during a film shoot. The incident reportedly took place while they were working on ‘Bechara’ in Shimla. Rekha, who had grown close to…
NEW DELHI: Power giant NTPC on Saturday reported a 15% increase in consolidated profit, which rose from Rs 23,953 crore in 2024-25 to Rs 27,546 crore in 2025-26. It said the group’s strong performance was bolstered by a 29% increase in the share of joint venture profits, which reached Rs 2,864 crore, along with Rs…
Salman Khan recently lost his cool at paparazzi after photographers reportedly followed him outside a hospital while he was visiting a family member. The actor appeared upset over the lack of privacy and reacted strongly to the photographers gathered outside, saying, “Dimag kharab hai kya?”Now, Salman’s ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ co-star Bhagyashree has come out in…