Kolkata: ITC Ltd has reported a 5% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of the last fiscal, at Rs 5,113.3 crore. The growth came despite a higher GST rate and a steep increase in excise duties, while West Asia conflict weighed on profitability.The Kolkata-headquartered company had seen a…
Aaradhya Bachchan finally made her red carpet debut alongside her mother and actress, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at an event hosted at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday evening.Hours after Aishwarya made waves on the Cannes red carpet with her stunning appearance in a dramatic blue number, the actress was seen changing into a pink gown…
US Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller has joined a growing group of policymakers calling for the central bank to signal that its next move may not necessarily be an interest rate cut as inflation pressures remain elevated, AFP reported.The comments come as the US economy continues to grapple with stubborn price pressures, with consumer inflation…
Bobby Deol recently opened up about the struggles, insecurities, and comeback phase of his career while speaking to Shekhar Suman on his chat show. From discussing intimate scenes in Aashram to becoming “Lord Bobby” on social media, the actor candidly reflected on the emotional lows that shaped him.During the conversation, Shekhar Suman pointed out how…
US stocks moved higher on Friday, putting Wall Street on course for an eighth consecutive weekly gain as easing pressure from the bond market lifted investor sentiment, AP reported.The S&P 500 rose 0.6 per cent and moved closer to the all-time high it touched last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 307 points, or…
Sneha Ullal became an overnight sensation after starring opposite Salman Khan in Lucky: No Time for Love. Often remembered for her striking resemblance to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sneha recently opened up about her unexpected Bollywood debut, the sacrifices fame brought into her life, and how her mother’s cancer battle influenced her decision to enter films.Speaking…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a record dividend payout of Rs 2.87 lakh crore to the government for FY 2026-27. The payout comes at a time when the economy is dealing with the effects of the US-Iran war and global oil price shock. The dividend announced on Friday is the highest ever…
We often carry mental noise or emotional obstacles within ourselves that can interfere with our goals. Many times, it becomes difficult to silence those thoughts. However, today’s quote from Bill Pullman highlights the importance of learning how to overcome those distractions and training yourself to look beyond them. Quote of the day by ‘The Boroughs’…
President Donald Trump has long bantered about GLP-1s, the breakthrough medicines that have changed care for diabetes and obesity. Sometimes he calls them “the fat drug.” In an interview with the The New York Times in January, he mused that “I probably should” take them. A few days before the Times published that story, Trump…
State Bank of India (SBI) branches will function normally on May 25 and 26 after the proposed two-day nationwide strike by employees was deferred following discussions between bank management and union representatives, PTI reported.SBI, in a customer advisory, said the proposed strike by the All India State Bank of India Staff Federation (AISBISF) had been…