NEW DELHI: Amid mounting losses, public sector oil firms announced the much-anticipated increase in petrol and diesel prices, raising it by around Rs 3 a litre across metros on Friday, which was lower than expected. Piped kitchen gas prices were, however, left unchanged.Oil company executives did not rule out the possibility of a further increase…
John Travolta was surprised with an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his directorial debut Friday.Clad in a white beret, Travolta walked the Cannes red carpet with his 26-year-old daughter Ella Bleu Travolta. The actor wrote, directed and co-produced ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’, based on his own 1997 children’s novel.Thierry Fremaux,…
Tata Steel on Friday reported a more than two-fold jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,965 crore for the January-March quarter of FY26, supported by higher revenues from its India operations and improved volumes, PTI reported. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,201 crore in the corresponding quarter of the…
Late actor Amjad Khan’s son Shadaab Khan has made shocking revelations about the darker side of the film industry, recalling how his father stood up against exploitation, withheld wages and alleged casting couch culture during his time as president of the Cine Artists Association.In a recent conversation with Vickey Lalwani, Shadaab admitted that being the…
The finance ministry has approved Dubai-based Emirates NBD Bank’s proposal to acquire up to 74 per cent stake in private sector lender RBL Bank, PTI reported citing a regulatory filing on Friday.RBL Bank said Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C) has received a letter from the Department of Financial Services dated May 14, 2026 approving the proposed…
Trisha Krishnan once again grabbed attention amid ongoing dating rumours with Vijay after her latest public appearance in Chennai. The actress was seen blushing and smiling when a fan asked her to convey regards to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, further fuelling speculation around their rumoured relationship. Though neither Vijay nor Trisha has addressed the…
MUMBAI: Rapido, which rivals Uber and Ola in India’s ride-hailing market, has raised a fresh $240 million in funding led by Dutch technology investor Prosus at a valuation of $3 billion, higher than its last valuation of $2.3 billion it attained when Swiggy sold its stake in the startup in a secondary transaction in September…
Celina Jaitly shared a heartfelt note for her close friend Preity Zinta after joining her in Dharamsala to cheer for Punjab Kings. The emotional post comes at a difficult time for Celina, days after Mumbai Police registered an FIR against her husband Peter Haag following her domestic violence allegations.Sharing photos from the match night, Celina…
The government on Friday imposed a windfall gains tax of Rs 3 per litre on petrol exports while reducing export levies on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), as crude oil prices remained elevated amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, PTI reported.The revised rates will come into effect from May 16.According to finance ministry notifications,…
Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most revered actors in Hollywood and has been working in the entertainment industry for decades. Today’s quote by the veteran actor highlights the importance of influence, responsibility and using one’s voice to bring about positive change in society. Quote of the day by Samuel L. Jackson The quote…