US equity benchmarks traded mixed on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq moving higher on strength in technology stocks after March inflation data came in line with expectations, while investors kept a close watch on geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.US consumer prices rose the most in nearly four years in March, driven by…
NEW DELHI: Senior executives of some of the highway construction companies told TOI that the increase has started impacting the road construction cost as bitumen and fuel expenses are around 30% of the project cost. “Since the commercial diesel price is revised from time to time, we are worried whether there will be another round…
Deepika Padukone surprised fans on Sunday, April 19, by announcing that she is expecting her second child with husband Ranveer Singh. The couple shared the joyful news through an adorable post featuring their daughter Dua holding a positive pregnancy test, along with two evil eye emojis.Following the announcement, social media users began looking back at…
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi recently addressed the backlash he faced after a video from the trailer launch of Dhurandhar went viral in November 2025. The clip showed him greeting co-star Sara Arjun with a kiss on the shoulder, sparking criticism online, with some calling the gesture “creepy” and inappropriate. In a new interview, the 71-year-old…
Ola Electric has rolled out a festive sales push ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, announcing limited-period offers under what it calls the ‘Ola Sona Weekend’. The company is offering benefits of up to Rs 50,000 across its electric two-wheeler range, along with a chance for customers to win a special gold-themed scooter. These prices, along with…
While India will be the sixth largest economy in FY27, it is likely to overtake both the UK, and Japan to bag the fourth spot in FY28. (AI image) In April 2025 when the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its World Economic Outlook, India was seen overtaking Japan to become the world’s fourth largest economy…
NEW DELHI: In a U-turn, the civil aviation ministry Thursday put on hold its directive for airlines to offer at least 60% seats free of charge. Under intense cost side pressure since the Iran war began, airlines had warned this move to curb ancillary revenue will lead to additional fare hikes.The aviation ministry had on…
Bollywood paparazzo Manav Manglani has shared his take on the Bachchan family’s relationship with the paparazzi, especially in light of Jaya Bachchan’s controversial remarks on the culture. Speaking on a podcast, he highlighted how different members of the family engage with photographers, while also addressing the backlash that followed Jaya’s comments. Bollywood paparazzo Manav Manglani…
Iran’s Hormuz chokehold has reshaped India’s oil purchase pattern, with a sharp drop in Gulf supplies this month pushing refiners towards Russia and smaller producers to keep supplies steady. So far in March, crude imports into the country are down 23% compared to February, according to shipping data and analyst estimates cited by ET. The…
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has responded to the glowing reviews of Dhurandhar: The Revenge by power couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, calling their words “overwhelming” and deeply motivating. Earlier, Virat Kohli had described Dhurandhar: The Revenge as an unmatched cinematic experience, saying he “didn’t flinch once” during its nearly four-hour runtime, while singling out Ranveer…