Mumbai: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday signalled fresh Covid-era style policy support to cushion the impact of the West Asia conflict, while urging India Inc to step up investment and replace imports with domestic manufacturing.At the ET Awards for Corporate Excellence, Sitharaman said the govt is working on support measures for sectors hit by…
United States treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Friday said that America is not planning to renew a waiver allowing the purchase of Russian oil currently at sea.While talking to news agency Associated Press, Bessent also added that another waiver for Iranian oil at sea is “totally off the table.”“Not the Iranians. We have the blockade,…
Allu Arjun has approached the Delhi High Court to protect his personality rights, seeking legal recourse against the unauthorized use of his name, image, and voice. This move follows concerns from many stars about digital and commercial exploitation. The petition highlights issues like AI-generated content and unauthorized endorsements, as the actor aims to prevent commercial…
The 30-year Treasury yield, which recently reached its highest level since 2007, declined more sharply. US stock market today: Wall Street edged higher on Wednesday after the US Treasury Department said it could increase its purchases of government bonds, easing some of the pressure that has been weighing on financial markets globally. The market also…
The ministry has identified 60 priority corridors for electrification NEW DELHI: Govt wants automakers to take greater responsibility for fixing gaps in India’s electric vehicle EV charging network. Speaking at Siam’s annual session, Kamran Rizvi, secretary, ministry of heavy industries, said nearly half of mapped charging stations were non-functional, underscoring a major consumer pain point…
In Riteish Deshmukh’s view, the success of Hindi films such as ‘Dhurandhar’ illustrates a significant cultural shift; audiences are increasingly drawn to innovative storytelling. He encourages creators to break free from traditional molds, asserting that the richness of Indian cinema lies in delivering captivating tales, no matter the genre. Riteish Deshmukh has said Hindi cinema…
India’s economy is projected to expand by 7.6% in the current fiscal before moderating to 6.1% in 2026-27, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said in its interim Economic Outlook report, PTI reported.The multilateral body said the evolving conflict in the Middle East has “human and economic costs” for countries directly involved and…
Akshay Kumar wished Ajay Devgn a happy birthday with a funny BTS photo from Golmaal 5 sets, writing, “Dosti itni purani…pyar toh hoga hi.” Kajol added her witty note. Golmaal 5 reunites Ajay’s gang, with Akshay joining the cast. The film, directed by Rohit Shetty, is currently in production. Akshay Kumar gave fans a laugh…
Despite starring in one of cinema’s biggest franchises, Sean Astin said his earnings from ‘The Lord of the Rings’ were so modest that he was forced to sell his home.Image credit (Instagram) Sean Astin is best known for his pivotal role as Samwise Gamgee in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, one of the most…
Soha Ali Khan recently opened up about the people she turns to for everything from styling advice and parenting meltdowns to gossip and emotional support. Soha Ali Khan says daughter Inaaya gives her styling advice When asked who she goes to for styling advice, Soha hilariously revealed that her daughter Inaaya Naumi Kemmu has become…