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…
Centre expands Rs 35/kg sale to 19 cities amid supply concerns The Centre has widened its discounted onion sale to 19 cities, offering onions at Rs 35 per kg as prices rise following crop damage caused by rains in recent weeks.Delhi is among the cities covered by the intervention, with the Centre set to provide…
Nayanthara and Kavin’s new film ‘Hi’ has arrived in theatres, offering audiences a mix of romance, comedy and family emotions. Directed by Vishnu Edavan, the film brings the two actors together in a fresh on-screen pairing. Radhika Sarathkumar, Prabhu, VTV Ganesh, Sathyan and Amrutha Srinivasan play important roles. The film also carries a special emotional…
Indian Railways is undertaking several measures to modernise and strengthen its rail ticket booking system. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has set a new ticket booking record! Online booking of train tickets now accounts for 89% of total train ticket bookings on the Indian Railways network and this rush became evident when…
Playback singer AR Ameen, son of music composer AR Rahman, has clarified details surrounding the minor road accident he was involved in near Guindy, Chennai, on Monday. After reports of the incident surfaced, Ameen took to social media to explain what happened, while his sister, singer-composer Khatija Rahman, also shared a statement addressing the circumstances…
Skoda Auto India is all set to launch the new Skoda Kushaq facelift SUV on March 21, 2026. The Pre-bookings for the new SUV have already begun. Interested customers can book the new Kushaq online or by visiting the nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin by the end of this month. Skoda is offering…
Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common on Indian roads, but one question still confuses many buyers: how exactly do you charge an EV? Unlike petrol or diesel cars that rely on fuel stations, EVs can be charged at home, at workplaces, or at public charging stations. Here’s a quick guide on home vs public charging….
Inflation in the US accelerated in April to its highest level in three years, driven by rising fuel and food prices as the economic fallout from President Donald Trump’s Iran war continued to weigh on household budgets.Data released by the Commerce Department on Thursday showed that the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index — the Federal…
Natural Star Nani will be next seen in the upcoming action thriller ‘The Paradise’ directed by Srikantha Odela. As the film is set to hit the big screens in September the makers officially revealed that Keerthy Suresh is making a special appearance in one of the songs with her ‘Dasara’ co-star. Keerthy Suresh teases cameo…
Michelle Andrews Robin Carlton pays about $650 a month for a plan on the Missouri health insurance exchange that covers him and his two teenage kids. That monthly total is $200 higher than what he paid last year, due in part to the expiration in December of covid pandemic-era premium tax credits. But the self-employed…