While the Indian economy continues to be on a strong footing, it is faced with global headwinds that have added to uncertainty. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said that the Monetary Policy Committee has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% with a neutral policy stance. India continues…
The personal bodyguard of Bollywood star Salman Khan has told a special court in Mumbai that the April 2024 firing outside the actor’s residence was “an attempt to kill him.”The trial in the case began last month, with the bodyguard—also the complainant—deposing as the first witness.Firing outside Galaxy ApartmentsOn April 14, 2024, two motorcycle-borne men…
Rishabh Pant and Ajinkya Rahane (Pic credit: IPL) Out of form and short on ideas, Kolkata Knight Riders are set to consider sweeping changes as they hunt for their first win of the IPL 2026 season against a confident Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens on Thursday.Much of the spotlight will be on Mohammed Shami,…
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is the only thing everyone is talking about ever since the film has released in theatres. The box office numbers are proof of the film’s popularity despite the fact that it also got criticised by some for being violent and many also accused it to be a propaganda movie. Largely, the film…
. TOI correspondent from Washington: Iran has moved to reassert control over the Strait of Hormuz within hours of Israel’s continued strikes in Lebanon, putting a squeeze on shipping movement just 48 hours before talks are scheduled to commence in Islamabad. Tehran’s actions—ranging from enhanced inspections to outright halts of tankers—have contradicted US claims that…
The United States has eased sanctions on Venezuela’s state-owned oil sector, allowing American companies to resume limited business with Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), as the Donald Trump administration seeks to expand global oil supplies during the ongoing Iran conflict, AP reported.The US Treasury Department on Wednesday issued a broad licence permitting PDVSA to sell…
“When you ride the bullet train from Vadodara, you will reach Mumbai in just an hour and a half,” the minister said. (Image for representative purpose only) India’s first indigenous bullet train is likely to start being tested by May or June next year, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said. He added that the testing…
India’s top gas importer Petronet LNG has issued a force majeure notice to its supplier QatarEnergy and local buyers as its vessels are unable to reach Ras Laffan load port due to the crisis in West Asia, it said in an exchange filing on Wednesday.The US-Iran conflict has disrupted fuel shipments in the region. Transit…
Starlink has completed a major ground infrastructure in India, with 20 gateway sites and hundreds of antennas already in place as the satellite communications company prepares to serve the Indian market.Lauren Dreyer, vice president, Starlink business operations, SpaceX, said at India Mobile Congress 2026 that the company has also developed security controls specifically for the…
Frecklington’s fascination with coachmaking began when he was just eight years old. For more than half a century, Jim Frecklington turned wood, metal, leather and gold into something increasingly rare: magnificent horse-drawn carriages built by hand. His workshop on Sydney’s northern beaches became the unlikely birthplace of vehicles destined for royal ceremonies, but his final…
