Activist group No Azure for Apartheid led protests demanding Microsoft stop selling products to Israel
Oregon
Police arrested 18 people during a protest at Microsoft’s Redmond campus in Oregon after demonstrations against the company’s business ties with Israel turned viole
Elections Under Threat
Dhaka
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has said that democracy is yet to be restored in the country and expressed doubts about the possibility of free and fair elections. Speaking at a press conference in Dhaka on Wednesday, BNP’s Senior Joint S
HRCP condemned two extrajudicial killings of blasphemy suspects by police, stressing urgent need for police reforms and stronger accountability measures
Islamabad
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has reported a sharp rise in violence and discrimination against
Jaishankar said meeting reviewed bilateral ties, discussing politics, trade, defence, investments, science, technology, and people exchanges
Moscow
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday underlined that the shared goal of India and Russia is to “maximise
The makers of director Vignesh Shivan’s upcoming film Love Insurance Kompany, starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty in lead roles, have announced that the film will release on October 17 this Diwali. The romantic entertainer was originally scheduled for a September 18 re
What could be better than birthday cake? A megastar-sized film update! Ahead of his birthday today, Chiranjeevi surprised fans with a first glimpse of his highly awaited socio-fantasy epic, Vishwambhara. While the teaser delivers the grandeur fans have been expecting, the big new
Archie Andrews and his Riverdale friends are set to return to the big screen as Universal Pictures announced a high-budget live-action adaptation of the legendary 85-year-old Archie Comics series. Produced by the team behind Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the film will featur
War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, was one of the most-anticipated films of the year. However, since its release last week, the film has not performed as expected at the box office, leaving fans and industry insiders surprised.
Amid the disappointing response, rumours
Whenever comedian Mitra’s name comes up, audiences instantly recall his unforgettable comic scenes. He has also played lead roles in films like Raaga and Parasanga. Recently, he has impressed viewers with powerful performances in films such as Karavali and Landlord, where his new
Even today, while several senior artists have gained recognition in cinema, many talented individuals remain unnoticed. Efforts are being made to bring such hidden gems into the spotlight. One such talent is Nagesh N., hailing from the village of Thirumalapalyad in Tumakuru distr
New Delhi
Asia is channeling more of its savings into local investments, strengthening financial resilience and reducing dependence on the US dollar, according to an HSBC report released on Thursday. The study said India and China are leading this “Asia buys Asia” trend, which
New Delhi
Inflation eased further for India’s agricultural and rural workers in July, providing relief to vulnerable households. According to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, year-on-year inflation based on the Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) fel
SEBI aims to balance investor protection while addressing growing demand for derivatives and IPO investments
Mumbai
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is considering extending the tenure of equity derivatives contracts to deepen markets and offer investors gr
Economy Eyes Upswing
New Delhi
India’s economy is expected to grow between 6.8 and 7 percent in the first quarter of FY26, driven by strong discretionary spending, according to a report by SBI Research released on Thursday. Gross Value Added (GVA) growth for April–June is p
GoM reviewed GST exemption on health and life insurance premiums; states supported it but urged strict monitoring, with an estimated ₹9,700 crore annual cost
New Delhi
The Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation has accepted the Centre’s proposal to cut the num
SC/ST MSMEs' online sales grew steadily, reaching a record ₹5,134 crore in FY25 from ₹2,689 crore
New Delhi
More than 59,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) owned by Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs have registered on the Government e-Marketplac
Satellites and space technology are no longer just tools for exploring the universe; they are transforming life on Earth in ways we often take for granted. From communication and weather forecasting to navigation and environmental monitoring, space technology has become a vital p
Semiconductors are the backbone of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones and laptops to automobiles and advanced medical equipment. Recognizing their strategic importance, India has intensified efforts to establish a robust semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.