Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in conversation with ROHM Co. Ltd. President. OSAKA: From focusing on high-tech industries to weaning away entities with presence in China and southeast Asia and wooing small Japanese banks, beyond the Big 3, that have strong local relationships, govt is deploying every tool to get Japanese firms to…
Savita Punia (right) with Bichu Devi Kharibam in Amstelveen on Thursday Kolkata: India’s best World Cup finish in 52 years prompted an appeal from former India captain and goalkeeper Savita Punia, who wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media after the team’s historic campaign — asking him to help save the Women’s Hockey…
Thalles de Souza (Credit: Business Insider) Thalles de Souza was 13 years old when police stormed into his house in Vila Kennedy, a community in Bangu, Rio de Janeiro, shouting and shooting. They were looking for a family member. He nearly got shot walking into his own kitchen.That morning did not stay contained to itself….
Kriti Sanon found herself at the centre of a social media controversy after featuring in a Raksha Bandhan advertisement that drew criticism over her outfit and the way the festival was portrayed. The campaign, which featured Kriti celebrating Raksha Bandhan in a contemporary outfit, sparked a debate on the internet about clothing, culture and whether…
Bhageerathi Amma returned to education at the age of 105. At an age when most people would consider education a chapter long closed, Bhageerathi Amma opened a schoolbook again. She was 105 when she returned to formal education in 2019, sitting for the Kerala State Literacy Mission’s Class 4 equivalency examination. She scored 75% overall…
On August 28, 2026, the Moon transitions into Aquarius, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery and innovative thinking. People may prefer to find their own answers instead of seeking approval. Documenting issues with evidence, such as photos and receipts, will become essential. Technical challenges could arise from various sources, warranting meticulous adjustments. Additionally, safeguarding personal finances…
HDFC shares drop 2% over CEO uncertainty, legal woes MUMBAI: Shares of HDFC Bank fell 2% on Thursday, with analysts citing uncertainty over the appointment of its next CEO. The bank also faces legal action in the US over alleged violations of securities laws for not disclosing adverse information related to a bulk deposits case.HDFC…
India’s grandmaster (GM) R Praggnanandhaa, (PTI Photo) Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa produced a remarkable turnaround against Fabiano Caruana to win the Grand Chess Tour Finals and secure the biggest title of his career in St. Louis on Thursday (local time).Praggnanandhaa overturned a six-point deficit at the start of the day, winning both rapid games against…
NIT Rourkela records 1,340 placement offers in 2025-26 NIT Rourkela placement 2025-26: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela students received 1,340 placement offers during the 2025-26 placement drive, along with 364 six-month internship offers. Pre-final-year students also secured 258 summer internships, the highest number of such offers recorded in the institute’s history.The B.Tech programme recorded…
Dulquer Salmaan Sings New Track ‘Loser’. Dulquer Salmaan is returning to Malayalam cinema with the upcoming thriller ‘I’m Game’, following the failure of ‘King of Kotha’. Ahead of the film’s theatrical release, the actor also stepped behind the microphone for ‘Loser’. The new track was released on Thursday in five languages.The song is available in…
