Bharti Airtel's first-quarter (April-June/Q1) performance for 2026-27 (FY27) surpassed estimates across most metrics, fuelled by robust growth in both its India and Africa operations, with significant increases in average revenue per user (Arpu) and subscriber additions.
Nyck de Vries discusses Mahindra Racing's impressive turnaround in the Formula E season, as they head into the London finale aiming for a historic top-three team championship finish. Despite a challenging start, de Vries' victories and the team's collective effort have positioned them for their best result since 2016-17, with de Vries also reflecting on his F1 experience.
Even Emraan Hashmi's committed performance cannot entirely mask the sheer ordinariness of Awarapan 2's broader script, feels Sreeju Sudhakaran.
Celebrate the comedic genius of Johnny Lever on his 69th birthday on August 14 by revisiting his most iconic and side-splitting on-screen phone call scenes that highlight his unparalleled talent for mimicry, slapstick, and animated expressions.
India's trade deficit reached a six-month high of $31.98 billion in July, driven by a sharp increase in imports, particularly crude oil, electronic goods, coal, and fertilisers. Both merchandise exports and imports recorded their second-highest levels during the same period.
Mahindra Racing CEO Frederic Bertrand has stated that while Indian reserve driver Kush Maini has the potential to become a Formula E driver, the team will not compromise its competitive ambitions for nationality.
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August 15 was the date of India's Independence, so why did transfer of power happen at the stroke of midnight August 14-15?
Veteran Indian midfielder Manpreet Singh, preparing for his fourth and potentially final Hockey World Cup, expresses his determination to lead India to its first title in 51 years. He highlights the team's experience, preparation, and focus on fitness and defence, confident in their ability to reach the final.
The Centre has notified 40 questions for the upcoming Census 2027, including caste and place of Covid vaccination, marking the first time caste details will be collected as part of the decadal exercise. The population enumeration will be a fully digital process, with an option for self-enumeration.
Bengaluru's draft GBA (Parking) Rules, 2026, propose annual residential parking fees ranging from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000, depending on vehicle type. The rules aim to regulate on-street parking, requiring permits for residents and setting specific road-space requirements, with violations leading to penalties.
India spin legend Harbhajan Singh has lauded 15-year-old cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling his audacious strokeplay unparalleled.
A widow in Kanpur has alleged that jewellery worth approximately Rs 50 lakh vanished from her State Bank of India (SBI) locker, leading police to register an FIR against the branch manager and unidentified staff members. The complainant, Rashmi Arora, discovered the locker empty after a period of non-operation and a bank merger.
The Supreme Court has stayed a Madras high court order that had quashed the Tamil Nadu government's decision to provide compassionate government jobs to relatives of victims from last year's Karur stampede.
Researchers at IIT-Guwahati have developed an inexpensive and efficient catalyst for producing hydrogen from water, a crucial step for the National Green Hydrogen Mission and the transition to sustainable energy. The catalyst uses nickel salt and an anthracene-based organic molecule, offering a cleaner alternative to fossil fuel-derived hydrogen.
The Supreme Court criticised the Bar Council of India's circular that initially barred the enrolment of 2026 NALSAR University of Law graduates as advocates, asserting students' right to protest. The BCI later withdrew and modified its order after significant social media backlash.
Crypto can rise or fall for many reasons. Here's a simple guide to what gives digital assets value and drives their prices.
Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal underwent a 90-minute surgery for a 'kirpan' attack injury sustained inside a gurdwara in Nanded and is now stable, with doctors repairing a tendon and ulnar artery nerve.
Opener Tanzid Hasan's maiden Test century and a fluent fifty from Najmul Hossain Shanto helped Bangladesh build their lead before Australia fought back with quick wickets in the post-tea session, on Day 2 of the first Test.
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir's standing in red-ball cricket faces a crucial test as the team embarks on a two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
Independence doesn't come wrapped in one colour, one career or one definition. For some women, it looks like leading the boardroom. For others, it's booking that solo holiday, chasing a dream, owning their femininity or simply refusing to fit into a box.
Seven workers have died and three are currently missing after a tunnel under construction at a hydroelectric project site in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, was inundated with water and debris following landslides and subsidence.
This week's OTT releases feature a diverse range of films and series, including the spiritual sequel 'Cocktail 2' starring Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Kriti Sanon, Kangana Ranaut's 'Bharat Bhagya Vidhata' based on the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, and the RSS-themed drama 'Aakhri Sawwal'.
The Centre has announced the awarding of 1057 Gallantry and Service Medals to personnel from Police, Fire Service, Home Guard & Civil Defence, and Correctional Services on Independence Day, recognising their exceptional bravery and distinguished service.
A 19-year-old second-year Mechanical Engineering student at IIT Kharagpur, Ankit Sharma, died after allegedly falling from the third floor of a campus building. Police have launched an investigation, examining CCTV footage to determine the circumstances of the fall, which remains unclear whether accidental or otherwise.
Ravichandran Ashwin's YouTube show was dramatically interrupted when police officers arrived at his Chennai residence.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has successfully secured the return of fugitive drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya from the UAE, highlighting the government's zero-tolerance policy against narcotics and its relentless pursuit of traffickers hiding abroad.
If you do not insulate your retirement corpus from the true cost of modern critical care, you don't have a retirement plan -- you have a fragile strategy waiting for an expensive medical emergency to break it
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw declines in early trade, with the ongoing US-Iran standoff cited as a major factor impacting investor sentiment and raising concerns about inflationary pressures and currency volatility for oil-importing nations like India. Track Sensex, Nifty on August 14, 2026.
The top court was hearing a PIL of public charitable trust 3S and Our Health Society seeking directions to the Centre, states and Union territories to implement mandatory front-of-package warning labels (FOPL) on packaged foods.
M S Dhoni's appearance in Chennai has ignited fervent discussions among fans regarding the future of Chennai Super Kings.
Just suspend disbelief, grab some popcorn and enjoy the chaos. The End of Oak Street becomes much more fun that way, shares Mayur Sanap.
Shiromani Akali Dal chief Badal, who has a 'Z+' security cover, was injured in a 'kirpan' (ceremonial dagger) attack by Jaspal Singh, around 60-62 years old, inside a gurdwara on the outskirts of Maharashtra's Nanded town on Thursday.
Punjab Kings' Nehal Wadhera said head coach Ricky Ponting personally approached him and offered reassurance at a time when his confidence was affected by his lack of runs during IPL 2026.
rediffGURU Ravi Mittal shares a list of dos and don'ts to stay safe while using online matrimony platforms.
Awarapan 2, featuring Emraan Hashmi, is set to release 19 years after its original, joining a growing trend of long-delayed Bollywood sequels attempting to capitalise on nostalgia and past successes like Gadar 2 and Border 2, but not all such reboots guarantee box office triumph.
Vivo is looking to make a strong impression with the S2, combining a large 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo chipset.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the BJP-RSS, labelling them a "bunch of jokers" with no understanding of India, and criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy as merely "hugging leaders." He also claimed the RSS has become an instrument of large capital, serving Adani and Ambani, and vowed that the Congress would keep pressure on the government until Modi and Shah resign. The BJP hit back, calling Gandhi immature and out of depth.
Kuldeep Yadav will look towards the Sri Lanka series as his big opportunity to finally seal his place as India's No 1 spinner in Tests.
'... that work is done. The task is to reallocate what has been built, with the courage of a founder and the discipline of an owner.'
