With less than a month to go, football fans have all fingers -- and toes -- crossed, notes Kanika Datta.
'People are now searching online for ways to spend their time offline. That is the intersection.'
Tata Motors' MD and CEO, Girish Wagh, has identified rising diesel prices as the most significant threat to India's commercial vehicle (CV) industry recovery, despite the sector recently surpassing its pre-FY19 wholesale peak. Diesel costs account for 25-50% of a truck operator's total cost of ownership, making any increase a critical concern for fleet economics.
Delhi Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding a man of approximately Rs 4.35 lakh in an online gas bill booking scam. The victim was tricked into installing a malicious mobile application that allowed the fraudsters to siphon off funds.
Dr Dinesh Amalnerkar, president of the Maharashtra Academy of Sciences, has emphasised the need for Maharashtra to strengthen its semiconductor research and manufacturing ecosystem to compete with states like Gujarat and Telangana.
Bank of Baroda has partnered with Reliance Jio to provide access to its mobile banking application, 'bob World Lite', for users of Jio feature phones, aiming to promote financial inclusion and digital payments.
TCS, India's largest IT firm, is aiming to become the world's leading AI-led technology services company. CEO K Krithivasan highlights the company's strategy, including upskilling its workforce and executing nation-scale projects in India.
Delhi Police have arrested five individuals from Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar for their involvement in an interstate cyber fraud racket. The syndicate supplied mule bank accounts to cyber criminals, routing cheated money from online investment and task-based scams.
Dabur India's stock has fallen over 17 per cent since the start of the Iran war, driven by concerns over a weak monsoon, the West Asian crisis, and rising input costs, which are expected to impact the company's revenues and margins, particularly affecting its significant rural sales and international markets.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed new measures to combat financial fraud in digital payments, including lagged credit for authorised push payments and a 'kill switch' for users to disable all digital transactions.
Budget 2026 is an intentional and ambitious one - From manufacturing growth to services supremacy, from technology consumption to AI-powered transformation. This is the blueprint for a $7 trillion economy built on intelligence, not just scale.
Police in Jharkhand's Chatra district have arrested a man for allegedly killing his brother after a heated argument. The accused initially tried to make the death appear accidental, but confessed after interrogation.
Dehradun Police and the STF have arrested another person allegedly involved in the daylight killing of Jharkhand gangster Vikram Sharma three months ago.
Nayagam PP, career counsellor and founder of EduJobs360, explains how traditional engineering choices are being replaced with flexible, future-ready career paths that align with industry requirements.
The Reserve Bank of India has updated its e-mandate framework, allowing card issuers to map existing mandates to reissued cards and clarifying rules around transaction limits and customer grievance redressal.
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has released draft guidelines for responsible labelling of synthetically generated Artificial Intelligence (AI) content in advertising, proposing a risk-based framework to ensure transparency and protect consumers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to citizens to adopt austerity measures, including avoiding destination weddings abroad and reducing edible oil consumption, to mitigate the impact of the West Asia crisis on India's economy.
Rajasthan's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has identified a Punjab-based suspect for allegedly sharing pro-Khalistan and pro-Pakistan content on social media platforms.
A 39-year-old driver in Delhi, employed by a family for 15 years, has been arrested for allegedly exploiting an elderly Alzheimer's patient and siphoning off Rs 2.57 lakh through unauthorised UPI transactions.
Police in Belagavi, Karnataka, have arrested the operator of Shivam Associates, accused of running a multi-crore Ponzi scheme that promised high returns to depositors. The case has been registered under the BUDS Act and KPID Act, and will be transferred to the CID for further investigation.
Employees with artificial intelligence skills are likely to see better salary increments in the coming years, especially in technology, GCCs, and BFSI sectors, according to TeamLease Edtech.
Employees with artificial intelligence skills are likely to see better salary increments in the coming years, especially in technology, GCCs, and BFSI sectors, according to TeamLease Edtech.
Alia Bhatt's first daytime appearance at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 instantly became one of her best red carpet moments ever as she walked in a soft, dreamy hand-painted gown inspired by the French Riviera.
The CBI has registered an FIR in the alleged murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, taking over the investigation from the state police following a request from the state government.
NIT Rourkela has announced the launch of four new academic programmes for the 2026-27 session, focusing on emerging technologies such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies.
A 27-year-old man in Hyderabad has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a police official and uploading fabricated videos on social media platforms using AI to gain followers.
Police in Karnataka have arrested an individual running a firm accused of operating a multi-crore deposit scam, attracting investments with promises of high returns. The case involves Shivaanand S Neelanavar and his firm Shivam Associates, also known as Acumen, who allegedly failed to return money to depositors after promising a 36 per cent annual return.
A look at the profiles of the ministers in the new Tamil Nadu government led by Joseph C Vijay of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
Ludhiana Police have busted a large cyber fraud racket, arresting 132 people involved in running fake call centres that targeted foreign nationals through various online scams.
A man was killed and his hand chopped off in Odisha's Nayagarh district following a dispute over illegal mining of laterite stone. Police have arrested four people in connection with the incident.
Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited (MFRL) has named Shreyas Iyer as the brand ambassador for its Formula 1 programme in India.
Karan Johar made a significant impact at the Meta Gala 2026 in New York, donning a stunning 30 kilo, Ravi Raja Varma-themed costume designed by Manish Malhotra.
A 64-year-old man from Thane, Maharashtra, was allegedly defrauded of nearly 28,000 in a digital arrest scam involving fraudulent WhatsApp calls and threats.
"Our strategy has always been to focus on volume-led penetration growth," said Manish Tiwary, chairman and managing director, Nestle India.
The CBI has registered an FIR in the alleged murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, taking over the investigation from the state police following a request from the state government.
Telecom czar Sunil Bharti Mittal plans to hand over the reins of Bharti Airtel to his children in the next decade and desires that promoter firm Bharti Telecom regains over 50 per cent stake in the company.
Kriti's glam, Rashmika's goof-up, and Shahid's banter. The trio made the song launch event for Cocktail 2 so much fun.
The Ministry of Education has dismissed concerns about On-Screen Marking (OSM) affecting students' scores in CBSE class 12 exams and announced a reduction in revaluation and answer sheet verification charges to ease student anxiety.
FMCG major Nestle India reported a significant 27.18 per cent increase in consolidated net profit for the March quarter of FY26, reaching Rs 1,110.9 crore, driven by record domestic sales and a substantial boost in advertising investments, leading to a more than 7 per cent surge in its share price.
Indian youth creates fictional AI influencer, Emily Hart, who amasses millions of followers and earns him substantial income, exposing the deceptive potential of AI in the digital age.
