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Tl;DR: Driving the newsSaudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the Gulf’s two most influential petro-powers, are sliding from strategic partnership into open rivalry – a shift that’s already reshaping the Yemen war, injecting new risk into cross-border commerce, and rippling across flashpoints from Sudan to the Horn of Africa.The fallout is no longer subtle….
Meet Kenisha Paliwal, the Ivy-educated ‘bahu’ who married Haldiram heir Vevek Agrawal – All about the power couple Nagpur lit up recently with one of India’s most talked-about weddings – a fairy-tale union that’s got social media buzzing, more so after Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor danced at the big-fat wedding. Kenisha Paliwal, the sharp Ivy…
The United States plans to deploy additional advanced missile systems to the Philippines as part of efforts to strengthen deterrence in the South China Sea, with the treaty allies jointly condemning what they described as China’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities” in the disputed waters.The announcement followed annual bilateral talks held on Monday in…
NEW DELHI: India’s power sector tendering pipeline is now shifting towards hybrid and storage-based projects, reflecting a growing focus on improving energy reliability and supporting renewable energy integration, according to a report by Nuvama Research.The report also noted that the country currently has an adequate solar power supply, with solar-hour electricity prices remaining low at…
MUMBAI: Torrent Power is buying L&T’s coal-fired power plant in Punjab in a Rs 6,889-crore enterprise value deal, marking its entry into northern India’s fast-growing power market. The acquisition includes Rs 3,661 crore in upfront cash, while Torrent will also take on Rs 3,228 crore of Nabha Power’s debt.Nabha Power runs a 1,400MW thermal plant…
File photo: PM Modi (Picture credit: ANI) Calling productive spending a defining feature of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the recently unveiled Union Budget consciously steered clear of short-term populism and instead channelled record capital outlays into infrastructure to drive jobs and sustainable growth.In an exclusive interview with news agency PTI,…
NEW DELHI: Jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has emerged as one of the most controversial and closely watched figures in recent years, with his name repeatedly surfacing in connection with threats, extortion bids and violent incidents allegedly targeting high-profile celebrities in India and abroad. Despite being lodged in jail, Bishnoi’s network continues to operate through associates…
In Dubai’s increasingly competitive real estate market, celebrity endorsements are emerging as a key marketing tool, with developers turning to Bollywood stars to attract Indian buyers and investors.The shift comes at a time when the emirate is entering a crucial phase, with nearly 83,000 new homes scheduled for completion this year. As supply rises, developers…
Delhiites could soon change the way they use electricity! In a major move to reshape how power is bought and sold, the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) has approved a framework allowing consumers to trade electricity directly with one another. The order clears the path for Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd and BSES Rajdhani Power…
MUMBAI: After the Tata and JSW Groups, the Adani Group is firming up plans to enter the nuclear energy sector. This week, the Ahmedabad-based infrastructure conglomerate incorporated a new company, Adani Atomic Energy, for the purpose. The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Power, will “generate, transmit and distribute electricity derived from nuclear and…
