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New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Thursday said India’s macroeconomic fundamentals are stronger than ever and the economy has successfully navigated global headwinds to be on a high-growth trajectory, improving potential GDP growth to 7%.“Amid a global environment in which many emerging markets struggled, India stood out for its effective management of inflation without compromising…
Sarfaraz Khan’s road back to the Indian team is gathering momentum, and the Mumbai batter is making sure his case is impossible to ignore. Last seen in India colours in November 2024, Sarfaraz has since focused on transformation and output. He has trimmed down, sharpened his fitness, and, more crucially, drowned domestic attacks in runs.The…
MUMBAI: Axis Bank reported a steady operating performance in Dec quarter, with net profit rising 3% year-on-year to Rs 6,490 crore, supported by strong loan growth and higher fee income, even as margins moderated. The bank’s net interest income increased 5% from a year earlier to Rs 14,287 crore, on the back of 14% growth…
Moving beyond the bubbly, lighthearted roles that defined her stardom, Rashmika Mandanna’s recent projects — led by the intense thriller The Girlfriend and the upcoming Mysaa — signal a transition toward gritty, female-led narratives. Rashmika, however, insists that this evolution has not come from a deliberate change in strategy. “I don’t think my approach to…
Sunny Deol’s Border 2 has surprised with a robust North American opening, nearing USD 500K on Day 1, a territory usually less receptive to his films. Domestically, it earned a muscular Rs 30 crore, though slightly below trade expectations, possibly due to technical glitches. This dual-market success suggests broader appeal, with the Republic Day weekend…
‘Chatha Pacha’ has made a strong debut at the box office, raking in over Rs 5 crores net in India by Day 2. The film, starring Roshan Mathew and Arjun Ashokan, is particularly resonating with young audiences and WWE fans due to its unique costume wrestling theme. Despite mixed reviews, its energetic action and novel…
Sarfaraz Khan has once again thrown his name firmly back into the Test selection debate with another dominant display that highlighted both his consistency and appetite for big runs. The Mumbai batter continued his rich vein of domestic form by hammering a sensational double century in the Ranji Trophy, reinforcing the message that his hunger…
RCB’s Virat Kohli with IPL trophy NEW DELHI: Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla on Thursday said he plans to submit a “strong and competitive bid” to acquire Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) over the coming months.Poonawalla made the announcement in a post on X, stating his intent to enter…
Very recently, we had seen a debate sparked in Maharashtra regarding the Hindi-Marathi language. It all started when the state Government decided to make Hindi mandatory for Class I students in Marathi and English medium schools. This led to a conversation which had many Bollywood celebs also sharing their opinion and insights. Days after that,…
Vande Bharat sleeper, Indian Railways’ new train for overnight premium travel, has received overwhelming passenger response, according to the Ministry of Railways. The first commercial run of Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Kamakhya and Howrah saw all tickets selling out within hours of bookings opening, Indian Railways said.According to railway officials, reservations for the Vande…
