NEW DELHI: Five years after starting the process, the Centre has called off the disinvestment of IDBI Bank after the bids received found to be lower than the reserve price.Those familiar with the process said govt will decide the future course of action, including calling for fresh bids so that it can realise the best…
Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman (AFP Photo) There have only been four instances when a team following on has won a Test match. That’s four out of roughly 2,500 Tests over 149 years.And yet, when one talks about the third such instance in the game’s history, it’s not only about statistics, not player profile, not…
Actor Karunas praised GV Prakash Kumar’s decision to work on his son’s film ‘Youth’ without demanding a salary, citing respect and affection. Karunas also humorously recalled his long on-screen partnership with Dhanush, joking about deserving a National Award if Dhanush receives one for their upcoming film ‘Kara’ after 16 years. Actor and comedian Karunas recently…
Amazon is reportedly planning to hold its annual Prime Day sale earlier than usual this year. According to a report by Bloomberg, the online commerce giant may move the sale to June instead of July, when it is usually held. The report cited people familiar with the matter. “The change will affect both Amazon and…
Mikayla Matthews, a recognizable face from ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,’ has made a poignant announcement regarding her separation from Jace Terry after nearly a decade of marriage. Citing mutual agreement and various unresolved matters, they acknowledge the heavy toll that Matthews’ chronic ailments and past experiences have taken on their relationship. Mikayla Matthews, best…
Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen is stepping down after 18 years, transitioning to Chair of the Board. His tenure saw Adobe evolve from boxed software to a subscription giant, generating over $25 billion annually. The announcement coincided with a strong Q1 earnings report, exceeding estimates, with AI-first product revenue tripling. A successor search is underway. Adobe…
NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) moon rocket with the Orion spacecraft slowly rolls back towards the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) Nasa on Thursday unveiled an updated launch schedule for its Artemis II mission, saying the agency is “on…
The public database used to track companies hiring workers on the H-1B visa programme has gone offline, reports Dallas Express. According to the publication, key search tools of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) H-1B Employer Data hub have been disabled. These tools enabled users to search and analyse visa sponsorship data. Additionally, recent…
Google has now finalised its acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity company Wiz, closing a deal worth $32 billion. This marks as one of the largest acquisitions in the cybersecurity sector and a significant expansion of Google Cloud’s security portfolio. This acquisition is an investment by Google Cloud to improve cloud security and enable organizations to build…
SRINAGAR: A 63-year-old man arrested for attempting to shoot former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah at a wedding in Jammu said in viral video he had been planning to kill National Conference president for the past two decades. Police have not confirmed the claim.“I wanted to kill Farooq Abdullah for the last 20…