NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his heartiest congratulations to Nitish Kumar, the JD(U) supremo and outgoing Bihar Chief Minister, as he took his oath as a Member of the Rajya Sabha. In a warm post on X, the Prime Minister reflected on Kumar’s decades-long political journey, marking his return to…
MUMBAI – In a move that intensifies the spotlight on India’s most anticipated potential IPO, Shapoorji Pallonji (SP) Mistry, Chairman of the SP Group, on Friday described the listing of Tata Sons as a “necessary evolution” for the conglomerate. The statement comes as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) prepares to overhaul the regulatory framework…
NEW DELHI – In a significant development for India’s corporate insolvency landscape, Jaypee Group founder Jaiprakash Gaur has publicly backed the acquisition of his flagship firm, Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL), by Adani Enterprises. Breaking his silence on Friday, the 95-year-old patriarch described the resolution process as “fair and transparent,” effectively distancing himself from claims made…
PATNA – The flourishing makhana (fox nut) industry in Bihar has been dealt a staggering blow, with traders reporting losses exceeding ₹500 crore in the last month alone. The primary culprit is the escalating conflict in West Asia, which has severely disrupted global supply chains and slammed the brakes on exports of the state’s prized…
BALOTRA – The HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) project in Pachpadra is set to become one of India’s largest employment engines, with revised estimates now suggesting the complex will generate nearly 90,000 direct and indirect jobs. As the project scales up toward its scheduled commercial operation date on July 1, 2026, the massive increase in…
JHAJJAR – As Haryana positions itself as India’s premier industrial powerhouse, Reliance MET City (Model Economic Township) has emerged as the cornerstone of the state’s “Make in Haryana” vision. Spanning over 8,250 acres in the Jhajjar district, this integrated smart city is not just keeping pace with today’s economic demands—it is actively defining the industrial…
KOLKATA – In a season already defined by high-octane finishes, 21-year-old Mukul Choudhary etched his name into IPL folklore on Thursday night, channeling his idol MS Dhoni to pull off an improbable “heist” at Eden Gardens. With Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) reeling at 128/7 in the 16th over while chasing 182, the match appeared firmly…
We mine a pittance – barely one and a half tons a year – while draining our foreign exchange reserves to import hundreds of tons annually from mines in Australia, Ghana, and Peru. We are a nation obsessed with gold, a civilisation that treats the yellow metal as both a spiritual necessity and the ultimate…
NEW DELHI: The Tata Nexon has officially finished the 2026 financial year as India’s highest-selling SUV, reclaiming its crown with a dominant sales performance. Recording total wholesales of 2,16,054 units, the compact SUV saw a massive 32% year-on-year growth, re-establishing itself as the primary driver of Tata Motors’ passenger vehicle portfolio. The Top ContendersWhile the Nexon took the…
MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has set social media ablaze by praising the first-look poster and title reveal of Allu Arjun’s upcoming film, Raaka. The announcement came on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, coinciding with the South Indian star’s 44th birthday. The “Mass” EndorsementShah Rukh Khan, who shattered box-office records with director Atlee in the 2023 hit Jawan,…