Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has returned to the country after four months of medical treatment in London, adding pressure on the interim government to hold national elections. Zia, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson, arrived in Dhaka on May 6, 2025, via a Qatari royal air ambulance, accompanied by her two daughters-in-law. Her…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has dismissed allegations that sacred neem wood from Puri’s Jagannath temple was used in crafting idols for the newly built Digha temple, calling the claims “baseless and fabricated”. Speaking in Murshidabad, Banerjee stated, “Why would we use stolen neem wood? We have our sources of neem wood. These allegations…
Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn has firmly established himself as the industry’s leading franchise hero, with multiple sequels lined up across various genres. His latest release, ‘Raid 2’, hit theatres on May 1 and has already recovered its budget, earning over ₹70 crore in just four days. Over the next two years, Devgn is set to…
Bollywood actress Kiara Advani made a dazzling debut at the Met Gala 2025, turning heads in a custom Gaurav Gupta gown that beautifully celebrated her pregnancy. The mom-to-be, expecting her first child with husband Sidharth Malhotra, graced the red carpet in a striking black-and-white ensemble, radiating elegance and confidence. The theme of this year’s Met…
The Indian stock market witnessed a strong rally on Monday, with the Sensex climbing 294 points to settle at 80,796.84, while the Nifty 50 rose 114 points to close at 24,461.15. Market Overview The broader market also saw positive momentum, with midcap and smallcap indices gaining over 1%. The rally was fueled by continued foreign…
Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal is reportedly planning to transfer the intellectual property (IP) rights of the Ola brand from ANI Technologies to a holding company controlled by his family office, raising concerns among investors about the potential impact on future earnings and strategic control. Restructuring and Investor Concerns ANI Technologies, the parent company of Ola…
Indian banks are bracing for significant financial losses after the Supreme Court struck down JSW Steel’s ₹19,700-crore resolution plan for Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL), ordering its liquidation due to payment structure violations and implementation delays. Impact on Banking Sector The ruling has thrown one of India’s largest insolvency cases into turmoil, with banks…
IT services firm Coforge Ltd has reported a 16.76% increase in net profit for the fourth quarter of FY25, reaching ₹261.20 crore, but missing market expectations. The company’s total contract value (TCV) for the quarter stood at $1.56 billion, reflecting strong deal momentum despite revenue projections falling short. Financial Performance Overview Coforge’s Q4 revenue from…
India is on track to surpass Japan and become the world’s fourth-largest economy in 2025, according to the latest World Economic Outlook report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The country’s nominal GDP for 2025 is projected to reach $4.187 trillion, slightly ahead of Japan’s estimated $4.186 trillion. India’s Economic Growth Trajectory India, which was…
Muscat: Iran has voiced extreme caution regarding the success of its ongoing nuclear negotiations with the United States, citing major unresolved differences after the third round of talks held in Oman. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, speaking to state media, acknowledged that while discussions were serious and technical, key disagreements persist. “There is seriousness and…
