Mumbai-based omnichannel furniture retailer Pepperfry has successfully raised Rs 43.3 crore from its existing investors, including General Electric Pension Trust, Norwest Venture Partners, Goldman Sachs, Growth Equity Opportunity Fund, and Panthera Growth Partners. Investment Breakdown & Purpose The latest funding round was led by General Electric Pension Trust, which contributed Rs 21.5 crore, followed by…
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has directed an inquiry into the alleged incident where TIPRA Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma was denied an audience with Gomati District Magistrate (DM) Tarit Kanti Chakma. The CM acknowledged concerns over a possible communication gap and assured that the matter would be resolved to maintain dignity and transparency in…
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), India’s largest private port operator, has successfully raised ₹5,000 crore through a 15-year bond issuance, with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) fully subscribing to the offer. LIC’s Exclusive Investment in Adani Ports’ Longest-Tenor Bonds The bond sale, priced at a 7.75% annual coupon rate, marks Adani Ports’…
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new log-out feature that will allow users to sign out of their primary account without deleting the app or losing their data. This much-requested update was spotted in the latest WhatsApp beta version (2.25.17.37) and is expected to roll out to beta testers soon. How the New Log-Out Feature Works…
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has fiercely responded to former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, following a Delhi court’s dismissal of the POCSO Act case against him. Phogat, who has been at the forefront of the wrestlers’ protest, took to social media to express her frustration, stating, “Lashkar bhi tumhara hai,…
Australian Senator Fatima Payman, the country’s first hijab-wearing MP, has filed a formal complaint against a senior male colleague, alleging that he urged her to drink wine and dance on the table during an official function. Payman’s Allegations and Response Payman, who does not consume alcohol, recounted that the colleague made the remarks after having…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a fierce attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of politicizing Operation Sindoor and using it as an election campaign strategy. Speaking at a press conference, Banerjee dared Modi to hold elections immediately, asserting that Bengal is ready to face the challenge. Banerjee’s Criticism of Operation…
Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi has strongly condemned the BJP-led Assam government’s decision to grant arms licences to indigenous people in vulnerable and remote areas. Gogoi labeled the move a “dangerous step towards lawlessness and jungle raj”, urging Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to reverse the decision immediately. Gogoi’s Concerns Over Public Safety Gogoi argued…
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has expressed his gratitude for the phenomenal success of his latest film, Thudarum, by offering a golden Vel (spear) to Lord Murugan at the Thirumalai Kumarasamy temple in Tamil Nadu’s Tenkasi district. The film has shattered box office records, grossing over ₹100 crore in Kerala alone. A Spiritual Tribute to Thudarum’s Success…
Bollywood stars Kajol, Ajay Devgn, and R. Madhavan made a grand appearance at the trailer launch of their upcoming mythological horror film, Maa. The event, held in Mumbai on May 29, 2025, saw an enthusiastic response from fans and media alike. Kajol’s Powerful Role in Maa Directed by Vishal Furia, Maa is a mythological horror…
