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Dror-1 satellite launched (Image credits: Israel War Room) Israel’s new

NEW DELHI: Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, the world’s largest hotel

NEW DELHI: Costa Coffee, the British coffee chain, reported a significant increase in its India operations, with revenue climbing 30.76% to Rs 198.5 crore in FY25, while profit increased by 28.4% to Rs 149.7 crore.The company expanded its presence from 179 to 220 outlets in FY25, contributing to this growth, as detailed in Devynai International…

NEW DELHI: Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchisor, expects India to become one of its top growth markets, with over 50 new properties in the pipeline and plans to launch more of its global brands in the country, company officials said.During a PTI interview, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts’ top executives, President for…

NEW DELHI: Costa Coffee, the British coffee chain, reported a significant increase in its India operations, with revenue climbing 30.76% to Rs 198.5 crore in FY25, while profit increased by 28.4% to Rs 149.7 crore.The company expanded its presence from 179 to 220 outlets in FY25, contributing to this growth, as detailed in Devynai International…

Dror-1 satellite launched (Image credits: Israel War Room) Israel’s new national communications satellite, Dror-1, was successfully launched into space early Sunday morning from Elon Musk’s SpaceX launch facility in Florida.The Dror-1 satellite, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), weighs 4.5 tons, spans 17.8 meters, and is equipped with the largest transmission and reception antennas ever…

NEW DELHI: The Indian Council of Medical Research’s National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE) has launched a new initiative aimed at reducing India’s salt consumption, after research revealed that average daily intake in both urban and rural areas exceeds the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended limit of 5 grams per day.The average salt intake in urban…

Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan India’s Test squad for the five-match series in England has seen a shift in direction, and while the focus is on fresh faces and a new captain in Shubman Gill, a few notable omissions have stirred debate.One of the most talked-about exclusions is Sarfaraz Khan. The middle-order batter made his…

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Chief selector Ajit Agarkar acknowledged that replacing legends like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin in the Indian Test side is never easy, calling it a major transition phase for the team. The last time India played a Test match without all three—Rohit, Kohli, and…

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MUMBAI: A dinner treat turned into a misadventure for Kurla’s Shaikh family. On Feb 3, Ruby Shaikh (name changed), a 34-year-old mother of two, was enjoying a rare treat – chicken biryani from a local restaurant. Little did she know that a chicken bone would take her on a month-long medical journey that would perplex…

The India Vs Pakistan match had everyone glued to the live streaming which is also used as a great opportunity for marketers to promote their advertisements. Meanwhile, a ad which was played during the match has faced a lot of backlash on the internet. This was the LIC insurance ad by policy bazar.This particular commercial…

Yuzvendra Chahal shares photo with RJ Mahvash (Instagram Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has posted a photo with RJ Mahvash on his Instagram story, igniting relationship rumours with the star bowler. Mahvash has once again caught everyone’s attention; the radio jockey and social media influencer dropped a photo with cricketer Chahal that’s…

Katrina Kaif visited the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, where she took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. During her visit on Monday ( February 24), she met Swami Chidanand Saraswati and sought his blessings. Katrina was accompanied by her mother-in-law, Veena Kaushal.Speaking to ANI, Katrina expressed her gratitude and excitement about participating…

President Donald Trump, right, meets with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, left, in the Oval Office on Friday. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should apologize to former President Donald Trump after a disastrous Oval Office meeting escalated into a heated exchange. According to Rubio, what unfolded in…

Flames of fire and smoke engulfed the building after a Russian attack in Krasnopillia, Sumy region, Ukraine. (Picture credit: AP) KYIV: Russia launched a series of drone strikes that struck civilian areas overnight and damaged a hospital in Ukraine following the refusal by President Vladimir Putin to back a full 30-day ceasefire during discussions with…

NEW DELHI: India can remain strong and secure in adverse situations if it has solutions to critical technological challenges, defence minister Rajnath Singh said, adding that he wanted Indians to excel in frontier technologies.Singh was visiting Hyderabad where he inaugurated Vigyan Vaibhav, a two-day science and technology extravaganza organised as part of the National Science…

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have continued to be net buyers in Indian equities for the fourth straight month, with July seeing fresh inflows of Rs 3,839 crore so far, according

Resveratrol is an antioxidant found in plants, especially red wine, which is very powerful. It has been associated with heart health, anti-inflammatory benefits and anti-aging effects. Although red wine does

All those holding a valid multiple-entry UK visa, which has been used at least once to enter the UK, can stay in Albania visa-free for up to 90 days, within

This is a representative AI image NEW DELHI: Mercedes-Benz India is set to increase vehicle prices by 1–1.5% in September to offset the impact of the weakening rupee against the

India’s expansive and diverse landscapes, that range from dense rainforests and arid shrublands to forests that touch the sky, are a birdwatcher’s paradise. While most birds can be sighted with

Welcome to this week’s horoscope, where the celestial alignments offer insight into the lives of the zodiac signs. From career and love to finances and health, these forecasts provide a

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have continued to be net buyers in Indian equities for the fourth straight month, with July seeing fresh inflows of Rs 3,839 crore so far, according

This is a representative AI image NEW DELHI: Mercedes-Benz India is set to increase vehicle prices by 1–1.5% in September to offset the impact of the weakening rupee against the

This is a representative AI image NEW DELHI: NLC India, a state-owned enterprise, is in advanced negotiations with a Russian government-backed entity to secure lithium supplies from its mine in

More than 20,000 bars and permit rooms across Maharashtra will observe a one-day bandh on July 14 to protest what the hospitality sector has called “draconian” tax hikes by the

Oil prices climbed more than 2% on Friday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) said the global market may be tighter than it seems, supported by strong summer demand. Meanwhile,

NEW DELHI: The GST Council, which will meet shortly, is expected to comprehensively review the eight-year-old regime focused on reducing tax on several consumer-focused items in the 12% bracket as

H D Kumaraswamy (File photo) NEW DELHI: Union minister H D Kumaraswamy on Friday launched the first scheme to provide customer facing incentives on purchase of electric trucks of up

HYDERABAD: Breaking out from the shadows of glittering gold, silver hit a record Rs 1,13,000 a kg on MCX late Friday. It came on the back of international prices hit

India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has upgraded Reliance Infrastructure’s credit rating by three notches — from ‘IND D’ to ‘IND B / Stable / IND A4’ — on its non-fund

US stocks opened lower on Friday, pulling major indexes off their record highs from the previous session, as investor sentiment turned cautious following President Donald Trump’s fresh tariff announcements.The S&P

New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday invoked all actions under Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect in Delhi and surrounding

Actress Gracy Singh has been away from the limelight, but she’s vividly remembered for the two iconic movies that she’s been a part of – ‘Lagaan‘ and ‘Munnabhai MBBS‘. While

Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani’s recent announcement about expecting their first child has taken the internet by storm. Fans and celebrities alike have flooded social media with joyous messages for

PBKS vs LSG Live Score: Playing XI Prediction Punjab Kings predicted XI: Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai,

It has not been an ideal start to his IPL 2025 season with Lucknow Super Giants for Rishabh Pant. The Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter has disappointed with

Elon Musk acquired X in 2022 for $44 billion. (Representational) Elon Musk-run X (formerly Twitter) suffered multiple outages in India on Monday, going down for the second time after first

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court said on Wednesday that a court could not direct media houses to take down any report of court proceedings even if the judge did not like

An avalanche hit Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, reportedly burying 57 workers in the Mana village. 10 of the workers have been rescued and brought to safety. The rescue operation is underway.

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