Mali defence minister Sadio Camara (Image/X) The security crisis in Mali escalated further after defence minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack on his residence in Kati on Saturday, according to RFI Radio reports. The killing comes amid a wave of coordinated strikes involving separatist fighters and Al-Qaeda-linked militants that targeted the capital Bamako…
MUMBAI: Zepto is looking to raise about Rs 1,000 crore (around $105 million) in pre-IPO funding, delaying its listing plans for now, people familiar with the matter said.The company is eyeing a valuation of around $4-4.5 billion for the investment, over 30% lower than its last valuation of $7 billion at which it had raised…
Rakesh Bedi, lauded for ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, shoots dance track with Nora Fatehi. Fun BTS banter: Nora praises his moves (“Aap ka dance bohot achcha!”), Rakesh jokes back (“Kitna jhoot!”). Film grossed Rs 3000cr+; his memes viral. Rakesh Bedi has earned widespread praise for his standout performance in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’. His role as Jameel…
Trigger warning: This article mentions death, reader discretion is advised.Marjane Satrapi, best known for her films such as ‘The Gang of the Jotas’ and ‘Dear Paris,’ as well as for her book, such as the ‘Persepolis’ series, has passed away. The novelist and film director was 56 at the time of her passing. Marjane Satrapi…
New Delhi: Emerging requirements of grid stability amid India’s growing electricity demand, large-scale renewable energy integration, and the increasing share of inverter-based generation resources and bulk loads were discussed in a meeting of the parliamentary consultative committee of the ministry of power on Tuesday.Chaired by Union power minister Manohar Lal, the meeting stressed the need…
As many expatriate families in the UAE grapple with reduced wages and unpaid leave following recent geopolitical tensions, one business owner has stepped in with a personal initiative aimed at offering immediate relief.Maria Paz Banaag-Marquez, 59, who runs a well-established pastry chain across the UAE, has announced the distribution of free grocery packets to support…
China’s exports grew much faster than expected in June, rising 27% year-on-year, driven by booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related products and semiconductors, according to customs data released on Tuesday. The sharp increase exceeded economists’ expectations and marked a significant jump from the 19.4% growth recorded in May.Imports also rose strongly, climbing 36% in June,…
Section 54 provides relief from long-term capital gains tax when an individual or HUF sells a residential house and reinvests the capital gain in another residential house. You bought a property jointly in the name of yourself and your wife, but the entire money spent on the purchase came from you. Now you are planning…
A surprise brood of six barn owlets has brought a welcome lift to a Cambridgeshire farm after a difficult summer. Discovered at Moor Farm, near Peterborough, the fluffy youngsters, estimated at 40 to 50 days old, were ringed on Thursday as part of ongoing local conservation efforts.For Moor Farm owner Judith Jacobs, the sight of…
Years after her memorable portrayal of Anu in the acclaimed film ‘Drishyam’, Esther Anil has embarked on a new chapter in Mumbai, yet she finds herself continually greeted as ‘Drishyam papa’ by fans. This enduring connection to her childhood role, which she played at just 12 years old, has made her college experience uniquely nostalgic….