Asian stock markets showed a mixed trend on Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street as oil prices softened amid cautious optimism over potential US-Iran peace talks.Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose about 0.5% to hover near record highs, supported by strong gains in heavyweight tech stocks.South Korea’s Kospi edged slightly lower, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.9%.Hong…
Moody’s Ratings last week raised its FY27 real GDP growth forecast to 7% from 6%. NEW DELHI: India’s growth outlook has received a broad upgrade from major global institutions, with the OECD, S&P Global Ratings, Fitch Ratings and Asian Development Bank (ADB) raising their GDP forecasts for the current financial year.The upgrades follow stronger-than-expected economic…
Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj’ faces another blow; Honey Trehan directorial removed from ZEE5’s international catalogue – Reports Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj has encountered another setback after a Centre-appointed committee reportedly recommended that restrictions on the film should continue.As reported by The New Indian Express, the panel concluded that the action taken against the film was justified, citing…
‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ is generating strong interest ahead of its theatrical release, on Friday, September 4, with the film’s Day 1 advance bookings indicating the possibility of a double-digit opening at the box office.According to Sacnilk, the film has recorded an estimated Rs 9.18 crore in advance bookings across India for its opening day. The…
Priyadarshan is set to make a comeback in Hindi cinema after a few years with ‘Bhooth Bangla’. From 2013 to 2026, the filmmaker has just made one film ‘Hungama 2’ and that was during the Covid-19 era. In a recent interview he spoke about how times have changed and the audiences have evolved. He also…
Shruti Haasan has shared an emotional update on her Persian kitten Aslan, revealing why she had to make the difficult decision of giving him up. The actor and singer was so excited to have the kitten home, but a sudden health issue meant that she could not take care of the kitten any longer. Her…
Four people were injured in a stabbing incident following “serious disorder” at Tenby railway station in Pembrokeshire, Wales, on Tuesday night. Police said the victims sustained stab wounds but all injuries are currently assessed as non-life-threatening. The incident unfolded at around 9:50 pm, prompting a swift response from emergency services and causing disruption to train…
‘Hanuman Ansh’ box office collection Day 45 (LIVE): Shobhinaw Satya’s film set to gross over Rs 315 crore in India today; beats ‘Mirzapur’ and ‘Vibe’ ‘Hanuman Ansh’, made on a reported budget of Rs 2 crore, has become a blockbuster, despite going against films featuring big stars. The movie continues to perform strongly at the…
Krunal Pandya (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Krunal Pandya summed up his bruising battle against Mumbai Indians with an emotional Instagram story after powering Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a thrilling last-ball win in IPL 2026.“Some scars are proof that it was worth fighting for,” Krunal wrote alongside a picture showing a massive scar suffered during…
Strait of Hormuz (AP image) The Strait of Hormuz, which links the Gulf of Oman with the Persian Gulf, has become the focal point of global energy tensions since the war began on February 28.Ever since Iran and the US announced a two-week ceasefire, traffic through the critical waterway has remained severely restricted, with as…