BENGALURU: Amazon’s quick commerce push in India is gaining early traction, with orders on its Amazon Now service growing about 25% month on month, chief executive Andy Jassy said during an analyst call, as the company ramps up investments in one of its fastest-growing markets. “We continue to expand our ultrafast delivery service, Amazon Now,…
Pradeep Ranganathan’s ‘Love Insurance Kompany’ has witnessed a major slowdown at the box office. The film managed to collect only Rs 6 lakh on its 21st day. This marks one of its lowest single-day totals since release.According to Sacnilk, the earnings have dipped significantly in the third week. The Tamil net collection for Day 21…
BHOPAL: A tigress and her last surviving cub died at Mukki quarantine facility in Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Tiger Reserve on Wednesday, days after three of her cubs perished in quick succession in what officials believe could be an outbreak of canine distemper virus (CDV).The deaths have pushed the tiger death toll in the state to…
MUMBAI: Federal Bank said it agreed to acquire a select credit card portfolio of around 4.5 lakh cards from Standard Chartered Bank, India, comprising customers with standalone card relationships. The transaction will strengthen Federal Bank’s retail strategy with a sharper push in the non-co-branded segment. and provide access to a seasoned, high-quality customer base. The…
Karan Johar is rumored to debut at the Met Gala 2026 alongside a strong Indian contingent in May. This year, the theme is “Costume Art,” with a dress code of “Fashion Is Art.” The unique showcase will feature around 200 garments alongside 200 art objects to explore fashion as an embodied art form. Karan Johar…
BHOPAL: The sinking of a cruise boat in Jabalpur’s Bargi dam has reignited outrage over Madhya Pradesh Tourism’s alleged negligence on passenger safety, echoing a near-tragic incident in Bhopal four years ago.The vessel capsized during a routine cruise ride on the Narmada, throwing dozens of tourists into turbulent waters and exposing what eyewitnesses described as…
NEW DELHI: With many public figures and holders of constitutional posts making statements with communal and caste overtones, the Supreme Court has appealed to them to maintain restraint in public discourse and said that hate speech strikes at the very root of fraternity, plurality and multiculturalism in the country.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and…
The rupee hit a record low of 95.33 against the dollar on Thursday, driven by surging crude oil prices and concerns over inflation and capital flows. Suspected RBI intervention helped the currency recover to close at 94.91, though it remains under pressure. The outlook for the rupee is closely tied to the trajectory of global…
‘Raja Shivaji’ brings to life the extraordinary legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, one of India’s greatest warrior kings. The ambitious historical drama has been directed by Riteish Deshmukh, who not only helms the project but has also written, produced and essays the titular role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Ahead of the film’s release, Riteish Deshmukh…
Virat Kohli and umpire (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: A dramatic moment unfolded during the IPL 2026 clash between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium, as Virat Kohli appeared to lose his cool and was seen in an animated exchange with the on-field umpire.The incident took place in the eighth…