Toll tax on two wheelers soon? NHAI dismisses false reports; says ‘no such decision’
The government has dismissed recent media reports suggesting that two-wheelers could soon be brought under…
‘Think they want to die’: Trump says Hamas ‘didn’t want’ Gaza deal; mulls hostages rescue alternatives
Benjamin Netanyahu (left), Donald Trump (AP) US President Donald Trump on Friday alleged that Hamas is unwilling for a ceasefire deal in Gaza as Israel suggested it might explore “alternative options” to rescue the hostages after the talks broke down., reported news agency AFP.While speaking to the agency, an Israeli official said that air drop…
B’luru’s Yali closes Rs 893cr deeptech fund
BENGALURU: Bengaluru-based Yali Capital closed its debut deep tech-focused fund at Rs 893 crore, exceeding its original Rs 500 crore target and Rs 310 crore greenshoe option. The Sebi-registered Category II AIF plans to deploy the fund across early-stage and late-stage investments in sectors such as semiconductors, AI, robotics, aerospace, and smart manufacturing. Source link
US deportation: First flights depart from Florida; 100 detainees leave ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
The first deportation flights from Florida’s newly established immigration detention centre in the Everglades have begun, Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Friday (local time), around three weeks after federal detainees started arriving at what appears to be the country’s only state-operated migrant facility.According to DeSantis, approximately 100 detainees have been deported directly from the centre,…
Bank of Baroda net rises 1.9% to Rs 4.5k cr
MUMBAI: Bank of Baroda reported a muted 1.9% rise in net profit for the June quarter, as dip in net interest income and higher provisions offset gains from strong growth in deposits and advances. Net profit stood at Rs 4,541.4 crore in Q1 FY26, up from Rs 4,458.2 crore a year earlier. Source link
‘Dust, sweat and blood’: White House uses Roosevelt speech to cast Trump as fighter; shows him in a Coliseum
“It is not the critic who counts…” With those opening words from former US President Theodore Roosevelt, the White House on Friday (local time) framed Donald Trump as a battle-worn leader confronting his critics head-on. In a post on X, it quoted the former president’s famous 1910 “Man in the Arena” speech, a message often…
SBI Cards’ net profit dips to Rs 556cr in Q1
MUMBAI: SBI Cards reported a 6.4% decline in net profit to Rs. 556 crore for the June quarter, compared with Rs. 594 crore a year earlier, as higher impairment losses and bad debts offset revenue growth. The provisions rose 22.8% YoY to Rs. 1,352 crore. Source link
What is Tea? The viral women-only app hit by massive data breach; it lets women review men
Tea Dating Advice is a women-only platform where users can anonymously share information about men they are dating in the United States, according to Sky News. Tea, an app made to help women share information about men they date, has been breached. The company confirmed on Friday that thousands of user images were exposed online….
What’s thrifting like in UAE? Is secondhand shopping catching on in a country known for luxury? | World News
Thrift shopping is gaining ground in the UAE as consumers look for affordable, stylish, and unique pieces that reflect conscious choices/ Image: instagram Luxury Towers, Thrift Treasures: The UAE’s Surprising Style Shift The UAE is known worldwide for its glossy skyscrapers, sprawling malls, and luxury shopping experiences. From the iconic Dubai Mall to the high-end…
EU sanctions on Russia oil: Indian oil refiner Nayara Energy CEO Alessandro des Dorides resigns; Russia-backed refinery key fuel retailer
Russia-backed Indian oil refiner Nayara Energy has named Sergey Denisov as its new chief executive, following the resignation of CEO Alessandro des Dorides in the wake of European Union sanctions targeting the company, Reuters reported citing four sources.Denisov, a company veteran who has been with Nayara since 2017, was appointed to the top job during…