HUL MD Rohit Jawa’s salary rises to 23.23 crore in FY25; permanent workforce down 8.4%

Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) Managing Director Rohit Jawa’s total remuneration rose by 3.75 per cent in FY25 to 23.23 crore, according to the company’s latest annual report.Jawa’s annual pay package included a salary of 3.65 crore, allowances of 11.45 crore, a bonus of 3.78 crore, and long-term incentive perquisites amounting to 2.76 crore, PTI reported.The…

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IndiGo to launch direct flights to London, Athens, and eight other international cities this fiscal: CEO Pieter Elbers

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers (File photo) IndiGo is stepping up its global ambitions with plans to launch direct flights to 10 international destinations, including key European cities such as London, Athens, Amsterdam, and Manchester, in the current financial year. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the airline’s growth, including its much-anticipated entry into…

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Big embarrassment! Pakistan’s crypto attempt to ‘please’ Donald Trump in a soup

The State Bank of Pakistan and the Ministry of Finance both clarified that cryptocurrency transactions remain prohibited in Pakistan. (AI image) Pakistan’s scramble to please US President Donald Trump by establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve seems to have landed it in a soup! According to a report in the Dawn, senior officials in Islamabad have…

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‘Parents need schooling’: Kids cry as adults throw punches at each other at Arkansas kindergarten graduation

Kids scream, cry ‘stop’ as adults throw punches at each other at Arkansas kindergarten graduation (Video credit: WREG) What should have been a heartwarming celebration of young students’ achievements turned into a scene of chaos and disgrace on Wednesday, when a kindergarten graduation ceremony at Faulk Elementary erupted into a violent brawl between parents.Video footage…

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‘Way better to take 25% tariff hit…’: Apple exports 2.9 million iPhones from India to US despite Trump’s pressure; China sees big fall

Apple’s suppliers delivered 2.9 million iPhones from India to the United States in April. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s directive to Tim Cook to shift iPhones production away from India doesn’t seem to be deterring Apple from shipping a higher number of smartphones from the country. Apple’s suppliers delivered 2.9 million iPhones from India…

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Gold price prediction today: What’s the gold rate outlook for May 30, 2025 – should you buy or sell?

Gold price prediction: The precious metal, which closed at ₹96500 levels, is likely to face immediate selling pressure as global cues turn negative. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold rate remains below its record peak, leaving investors uncertain about their trading decisions regarding the precious metal. Which price points should investors monitor? Here’s the…

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‘MIT wants a free Palestine’: Indian-American student Megha Vemuri on Israel’s ‘genocide’ in commencement speech

Indian-American student Megha Vemuri Israel’s ‘genocide’ in commencement speech (Pic credit: @KassyAkiva) At a politically charged commencement ceremony on Thursday, MIT’s class of 2025 president Megha Vemuri, an Indian-American student, used her platform to deliver a bold pro-Palestinian message, sharply criticising the university’s ties to Israel and calling on fellow graduates to take a stand.Wearing…

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