ITC Ltd. is set to invest Rs 20,000 crore across its diverse business sectors over the next five to six years, following the inauguration of eight new manufacturing facilities. The company, having already invested ₹4,500 crore in capex over the last two years, is also eyeing potential acquisitions to bolster growth.
On Kargil Vijay Diwas, the focus shifts to Nana Patekar. The actor joined the Indian Army during the 1999 Kargil War. He trained with soldiers for ‘Prahaar’ and sought permission to serve. Defence Minister George Fernandes approved his request. Patekar served as an honorary captain in conflict zones. He patrolled the Line of Control and…
Farah Khan has weighed in on the Bollywood actors’ 8-hour shift debate, sparked by Deepika Padukone’s alleged exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Spirit.’ In her vlog featuring Radhikka Madan, Khan’s comment, “Gold is created only after it is heated,” is being interpreted as a subtle jab at Padukone’s stance.
Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport lacks direct flights to the US, despite over 10 lakh annual passengers. Flyers endure lengthy journeys via layovers in other countries. While a Hyderabad-Chicago service existed briefly, high demand persists for direct routes to major US cities like Dallas and New York. Airport officials are actively negotiating with airlines to…
The Indian government has banned public access to over 40 OTT platforms, including Ullu and ALTT, for violating laws related to obscene and sexually explicit content. These platforms were found in breach of the Information Technology Act, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the Indecent Representation of Women Act.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga, director of the blockbuster ‘Animal,’ regrets cutting seven minutes from the film’s theatrical release due to pre-release pressure. Despite the film’s success and runtime exceeding three hours, Vanga felt the missing scenes impacted the film’s depth. He hoped to restore them for the Netflix version, but the OTT release remained unchanged.
Italian gymnast Lorenzo Bonicelli suffered a severe neck injury while attempting a triple backflip at the 2025 FISU World University Games in Germany. He was placed in a medically induced coma after emergency surgery. Bonicelli is now stable and showing positive signs of recovery, with his family by his side. Italy has withdrawn from the…
The EU has imposed sanctions on Intershipping Services Hub, an Indian subsidiary of a UAE-based firm, and Captain Abhinav Kamal for allegedly aiding Russian oil trade. These sanctions, limited to EU entities, freeze European assets and restrict business dealings.
Following a viral kiss cam incident involving its CEO and HR head at a Coldplay concert, tech company Astronomer has hired Gwyneth Paltrow as a temporary spokesperson. Paltrow’s appearance in a promotional video aims to deflect attention from the scandal with humor. The company hopes to leverage the unexpected publicity, despite mixed reactions to the…
Dance Jodi Dance Reloaded 3 concluded with Nithin and Ditya as winners, but finalist Thillai experienced a heartwarming moment. RR Tamilselvan, owner of Salam RR Biriyani, gifted Thillai a car, fulfilling his dream for his father. Thillai and partner Preetha were first runner-ups, while Prajna and Gagana secured second runner-up.
