Security tightened at sensitive places, says Delhi Police

Security has been tightened at sensitive places in the national capital in the wake of violence in some districts of neighbouring Haryana, the Delhi Police said on Wednesday. Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal activists held protests at multiple locations in the national capital against the clashes, disrupting vehicular movement and causing traffic… Continue reading Security tightened at sensitive places, says Delhi Police

Yankees praise ‘impressive’ arm of girl who pelted NY politician with water balloon

One viral video capturing 10-year-old Alexa Cardona nailing a local New York politician in the back of the head with a water balloon during a Fourth of July parade last month unexpectedly landed her an invitation to the Yankees game Tuesday – where her throwing arm further impressed the pros in person.  Cardona, a rising… Continue reading Yankees praise ‘impressive’ arm of girl who pelted NY politician with water balloon

ITR Deadline Missed? Know late fees, rules, and penalty for late filing

The last date to file an income tax return (ITR) for the FY 2022-23 was July 31, 2023, which has lapsed. Individuals who missed the ITR deadline can still file the ITRs, which will be termed as belated ITRs. The last date to file the belated ITRs is December 31, 2023, for the… Continue reading ITR Deadline Missed? Know late fees, rules, and penalty for late filing

MLS club places Bruce Arena on leave over probe into ‘allegations of insensitive and inappropriate remarks’

The New England Revolution placed Bruce Arena on administrative leave on Tuesday following allegations he made “insensitive and inappropriate remarks.” Arena was not at team activities on Sunday or Monday, and players were told he would not be around for some time, The Athletic reported. Technical director Curt Onalfo and assistant coach Richie Williams would… Continue reading MLS club places Bruce Arena on leave over probe into ‘allegations of insensitive and inappropriate remarks’

England docked 19 points, Australia 10 in Ashes

England have been fined 19 World Test Championship (WTC) points for slow over rate in the Ashes Test series. As a result, England fell down at fifth position in the latest standings of the two-year-long tournament. The Australian team too faced 10 points penalty, but still remained in the third position in the points… Continue reading England docked 19 points, Australia 10 in Ashes

Will Ben Stokes’ men succeed on India’s rank turners?

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, the Bazball duo (Photo: England Cricket/ Twitter) After making a historic comeback from being 0-2 down to level the Ashes series, England have once again proven that Bazball is the best way to play Test cricket and will stay here for long. They could have won the series had… Continue reading Will Ben Stokes’ men succeed on India’s rank turners?

KKR to acquire majority stake in pallet pooling platform Leap India

Private equity giant, KKR & Co, announced on Wednesday the acquisition of a majority stake in Leap India, a leading pallet pooling platform in the country, for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 2013 by Sunu Mathew, Leap India is at the forefront of the pallet pooling industry in India. The company provides a… Continue reading KKR to acquire majority stake in pallet pooling platform Leap India

Tomato prices spike on tight supply, Mother Dairy selling at Rs 259/kg

Tomato prices have again hit the roof in the national capital with Mother Dairy selling the key kitchen staple at a whopping Rs 259 per kg on Wednesday via its Safal retail stores. Tomato prices have been under pressure for more than a month now on account of supply disruptions caused due to… Continue reading Tomato prices spike on tight supply, Mother Dairy selling at Rs 259/kg

Commerce dept seeks Centre’s nod for US-led IPEF ‘supply-chain’ agreement

The Commerce Department has sought the Union Cabinet’s approval for the United States-led Indo Pacific Economic Framework’s (IPEF) ‘supply-chain’ agreement, according to informed sources. “The legal vetting process of the supply chain pillar’s text is now complete. The full text, along with the texts of all four pillars under the IPEF, will be… Continue reading Commerce dept seeks Centre’s nod for US-led IPEF ‘supply-chain’ agreement

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance reports 28.2% rise in Q1 PAT

Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd has reported a 28.2 percent rise in its net profits for the April-June 2023 quarter at Rs 726 crore, the company said on Wednesday. The financial services arm of the diversified conglomerate Murugappa Group reported a profit after tax at Rs 566 crore during the corresponding period of… Continue reading Cholamandalam Investment and Finance reports 28.2% rise in Q1 PAT