HPCL Q1 Results: Standalone PAT skyrockets 1,128% YoY to Rs 4,371 crore, revenue sees marginal decline
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) on Thursday reported a 1,128% jump in its Q1 standalone net profit to Rs 4,371 crore compared to Rs 355 crore in the year ago period. The state-refiner’s income from operations stood at Rs 1,20,135 crore which was marginally down 0.6% versus Rs 1,20,878 crore posted in the corresponding quarter of […]
‘Idhar hi maar isko’: Virat Kohli and KL Rahul’s fired-up advice to young pacer goes viral | Cricket News
Virat Kohli and KL Rahul (Image credit: AFP) NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Harshit Rana recently opened up about a heated on-field exchange with Australian speedster Mitchell Starc during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he peppered Starc with bouncers before dismissing him for 26 — all while receiving spirited backing from senior pros Virat Kohli and […]
‘We don’t want to govern Gaza’: Netanyahu clarifies stance; says goal is security perimeter, not permanent control
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said his government has no intention of permanently occupying or governing Gaza, despite speculation that a major military push could lead to a full reentry into the Palestinian territory for the first time since 2005.Speaking to Fox News, Netanyahu said, “We don’t want to keep it. We want […]
American job slowdown, H‑1B backlash: Is the clock ticking for Indian talent in the US?
Is the clock ticking for Indian talent in the US? In August 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) did something uncharacteristically jarring—it quietly downgraded previous job estimates, revealing that 258,000 jobs initially reported for May and June had not, in fact, materialised. July’s fresh data wasn’t any better: Only 73,000 new jobs were […]
Subhash Ghai marks 32 years of ‘Khalnayak’, hints at exciting sequel with new cast |
Subhash Ghai celebrated 32 years of ‘Khalnayak’ with a throwback photo and a message hinting at a sequel featuring a new cast. Jackie Shroff shared iconic scenes on Instagram. The film’s gripping story, star cast, and unforgettable songs like “Nayak Nahi Khalnayak Hun Main” remain timeless. Subhash Ghai took a trip down memory lane, celebrating […]
Amidst Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on India, PM Modi to speak to Brazil President Lula; meeting with China’s Xi planned at SCO
Modi’s discussions with Lula have gained additional importance following Trump’s implementation of 50% tariffs. (File photo) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to talk to Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday and plans to visit China in August for the first time since 2018, amid deteriorating relations with the United States.Brazilian President […]
US ‘dunki’ immigration case: NIA arrests two Haryana residents | India News
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested two Haryana residents in the case of human trafficking of illegal immigrants to the US via the infamous ‘Dunki’ route.Ravi Kumar and Gopal Singh were arrested during extensive searches at four locations in Haryana and Punjab in the case, said the NIA.“While two locations were searched in […]
Extra 25% import tariff on Indian goods puts Apple in jeopardy ahead of iPhone 17 launch
The Trump administration is enforcing a new 25% tariff on all imports from India, which brings the total levies to 50%, currently making for the highest tariff rate on any country. The latest executive order will go into effect on August 27, with the reasoning behind the new levies based on India’s imports of Russian […]
OppenheimerFunds sells Kotak Mahindra Bank’s shares for Rs 2,035 cr
Asset management firm OppenheimerFunds on Thursday sold shares of private sector lender Kotak Mahindra Bank for Rs 2,035 crore through an open market transaction. US-based OppenheimerFunds is a part of global investment firm Invesco. According to the bulk deal data on the NSE, OppenheimerFunds through its affiliate — Oppenheimer Funds Inc A/C Oppenheimer Developing Markets […]
Dhruv Jurel to lead Central Zone in Duleep Trophy 2025-26; Rajat Patidar included subject to fitness | Cricket News
India’s Dhruv Jurel (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Dhruv Jurel has been appointed as captain of the Central Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2025-26 season, as announced on August 7, 2025. The wicketkeeper-batter, who recently played for India in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval, will lead a 15-member squad that includes notable players like […]