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Volkswagen India today finally launched the new entry-level Volkswagen Tayron Life SUV in the Indian market, priced at Rs 41.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Tayron Life sits below the range-topping R-Line trim and is priced about Rs 5 lakh lower, making it a more affordable alternative. The VW Tayron Life will be locally manufactured at…
Wars often reveal far more than the reasons for which they are fought. The recent US–Israel–Iran confrontation has understandably revived concerns over nuclear facilities, uranium enrichment and the possibility of regional escalation. Yet, beneath these familiar headlines lies a more profound strategic shift. The defining lesson from this conflict is not merely about nuclear deterrence;…
Billionaire Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison owns a $38 million private jet and previusly owned a $490 million megayacht Tech tycoon Larry Ellison once waged a relentless two-year legal battle against the city of San Jose just to secure a midnight landing slot for his private jet. The billionaire was willing to fight a lengthy court…
MUMBAI: Bank of Maharashtra reported a net profit of Rs 2,023 crore in Q1FY27, up 27% from Rs 1,594 crore in the corresponding quarter a year earlier, driven by higher net interest income and non-interest income as loan growth lifted interest earnings while other income streams strengthened. The increase in net profit was driven by…
China’s mega dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet sits above an active fault line, with government-backed geologists warning of landslides and earthquake risks. The Assam government has proposed dismissing government employees found guilty of practising polygamy under new Budget proposals. The UK has designated Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle as “critical third parties”,…
Canadians who bought recalled Silk and Great Value plant milk may claim up to $300,000 Canadians who had bought or consumed recalled Silk and Great Value plant-based beverages linked to the 2024 listeria outbreak are now eligible for compensation under a C$7.5 million class-action settlement.The settlement has been approved by the Superior Court of Quebec,…
Kendrapada: The adhoc-additional district and sessions judge-cum-special judge of the fast track special court (FTSC), Jajpur, on Friday sentenced a 33-year-old man to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for kidnapping and repeatedly raping a 16-year-old girl six years ago.Judge Sarat Chandra Dehuri also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on him. On default, the convict…
MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $7.3 billion to $674.2 billion in the week ended July 3, driven largely by an increase in foreign currency assets and a rise in the value of gold holdings. The gain reflects both valuation effects and accretion in underlying assets, with the two dominant components of reserves accounting…
India’s new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has come under increasing scrutiny after suffering defeats in his first two series in charge. Appointed skipper ahead of the tours of Ireland and England, Iyer is still searching for his first victory as captain, with India’s back-to-back series losses raising questions over his tactics and on-field decision-making.Former India…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) and Portugal’s Bruno Fernandes (8) (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes admitted he is struggling to accept his team’s early exit from the FIFA World Cup after their 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16. Portugal entered the tournament as one of the favourites, especially after winning the…
