MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises is seeking to raise Rs 2,300 crore for strategic and business initiatives, nearly a year after shareholders blocked a similar attempt by the broadcaster’s promoter group to increase its stake.The company said its board would deliberate further on funding options, without specifying the instrument or timeline. The move comes as Zee…
India, world’s third-largest oil importer and consumer, has waived excise duty on blended petrol. The exemption covers E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuel blends, which contain varying proportions of motor spirit and ethanol. As per the finance ministry’s notification, these blends consist of 78%, 75%, 73% and 70% motor spirit mixed with 22%, 25%, 27%…
Cristiano Ronaldo wastes easy opportunities (Screengrab) Portugal wrapped up their FIFA World Cup preparations with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in a friendly match, but it was not a perfect evening for Cristiano Ronaldo.The veteran forward had several good chances to score but failed to find the net. Ronaldo, who holds the men’s record for…
NEW DELHI: Government plans to raise the issue of the US decision to impose a 100% duty on patented drug imports from India, seeking tariff parity to safeguard the interests of domestic manufacturers. The matter is expected to figure during the trade negotiations with Washington, with New Delhi seeking tariff concessions in line with the…
NEW DELHI: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Wednesday said it has unearthed “clear links” between Chinese criminal enterprises and scam compounds in South East Asia and beyond, being used for transnational fraud operations that “steal billions of dollars, exploit crypto currency and mercilessly traffic in human beings”.FBI co-deputy director Andrew Bailey shared at…
When Mohammed Siraj‘s name appeared in India’s squads for the T20I series against Ireland and England, it came as something of a surprise. After all, T20 internationals had stopped being Mohammed Siraj’s world a while ago.Since lifting the T20 World Cup in Barbados in June 2024, Siraj has played just one bilateral T20I series –…
MUMBAI: After months of resilience, there are early signs of investing fatigue among retail mutual fund investors. In May, as the stock market showed extreme volatility—thanks to the war in West Asia—net inflows into equity funds fell to the lowest level in more than a year at, Rs 22,908 crore. On a month-on-month basis, this…
I observe a cluttered laboratory workbench laden with smart meters and accreditation certificates, hinting at compromised oversight. LUCKNOW: The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) has clarified in writing that the Hi-Tech Test Laboratory of Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (MVVNL), Lucknow, does not have accreditation or approved scope for testing smart…
Representational image (Image credit: ANI) Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its forces carried out two waves of operations targeting 18 “important” US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, as Tehran vowed a “decisive military response” to American aggression.According to reports by Iran International, the strikes targeted the Ali Al-Salem and Ahmed Al-Jaber air bases…
Choosing a baby name is one of the most meaningful decisions parents make. Many families look for names that carry positive and inspiring meanings, hoping the name will reflect qualities they wish for their child. Names associated with the idea of limitlessness symbolise endless possibilities, boundless potential, freedom, strength and growth. Such names can serve…