National Highways Authority of India has issued a fresh advisory for highway users, warning that improper use of FASTag could lead to it being blacklisted. The move comes as the authority tightens norms around electronic toll collection, especially with the rollout of more advanced, barrier-free tolling systems across the country.FASTag, which uses RFID technology to…
State-run Union Bank of India on Tuesday approved plans to raise up to Rs 8,000 crore through a mix of debt and equity instruments, PTI reported.In a regulatory filing to the BSE, the bank said its board had approved raising debt capital of up to Rs 5,000 crore through Basel III-compliant Additional Tier-1 bonds and/or…
China’s exports grew at a faster-than-predicted pace in May, supported by strong overseas demand for semiconductors, electric vehicles and other technology-related products, even as geopolitical tensions and elevated energy prices weighed on global trade.Data released by China’s customs agency on Tuesday showed exports rose 19.4 per cent year-on-year in May, up from April’s 14.1 per…
European Union Ambassador Herve Delphin on Friday said the India-EU partnership has reached a “totally new level” in both strategic and qualitative terms, describing the relationship as “limitless, ambitious and progressive”, PTI reported. Addressing the Europe Day celebrations in the national capital, Delphin said the India-EU partnership is becoming increasingly significant for the 21st century,…
The United States has decided not to extend the temporary waiver that allowed the sale of Russian and Iranian oil already at sea. The announcement comes as US treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said, “We will not be renewing the general license on Russian oil,” adding, “That was oil that was on the water…
Arshdeep Singh (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings (PBKS) pace spearhead Arshdeep Singh delivered a defining moment in the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, striking twice in two balls and entering an elite club of left-arm pacers with 100 or more IPL wickets.With this, the 27-year-old pacer became the first PBKS…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: CSK/IPL) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings have suffered a major setback as their star wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni has been ruled out for two weeks due to a calf strain. CSK released a statement confirming the development.“MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. As a result, he is likely…
Wall Street recovered some ground on Monday as technology and semiconductor stocks linked to the artificial intelligence (AI) boom bounced back from Friday’s sharp sell-off while oil prices eased from overnight peaks despite continued tensions between Israel and Iran.The S&P 500 rose 0.7% after suffering its worst daily decline since October on Friday. The Dow…
Dhruva Sarja’s ‘KD – The Devil’ has taken a modest start at the box office. The action drama, directed by Prem, collected Rs 3.50 crore net in India on its first day. The film was screened across 845 shows nationwide.According to Sacnilk, the film’s domestic gross stands at Rs 4.10 crore. The net collection remains…
Excitement is building for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ as new posters and the final trailer drop. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci return, showcasing striking new looks. The sequel dives into Miranda Priestly’s struggles with social media’s impact on print media, setting up a confrontation with Emily Charlton, while Andy Sachs…
