Rahul Kumar 
Baird initiated coverage on Starbucks with an Outperform rating and a $124 target. Baird’s new price target implies a 15% upside to Starbucks stock’s last closing price. The firm expects uneven restaurant sales as consumer pressures persist but sees Starbucks benefiting from solid execution and demand. Starbucks’ rally reflects progress under CEO Brian Niccol’s “Back … Read more
A group of 21 former international cricket captains, including India legends Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have written to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif regarding former Pakistan captain Imran Khan. The letter makes three key requests focused on Khan’s medical care, family access and implementation of a Supreme Court-directed medical assessment.The cricket legends have called … Read more
The Traitors 2 has erupted in a major controversy after Krystal D’Souza and Shahneel Gill made shocking allegations questioning Parul Gulati’s gameplay. Krystal claimed she was furious after allegedly learning that information may have been leaked from outside the game, while Shahneel went a step further, describing the alleged situation as ‘match fixing.’Parul had stunned … Read more
Industry experts say large solar parks are key to India’s green transition, but success hinges on stronger power evacuation infrastructure from remote areas and boosting domestic manufacturing of components to reduce import dependence and ensure self-reliance. Large-scale solar parks can play a key role in making renewable energy more financially viable and supporting India’s green … Read more
A plea was mentioned in the Supreme Court objecting to the composition of the committee probing CJP-led protest violence. SG Tushar Mehta opposed the plea, calling it ‘mysterious’. The CJI assured the panel works under the court’s supervision. Plea Challenges Probe Panel’s Composition A plea was mentioned before the Supreme Court on Tuesday raising objections … Read more
FICCI President Anant Goenka highlighted Indian industry’s call for regulatory harmonisation and mutual certification recognition with Japan, especially in pharma, to tackle the growing trade deficit and improve market access for Indian goods. Addressing Trade Imbalance and Regulatory Hurdles Indian industry has flagged the need for greater regulatory harmonisation and mutual recognition of certification and … Read more
Unmadham premiered in theatres on July 31, 2026. The film stars Kunchacko Boban in the lead, with Lijomol Jose, Siddique, Krishna Prabha, Vishak Nair, Sudheesh, Sabumon Abdusamad, and Kottayam Nazeer in supporting parts. The narrative blends aspects of police inquiry with truth and superstition. Unmadham OTT Release Date: Kunchacko Boban’s Malayalam crime thriller Unmadham will … Read more
A Bengaluru techie earning Rs 1.8 lakh monthly faced a financial crisis during a family medical emergency. Despite investing Rs 80,000 monthly, he lacked immediate cash for a Rs 2.5 lakh hospital deposit. With only Rs 32,000 in savings and illiquid investments, he had to borrow money. A Bengaluru techie earning Rs 1.8 lakh a … Read more
SC Justice Prasanna Varale voiced concern over Marathi school closures in Maharashtra. He said that a small fraction (0.1%) of the massive funds allocated for the Kumbh Mela and other projects could have saved 100-150 schools from shutting down. Supreme Court Justice Prasanna Varale expressed concern over the closure of Marathi-medium schools, lack of facilities … Read more
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami virtually addressed people in Kumaoni during Pithoragarh’s Hiljatra Festival, highlighting its farming roots, cultural heritage and role in connecting younger generations with Uttarakhand’s traditions. Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, delivered a virtual address to the people of Kumaoni during the Hiljatra Festival in Pithoragarh, a festival that has … Read more