N Chandrasekaran’s reappointment as Tata Sons chief invalid: Trusts

Tata Trusts stated that N Chandrasekaran’s reappointment as Tata Sons Chairman was invalid. The resolution lacked the required affirmative vote from both of its nominee directors, a condition mandated by the company’s Articles of Association. Reappointment Resolution Deemed Invalid The resolution to reappoint N Chandrasekaran as Chairman of Tata Sons was not validly passed at … Read more

Attending UNGA session is Iran’s legal right, not a favour: Official

Iran has asserted its ‘legal right’ to attend the UNGA session, accusing the US of obstruction. The US will issue visas for a smaller ‘core delegation’ while President Trump plans to focus his UN diplomacy on Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Iran Asserts ‘Legal Right’ to Attend UNGA Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has asserted that … Read more

Asian Games 2026: Prez Murmu, PM Modi laud shooter Elavenil Valarivan

President Murmu and PM Modi lauded shooter Elavenil Valarivan for winning silver in the 10m air rifle individual and team events at the Asian Games 2026. Elavenil, Sonam Maskar, and Vidarsa K Vinod opened India’s medal account in Aichi-Nagoya. President, PM Laud Elavenil Valarivan’s Silver Medal Haul President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi … Read more

UPI Payment Rules: Will petrol pumps and grocery stores charge you extra?

The Finance Ministry statement lists several merchant and sector-specific transactions above Rs 2,000 that will attract MDR. These include regular merchant payments, railway tickets, telecom or mobile recharges, insurance premiums, and petrol or diesel payments. The rule also covers agricultural products like seeds and fertilizers above Rs 2,000. Mutual fund payments, securities, stock broker fees, … Read more

Irfan Pathan lauds Naman Dhir’s surprise inclusion for West Indies ODIs

Former cricketer Irfan Pathan hailed Naman Dhir’s surprise call-up for the West Indies ODI series. He praised the all-rounder’s batting flexibility and off-spin, stating that a player with his skillset has been missing from the Indian setup. Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan spoke on all-rounder Naman Dhir’s surprise inclusion in the squad for West Indies … Read more

Christopher McDonald on why he refused to play Geena Davis’ attacker

Christopher McDonald recalls being offered the role of the man who attacks Geena Davis in ‘Thelma & Louise’. He turned it down as he was previously engaged to Davis and found the role too difficult, ultimately playing her husband instead. A Difficult Casting Offer Christopher McDonald has revealed that he was originally approached to play … Read more

Jefferies: India’s GDP to hit 7%, corporate earnings to accelerate

India is on track to record real GDP growth of 6.5-7% in the current fiscal, with corporate earnings growth expected to accelerate to 17% next fiscal from 14%, according to a Jefferies report which notes the country’s structural growth story. India is on track to record real GDP growth of 6.5-7 per cent in the … Read more

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP, outlines 2027 UP poll strategy

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav slammed the BJP, setting a target to reduce 27,000 BJP votes per seat in the 2027 UP polls. He criticised the govt on farmers’ issues, land scams, and vandalism of over 151 Ambedkar statues, while thanking the Muslim community. Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday slammed the ruling Bharatiya … Read more