SECURITY forces on Friday launched a massive search operation along the Line of Control, deploying drones and helicopters to trace terrorists who killed two soldiers and as many porters in the Gulmarg sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The combing and search operation began along the LoC and the area near…
THE country's largest airline IndiGo on Friday posted a net loss of ₹9.86 billion (£90.27m) in the three months ended September, as grounding of planes and higher fuel costs took a toll on the bottomline. In the 2023 September quarter, the airline's profit stood at ₹1.89 billion (£17.30m). Excluding the…
IN A landscape dominated by tentpole films and commercial blockbusters, Manoj Bajpayee says his only motive is to make "good cinema accessible" to all. The actor's recent works “Despatch” and “The Fable” received positive responses at the MAMI Film Festival 2024, affirming his belief that such stories can thrive alongside…
BOLLYWOOD star Alia Bhatt on Friday strongly hit back at claims circulating in online videos and clickbait articles that she had a botched Botox procedure. The "Jigra" actor posted a lengthy statement on her Instagram Stories and said the rumours about her undergoing a cosmetic surgery are "beyond ridiculous" and…
INDIA'S inadequacies against quality spin bowling stood thoroughly exposed, leaving the side staring at its first ever home Test series loss to New Zealand. The visitors have amassed a formidable 301-run lead on day two of the second Test in Pune on Friday. Tom Latham (86) led New Zealand's charge…
DOMESTIC carrier SpiceJet on Friday announced it has settled a $4.5 million (£3.46m) dispute with Shannon Engine Support Ltd (SES) for an aggregate sum of $2 million (£1.54m). This settlement with SES, which manages and supplies spare engines, follows three other financial agreements by the airline in recent weeks, SpiceJet…
GOOGLE on Friday celebrated iconic playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, on the anniversary of his debut in Hindi cinema with a special Doodle dedicated to the beloved musician. The tribute, featured on the search engine’s homepage, visually represents KK's musical journey and enduring connection with audiences. [caption…
CYCLONE Dana uprooted trees and power lines after making landfall on India's east coast, with officials warning of more fierce weather on Friday. At least 1.1 million people in the states of Odisha and West Bengal were relocated to storm shelters before the eye of the cyclone reached the coast…
INDIA suffered a dramatic collapse and were in desperate need of a late rescue act as they limped to 107-7 at lunch on day two of the second test against New Zealand in Pune on Friday, trailing the tourists by 152 runs. Mitchell Santner claimed 4-36 and Glenn Phillips took…
INDIA and China have begun troop disengagement at the two friction points at Demchok and Depsang Plains in eastern Ladakh, official sources said on Friday. The process follows an agreement firmed up between the two countries on patrolling and disengagement of troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in…