- Sunday, March 02, 2025
BRITISH multinational Shell signed an agreement with Actis Solenergi Limited to acquire the Indian renewable energy platform Sprng Energy for $1.55 billion (£1.23 bn). Shell has made the investment commitment through its wholly-owned subsidiary Overseas Investment BV. Sprng Energy supplies solar and wind power to electricity distribution companies in India.…
BILLIONAIRE businessman Elon Musk’s criticism of Twitter’s top legal officer Vijaya Gadde has raised fears of “harassment” against the woman executive of the social media company. Musk, who agreed to buy Twitter in a $44 billion deal, criticised Gadde for her role in banning from the micro-blogging platform a media…
PARTS of India recorded their highest average temperatures on record in April, and the scorching weather is expected to stretch into May, authorities have said. India and neighbouring Pakistan have been suffering from extreme heat waves this year, forcing school closures and triggering health and fire alerts. Northwest and central…
Simba Nagpal has always impressed audiences with his performances. He is currently winning hearts with his terrific performance in Ekta Kapoor’s supernatural drama show Naagin 6. The actor plays the character of army officer Rishabh Gujral on the show and has been spreading smiles, and sunshine by using social media to spread…
UK’s election watchdog has said that it is “concerned” about its independence after the government passed a new law to place it under ministerial control. Changes to the Elections Bill, which passed the House of Lords on Wednesday (27), will hand the government significant powers to direct the Electoral Commission’s…
BRITISH INDIAN boxer Jordan Flynn-Dhanjal has said that he wants to be the first Sikh world champion. Flynn-Dhanjal, who loves Indian food, has racked up four professional wins, with his fast hands attracting large crowds. He is all set for his fifth fight on Saturday (30) at Bracknell Leisure Centre,…
CHARITIES in the UK have said that many Muslim families struggled to afford food to break their fasts during Ramadan, according to a report. The charity Trussell Trust, which runs more than half of UK food banks, handed out 2.1 million food parcels in 2021-22 – of which more than…
Veteran Bollywood star Neetu Kapoor said losing a partner of 45 years was “difficult and painful”, as she paid tributes to her late actor husband Rishi Kapoor on his second death anniversary. Rishi Kapoor, who delivered dozens of notable films throughout his storied career, died on April 30, 2020, at the age of 69…
INDIA’s Hero Group has partnered with Birmingham City University to open the Munjal Birmingham centre for innovation and entrepreneurship (MBCIE) in Punjab. A ceremonial plaque has been unveiled at a renovated former school building to mark the first phase of the project. Birmingham City University vice-chancellor Professor Philip Plowden, deputy…
INDIA’s former prime minister Indira Gandhi valued Rahul Gandhi’s “grit and determination”, according to a new book. It added that she often considered him mature enough to be taken into confidence on subjects she avoided discussing even with his parents when he was barely 14. The book Leaders, Politicians, Citizens by Rasheed…
