• Monday, February 24, 2025

Aditya Birla firm Novelis files for US listing

US-based Novelis Inc, which is part of Hindalco Industries, will launch an initial public offer (IPO) to raise up to $945 million (£740m), with an estimated equity valuation of up to $12.6 billion (£9.9bn). In the proposed public issue, around 45 million shares will be sold by Novelis Inc’s sole…

Will Sunak move to US if he loses poll? ‘Simply…

PRIME MINISTER Rishi Sunak has rejected allegations that he plans to relocate to California following an electoral defeat, labelling such claims as “simply untrue.” During an interview with ITV News, Sunak staunchly defended his commitment to remaining in the UK, dismissing claims made by former Tory minister Lord Goldsmith suggesting…

T20 World Cup: India look to end title drought

SKIPPER Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will look to end India’s global title drought as the star duo step out for what is likely to be their final World Cup appearance. Rohit, 37, and Kohli, 35, have long been the twin torchbearers for the hopes of their cricket-mad nation, which…

India digitises 250 years of diaspora archives in Oman

Indian diaspora heritage of over 250 years has been digitally archived in Oman in a pioneering project by the National Archives of India. Documenting the oral history and historical records of old Indian merchant families residing in Oman, the project scanned and digitised over 7,000 documents in English, Arabic, Gujarati,…

Priyanka Chopra reaches Australia to shoot for ‘The Bluff’

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to begin filming for her upcoming Hollywood project The Bluff in Australia. The Bluff, which hails from the Russo Brothers’ banner AGBO Studios and Amazon MGM Studios, will see Priyanka play the role of a former female pirate. According to an Instagram reel shared…

Labour gains support from 120 business leaders: Report

Labour has garnered the support of a coalition of 120 business leaders who advocate for a “new outlook” to propel the UK out of economic stagnation, according to a report. In a letter addressed to The Times, the executives stress the necessity for change, asserting that the country needs to…

Sunak’s surprise election unlikely to produce a surprise result

THE element of surprise was the one thing that Rishi Sunak had left. So Britain will go to the polls on July 4th. It was a very personal decision: the Cabinet was informed after the prime minister returned from the Palace having asked the King. If the campaign ends in…

In new election promise, Sunak proposes tax cuts for pensioners

PRIME MINISTER Rishi Sunak has unveiled a proposal for tax cuts aimed at pensioners in his latest campaign effort, highlighting the critical role of older voters in the forthcoming July election. Sunak’s Conservative Party plans to implement a new age-related allowance, offering a tax reduction of approximately 100 pounds for…

Indian-origin Labour MP Virendra Sharma won’t seek re-election

VETERAN British Indian Labour MP Virendra Sharma has announced his decision to step back from frontline politics and not seek re-election in general election of July 4. The 77-year-old parliamentarian, who has represented the heavily Punjabi dominated Ealing Southall constituency since 2007, cited a desire for a new chapter in…

Nadal loses in first round of likely farewell French Open

RAFAEL NADAL'S French Open career likely ended on Monday (27) as the 14-time champion lost in the first round to Alexander Zverev. Nadal, who turns 38 on June 3, was defeated 6-3, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 by world number four Zverev. This marks only his fourth loss in 116 matches at…