M&M total sales up 14 pc at 94,627 units in April

NEW DELHI: (May 1) Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Friday reported a 14 per cent year-on-year growth in total vehicle sales at 94,627 units in April. Domestic passenger vehicle sales last month stood at 56,331 units as against 52,330 units in April 2025, up 8 per cent, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) said in a regulatory… Continue reading M&M total sales up 14 pc at 94,627 units in April

Making tech giants pay for news was success first time around. It can be done again

MELBOURNE: (May 1) With the release this week of the government’s News Bargaining Incentive, it’s worth reconsidering the origins and achievements of its predecessor, the News Media Bargaining Code. Both have the same aim: to gain payment from the search and social media companies that profit from the use of media content, but do not… Continue reading Making tech giants pay for news was success first time around. It can be done again

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NCB busts major narcotics ring, cocaine worth Rs 1,745 crore seized in Mumbai: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI: (May 1) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Narcotics Control Bureau has busted a major international narcotics ring, seizing 349 kilograms of high-grade cocaine worth Rs 1,745 crore in Mumbai. Announcing the seizure on microblogging platform X, Shah said, “We are resolved to ruthlessly crush the narcotics cartel.” “The @narcoticsbureau… Continue reading NCB busts major narcotics ring, cocaine worth Rs 1,745 crore seized in Mumbai: Amit Shah

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MP cruise boat tragedy: Death toll rises to seven; search ops continue at Bargi Dam

JABALPUR: (May 1) The death toll in the Bargi Dam tragedy rose to seven on Friday, as rescuers recovered the bodies of three more persons who were on the cruise boat that overturned in the reservoir in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur. Talking to PTI Videos, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Minister Dharmendra Bhav Singh Lodhi said that some… Continue reading MP cruise boat tragedy: Death toll rises to seven; search ops continue at Bargi Dam

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US aircraft carrier likely to exit Middle East as Iran talks stagnate: Report

Washington DC [US], April 30 : A US aircraft carrier, alongwith its strike group is likely to vacate the West Asia region in a few days, CBS reported, citing confirmation by a top US official on Wednesday (local time). The USS Gerald R Ford, which will be leaving the Middle East, is one of the… Continue reading US aircraft carrier likely to exit Middle East as Iran talks stagnate: Report

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Riyan Parag smoking controversy: Match referee could get punished for not checking on banned substance reaching dressing room: BCCI sources

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 30 : The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could punish the match referee for bringing disrepute to the game by letting a banned substance reach the dressing room unchecked, as Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Riyan Parag was caught smoking on a e-cigarette in the dressing room during his… Continue reading Riyan Parag smoking controversy: Match referee could get punished for not checking on banned substance reaching dressing room: BCCI sources

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Kailash Kher visits Kedarnath temple, praises pilgrim facilities

Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) [India], April 30 : Singer Kailash Kher visited the sacred Kedarnath Temple early Thursday morning, offering prayers and performing rituals as part of a spiritual visit to seek divine blessings. Amid the serene, snow-clad Himalayan backdrop, the singer undertook special pooja rituals and prayed for peace and prosperity, according to an official statement.… Continue reading Kailash Kher visits Kedarnath temple, praises pilgrim facilities

India’s GDP forecast of 7-7.4% for FY27 clouded by West Asia war: Finance Ministry

New Delhi [India], April 30 : India’s GDP growth forecast of 7-7.4 per cent for FY2026-27 is facing uncertainty due to the evolving macroeconomic outlook amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to the Finance Ministry’s monthly economic review. The ministry said India enters FY2026-27 at a point where strong domestic fundamentals are being tested… Continue reading India’s GDP forecast of 7-7.4% for FY27 clouded by West Asia war: Finance Ministry

India eyes partnership for 6th gen fighter aircraft, pushes to induct 67 Ghatak UCAV’s; issue AMCA RFP soon

New Delhi [India], April 30 : Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Thursday said the procurement process for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is progressing, with a Request for Proposal (RFP) likely to be issued soon to shortlisted private sector players, marking a significant push towards indigenous fighter jet production. Speaking at the ANI… Continue reading India eyes partnership for 6th gen fighter aircraft, pushes to induct 67 Ghatak UCAV’s; issue AMCA RFP soon

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Starc boost for DC against high flying Rajasthan Royals

JAIPUR: (Apr 30) Delhi Capitals have little time to dwell on what has been a bruising stretch of results as they gear up to face a confident Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match here on Friday. It has been a difficult run for the Axar Patel-led side this season. They have swung between… Continue reading Starc boost for DC against high flying Rajasthan Royals

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