Carmakers see sales surge, but rising costs squeeze profits NEW DELHI: Carmakers are selling more vehicles, but higher volumes are not necessarily translating into fatter profits. Rising commodity costs, adverse currency movements and production disruptions are squeezing margins at some of India’s biggest passenger vehicle makers even as demand remains strong.Maruti Suzuki is the clearest…
Leaked audio captures Goldy Brar claiming Nijjar was targeted over alleged drug trafficking and its impact on young people NEW DELHI: In a leaked audio conversation with pro-Khalistan terrorist Paramjit Singh Pamma, US-based gangster Goldy Brar has admitted to orchestrating the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a pro-Khalistan terrorist, in Canada in June 2023.Brar said…
Sudip Gharami continued his excellent form from last domestic season, scoring a stylish 146 to help East Zone reach 355/6 against North East on the opening day of their Duleep Trophy match on Sunday.Gharami was well supported by Shahbaz Ahmed, who remained unbeaten on 100. The pair shared a crucial 150-run partnership for the sixth…
BJP steps up attack on Rahul Gandhi over women’s quota, accusing Congress of blocking early implementation NEW DELHI: BJP on Sunday sought to play back to Rahul Gandhi his pitch for women’s empowerment, by questioning his strident opposition to govt’s push for an early implementation of quota for them in Lok Sabha and assemblies.“He does…
SC clarifies property mutation only serves revenue purposes, cannot by itself establish or extinguish ownership rights NEW DELHI: Observing that mutation of a property in revenue records does not create or extinguish ownership, Supreme Court has said that title of property cannot be decided on the sole basis of revenue record and it must be…
East Bengal produced a stunning performance to beat arch-rivals Mohun Bagan 4-1 and win the Durand Cup on Sunday.Edmund Lalrindika scored a hat-trick as East Bengal claimed their 17th title, drawing level with Mohun Bagan for the most trophies in the 135-year-old competition. East Bengal dominate the derby East Bengal came out firing and scored…
Iran may join Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence alliance as reported invitation remains unconfirmed Iran has been invited to join the Mecca Agreement for Mutual Defense, a new security alliance formed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, Al Mayadeen reported, citing a senior Iranian official.The reported invitation has not been officially confirmed by Iran’s foreign ministry or by…
SC slams ‘luxury litigation’, says 11-year legal battle delayed genuine cases; imposes Rs 5 lakh cost each NEW DELHI: At a time when poor litigants have to wait in line for years to get their plea heard, Supreme Court Friday disapproved the practice of influential people indulging in “luxury litigation”, resulting in hearing of genuine…
France’s Alex Lanier celebrates as he claims gold in the men’s singles final match against Japan’s Kodai Naraoka at the BWF World Championships at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, in New Delhi on Sunday. (ANI ) NEW DELHI: For the past 29 editions of the BWF World Championships, France had collected just two medals. On Sunday…
Centre to roll out ‘Kanda Express’ from Monday as onion prices surge 45% year-on-year NEW DELHI: In its bid to check rising prices of onion across different regions, govt will start offloading its buffer stock. As average price of the key kitchen commodity increased to Rs 42 per kg on Saturday, 45% higher than last…