MUMBAI: Demand for soaps, shampoos, packaged food and other household supplies remained stable in the June quarter despite hike in prices amid a broader inflationary environment driven by the West Asia war, companies said in their quarterly updates.El Nino conditions and its bearing on monsoon rains could, however, weigh on rural consumption going ahead, firms…
NEW DELHI: Indonesia is set to become the latest country to integrate with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and tap deeper into India’s digital public infrastructure. Unlike several other countries, such as France, Singapore and the UAE, which have adopted UPI primarily to facilitate cross-border payments for Indian travellers and businesses, Indonesia’s ambitions extend much further.It…
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and son Theo (Image credit: T20 World Cup) NEW DELHI: Before a ball was bowled in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, Nat Sciver-Brunt gave Lord’s a memory that went far beyond cricket.As England walked out for the title clash against Australia on Sunday, the England captain was accompanied…
NEW DELHI: Oil-producing group OPEC+ Sunday approved another modest increase of 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) in production for Aug, the fifth such hike in as many months since the war broke out in West Asia.Analysts said the move is expected to increase crude availability in the market, put downward pressure on prices and ease…
Representative image (AP) NEW DELHI: Govt Saturday evening issued a stern notice to Meta, directing it to immediately disable all paid advertisements and content on Instagram that promote or facilitate access to child sexual exploitative and abuse material (CSEAM), sources said.Ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) has given Meta seven days to submit a…
Brazil vs Norway Live: Lineups are in! Ryerson returns for Norway; Martinelli replaces Paqueta The official team sheets are in from New Jersey, and both managers have made one crucial unforced change to their starting elevens due to injury. For Brazil, Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli steps into the starting lineup to replace the injured midfield…
Army conducts mock drill in J&K to enhance operational preparedness NEW DELHI: Amid heightened security vigil in border areas, Indian Army on Sunday conducted a mock drill in J&K’s Poonch district to enhance operational preparedness and familiarise civilians with safety procedures during contingencies.The exercise simulated a terrorist attack and tested evacuation procedures, safety protocols and…
Today, 6th July, is a special day for countless people who cherish the ideals of nationalism and selfless service. We commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, whose life remains a timeless example of courage and unwavering commitment to Maa Bharti. Few leaders in modern India embodied the seamless confluence of intellect,…
United States’ Folarin Balogun (20) fouls Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic (4) during the World Cup round of 32 football match in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Balogun received a red card on the play. (AP Photo) In a major boost for the United States ahead of their FIFA World Cup round-of-16…
Seaplane with 8 onboard crashes into New York’s East River (Picture from X) A seaplane carrying eight people crashed into New York City’s East River on Sunday, triggering a major emergency response, the New York Post reported.Videos from the scene showed the aircraft floating in the river with one wing submerged as rescue teams rushed…