MUMBAI: Commodity inflation driven by the West Asia war has been ‘significant’ in the June quarter and it will take a while for things to come to normalcy, said Nitin Paranjpe, chairman at Hindustan Unilever (HUL), projecting short-term growth to be hit by volatility and challenges. The conflict that dragged on for months disrupted energy…
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Serena Williams celebrates winning a point against Maya Joint. (AP Photo) Serena Williams’ long-awaited return to Wimbledon ended in defeat, but the 23-time Grand Slam champion received the kind of ovation reserved for sporting royalty as Centre Court celebrated one of the greatest players in tennis history.Playing her first singles match in nearly four years,…
The day carries a golden sheen, Pisces, though it isn’t without a little mist. The Moon and Jupiter lift your public image, so respect, honour, and social appreciation are very much possible today.People might be kind to you, solicit your opinions or give you greater respect than normal. In the workplace, community environments, or in…
New Delhi: A Delhi court has denied bail to an alleged mastermind accused of operating over 200 shell companies to launder nearly Rs 150 crore and evade taxes, observing that, “tax evasion through the creation of fake firms adversely affect the economy of the country.”Holding the alleged Rs48 crore loss to the govt as a…
Alcohol meant for human consumption remains outside the ambit of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), giving states complete authority to levy and revise taxes. MUMBAI: A sharp rise in liquor sales, coupled with higher excise duties and price revisions by manufacturers, has delivered a windfall to state governments, with some states recording an 82%…
Bengaluru: With Chickpet remaining vulnerable to fire accidents due to its dense commercial activity and narrow lanes, Greater Bengaluru Authority ordered an immediate fire-safety audit of buildings in the central Bengaluru locality to assess firefighting systems, emergency exits and overall emergency preparedness.Chairing a review meeting Tuesday, GBA chief commissioner Maheshwar Rao directed officials to constitute…
Chennai police appoint expert panel to create awareness against drugs Chennai: In a first-of-its-kind drive, a panel of experts comprising a lawyer, a police officer, an educationist, a social worker and a doctor will visit more than 100 schools and colleges in the city to promote awareness against drug use through presentations, plays, motivational sessions…
Hyderabad: The Telangana govt on Tuesday appointed M Satyanarayana Reddy as chairman of the newly constituted Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam board at Yadagirigutta. Among the nominated members is Konidela Surekha, wife of actor Chiranjeevi. The board has been constituted under the Telangana Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments (Amendment) Act, 2025.Besides the chairman,…
Parrot’s health condition Kolkata: A 13-year-old parrot, Mithu, is in excruciating pain and its life hangs in balance as it awaits a surgery to remove an egg, much bigger than the usual size, stuck in its pelvic region.Mithu, like most parrots caged alone, had earlier laid eggs that did not fertilise but this time, extra…
