KJo speaks about polarising reviews, unnecessary songs in ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’ on its 20th anniversary
Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Bollywood multi-hyphenate Karan Johar, who is celebrating 20th anniversary of his directorial ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’, has shared anecdotes about his first-hand audience reviews that were “polarising” in nature. On Monday, KJo took to his Instagram, and penned a long note, and shared how he experienced a gamut of emotions in […]
Ajay Devgn opens up on importance of ‘Crime Patrol’ in making a vigilant society
Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn, who is set to host the upcoming seasons of the reality show ‘Crime Patrol’, has said that the show has built a legacy of understanding crime stories while driving awareness among viewers thereby making the society more vigilant. On Monday, the makers of the show unveiled a […]
Bosch India Q1 profit falls nearly 37 pc to Rs 706 crore
Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Bosch Limited on Monday reported a sharp decline in its first-quarter profit, with consolidated net profit falling 36.7 per cent year-on-year to Rs 706.1 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27). The company had posted a net profit of Rs 1,116.1 crore in the corresponding quarter of the […]
India’s solar manufacturing boom raises alarm bells on Chinese internet
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Chinese social media has been flooded with discussions about India’s rapid rise in solar manufacturing, with some posts portraying the country’s growing photovoltaic (PV) industry as a new challenge to China’s long-standing dominance in the sector. Phrases such as ‘China’s Stalingrad for photovoltaics’ and ‘China’s photovoltaic fortress breached from within […]
Airbus, French agency to join probe into Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Aircraft manufacturer Airbus and French aviation accident investigation agency BEA will join the investigation into the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident in which 17 people on board were injured when the A320neo aircraft abruptly dropped by 300 feet after hitting air turbulence at an altitude of 36,000 feet, according to […]
8th Central Pay Commission has not submitted report yet: Govt
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The 8th Central Pay Commission has not yet submitted its recommendations to the government, the Parliament was informed on Monday. The commission chaired by former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai was constituted by the government on November 3, 2025. It had been given 18 months from the date of […]
Afghanistan security institutions lack transparency: UNAMA
Kabul, Aug 10 (IANS) The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Monday released a report examining the steps taken by the ‘de facto’ authorities of Afghanistan since August 2021 to provide accountability in security institutions. The report noted the steps taken by the authorities to promote discipline and oversight, including through directives and […]
Iran-US conflict creates new strategic challenges for China: Report
Beijing, Aug 10 (IANS) Describing the Iran–US conflict as a victory for Chinese diplomacy and defeat for US influence risks overlooking the Middle Eastern region’s complex strategic landscape and the differing constraints and opportunities facing the two powers, a report has highlighted. It stated that despite suffering political and reputational costs in the short term, […]
US revokes more than 175,000 visas
Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) The US State Department said on Monday it has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals over criminal activity, immigration abuse, fraud, threats to national security and calls for violence against Americans. The sweeping action was carried out under President Donald Trump as part of the department’s continuous vetting programme, […]
At least 18 killed in earthquake in Pereira, western Colombia
Bogota, Aug 10 (IANS) At least 18 people died in Pereira in western Colombia in the 7.4-magnitude earthquake, city mayor Mauricio Salazar said on Monday in an interview with Caracol Radio. A 7.5-magnitude earthquake jolted Colombia at 8:34 p.m. on Monday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC), Xinhua News Agency reported. […]
