NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday chose Suvendu Adhikari to be the next chief minister of West Bengal after saffron party’s resounding victory in the state, securing 207 seats.Adhikri met West Bengal governor R N Ravi and staked claim to form the first BJP-led government in the state.“Bhoi is out and, as Prime…
File photo: Abhimanyu Munjal, MD & CEO, Hero FinCorp MUMBAI: IPO-bound Hero FinCorp, one of the leading NBFCs in India, is betting on ‘AI strategies’ for growth in the coming years. In addition to the usage of artificial intelligence (AI) in its operations, its two other focus areas are Aspiring India, and Asset inclusion as…
Sanjay Manjrekar, Virat Kohli Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost by nine runs to Lucknow Super Giants through the DLS method in their Indian Premier League 2026 match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday.One of the key moments of the match was the dismissal of Virat Kohli. LSG pacer Prince Yadav bowled a 140.4 kmph inswinging…
KL Rahul added another major milestone to his IPL career during Delhi Capitals’ clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday.Although Rahul’s innings ended on 23, the Delhi Capitals batter entered the record books by becoming the first player in IPL history to score more than 1000 runs for three different…
Coffee has changed its image over the years. Once blamed for everything from anxiety to heart trouble, it is now backed by several large studies showing possible health benefits when consumed in moderation. Coffee naturally contains caffeine, antioxidants, magnesium, potassium, and plant compounds called polyphenols. One of the most studied compounds in coffee is chlorogenic…
NEW DELHI: Suvendu Adhikari’s rise as BJP’s choice for chief minister in West Bengal comes after years of positioning himself as the party’s most formidable anti-Mamata Banerjee face in the state. From defeating the Trinamool Congress supremo in her own den to leading the BJP’s aggressive Hindutva-driven campaign, Adhikari steadily emerged as the saffron party’s…
New gratuity rules: Over time, this may translate into a higher payout at the time of exit. (AI image) Gratuity has long been seen as a quiet but meaningful reward for years of service. It is not something employees think about every month, but at the time of leaving a job, it often becomes one…
Govt says fuel supply, prices stable despite global oil market turmoil The Centre on Friday said India has managed to maintain stable fuel supplies and uninterrupted maritime operations despite the ongoing Middle East crisis, which has sharply disrupted global energy markets and shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.During an inter-ministerial media briefing, the government…
Australia players not to leave IPL for Pakistan ODIs Cricket Australia has confirmed that its players will be allowed to complete their Indian Premier League commitments before joining the national squad for the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan.According to Curicbuzz, Australian players currently involved in the IPL “will still be in the IPL and will…
Donald Trump’s sudden decision to pause a US-led effort to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz may have been driven by growing anger from key Gulf allies, particularly Saudi Arabia, according to a report by NBC news.The report said Trump’s “Project Freedom” announced abruptly on social media on Sunday caught several Gulf nations off…