Israel hits 10 Hezbollah hubs in Lebanon, kills one fighter

The Israeli army targeted Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, killing one fighter, in response to a rocket attack that killed 12 children in the Golan Heights. This incident is part of an ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which has resulted in numerous casualties on both sides since early October.

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Water sprinklers at Paris Olympics high diving event: Uses, efficiency, all you need to know

High diving is one of the toughest as well as interesting events at the Paris Olympics 2024, like the previous editions of the Summer Games. But what most people don't know, is the use of the sprinklers seen in the Olympic pool where the event is taking place. Here's an interesting insight as to why.

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Border Road Organisation starts phase 3 of India, China Border Roads Project

The Border Roads Organisation, along with CPWD and NPCC, has started the third phase of the India, China Border Roads project in eastern Ladakh to enhance road network and security forces' movement. Phase II is ongoing, with all-weather roads aiding in faster movement along the Line of Actual Control. PM Modi recently initiated the Shinku La tunnel to improve connectivity from Manali to Leh. Increased funding has been allocated for road construction and village development along the border with China.

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Women, disabled and indigenous people face heightened risks from Climate Change: CJI

Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud stated that climate change worsens inequalities, particularly affecting marginalized groups like women, children, and indigenous people. Speaking at the Berkeley Centre conference, he advocated for inclusive climate policies and cautioned about the potential misuse of AI, emphasizing the need to understand data biases for fairness.

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Will a controversial nativist push and competition dull Brand Bengaluru’s sheen in years ahead?

Bengaluru encountered several setbacks recently, with controversial proposals on job reservations and work hours causing industry uproar. Additionally, water shortages and infrastructure issues plagued the city. Experts urged the Karnataka government to enhance dialogue with stakeholders, improve infrastructure, and attract investments to maintain its competitive edge in the tech and startup sectors.

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1st T20I: Surya-Gambhir regime starts with 43-run win against Sri Lanka

India defeated Sri Lanka by runs in the first T20 International. India batted first and posted a formidable total of 213/7. Sri Lanka was bowled out for 170 in 19.2 overs. Riyan Parag took three wickets, while Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh took two each. Pathum Nissanka was the top scorer for Sri Lanka with a 79 runs. Suryakumar Yadav led India with the bat and scored58 runs off just 26 balls and was supported by openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill. Rishabh Pant missed his half-century after being dismissed on 49. Matheesha Pathirana was the most successful bowler for Sri Lanka with four wickets. This was India's first match under new head coach Gautam Gambhir.

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Paris 2024 Olympics: UN chief calls for peace and unity ahead of Olympic opening ceremony

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Ben Affleck plans lavish celebration for divorce from Jennifer Lopez, know the possible venue, guests & more

In an effort to celebrate his divorce from Jennifer Lopez and express gratitude to his friends for their support, Ben Affleck is hosting a big party. Lopez is handling the breakup in the meantime as both of them have been spotted sans their wedding bands.

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Chicago Fire Season 13: See cast, premiere date, time and where to watch

Dermot Mulroney joins "Chicago Fire" as Chief Dom Pascal in the 13th season. He replaces Eamonn Walker’s character, who is promoted. The season premieres on September 25 on NBC and streams on Peacock.

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Coming soon to Asia: Pickleball World Rankings, Series & Tour

Pickleball League Asia and The Times Group collaborated to launch the Pickleball World Rankings (PWR) and World Tours. The first PWR World Series was hosted by GCC in March 2025. Times Group managing director believes pickleball participation will surpass tennis. PWR founder announced $15 million prize money for the World Tour.

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Is Karl Urban returning to The Boys? Discover the shocking fate of Billy Butcher in Season 5

The future of Karl Urban and Billy Butcher's shocking departure from The Boys are two topics of fan speculation after Season 4. Butcher's transformation and the resulting conflicts will be the focus of Season 5.

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Is there a reason why countries are refraining from hosting Olympic Games? Here's what we know

The Paris Olympics 2024 will start on July 26 but there are already rumors that the organizers are anticipating major losses, and the country's tourism, which was expected to increase, along with the revenue, has stayed the same. There are some reasons why countries and their citizens do not want Olympics to be held in their nation.

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ET Market Watch: Sensex drops 280 pts, Nifty below 24,450

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Budget 2024: From Hero Enterprises’ Sunil Kant Munjal to Rajan Mittal, industry honchos laud budget

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ET Market Watch: Sensex shrugs off tax hike shocker, ends marginally lower, Nifty dips below 24,500

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Three phone calls: Inside the weekend when Joe Biden decided to withdraw from presidential race

President Biden's unexpected withdrawal from the reelection campaign surprised many as he made the historic decision after facing relentless pressure from Democrats and donors. Keeping the news tightly controlled, Biden announced his exit last minute, leaving his allies and staff to grapple with the sudden turn of events.

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State has no locus standi: Central govt sources on Mamata Banerjee offering shelter to people from Bangladesh

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has offered shelter to people in distress from Bangladesh, a move that has been criticized by the Central government as misplaced. Banerjee referred to the UN Resolution on refugees as justification for her stand over the possible humanitarian crisis due to the severe law and order breakdown in Bangladesh.

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Kanwar Yatra eateries row: TMC MP Mahua Moitra moves SC

TMC MP Mahua Moitra has petitioned the Supreme Court against UP and Uttarakhand orders for eatery name displays along Kanwar Yatra, citing community discord, economic boycotts against Muslim traders, and privacy concerns. Supported by an NGO, the plea awaits hearing by justices Hrishikesh Roy and S V N Bhatti. The Sawan month yatra arrangements are in place from the Ganges.

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NEET-UG: Rajasthan, Maharashtra lead tally of 700+ scorers

The NTA has released state-wise and centre-wise NEET-UG 2024 results without roll numbers. Rajasthan leads with the highest number of top scorers, followed by Maharashtra, Kerala, and Uttar Pradesh. Data shows various states' performance across score categories. Bihar faces scrutiny over alleged leaks.

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Microsoft's Windows outage impacts less in India as compared to Western countries: Dr Sanjay Bahl

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Telangana govt to set up education commission

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy plans to establish an education commission to address issues in the education sector. The government is committed to providing quality education, skill training, and employment. Measures include recruiting 11,000 teachers, conducting teacher eligibility tests, and providing uniforms and textbooks to students.

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Mukesh Ambani shares deep insights on Hindu Marriage at Anant and Radhika's wedding

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding, held on July 12, showcased deep-rooted Indian traditions. Mukesh Ambani emphasized the spiritual significance of marriage, while Nita Ambani highlighted the importance of daughters in Hindu culture. The festivities included notable guests like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and celebrities. A special reception honored staff contributions with a memorable musical concert. The event highlighted the Ambani family’s commitment to tradition, community, and gratitude.

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Tata Communications Q1 results: PAT jumps nearly 13% YoY to Rs 333 crore, revenue surges 18%

Tata Communications reported a 12.8% YoY increase in PAT for Q1FY25, with revenue surging to Rs 5,633.4 crore. The CEO AS Lakshminarayanan is confident of medium-term growth, having expanded product capabilities and increased customer relevance.

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Deadly strikes pound Gaza as Israel PM vows to ramp up pressure

Israel continued its air strikes on Gaza, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's promise to increase pressure on Hamas as hopes faded for a US-announced ceasefire plan. Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh accused Israel of deliberately undermining negotiations for a truce and hostage release deal because it did not want to end the war.

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Trump gunman shot from roof that wasn't secured by any agency

Thomas Crooks fired at Trump from an unsecured rooftop, killing one and wounding two. Slupe and Valentine noted security lapses. The 150-yard perimeter was breached. Biden ordered a review; Congress probes. Butler Township police confronted Crooks after being hoisted onto the roof but weren't aware he was armed, leading to Trump's compromised safety.

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Defence Stocks: Order book improves after election; ICICI Securities picks 4 ideas with up to 47% returns

Defence stocks have been having a dream run ever since the Modi government started the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' campaign. The returns in the sector are mouth-watering in a one-year time frame. The shares of Cochin Shipyard is up nearly 9 times, GRSE 4 times while most other defence counters have at least doubled money.

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Sebi mulls new asset class to fill gap between mutual fund, PMS

Investors can invest a minimum of Rs 10 lakhs in such products, below the threshold of Rs 50 lakh for portfolio management service (PMS) and Rs 1 crore for alternative investment funds (AIFs). The minimum investment size of mutual funds is as low as Rs 500 and there is no cap. Several affluent investors put money in PMS and AIFs for more focused and unique investment strategies.

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ET Market Watch: Nifty & Sensex touch record closing highs, IT stocks gain

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White House should disclose whether Russia sharing US weapons insight with China, says Congress

A bipartisan U.S. congressional committee has urged the White House to disclose whether Russia is sharing knowledge with China on how to counter U.S. weapons used in Ukraine. The committee expressed concerns that Russia's tactics against American weapons could be transferred to China, potentially undermining U.S. military advantages. Lawmakers emphasized the need for an assessment on Russia's capabilities to counter U.S. weaponry in Ukraine and whether Moscow has shared these insights with China. The White House National Security Council has not yet responded to these inquiries.

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ET Market Watch: Nifty, Sensex end at new record closing highs, gains led by auto stocks, SBI

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India to push its Indo-Pacific agenda at meet of Quad EAMs

India aims to advance its Indo-Pacific agenda through the Quad foreign ministers meeting in Tokyo. Discussions will cover China's maritime actions, North Korea’s nuclear programmes, Philippines-China tensions, and Taiwan Straits. Ahead of this, Jaishankar will visit Laos, ASEAN and EAS chair. US criticized Modi's Moscow trip, causing Australia's discomfort; Japan abstained. India and US NSAs discussed Quad.

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Assembly by-elections: 10-2 win to deter defections, boost opposition confidence

The INDIA bloc's 10-2 by-elections success, highlighted by defections, saw an independent win. BJP suffered losses in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, with Congress gaining strength. Mallikarjun Kharge critiqued BJP. AITC, led by Mamata Banerjee, retained key seats. Aam Aadmi Party won Jalandhar West, while DMK retained Vikravandi. Kumari Selja praised the trend as Congress secured Dehra through Kamlesh Thakur.

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NEET-UG exam to be conducted online? Health Ministry, NMC on board to switch

The Union health ministry and National Medical Commission (NMC) are preparing to transition the NEET-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) exam from a pen-and-paper Optical Mark Reader (OMR) format to a computer-based test (CBT). This shift is aimed at enhancing exam security and efficiency, following concerns over leaks and manipulations in previous exams.

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Ambani wedding: Stars gather in Mumbai as son of Asia’s wealthiest person ties the knot

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ETMarket Watch: Nifty50, Sensex close at new record highs, gains led by IT stocks

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Men in Black 5: Has Sony revealed the official release date?

Men in Black 2 debuted in 2002 to mixed reviews, criticized for rehashing old concepts without innovation. The series remained dormant until the release of Men in Black 3 in 2012.

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ET Market Watch: Nifty, Sensex end flat amid profit booking in heavyweights

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BMW to recall more than 390,000 vehicles in US over faulty airbag inflators

German automaker BMW is recalling over 390,000 vehicles in the United States due to defective airbag inflators manufactured by Takata Corp. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall citing potential explosions of the PSDI-5 inflators, which could release sharp metal fragments and cause injury or death to occupants. This recall is part of the broader Takata airbag crisis, linked to more than 30 deaths globally and hundreds of injuries since 2009.

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Block deals: Canada Pension Plan sells 0.5% in Nykaa for Rs 256 cr; Hema CIPEF offloads 0.46% in Mankind Pharma

Through the stake sale, Canada Pension Plan took home about Rs 256 crore. At the end of March quarter, it held 1.47% equity in the company. In separate deals, Capital group affiliate Hema CIPEF has sold 0.46% stake in Mankind Pharma for Rs 2,082 apiece, taking the total deal value to Rs 385 crore.

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Multi-state ED raids in Rs 10k cr VAT scam case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches in Haryana and Punjab linked to a ₹10,618 crore VAT scam. The agency alleges that a syndicate, including Amit Bansal and others, falsely claimed interstate sales of goods without actual movement. They obtained fraudulent refunds through false input tax credits using "C" forms. The entities involved were often registered at premises owned by syndicate members. The scam was allegedly facilitated by Excise and Taxation Department officers, including Gopi Chand Chaudhary and Narender Kumar Ranga.

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Block Deals: Mankind Pharma to see stake sale worth Rs 763 cr; Canada Pension Plan may sell 3.17% in Delhivery

Hema CIPEF is selling 37 lakh shares (0.9% of its total equity) at a discounted price of Rs 2,061 per share, 2% below the current market value. As of the end of March, Hema CIPEF, a fund mostly owned by the company's promoters, held a 2.22% stake in Hema.

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Palmer: Where to stream the Justin Timberlake starrer for free

"Palmer," released in 2021, tells the tale of Eddie Palmer, played by Justin Timberlake, a former convict who returns to his hometown in Louisiana following an extended prison term.

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AI boom reshapes Wall Street as TSMC joins trillion-dollar club

The entry of Taiwanese chip giant TSMC into the elite club of the world's most valuable companies is further proof that the generative AI revolution is shaking up Wall Street. The top ten of the world's most valuable companies is headed by Microsoft and Apple, closely followed by AI chip designer Nvidia.

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Protesters block roads in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as they mark nine months since start of Gaza war

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Madhya Pradesh cabinet expansion on Monday: Sources

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s cabinet expansion is scheduled for Monday at 9 AM at Raj Bhavan. Ramniwas Rawat, a six-time MLA from Sheopur, is likely to join after joining BJP on April 30 but remains a Congress MLA. In December, Yadav inducted 28 legislators: 18 as cabinet ministers, 10 as ministers of state including six with independent charge.

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Rahul Gandhi takes battle against Modi to Gujarat

Rahul Gandhi, after challenging BJP, visited Ahmedabad to meet party workers and victims' families. He launched a severe attack on Modi and BJP. He highlighted BJP's defeat in Ayodhya and accused Modi of avoiding a contest there due to predicted defeat. Gandhi vowed to defeat BJP in Gujarat, claiming BJP attacked the Congress office in Ahmedabad. He criticised BJP's leadership, contrasting it with the openness within Congress.

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PM Modi speaks with UK PM; sends his greetings to new Iran President

Appreciating the positive contributions of the Indian community in the social, economic and political development of the UK, the two sides agreed to continue to promote close people to people ties. Modi extended invitation to PM Starmer for an early visit to India.

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Ford Mustangs recalled over multiple steering control issues, here's what you should do if you own one

Ford Mustang owners are yet again in for trouble as the makers have called more than 30,000 car models back that were manufactured some years before over potential loss in steering control. Mustang owners are advised to visit a nearby dealer for a thorough check-up.

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Coforge acquires 17% stake in Cigniti Technologies for Rs 645 crore

A total of 46.18 lakh shares of Cigniti were sold by Kukunuru Madhava Lakshmi, Kukunuru Kumar Bapuji, Sapna and Chakkilam at the same price. Shares of Cigniti Technologies fell 1.28 per cent to close at Rs 1,367.20 per piece on the NSE.

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PLI scheme only kickstarter not permanent: Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal emphasizes that the PLI scheme for drone components is meant to kickstart the sector, not provide permanent subsidies. He encouraged industry to focus on growth without depending on government support. Goyal highlighted India's stock market boom and global trade engagement.

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Army shouldn't be involved in politics: Former IAF chief RKS Bhadauria slams Rahul Gandhi

Former Indian Air Force chief and BJP leader RKS Bhadauria criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for questioning the Agniveer scheme and demanded an apology for accusing Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of lying about compensation to the family of Agniveer Ajay Kumar. The Indian Army clarified that Ajay's family has received Rs 98.39 lakh of the due compensation and will receive a total of Rs 1.65 crore. Bhadauria defended the scheme's training quality and urged youth to join without being misled.

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IPs spend significant time on issues related to statutory authorities during IBC process: Survey

Insolvency professionals face challenges with statutory authorities and enforcement agencies during the resolution process, as per a survey by IIIPI. Issues include initiation of proceedings against Corporate Debtors during moratorium, and notices for matters pre-CIRP. IPs spend up to 25 per cent of the IBC process timeline on these matters. IIIPI Chairman Ashok Haldia noted difficulties in responding to authorities when records are missing or only past management is accountable.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Retirement: Portugal star drops major hint after win against Slovenia in Euro Cup 2024

Is a Cristiano Ronaldo retirement on the cards? The question may come in as a shock for soccer fans globally after Portugal's win against Slovenia by penalty shootout, during the round of 16 matchup of Euro Cup 2024. The Portugal striker left everybody stunned with a statement around his future plans after Portugal emerged victorious in the game.

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ET Market Watch: Sensex and Nifty end with minor declines, selling pressure in banks, auto & FMCG

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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath slams Rahul Gandhi over 'not Hindus' remark

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath demanded an apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly hurting Hindus and the "soul of Mother India." Adityanath criticised Gandhi for defaming UP and Ayodhya, calling his statements shameful and condemnable. Gandhi defended his remarks during a fiery speech in Parliament, emphasizing that Hinduism is not about spreading fear and hatred.

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High turnout as France votes in election that could usher in far right

President Emmanuel Macron stunned the country when he called the vote after his centrist alliance was crushed in European elections this month by Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN). Her eurosceptic, anti-immigrant party was a longtime pariah but is now closer to power than it has ever been. Polls opened at 0600 GMT and will close at 1600 GMT in small towns and cities, with an 1800 GMT finish in the bigger cities, when the first exit polls for the night and seat projections for the decisive second round a week later are expected.

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