Economy

Textile ministry set to get over 20% of Cotton Productivity Mission funds

The Ministry of Textiles is set to receive over one-fifth of the proposed ₹6,000 crore outlay for the Cotton Productivity Mission, even as the scheme awaits Cabinet approval nearly 11 months after its announcement. The Ministry of Textiles is said to have prevailed over other ministries to secure more than one-fifth of the total expenditure […]

Indian fans are surprised that Leonardo DiCaprio’s stepmother is a Sikh; actor recalls how Brad Pitt reacted on set

Leonardo DiCaprio has a connection to India? Fans were left pleasantly surprised as the Hollywood star talked about his family in a new interview with Time magazine, revealing that his stepmother is a Sikh. (FILES) Leonardo DiCaprio was recently seen in One Battle After Another. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)(AFP) The actor said, […]

Economy

LT Foods to set up new facility in Karnataka for regional rice varieties

LT Foods Ltd announced that it is setting up a new manufacturing facility in Raichur, Karnataka, for regional rice varieties, including Sona Masoori and Kolam. The company will invest ₹6 crore, which will be funded with internal accruals. The move will enable the company to strengthen its value chain for South India’s preferred rice varieties […]

Economy

Driven by stronger fundamentals, Tier II/III boom, retail sector set for accelerated growth in 2026

Shrugging off past disruptions, the Indian retail industry is gearing up for 2026 with a solid foundation and is expected to see better margins, driven by a shift in demand from major metros to Tier II and III cities, all while maintaining its position as the world’s third-largest retail market. The Indian retail industry, valued […]

Highway funding push: NHAI gets Sebi nod for Raajmarg Infra InvIT; retail investors set to tap highway monetisation

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has received regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to register Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) as a Public Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT), paving the way for wider public participation in national highway assets. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NHAI said the Public […]

BGMI Players Can Unlock Stealth Agent Backpack as KRAFTON India Rolls out New Set of Redeem Codes

Business Wire India 59 official redeem codes released to unlock exclusive in-game rewards BGMI players can redeem codes only via BGMI’s official website at www.battlegroundsmobileindia.com/redeem KRAFTON India has rolled out another exciting redeem code drop for BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), giving players the opportunity to unlock the Stealth Agent Backpack. Available for a limited time, […]

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Boeing set to deliver Air India’s first 787-9 Dreamliner

Salil Gupte, President of Boeing India and South Asia | Photo Credit: AKHILESH KUMAR 
The induction of Air India’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft is expected to expand the airline’s wide-body capacity while addressing growing long-haul demand, said Salil Gupte, President of Boeing India and South Asia. Speaking to businessline, Gupte said that the company […]

Christmas 2025: Make Healthy Pudding With Just 4 Ingredients And You Are Set For The Festive Season

Christmas pudding has been part of winter celebrations in Britain since the late medieval period. Early versions were more like boiled grain and fruit dishes, created to last through cold months using dried fruits, nuts, and natural sweeteners. Over time, this dish became closely linked with Christmas, valued for its ability to be prepared ahead […]

Dhurandhar becomes the fastest Hindi film to cross ₹500 crore at the box office, beats record set by Jawan and Stree 2

₹500 crore at the box office, beats record set by Jawan and Stree 2″ data-collapse-article=”false” > Updated on: Dec 20, 2025 06:59 pm IST Dhurandhar was released in theatres on December 5. The film stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sara Arjun and R Madhavan. Dhurandhar is on an unstoppable run at the box office. The […]

Trade ties: India, Netherlands set up joint trade and investment committee; institutional framework takes shape

India and the Netherlands have established a Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC) to deepen bilateral economic engagement and address barriers to trade and investment, the commerce and industry ministry said on Friday, PTI reported.An MoU to this effect has been signed between the two countries, creating a formal institutional mechanism to review trade relations, […]