Netflix has marked its 10th anniversary in India by reaffirming its commitment to nurturing the country’s creative talent and storytelling ecosystem. As part of the celebrations, Netflix Co-Chief Executive Officer Ted Sarandos met a group of Indian writers for an interactive session focused on the future of storytelling and the evolving entertainment landscape. The discussion,…
Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) offshore hydrocarbon business has secured an ultra-mega order worth more than ₹15,000 crore from ADNOC Offshore for a major project in West Asia. The company announced the development on Tuesday, marking another significant milestone for its energy infrastructure business. L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Offshore (LTEH Offshore) will execute the project through a…
Shares of diversified FMCG major ITC Ltd gained around 4 per cent in intra-day trading on the BSE on Monday, reaching ₹292.45, as investors expressed optimism that the company may be moving past its recent earnings challenges. Market sentiment improved after the company’s first-quarter results, with brokerages indicating that the risk-reward profile could become more…
Actor John Abraham has called for stronger action against the root causes of drug trafficking, stating that the drug menace can only be effectively addressed by dismantling the alleged political nexus behind the trade. Speaking at an anti-drug awareness programme organised by the Social Welfare Department in Shillong, the actor said that current efforts largely…
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has reported a 27% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, supported by strong revenue growth and improved operational performance. The company’s net profit attributable to owners rose to ₹2,894.79 crore, compared with ₹2,278.63 crore in the same quarter last year. The company’s consolidated revenue…
The Manipur government has directed concerned departments and senior district officials to complete the transfer of Thanlon Sub-Division from Pherzawl district back to Churachandpur district within seven days. The order was issued on July 29 by Secretary (Land Resources) Th. Kirankumar, instructing authorities to carry out the administrative transfer and submit a compliance report within…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has recorded the statement of United Naga Council (UNC) president Ng Lorho as part of its ongoing investigation into the Kangpokpi ambush and subsequent killings in Manipur. The statement was recorded at the Senapati Superintendent of Police office on Tuesday. NIA officials travelling from Kohima to Imphal stopped at Senapati…
Tensions remained high in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Tuesday as a counter-economic blockade entered its third day, with Naga and Kuki-Zo civil society organisations exchanging allegations over the situation. The Working Committee of the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) accused Kuki groups of disrupting movement along National Highway-202 and alleged that several vehicles were stopped, belongings…
Olympic medallist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu delivered a spectacular performance to win India’s first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, securing the top position in the women’s 48 kg weightlifting event. The 31-year-old weightlifter from Manipur lived up to expectations as the pre-event favourite, finishing with a total lift of 190 kg to claim her…
Shriram Finance reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter of FY2026-27, with net profit rising 59.79% year-on-year to ₹3,444.6 crore, driven by healthy growth in lending and improved margins. On a sequential basis, profit increased 14.30%, reflecting sustained business momentum. Net interest income (NII) climbed 33.67% year-on-year to ₹8,055.7 crore, while total income…
