Month: June 2025

[ad_1] The licence makes Starlink the third company to receive authorisation from the telecommunications department. Elon Musk’s Starlink has been granted a crucial licence by India's Department of Telecommunications. This approval marks a significant milestone for the satellite service provider, bringing it nearer to beginning its commercial operations in India, according to a Reuters report.The licence makes Starlink the third company to receive authorisation from the telecommunications department, following earlier approvals granted to Eutelsat's OneWeb and Reliance Jio for providing their services within the country.Yesterday Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced that Musk's Starlink shall receive authorisation as the third satellite internet service provider in India.The Department of Telecom, government of India, has previously granted licences to Bharti's OneWeb and Reliance Jio, as confirmed by the minister during a press interaction.Also Read | Tesla stock price crash wipes out $150 billion! […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In India, Parle-G biscuits are synonymous with simplicity, a nostalgic tea-time snack, a budget-friendly staple found in almost every household. In war-ravaged Gaza, however, the iconic Indian biscuit has taken on a grim new identity: a luxury item, symbolising the desperation of a population teetering on the brink of famine.A viral social media post by Mohammed Jawad, a Palestinian living in Gaza, has spotlighted the stark realities of wartime scarcity. The video shows his young daughter, Rafif, clutching a pack of Parle-G biscuits, a rare treat in a region suffering from an acute food crisis. Jawad revealed he paid more than €24 (approximately Rs 2,342) for the packet, which usually costs less than Rs 5 in Indian markets and around Rs 100 in international grocery stores.“Even though the price jumped from €1.5 to over €24, I just […]

[ad_1] Piyush Chawla (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: After over two decades of dedicated service to Indian cricket, leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has officially announced his retirement from all forms of the game. A veteran of the sport, Chawla’s journey has been marked by early promise, notable comebacks, and contributions to India’s most iconic cricketing triumphs: the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Chawla’s statement on Friday reflected deep gratitude and emotion, as he thanked his family, IPL franchises, and fans. He credited his late father for being the guiding force behind his career, saying his support laid the foundation for a path that saw Chawla go from bowling out legends like Sachin Tendulkar at just 17, to delivering match-winning spells on the world stage. […]

[ad_1] Mumbai: Cricketer Rohit Sharma addresses the gathering during the inauguration of a stand after him at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Former India Test and T20I captain Rohit Sharma has revealed his father's reaction after he announced his retirement from Test cricket."He appreciates red-ball cricket a lot and, obviously, was a little disappointed when I announced my retirement, but was happy as well at the same time," Rohit said at the launch of Pujara’s wife Puja’s book ‘The Diary of a Cricketer’s Wife’ in Mumbai on Thursday.Rohit recalled the struggles made by their parents to support their careers.“Since the day I was born to now, the support of my mother and father has been immense. I know the sacrifices they've made for me and my brother to do what we needed to do in our lives.“But […]

[ad_1] KOTA: A former bank relationship manager of ICICI in Kota has been arrested for allegedly siphoning off over Rs 4.58 crore from customer accounts in a multi-crore fraud that spanned more than two years.Sakshi Gupta, who worked at the Shriram Nagar branch in the DCM area of Kota city between 2020 and 2023, was arrested on May 31 by Udhyog Nagar police following a detailed investigation. The fraud was first reported on February 18, police said.According to investigators, Gupta accessed more than 110 accounts belonging to 41 customers and conducted a series of unauthorised transactions. She is believed to have redirected funds into stock market investments, which later incurred heavy losses.In an attempt to conceal the fraud, Gupta allegedly changed mobile numbers linked to several bank accounts, replacing them with those belonging to her relatives. This prevented the real […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday slashed the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.5%, marking its third rate cut this year. Alongside, the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) has also been reduced by 1% to 3%, injecting Rs 2.5 lakh crore into the banking system. While this move brings relief for borrowers—home, auto, and other loans are expected to get cheaper soon—it spells concern for fixed deposit (FD) investors. As banks begin to transmit the repo rate cut, FD interest rates are likely to decline further in the coming months.What is the repo rate?The repo rate is the interest rate at which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lends money to banks for short-term needs. When the repo rate is lowered, banks can borrow funds at a cheaper rate. This often leads to lower […]