Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] BENGALURU: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) marketing head Nikhil Sosale and three executives of DNA Entertainment Networks have been arrested by the Bengaluru police in a late night operation in connection with the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede, which snuffed out 11 lives and left 75 injured during victory celebrations.Sosale, who is seen on television with cricket players during matches, was flying toMumbai when he was intercepted at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). The other three arrested are DNA Networks (event management firm) director and vice president Sunil Mathew, DNA ticketing official Sumanth and DNA manager Kiran Kumar. The police also reportedly conducted searches on the residence of DNA Networks founder and managing director T Venkat Vardhan. The police are also on the lookout for Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) secretary Shankar A, who is a close aide of deputy chief minister […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Banks in several parts of India will be closed on June 6 and 7, 2025, in observance of Eid al-Adha (Bakrid), as per the Reserve Bank of India's holiday schedule.Eid al-Adha is expected to be celebrated in India on Friday, June 7, depending on the moon sighting. However, banks in Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi) will observe the holiday a day earlier, on Friday, June 6.The day is likely to be observed as a public holiday across most parts of the country. Schools, colleges, banks, and government offices are expected to remain closed to mark the occasion.Bank closure details for June 6, 7 and 8June 6 (Friday): Banks closed in Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi) for Bakrid.June 7 (Saturday): Although June 7, 2025, is the first Saturday of the month, usually a working day for banks—most banks across India […]

[ad_1] RBI monetary policy today RBI MPC Meeting: In a big cheer for loan borrowers, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra announced a more-than-expected 50 basis points repo rate cut. The repo rate now stands at 5.5%, down from 6%. RBI has cumulatively cut the repo rate by 100 basis points since its February policy review. However, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra made it clear that the central bank is now left with limited room to support growth. Hence the monetary policy stance has been changed from ‘accommodative’ to ‘neutral’.Repo rate is the rate at which the RBI lends to banks, hence a cut in repo rate is ideally supposed to mean lower borrowing costs for bank customers as well.Also Check | RBI MPC Meeting Live Updates“Amidst heightened volatility in capital flows and exchange rates, coupled with constrained policy space, central banks of […]

[ad_1] In Washington’s latest episode of Tech Titans vs MAGA Caesar, Donald Trump has turned on Elon Musk—his former bromantic partner-in-disruption, SpaceX messiah, and self-appointed guardian of Western civilisation. The trigger? Musk labelled Trump’s much-hyped One Big Beautiful Bill “a disgusting abomination” and warned that America was hurtling toward “debt slavery.”Trump, never one to take offence lightly—or privately—responded with a MAGA-flavoured blitzkrieg. Contracts for Musk’s companies? At risk. His reputation in conservative circles? Torched. “Just another whiny billionaire,” Trump sneered, “who forgot who made him matter.”As the Trump-Musk bromance dissolves faster than a Tesla on Autopilot in Washington traffic, one man watches the fireworks from a safe, well-lit distance—sipping Perrier, adjusting his campaign blazer, and thanking his stars he got out early, having clearly absorbed Sun Tzu’s timeless wisdom: “The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without […]

[ad_1] In a stunning display of how quickly political alliances can crumble, the once-strong partnership between former President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk dissolved into a bitter public feud in the last one week.‘Impeach Trump Now’: Elon’s BIGGEST Attack After Dropping Epstein Bomb | Vance Hits BackWhat began as a cordial farewell quickly escalated into a series of explosive accusations, threats, and revelations that have sent shockwaves through both political and business circles.Here's how the drama unfolded:‘Either it can be big or beautiful’: Musk criticises Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’In an interview to CBS, Musk sharply criticised Trump’s legislative proposal. He described the bill as a “massive spending bill” that would escalate the federal deficit while undermining the efficiency of his DOGE team. “I think a bill can be big or it could be beautiful,” Musk stated. “But I […]

[ad_1] Indian cricket team at the airport ahead of their tour of England. (Twitter) The Indian cricket team departed from Mumbai Airport on Friday for England to play a five-match Test series as part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle. This marks India's first bilateral Test series following the recent retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket.The series will take place between June and August 2025, with matches scheduled across five venues: Headingley in Leeds, Edgbaston in Birmingham, Lord's and The Oval in London, and Old Trafford in Manchester.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The Indian team is currently in transition, with Shubman Gill assuming captaincy duties following the departure of senior players R Ashwin, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli from Test cricket.Gautam Gambhir sends stern message after Bengaluru tragedySeveral Indian players […]

[ad_1] Carlsen had a meltdown against D Gukesh as the latter beat him in Round 6 at Norway Chess (Image via ANI) Reigning World Champion Gukesh is giving World No 1 Magnus Carlsen a tough time in the ongoing Norway Chess. Carlsen has 15 points after nine rounds with one game to go and he is closely followed by Gukesh (14.5 points). "My tournament was a little bit over after the loss against Gukesh," Carlsen told Take Take Take."It was nice to win against Fabiano Caruana but it was not very inspiring." He also Take Take Take that he was “more tired mentally than physically.”After losing to Gukesh, Carlsen lost his cool as he smashed his fist on the table, and let out an exasperated sigh of: “Oh my God.”Later Carlsen had revealed that he is considering to quit playing […]

[ad_1] Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakrid or the festival of sacrifice, is one of the most significant Islamic festivals celebrated worldwide. It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's unwavering devotion and obedience to Allah's command to sacrifice his son. This day symbolizes sacrifice, compassion, and faith, bringing together families and communities in a happy celebration.As families come together and friends reconnect, sending thoughtful wishes and heartfelt messages becomes an important part of the celebrations. Whether you're near or far from your loved ones this Eid, a simple greeting can carry your love and blessings across any distance. In 2025, make your greetings extra special with words that reflect the spirit of sacrifice, joy, and togetherness.As Eid-ul-Adha 2025 is just around the corner, it's the perfect time to express heartfelt wishes, messages, and quotes to loved ones. Sharing these sentiments not only strengthens bonds […]

[ad_1] Kamal Haasan's much-anticipated film 'Thug Life', directed by Mani Ratnam was released yesterday on June 5 amid considerable buzz and some controversies. Despite the anticipation of the reunion of the legendary actor-director duo, the film opened to mixed reviews and a moderate box office response.As per Sacnilk, early estimates suggest that 'Thug Life' earned around Rs 17 crore net across India on its first day, which is notably lower than Kamal Haasan's previous release 'Indian 2', which had collected Rs 25.6 crore on its opening day.Thug Life Movie ReviewTheatre occupancyThe film saw varied occupancy rates across different languages and regions. In Tamil Nadu, 'Thug Life registered' a strong overall occupancy of 52.06% on its first day. Morning and afternoon shows maintained steady attendance at around 50.66% and 50.35% respectively, while evening shows dipped slightly to 45.15%. Night shows saw […]

[ad_1] A sudden spot on the arm, a dry patch on the leg, or a tiny sore that doesn’t go away, these are brushed off as minor skin issues. Most of the time, it really is just a rash or an insect bite. But sometimes, what looks harmless may actually be a sign of something far more serious, like skin cancer.Skin cancer doesn't always come with red flags waving. It hides behind signs that feel familiar, even routine. That’s why it becomes important to look closer, especially when certain skin changes linger, change, or don’t respond to usual treatment. Here are five subtle signs that can easily be mistaken for something else but may deserve more attention.That “stubborn pimple” that never healsA bump that looks like a pimple but doesn’t heal after several weeks—and maybe even bleeds or scabs over […]