Despite BJP mocking LoP Gandhi, he was proven right repeatedly: K'taka CM

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Bengaluru, Aug 7 (IANS) Commenting on US President Donald Trump’s move to impose 50 per cent tariff on India, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated on Thursday that despite the BJP mocking him, the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, was proven right again and again.Taking to social media platform X, CM Siddaramaiah stated, “I fully agree with LoP Rahul Gandhi. Be it GST, demonetisation, Chinese aggression, or COVID failures, farm laws, Rafale, PM CARES, and elec…

Data, traffic accumulated by Musk's Starlink will be stored in India: Minister

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New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The data, traffic and other details accumulated by Elon Musk’s Starlink will be stored in India, and the domestic user traffic is not to be mirrored to any system/server located abroad, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has granted a Unified License (UL) to Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited after agreeing to the stipulated terms and conditions of the UL, including security conditions.The satellite company is…

David Wiese to lead Saint Lucia Kings in CPL 2025 

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New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Defending champions Saint Lucia Kings have named veteran Namibian international David Wiese as the captain for the upcoming season of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), starting August 14. The allrounder joined the franchise in 2022 and returned once again last season, where he played a key role in helping Kings win the trophy. Coming down the lower-middle order to bat, Wiese scored crucial 121 runs in 11 games at an explosive strike rate of 168.05 and an average of 40…

More than the heart for Siraj, it was his leadership aspect that stood out: Deep Dasgupta

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New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) On a cloudy Monday morning, The Oval resembled a colosseum. Spectators held their breath, waiting to see which way the final game of Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series would tilt – in favour of India or England? When Mohammed Siraj charged in to bowl the first ball of the 86th over, just six runs stood between India and a famous win. On his 1,113th delivery of the series, he unleashed his fifth-fastest ball of the tour — a 143 kmph yorker that evaded Gus Atkinson’s at…

Yogi Babu makes his Telugu debut with Gurram Paapi Reddy; joins hands with legendary comedian Brahmanandam

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Chennai, Aug 7 (IANS) Popular Tamil actor and comedian Yogi Babu is all set to make his much-awaited debut in the Telugu film industry with director Murali Manohar Reddy’s upcoming Telugu film, ‘Gurram Paapi Reddy’. ‘Gurram Paapi Reddy’ features Padma Shri awardee and comedy legend Brahmanandam in the lead role. The project was already garnering a lot of attention. Now, with the addition of Yogi Babu, who is known for his impeccable comic timing and impactful screen presence, the buzz has only g…

Here’s how Alia Bhatt spends her 'perfect mornings'

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Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, on Thursday, took to social media to give a glimpse into what her perfect morning looks like. Taking to her Instagram Stories, the ‘Raazi’ actress shared a selfie from her vacation in London, giving a peek into how she starts her day on a calm and refreshing note. In the photo, Alia is seen sitting on a chair, enjoying her coffee on a bright and sunny day. She simply captioned the post with the words “perfect mornings,” accompanied by a …

Proud of you boys, says Lokesh Kanakaraj as he thanks team for pouring their hearts into making Rajinikanth's 'Coolie'

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Chennai, Aug 7 (IANS) Expressing gratitude to his entire team for pouring their hearts into making his upcoming action entertainer ‘Coolie’, featuring Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, director Lokesh Kanakaraj, on Thursday told his entire team that he was proud of them. The director, who had offered prayers on Thursday at the popular Shiva temple in Tiruvannamalai ahead of the release of his upcoming film, took to his X timeline to pen a post of gratitude.He wrote, “With #Coolie unleashing in …

Indian gifting startups raise funds worth $116 million in 10 years

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New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India’s gifting startups raised $115.9 million in the last decade, showing steady but modest growth, a report said on Thursday.Gifting startups globally raised $1.7 billion from 2015 to date. Funding activity in gifting business for 2025 remains muted worldwide and in India, the report from data intelligence firm Tracxn Technologies said.In 2025, Indigifts was the sole Indian firm to secure funding, and raised $57,600 in an angel round. Indian gifting firms raised $1.3 …

Prism Johnson's profit drops 93 per cent sequentially to over Rs 8 crore in Q1

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New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Integrated building materials company Prism Johnson Ltd reported a net profit of Rs 8.33 crore in Q1 FY26, down 93 per cent sequentially, according to its exchange filing on Thursday.The company had posted a net profit of Rs 133.02 crore in the preceding quarter (Q4 FY25), while in the same quarter a year ago (Q1 FY25), the firm had posted a loss of Rs 47 lakh.Revenue for Q1 FY26 stood at Rs 1,781.13 crore — down from Rs 1,951.82 crore in the previous quarter, showing a …

realme P Series: A legacy built one generation at a time

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New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) In a market where consumers are seeking real value, it is no longer enough for smartphone brands to launch devices with lengthy spec sheets and heavier marketing gimmicks.What makes a difference today is a deep understanding of user priorities and the ability to design products that genuinely enhance how people live and engage with technology.This is especially true in online shopping, where young buyers in India often face tough choices. They want style, performance, and…