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Cyclonic storm causes destruction in Chopra, one dead in Jalpaiguri

New Delhi, May 15 -- One person died due to a lightning strike on Thursday in Jalpaiguri while a cyclonic storm caused widespread damage in Chopra, North Dinajpur. On Thursday morning, 42-year-old Pr... Read More


Laid-off Microsoft AI director shares 'optimistic' post: 'To those affected - you're not alone'

New Delhi, May 15 -- In what is considered Microsoft's largest round of layoffs since 2023, the tech giant has laid off approximately 6,000 employees-accounting for around 3% of its global workforce. ... Read More


As Aishwarya Rai Bachchan prepares to bedazzle at 2025 Cannes, a look at her most glorious looks on the red carpet

India, May 15 -- 2025 is going to be an exhilarating year for Indian celebrities such as Alia Bhatt, Kiara Advani and Nitanshi Goel who are making their Cannes debut. But for legend Aishwarya Rai Bach... Read More


Kotak AMC targets extra Rs.800 cr for new credit fund after initial Rs.1,200 cr raise

New Delhi, May 15 -- Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company is targeting an additional Rs.800 crore from wealthy individuals and firms for its new Kotak Credit Opportunities fund, after raising an in... Read More


ED raids in Hyderabad, Mumbai; Rs 32.29 cr seized in cash, gold and diamonds

Hyderabad, May 15 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted search operations at 13 locations across Hyderabad and Mumbai from May 14 to May 15, and seized a total amount of Rs 32.29 cr in cash an... Read More


French drug giant Sanofi plans massive US investment to counter Trump tariffs

France, May 15 -- French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi plans to invest billions of euros to expand its manufacturing in the United States, in response to President Donald Trump's trade policies - which ... Read More


Business leaders voice frustration over state inertia

Kathmandu, May 15 -- Private sector leaders have voiced growing frustration over the government's persistent failure to implement long-promised reforms. Speaking at the 5th Kantipur Economic Summit i... Read More


No freehand to Ganesh Naik as BJP appoints new Navi Mumbai president

India, May 15 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party's appointment of Dr Rajesh Patil, a party loyalist, as its Navi Mumbai chief on Tuesday, ignoring minister Ganesh Naik's supporters, appears to be a clear m... Read More


Nigeria clears IMF debt ahead of schedule, exits debtor list

Pakistan, May 15 -- Nigeria has officially paid off its $3.4 billion loan to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), becoming debt-free to the global financial institution. The repayment marks a major ... Read More


"Tell us clearly, reason for ceasefire": Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad criticises PM Modi

Bengaluru, May 15 -- Karnataka Labour Minister Santosh Lad on Thursday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding a "clear reason" must be given for reaching the understanding of a "ceasefi... Read More