Independence Day 2025 marks a proud moment for every Indian, as the nation celebrates its 79th year of freedom on Friday, August 15, 2025. This day is not just a national holiday—it’s a reminder of the sacrifices, struggles, and determination that gave birth to a free India. Also read: Bank Holiday August 2025 Closure for
In a bold move to strengthen the company’s financial footing and accelerate its electric vehicle (EV) innovation, Pham Nhat Vuong, founder of Vietnamese automaker VinFast, has committed $1.52 billion to acquire the company’s research and development arm, Novatech Research and Development JSC. The transaction marks Vuong’s latest significant investment in the loss-making EV manufacturer as
If you’re planning any bank-related work in mid-August 2025, you might need to reschedule. Several states in India will see bank branches closed for three consecutive days—from Friday, August 15, to Sunday, August 17—due to Independence Day, Janmashtami, and the regular Sunday holiday. While physical branches will not be operational during these days in certain
Jubilant FoodWorks Limited (JFL), the master franchisee for Domino’s Pizza in India and several other markets, has delivered an impressive performance in the first quarter of the financial year 2025–26. The company posted a 64.44% jump in consolidated profit and continued to expand its store network aggressively, signaling a strong start to the year. Domino’s
In a dramatic twist to the bullion market, gold prices in the national capital dropped sharply by ₹1,000, settling at ₹1,01,520 per 10 grams on Tuesday. The steep decline mirrors a broader sell-off in global precious metals markets, triggered by easing trade tensions and shifting investor sentiment. According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold
In a move that has surprised the tech world, artificial intelligence (AI) startup Perplexity has made an unexpected $34.5 billion (£25.6 billion) takeover bid for Google Chrome, the world’s most popular web browser with over three billion active users. The offer, detailed in a formal letter to Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google’s parent company Alphabet,
Suzlon Energy, one of India’s leading renewable energy solutions providers, has posted a strong performance in the first quarter of the financial year 2025–26 (Q1 FY26), driven by higher deliveries, a robust order book, and increasing demand from commercial, industrial, and PSU customers. The company’s net profit rose 7.3% year-on-year (YoY), while total income jumped
Royal Enfield has kicked off 2025 with a fresh update to its popular street motorcycle, the Hunter 350, introducing an all-new Graphite Grey colour variant with striking neon highlights. This latest addition not only enhances the bike’s bold urban look but also packs in some practical upgrades, including a much-requested Type-C charging point. With its
PM Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) 2025 Latest Update:Today marks a big day for farmers across India, especially for those who had insured their Rabi crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). In a major relief, the Central Government has credited insurance claim amounts into the bank accounts of 35 lakh farmers whose crops
In a move set to revolutionize 3D content creation, Microsoft has announced the launch of Copilot 3D, a groundbreaking AI-powered tool that can transform ordinary 2D photos into fully interactive 3D models — in just seconds. The new feature, part of Copilot Labs, promises to make 3D design faster, simpler, and more accessible than ever