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«There is enough competition in the telecom sector and the situation is not critical that requires intervention of the authorities. Consumers may feel some pinch of the price rise, but the hike has happened after three years,» one of the officials told ET, asking not to be named. India's three private telcoraised mobile tariffs by 11-25%, with the changes taking effect this week. As per analysts, this would increase the spending on telecom services in urban India to 2.8% of household expenditures in fiscal 2025 from 2.7% in FY24.

Construction is booming in states like Arizona, California, Florida and Texas.

Dean Lorey, co-creator of the show, provided an update during an interview with The Direct, hinting that new episodes are just a few months away. Lorey stated, «I know it's before the end of the year. I don't remember the exact date yet, but I think it's in the next few months.» This news has alleviated concerns among fans who were worried about the timing of multiple entries in the animated universe this year.

tomato price, which soared to Rs 75 per kg in the national capital, is expected to cool in the coming weeks as supply improves from southern states, a government official said on Saturday. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said prices of potato and onion, which also spiked due to supply disruptions, are expected to stabilize soon. «Prices of tomato, potato and onion are ruling high in Delhi and some other cities. Extreme heat followed by spells of excess rainfall disrupted supplies, causing a spike in prices in consuming areas,» the consumer affairs ministry official told PTI. Tomato price in New Delhi has surged to Rs 75 per kg, but is likely to ease if heavy rainfall does not further disrupt supply chains, he said.

The Associated Press says it will provide free campaign and election night coverage to dozens of small and independent newsrooms located in swing states, through a program funded by a Knight Foundation grant

7.7%to ₹1.74 trillion in June, which is the slowest pace growth since June 2021. The growth in May was 10%. The growth has been lucklustre in the past two months when compared to the average growth of 11.7% recorded in 2023-24.

Kim Kardashian revealed a startling injury. The 43-year-old reality TV personality disclosed that she snapped off her fingertip, calling the agony «more excruciating than giving birth.» This comes after several months of seeing her with bandages on her hands, as per the reports of 'Metro.co.uk'.

vegetable prices soar. Prices of staples like onions and tomatoes have gone up and restaurants are looking at the last report of hiking prices, reported TOI. Discounts are out of question as well, so either way, costumes will have to spend more on enjoying a meal outside. While such sudden and steep prices are typically seasonal, this time they're beyond «digestible levels», Anjan Chatterjee, founder of Speciality Restaurants, which owns brands like Oh! Calcutta and Mainland China, told TOI. «It has been pinching us across. Our bottom lines are shrinking,» Chatterjee said, suggesting that a price review is underway. «Price increases are being absorbed as of now but we do not know what tomorrow holds,» he added.

Joe Biden's debate performance. Amid the swirling uncertainties, discussions among top Democratic circles are already shifting towards the prospect of Vice President Kamala Harris potentially leading the party's ticket in the upcoming election, CNN reported. Many leading party figures, operatives, and donors are increasingly convinced that Biden's efforts to rejuvenate his campaign may not suffice. Close allies express scepticism about his ability to lead a successful re-election bid, according to CNN's conversations with numerous Democratic politicians and strategists. While Biden often urges not to measure himself against perfection but against the alternative, an expanding contingent within the Democratic ranks is starting to evaluate Harris as a viable alternative.

Bitcoin's price has been stuck.

About a quarter of senior executives in GCCs are from the IT services sector, according to a study conducted by staffing firm Xpheno. The report was shared exclusively with ET. According to the findings, there are about 120 top GCCs in India with some 21,000 senior executive roles, including those of vice-president, assistant vice-president, senior vice-president and director. These senior executives have a minimum experience of 15 years, and in the last one year, more than 100 have moved from an IT company to a GCC.

Shares of Raymond surged 5% to ₹2,001 on the NSE on Thursday after the demerger of its lifestyle business took effect. The company had set Thursday as the record date for the demerger. The demerged entity, Raymond Lifestyle, is expected to be listed separately in a month or two, according to analysts. As part of the group restructuring process, Raymond demerged its lifestyle business into a separate company. Raymond shareholders will receive four equity shares of Raymond Lifestyle for every five shares held in Raymond.

neurological experts and doctors who are involved in diagnosing Parkinson’s disease have pointed out US President Joe Biden is displaying symptoms of this neurodegenerative disorder. This has raised question on his declining cognitive health as well as his fitness to continue in office for a second term. It is in this regard that a doctor who replied to an op-ed on New York Times said that Biden should not step down and he can still continue in office. There have also been calls to replace Biden on the ballot box due to his health concerns. The President has denied all reports pertaining to his health and also resolved to continue his presidential bid.

U.S. health officials have approved a new Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease

An Air Europa flight en route to Uruguay was forced to make an unexpected stop in Brazil after severe turbulence injured more than 30 people on Monday, fracturing the necks and skulls of several passengers.

Letitia Wright steps behind the scenes as an executive producer for Angel Studios' latest film, “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot.” This heartfelt movie sheds light on America's foster care system, inspired by a true story of remarkable compassion and community effort.

Two years ago, tough economic conditions and geopolitics weakened financial markets, but 2023’s rebound has helped global net wealth rise, according to Boston Consulting Group.

Hurricane Beryl is roaring toward Jamaica as islanders scramble to make preparations after the powerful Category 4 storm earlier killed at least six people and caused significant damage in the southeast Caribbean

XUV700 is a continuation of our business strategy execution that was articulated in our 14th February 2024 analyst meeting where we clearly outlined that we have to bring the average price point down to drive growth. We kickstarted this effort with the launch of AX5 select variant in May 2024 and have also brought in a 3rd anniversary celebration variant for the higher-end XUV700 for a limited period of 4 months," Mahindra and Mahindra further added.The fully loaded AX7 range of the XUV700 now starts at ₹19.49 lakh, according to Mahindra & Mahindra, a savings of more than ₹2 lakh.

Julie Chen Moonves has hinted at the unpredictable and potentially transformative nature of this new element, promising an exciting and dynamic season.

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