Major telecom firm Bharti Airtel on Wednesday said that its founder and Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal will step down as Chairman of Airtel Africa at the conclusion of the company’s annual general meeting (AGM) in July 2026. The telecom company also announced that Gopal Vittal will be appointed as Non-Executive Chairman .
With the West Bengal Assembly elections approaching, the Calcutta High Court has issued a series of directives to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure the safety and comfort of voters. The court’s order emphasizes the mandatory provision of adequate security, drinking water, and other essential amenities across all polling stations in the state.
Actor Jackie Shroff paid a heartfelt tribute to veteran actress Nanda on her death anniversary, while also celebrating the birth anniversary of the late actor Farooq Sheikh, remembering both for their immense contribution to Indian cinema.
Indian men's cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir is enjoying a well-deserved vacation in Singapore with his family, including his wife Natasha and their two daughters Aazeen and Anaiza.
As many as 26 passengers were injured after seven coaches of Karachi-bound Tezgam derailed near Adam Wahan Railway Station on Bahawalpur-Lodhran section in Pakistan's Punjab province, local media reported on Wednesday.
Unable to come to terms with his mother's remarriage, a son allegedly strangled her to death in a fit of rage in Baguihati of North Kolkata, said the police on Wednesday. Following the act, the accused locked the room and fled the spot. The police recovered the body and sent it to a hospital for a post-mortem examination.
A young woman from Nagaland was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka, on Wednesday. Her body was discovered hanging at her residence in Aravindnagar, Chikkamagaluru city. The deceased has been identified as 22-year-old Linsula.
While Aditya Dhar's "Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge" is a huge success at the box office, the makers ruffled some feathers with one of the scenes where R Madhavan recites a verse from the Gurbani while smoking a cigarette. Now, Madhavan has shared his clarification on the matter, saying that they did not wish to hurt any sentiments with the scene.
The Karnataka High Court reviewed a petition filed by Ranveer Singh seeking to dismiss a private complaint and FIR registered over his alleged derogatory comments about a divine character in Rishab Shetty's "Kantara: Chapter 1." During the hearing, a single-judge bench of Justice M. Nagaprasanna questioned the delay in filing objections.
In a heartfelt moment on the quiz reality show Wheel of Fortune, host Akshay Kumar spoke about the current global situation and shared a meaningful message for everyone watching the show.
The government on Wednesday dismissed reports claiming changes in LPG refill booking timelines, terming them misleading and unfounded.
A brilliant all-round display, led by Amelia Kerr’s 105-run knock and a two-wicket haul, guided New Zealand to a commanding 92-run victory over South Africa in the fifth WT20I here at Hagley Oval, sealing the five-game series 4-1.
RCB's director of cricket, Mo Bobat has also said that despite Dayal not taking part in the tournament, he will still be a part of the contract, and the team management will continue to support the player in tough times.
Dalal Street opened on a bullish note for the second consecutive session on Wednesday, supported by easing geopolitical concerns amid hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict. Additionally, reports suggesting that Donald Trump had proposed a 15-point plan to Iran via Pakistan further enhanced investor confidence.
At least two people lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries after a bus carrying around 25 passengers overturned in central Delhi’s Karol Bagh area in the early hours of Wednesday, officials said. The Delhi Fire Services confirmed the fatalities, while multiple rescue teams were rushed to the spot to assist those trapped in the bus.
Even before the peak summer season begins, Tamil Nadu is bracing for rising temperatures starting Thursday, with the Regional Meteorological Centre forecasting a gradual increase in heat levels over the next few days.
The government will hold an all-party meeting on Wednesday to brief political leaders on the evolving crisis in West Asia, amid rising concerns over its economic and security implications for India.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has resigned from several positions classified as 'offices of profit' ahead of the 2026 state assembly elections. The move, confirmed on Tuesday, is seen as a strategic measure to preempt potential legal challenges regarding her eligibility to contest the upcoming polls.
PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump spoke today, calling for de-escalation in West Asia following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader. They emphasised keeping the Strait of Hormuz open to protect global energy supplies. This follows talks between EAM Jaishankar and Secretary Marco Rubio on regional stability and the upcoming Quad Summit.
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