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Birla Corporation reported a higher consolidated profit for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, supported by record cement sales volumes and improved operational efficiency. Consolidated profit after tax stood at Rs 294.78 crore in Q4 FY26, up 14.87% from Rs 256.61 crore in Q4 FY25 and surged 458.72% from Rs 52.76 crore in Q3 FY26.…

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Tehran, Iran – As the United States awaits Tehran’s latest response to texts for an agreement being exchanged through intermediaries, Iranian authorities and state-linked media are emphasising that they consider control over the Strait of Hormuz more important than ever. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told reporters on Saturday that Iran was still reviewing Washington’s…

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NEW DELHI: Delhi has been put on high alert following intelligence inputs indicating a possible terror threat, prompting Delhi Police and other security agencies to intensify surveillance across several sensitive locations.“Police have been directed to maintain strict vigil on suspicious movements, unattended objects and vehicles parked in sensitive zones,” PTI quoted an official as saying.According…

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As temperatures continue to rise, leading OTT platforms are also heating things up with some of the biggest releases of the week. After a blockbuster start to May, streaming services are back with another exciting lineup of highly anticipated films and series.   This week’s highlights include the return of Priyanka Chopra’s Citadel…

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Jacob Bethell has no doubt he made the right call by honouring his IPL deal with Royal Challengers Bengaluru despite calls from certain quarters in England for him to prioritise the County Championship ahead of the Test summer. “This is the marquee tournament of the year, with some of the best cricketers in the world…

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Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg accused Southampton of cheating and called for the club to be severely punished after it was allegedly caught spying on its Championship play-off opponents. The Saints have been charged with a breach of English Football League regulations after Middlesbrough accused them of spying on a training session this week. The allegations…

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With fewer guests, fewer reporters, and no military hardware on display, Moscow’s Victory Day parade was a much quieter affair than usual on Saturday. The annual showcase of military might was scaled back due to security concerns, with Russian authorities fearing Ukrainian forces could target Red Square with a drone strike. A last-minute ceasefire, brokered…

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VCK says support to TVK aimed at preventing President’s rule, won’t affect DMK alliance NEW DELHI: Thol Thirumavalavan on Saturday defended his party’s decision to extend unconditional support to Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, saying the move was aimed at ensuring political stability in Tamil Nadu and preventing the possibility of President’s rule in the state.Speaking…

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BJP snaps at Kejriwal after AAP chief likens PM Modi to Aurangzeb NEW DELHI: The BJP on Saturday sharply attacked Arvind Kejriwal after the AAP chief likened Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb over Enforcement Directorate (ED) action against Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora, with Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu calling Kejriwal “Ahmad Shah…

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