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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicReuters

Topic: Reuters

Inox, PVR bank on festive season to bring cheer back as occupancy rates stay under 25% in Q2

Occupancy rates at Inox were 17% and PVR at 24% this quarter, analysts at a research firm said, while blaming lackluster attendance, Bollywood fatigue and rise of streaming services.

Singapore seeks to prevent court challenges to laws & policies on marriage in constitution

The government filed bills in parliament on Thursday to decriminalise sex between men, & to amend the constitution to prevent court challenges to laws & policies concerning marriage.

First time in 32 years, Japanese yen dips past 150 per dollar

This comes as the greenback was supported by Treasury yields trading at multi-year highs, keeping markets on high alert for any signs of an intervention from Japanese authorities.

UK PM Truss clings to power as approval ratings tank to historic low for a British leader

6 weeks into the job, Truss has seen a bond market rout, suffered the lowest approval ratings of a British leader, and has now lost her interior minister who quit on Wednesday.

Without Bumrah & Jadeja, India’s middle order holds key to winning T20 World Cup

India will need batters to find an extra gear to compensate for their bowling limitations to win the T20 trophy, as they open their campaign against Pakistan Sunday.

Rupee falls to record low of 82.77 per US dollar, down from 82.36 in previous session

Traders from two private banks said that large dollar demand from two public sector companies had contributed to the rupee's fall to record low.

India has sufficient foreign reserves & deficit to remain sustainable, as per Fitch Ratings

The ratings agency added that India's public finances remain the key driver of the country's sovereign rating and its limited reliance on external financing helps.

UN seeks India’s support to mobilise G20 to help ailing countries saddled with debt

The G20 President, India's neighbours Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh have recently sought IMF loans due to high oil prices, and the economic damage from the pandemic.

Govt should stop ‘chasing high divestment targets’, says finance ministry official

The finance ministry official says to focus on privatisation of state-run companies instead, pointing to market volatility and investors' shaky appetite for risk.

Nestle India profits rise dramatically to 8.3%, owing to price increase and demand rebounds

Revenue from operations climbed 18.3% as sales of its chocolates, Maggi noodles & Sunrise and Nescafe brands of coffee rose, helped by robust advertising expenditure.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

2 Agniveers awarded Sena Medal for gallantry in Op Sindoor, a first since Agnipath launch

This marks the first time that Agniveers have received gallantry awards. They are the Army's short-term recruits under the Agnipath scheme.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.