India’s energy conglomerate NTPC has reached a significant milestone, with its group installed generation capacity crossing 80,000 megawatts (MW) following the commercial commissioning of the Khavda-I Solar PV Project. The initial 110.25 MW segment of the 1,255 MW solar farm, developed by NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd — a subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy — began commercial operations on June 6, 2025.

The Securities and Exchangge Board of India (Sebi) has escalated recovery efforts against fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, ordering the attachment of his bank accounts, shares, and mutual fund holdings to recover outstanding dues of Rs 2.1 crore. This follows Choksi’s failure to pay a penalty imposed for insider trading violations related to Gitanjali Gems shares. Once chairman and managing director of Gitanjali Gems and implicated in the Rs 14,000 crore Punjab National Bank fraud alongside Nirav Modi, Choksi has been evading Indian authorities since 2018.

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has reiterated the central bank’s apprehensions regarding cryptocurrencies, emphasizing potential threats to financial stability and monetary policy efficacy. Speaking after the recent monetary policy announcement, Malhotra highlighted that while the government’s inter-ministerial committee continues to deliberate on cryptocurrency regulation, no new regulatory measures have been introduced.

OYO, a global travel technology platform poised for an IPO, has announced an ambitious plan to nearly double the contribution of its company-serviced hotels to booking revenue in India—from 22 percent to 44 percent—by the end of the current financial year. This move underscores OYO’s strategic pivot toward premium property expansion and deeper market penetration across more than 300 Indian cities.

The landscape of Indian television acting fees has witnessed a significant shift in 2025, with actress-politician Smriti Irani commanding the highest remuneration per episode. While actors like Rupali Ganguly and Jannat Zubair previously held top billing for their weekly or episodic fees, Irani’s reported Rs 14 lakh per episode for reprising her iconic role in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 places her at the pinnacle of TV remuneration.

Tom Cruise, a three-time Academy Award nominee and one of Hollywood’s most renowned action stars, has earned a new accolade—a Guinness World Record for the most burning parachute jumps performed by an individual. Known for executing his own stunts, Cruise has continually pushed the envelope to deliver unparalleled realism and spectacle, most notably within the Mission: Impossible franchise.

The much-anticipated Housefull 5 hit theaters today, generating significant buzz due to its ensemble cast, intricate murder mystery narrative, and an innovative dual-ending approach. Adding to the excitement, veteran actor Bobby Deol makes a surprise cameo, delighting audiences with an unexpected appearance that has already sparked enthusiastic reactions. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film reunites an iconic Bollywood lineup, including Akshay Kumar and Abhishek Bachchan, solidifying its place as a major release in the comedy genre.

Akhil Akkineni, son of celebrated actors Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni, recently married artist Zainab Ravdjee in a traditional ceremony held in Hyderabad on June 6, 2025. The intimate wedding, marked by classic Telugu customs and elegant attire, attracted a constellation of notable figures from the Indian film industry, including Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan. Zainab, an accomplished artist and daughter of industrialist Zulfi Ravdjee, brings her own creative legacy into the union.

Eve Jobs, daughter of late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, is poised to wed British Olympian Harry Charles in what is already being described as one of the most anticipated society weddings of the year. Scheduled for August in England’s idyllic Cotswolds region, the event is expected to attract a host of high-profile guests from the worlds of politics, business, and entertainment. Charles, a gold medalist in equestrian show jumping at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and Jobs publicly announced their relationship during the Games.

Veteran actor Neena Gupta marked her 66th birthday not with a quiet celebration, but by commanding attention at the trailer launch of her upcoming film Metro In Dino. Joined by an ensemble cast including Pankaj Tripathi, Anupam Kher, and Konkona Sen Sharma, Gupta’s sartorial choice—a bold ‘biscuit bra’ layered over a white kaftan from House of Masaba—ignited spirited conversation across social media.