Aamir Khan, in a candid conversation on a recent podcast, opened up about his past marriage to Reena Dutta, reflecting on the decisions and lessons that followed their 16-year union. The Bollywood icon, who recently announced his relationship with Gauri Spratt, admitted that while he has no regrets about the marriage itself, he felt the timing was too rushed. Khan shared valuable insights on how youth and career ambitions clouded his judgment at the time, and how he has grown personally since. His reflections offer a glimpse into his evolution as both an individual and a professional.

Namrata Shirodkar, the former Miss India and wife of actor Mahesh Babu, made a glamorous appearance at the 72nd Miss World ceremony held in Hyderabad, joined by her daughter Sitara. Shirodkar, part of the esteemed jury, radiated elegance in a peach-pink ensemble, while Sitara dazzled in a red dress. The event, which crowned Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri as Miss World 2025, marked a significant moment in the pageant's history, being held in India for the third time. Shirodkar’s presence, along with other notable guests, added star power to an unforgettable night of beauty and grace.

Bollywood megastar Aamir Khan is set to embark on what could be the most ambitious project of his illustrious career: an epic retelling of the ancient Indian saga, Mahabharat. In a candid conversation on entrepreneur Raj Shamani's podcast, Khan revealed that the scale and emotional depth of the story make it a lifelong dream project. He even hinted that the film might mark his swan song in the industry, potentially leaving him with nothing more to accomplish in his filmmaking journey.

Realme has unveiled its latest flagship, the GT 7, in India, positioning it as a high-performance smartphone aimed at power users. Equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e chipset, a 7,000mAh battery, and a cutting-edge 6.78-inch AMOLED display, the GT 7 offers a suite of AI-powered tools, robust gaming capabilities, and an impressive camera system. While it promises an exceptional experience, the device is not without its drawbacks.

Bharti Airtel, one of India's leading telecom operators, has posted an extraordinary surge in its quarterly earnings, reporting a consolidated net profit of Rs. 11,022 crore for the March 2025 quarter—nearly five times the profit recorded in the same period last year. This performance was driven by a strong rise in average revenue per user (ARPU) following tariff hikes implemented earlier in the fiscal year. Revenue from operations also climbed sharply, supported by a growing subscriber base and improved operational metrics across key segments.

In a move aimed at easing regulatory compliance for India’s burgeoning alternative investment ecosystem, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the deadline for mandatory certification of key personnel managing Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). Originally set for May 9, 2025, the deadline for acquiring the NISM Series-XIX-C certification has now been pushed to July 31, 2025.

UPL Ltd. has made a remarkable recovery in its financial performance, reporting a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,079 crore for the fourth quarter of FY25. This turnaround follows a loss of Rs 80 crore in the same quarter of the previous year. The company’s revenue for the period rose by 10.6%, reflecting improved operational efficiency and higher income from its agrochemical business. Additionally, UPL’s debt reduction and strategic initiatives have positioned it for continued growth.

In a strategic development, LTIMindtree, a prominent Indian IT services firm, has secured its largest-ever contract—a USD 450 million deal spanning seven years—with a global leader in the agribusiness sector. The agreement underscores LTIMindtree's transition to an AI-driven business model, leveraging cutting-edge platforms such as SAP, Microsoft Azure, and proprietary AI frameworks.

Jindal India Renewable Energy (JIRE), the clean energy arm of the BC Jindal Group, has won a 300-megawatt solar-plus-storage project in a landmark auction led by state-owned SJVN Ltd. The project is part of a broader 1,200 MW tender focused on strengthening India’s renewable backbone through advanced battery storage. Awarded at a fixed tariff of Rs. 3.32 per kilowatt-hour, this initiative enhances JIRE’s standing in India’s rapidly evolving energy landscape. With an ambitious target of achieving 5 GW of capacity and a Rs.

India has made notable strides in sugar exports during the ongoing 2024-25 marketing year, shipping 4.24 lakh tonnes of sugar by April 2025. The largest share of exports has gone to Somalia, followed by other countries like Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. With a total export limit of 10 lakh tonnes for the year, the All India Sugar Trade Association (AISTA) is optimistic about meeting the target. The association has also called for an increase in the minimum selling price of sugar and a rise in ethanol procurement prices to match the increased cost of sugarcane.