Television actress Dipika Kakar is confronting a significant health crisis following the discovery of a sizable liver tumor. Initially misidentified as a routine infection, persistent abdominal pain led to further investigation and a CT scan, which revealed a tumor in the left lobe of her liver. Scheduled for surgical intervention, Kakar’s treatment was delayed due to a sudden high fever, prompting emergency hospitalization. Her husband, actor Shoaib Ibrahim, shared the developments publicly, revealing that her condition has improved and surgery is tentatively planned for May 26.

Bollywood icon Aamir Khan has unveiled the first track from his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par, titled "Good For Nothing", and it’s already stirring deep emotions and public discourse. The song, composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya, offers a powerful inversion of Khan’s iconic debut song Papa Kehte Hain, transforming it into a rallying cry for those frequently dismissed by society.

Fitch Ratings has revised its long-term growth forecast for India, raising the average annual potential GDP growth rate to 6.4% through 2028, up from 6.2% in its previous estimate. This upward revision reflects stronger-than-anticipated economic resilience in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, signaling a less pronounced scarring effect on India’s structural growth capacity.

German technology giant SAP is set to inaugurate a massive new Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru by August 2025, adding a 15,000-seat capacity to its existing footprint in India. This greenfield development underscores India’s growing strategic role within SAP’s global operations, especially in product engineering and artificial intelligence. The campus, spread across 41 acres, will become SAP’s second in Bengaluru and is expected to cater to increasing domestic and international business demands.

India’s state-owned energy major, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), posted a sharp 35% year-on-year decline in its net profit for the March quarter of FY25, weighed down by lower crude price realisations despite nearly stable oil and gas production. Net profit slipped to Rs. 6,448 crore, while revenue rose marginally by 1% to Rs. 34,982 crore. Annual profit also declined 12% to Rs. 35,610 crore. Still, ONGC ramped up capital expenditure to a record Rs.

The Adani Group’s defence arm has inked a landmark agreement with US-based undersea warfare specialist Sparton to develop and assemble advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) systems, including sonobuoys, under the Indian government’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative. This collaboration marks a milestone as the first private Indian enterprise to offer indigenized sonobuoy technology to the Indian Navy, aiming to reduce dependency on foreign suppliers.

Juniper Green Energy, a rising player in India’s renewable energy landscape, has named Ankush Malik as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over 15 years of experience in the power sector and a solid background in strategic leadership, Malik steps into the role at a pivotal time for the company and the broader clean energy market. Previously serving as the firm’s Chief Operating Officer and a board member, Malik will now lead Juniper Green’s long-term growth strategy, with an emphasis on scaling utility-scale solar, wind, and hybrid projects.

HFCL, a prominent Indian telecom equipment manufacturer, reported a consolidated loss of Rs 83 crore in the fourth quarter ending March 2025, a stark reversal from the Rs 109 crore profit recorded in the same period last year. This downturn was primarily driven by a sharp 39% drop in revenue to Rs 800.72 crore due to weakening demand for optical fibre products. For the full fiscal year, HFCL’s profit after tax (PAT) declined nearly 49%, alongside a revenue contraction.

In a significant realignment of India’s equity benchmark indices, Asia Index, the joint venture between S&P Dow Jones Indices and the BSE, has announced the inclusion of Trent Ltd and Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) in the BSE Sensex. The move, which will take effect from June 23, marks the exit of FMCG major Nestlé India and private lender IndusInd Bank from the 30-stock benchmark. This reconstitution reflects evolving market dynamics and investor sentiment.

Marriott International has unveiled a new global soft brand, Series by Marriott, aimed at strengthening its presence in the midscale and upscale hotel segments. The launch is anchored by a strategic alliance with India’s Concept Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. (CHPL), operator of The Fern hotels. This partnership will bring CHPL’s flagship brands—The Fern, The Fern Residency, and The Fern Habitat—into Marriott’s expanding global portfolio, starting with India.