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Tibetans living in Northeast India have voiced strong opposition to China's Ethnic Unity and Progress Law, calling it an attempt to suppress Tibetan identity and urging the restoration of Tibet's freedom. The appeal follows the self-immolation of 52-year-old Tibetan activist LobgaRangzen outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City on July 2. According to a statement issued by Tibetans residing in Northeast India, the protest was directed against China's occupation of Tibet and what they described as the use of legal measures to criminalise Tibetan resistance. The statement said the Ethnic Unity and Progress Law, which came into force…

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has continued its remarkable commercial growth, with its overall business valuation rising to $20.6 billion, marking an 11.4% year-on-year increase, according to a report released by global investment bank Houlihan Lokey Inc. This is the second consecutive year in which the league has recorded double-digit growth. The report also stated that the IPL’s standalone brand value has increased by 10.3% to $4.3 billion, adding more than $1.1 billion in value since 2025. With this growth, the IPL has further strengthened its position as one of the world's most valuable sports brands and ranks just behind…

Tata Capital delivered an impressive opening to the fiscal year, posting a 56% year-on-year surge in consolidated net profit to ₹1,547 crore for the first quarter, up from ₹990 crore in the corresponding period last year. The non-banking financial company’s revenue from operations expanded by over 15% to reach ₹8,822 crore, buoyed by sustained momentum across its core retail and small-and-medium enterprise (SME) lending channels. Driven by persistent credit demand, total assets under management (AUM) grew 22% year-on-year to ₹2.91 lakh crore, while organic portfolio expansion climbed 28% when excluding the acquired motor finance business. Operational efficiency and strengthening asset…