Zara's India business net profit falls 32 pc, revenue slips

IANS | May 30, 2026 9:08 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Inditex Trent Retail India Pvt Ltd -- operates Zara’s India business -- reported about a 32 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 204.14 crore in FY26, while revenue from operations decreased 1.17 per cent to Rs 2,749.28 crore, Trent Ltd said on Saturday.

IMD forecasts 'below normal' monsoon across India, cites El Nino affect

IANS | May 30, 2026 9:03 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 30 (IANS) India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director Neetha K Gopal said on Saturday that 2026 will witness "below normal" rainfall in major parts of India, including Kerala. She attributed El Nino affect as the reason, calling it a "peculiar feature" of the phenomenon.

2nd WT20I: Kemp’s late fireworks lift England to 168/5 against India, Charani picks three-for

IANS | May 30, 2026 8:58 PM

Bristol, May 30 (IANS) All-rounder Freya Kemp’s blistering unbeaten 39 off just 13 balls powered England to 168/5 in their 20 overs against India in the second Women’s T20I at the County Ground on Saturday. After the hosts had an iffy time with the bat on a slow pitch, Freya smashed four boundaries and two sixes in a stunning finishing blitz as 39 runs came off the last two overs to dramatically alter the complexion of England’s innings.

US Secretary Rubio's visit to India signals reset of ties: Report

IANS | May 30, 2026 8:49 PM

Washington, May 30 (IANS) The recent visit of US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to India followed a challenging phase in India-US ties marked by tariff tensions, renewed American engagement with Pakistan, ambiguity over Washington's China policy and concerns regarding the Quad's waning political urgency.

Succession of next Dalai Lama beyond Chinese control: Report

IANS | May 30, 2026 8:43 PM

Brussels, May 30 (IANS) China’s concerns over the next Dalai Lama stem from the reality that he will not emerge in Beijing’s “shadow” and will be identified through spiritual tradition rather than party decree, thus posing a serious challenge to the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) authority, a report has stated.