Kannada Actor Divya Suresh Alleges Harassment On Bengaluru Street At Night

Actor Divya Suresh, known for her appearance on Bigg Boss Kannada, has recounted a shocking incident of alleged harassment on a Bengaluru street late Sunday night.

Sharing her experience on social media, the actor expressed her anguish over the traumatic incident and raised concerns about women's safety in the city.

Divya Suresh, 33, has claimed that she was walking towards her car with her cousin when an unidentified man allegedly began following them and making obscene gestures.

Screenshot of Divya Suresh's Instagram Story.

"Tonight, my cousin and I were walking to our car at around 11.30 pm when a man started following us. While following us, he was openly touching himself. We noticed it immediately and called him out, but he still didn't stop. He continued until we got into our car," she wrote on her Instagram Story.

The actor, in her social media post, said that no woman should have to face harassment simply "because she's walking at night".

She concluded her Instagram Story asking a pertinent question to Bengaluru Police and tagged them.

"Where is the safety we keep being promised?" the actor concluded.

She also captured the incident on camera, the video of which she shared on her Instagram Story which is no longer visible.

According to the clip, Divya Suresh says she is making a video. Meanwhile, her cousin points out to the man following them, asking her to "look at his hand over there".

"He followed us as soon as we got into the car," the actor says, while her cousin asks her to call the police.

Divya Suresh was a contestant on Bigg Boss Kannada season 8, which aired on Colors Kannada in 2021. The show was hosted by Kannada star Kiccha Sudeepa.

She is also known for Kannada serials Nanna Hendthi MBBS and Jodi Hakki. Previously a model, Divya Suresh won the Miss India South title in 2017. She made her film debut the same year with the Kannada film #9, Hilton Cross. Her movie credits include Rowdy Baby, Kempu Haladi Hasiru, and Hiranya.

Last year, Divya Suresh was identified as the alleged driver of the car involved in the accident that left three people injured in a late-night hit-and-run accident in Bengaluru. The accident took place near Nithya Hotel in Byatarayanapura around 1.30 am on October 4, 2025. The Kannada actor was identified through CCTV footage.

Dr Anoop Shetty, DCP Traffic West, said that they have seized the car that was involved in the incident and added that further investigation is underway.

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Samsung Galaxy M47 5G Arrives With a 6,000mAh Battery: See Price in India

The Samsung Galaxy M47 5G was launched in India on Monday as the latest midrange addition to the South Korean firm's smartphone portfolio. The new handset is set to go on sale in the country soon in two colour options. The Samsung Galaxy M47 5G is powered by an octa core Snapdragon 6 series chipset, and it has a 6,000mAh battery that supports 45W wired fast charging. The new Galaxy M series phone also sports a Super AMOLED display that refreshes at up to 120Hz, and a triple rear camera setup.

Samsung Galaxy M47 5G Price in India, Availability

Samsung Galaxy M47 5G price in India starts at Rs. 22,999. However, this figure includes coupon offers, which is usually lower than the retail price of the handset. This story will be updated once Samsung provides details about pricing for each variant.

The new Galaxy M series handset is set to go on sale in India on July 4 via Amazon. The Samsung Galaxy M47 5G is offered in Blaze Blue and Rogue Red colourways.

Samsung Galaxy M47 5G Specifications, Features

The Samsung Galaxy M47 5G is a dual SIM handset that ships with Samsung's Android 16-based OneUI 8.5. The tech giant promises six OS upgrades and six years of security updates for the smartphone. On top of this, the phone ships with various AI tools, like AI Voice Transcription. The Samsung Galaxy M47 5G sports a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ Super AMOLED display, offering up to 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, along with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.

For optics, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G is equipped with a triple rear camera system, housed inside a pill-shaped camera island. The handset carries a 50-megapixel primary rear camera with optical image stabilisation. The main shooter has been paired with a a 5-megapixel ultrawide camera. The smartphone also sports a 2-megapixel macro sensor on the back. The Samsung Galaxy M47 5G also baosts a 12-megapixel camera on the front for selfies and video calls, placed inside a hole punch display cutout. The handset is capable of shooting 4K videos.

The Samsung Galaxy M47 5G is backed by a 6,000mAh battery. The handset features support for 45W wired fast charging via a USB Type-C port, along with support for bypass charging. The company also claims that the handset offers 4x scratch resistance, 2m fall endurance, and an unspecified ingress protection rating for dust and water resistance. It also supports 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth for connectivity.

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Welcome To The Jungle Box Office Day 3: Star-Studded Comedy Sees Healthy Response

Headlined by Akshay Kumar and backed by a massive ensemble cast, Welcome To The Jungle opened in cinemas on June 26 and has remained one of the most talked-about releases of the week.

The comedy entertainer collected around Rs 20.75 crore net in India on Day 3. With this, the film's total India net collection has reached approximately Rs 58.75 crore, while its India gross collection stands at around Rs 71.29 crore, as per Sacnilk

Box Office Trend So Far

The comedy entertainer opened to a decent response and benefited from its franchise value, star-studded cast and family-friendly appeal.

The film collected Rs 3.75 crore from paid previews before adding Rs 15.25 crore on its first official day of release and Rs 20 crore on Saturday.

Over its opening weekend, the film continued to attract audiences across major centres, with multiplexes and urban markets contributing significantly to its collections.

The film has witnessed encouraging footfalls in several key markets during its initial run. Audience turnout improved during later shows, while cities such as NCR, Mumbai, Lucknow, Jaipur and Bengaluru emerged among the stronger-performing centres.

The coming weekdays will now determine whether the film can maintain momentum beyond its opening weekend.

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About Welcome To The Jungle

Directed by Ahmed Khan, Welcome To The Jungle is the third installment in the popular Welcome franchise after Welcome (2007) and Welcome Back (2015).

The comedy features a large ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Raveena Tandon, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade and Jackie Shroff among others.

Set against a jungle backdrop, the film follows a group of eccentric characters who find themselves caught in a chaotic adventure filled with misunderstandings, comic situations and unexpected twists.

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'17 Years Of Silence': Baloch Activist's Open Letter Exposes Pak Atrocities

Baloch human rights activist Sammi Deen Baloch has issued a deeply personal open letter marking 17 years since the enforced disappearance of her father, Dr Deen Mohammad Baloch, renewing international attention on allegations of systematic abductions, custodial torture and impunity in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province.

In an emotional appeal addressed to those responsible for her father's disappearance, Sammi writes that after nearly two decades of uncertainty, her family deserves either his safe return or official confirmation of his fate.

"Maybe this year, you will let him come home. And if you have killed him, then perhaps this year you will finally decide that you owe us a death certificate instead of another adjournment," she wrote.

Dr Baloch, a physician from Khuzdar district, allegedly disappeared on June 28, 2009, after being taken into custody. His whereabouts remain unknown. His family and rights groups accuse Pakistan's security establishment - including the Pakistan Army and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) - of involvement in enforced disappearances across Balochistan, allegations Islamabad has consistently denied.

Describing the lifelong trauma inflicted on families of the disappeared, Sammi recounts growing up without knowing whether her father is alive or dead.

"I was given disappearance. I was given denial. I was given humiliation. I was given the lifelong punishment of loving a father whom the state took," she wrote, adding that while other children grew up with memories of their fathers, she inherited "petitions, batons, tear gas and posters."

Sammi Deen Baloch, now general secretary of the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP), has become one of the most prominent faces of the campaign against enforced disappearances in Balochistan. Over the past decade she has led protests, documented alleged disappearances, assisted families in filing legal petitions and campaigned internationally for accountability despite repeated arrests, surveillance and alleged harassment.

Coinciding with the anniversary, international human rights organisation Front Line Defenders reiterated its support for Sammi Deen Baloch and demanded that Pakistani authorities immediately disclose the fate and whereabouts of Dr Baloch. The Dublin-based organisation said his disappearance represents a broader pattern of impunity and called on Pakistan to investigate all cases of enforced disappearance and ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.

Front Line Defenders noted that Sammi Deen Baloch herself has allegedly faced repeated reprisals for her activism, including arbitrary detention, surveillance, house raids and a week-long enforced disappearance in 2016. She was also arrested by Karachi police in March 2025 during protests demanding justice for missing persons.

The open letter comes amid an intensified crackdown on Baloch rights activists.

Earlier this year, activist Dr Mahrang Baloch - another leading campaigner against enforced disappearances and alleged human rights abuses in Balochistan - was sentenced to life imprisonment by an anti-terrorism court in a case widely criticised by rights organisations and Baloch activists as politically motivated.

Human rights groups argued that the prosecution relied on questionable evidence and viewed the conviction as part of a broader effort to silence peaceful dissent and suppress voices demanding accountability from Pakistan's security establishment. Islamabad has maintained that legal proceedings against Baloch activists are conducted under Pakistani law and rejects allegations of politically motivated prosecutions.

For years, Baloch nationalist groups, families of missing persons and international rights organisations have alleged that enforced disappearances have become a recurring feature of Pakistan's counter-insurgency operations in Balochistan. Pakistan's military and civilian authorities deny operating a policy of enforced disappearances, asserting that many missing persons have either joined militant organisations, gone underground or left the country voluntarily.

For Sammi Deen Baloch, however, the issue remains painfully personal. "My abba was not a file. He was not a rumour. He was Dr. Deen Mohammad - a doctor, a husband, a father," she wrote. "He belonged to us before he was taken."

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Rs 40,000 Crore Boost: Deepak Shenoy Highlights Success Of G-Sec Tax Relief For FIIs

The Centre's move to grant tax relief to foreign instututional investors (FIIs) earning income from government securities has been an instant success, with market veteran Deepak Shenoy pointing to additional inflows of about Rs 40,000 crore within days of the decision being taken.

The G-Sec tax relief for FIIs was announced on June 5. Shenoy, who heads Capitalmind Mutual Fund, said overseas invesotors raise their holdings in government bonds sharply by June 15.

The G-Sec holding of FIIs stood at Rs 3,23,802 crore as of June 1, and increased to Rs 3,63,760 crore in the next fortnight, he pointed out. "40,000 cr has now come into GSecs from FPIs after we have removed tax on capital gains and interest for them earlier this month (sic)," Shenoy posted on X.

40,000 cr has now come into GSecs from FPIs after we have removed tax on capital gains and interest for them earlier this month: pic.twitter.com/1dUlTBbsyZ

— Deepak Shenoy (@deepakshenoy) June 26, 2026

Notably, the Income-tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, promulgated on June 5, waives taxes on interest income and any capital gains resulting from the sale, exchange, or transfer of these government securities. Crucially, this tax relief is backdated to take effect from April 1, 2026.

The government's decision came after foreign investors pulled out over Rs 2.6 lakh crore from equities so far this year, which is much higher than Rs 1.66 lakh crore withdrawn in the entire 2025.

In the equity market, FIIs have stayed net sellers in June so far. The sell-off in the month stands at Rs 53,022 crore, which is sharper as compared to Rs 32,963-crore shares they offloaded in May.

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Mexico Script History, Join Elite WC List After Perfect March To Round Of 32

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre has been saying for a while now that the key to his players' success at the World Cup is that they are a family. This family, it seems, is on a historic journey. Mateo Chavez and Julián Quiñones scored in a six-minute span early in the second half, and Mexico beat the Czech Republic 3-0 on Wednesday to complete wins in all three of its World Cup group-stage matches for the first time. The 22-year-old Chavez, in his first World Cup, opened the scoring in the 55th minute and Quiñones scored his second goal of the tournament in the 61st. Alvaro Fidalgo added a goal in stoppage time.

Mexico became only the sixth team to win all of their group matches without conceding a goal.

Team to win all FIFA World Cup group matches without conceding a goal

Netherlands 1974
Brazil 1986
Italy 1990
Argentina 1998
Uruguay 2018
MEXICO 2026*

“It was something very beautiful, and I'll take it with me to the grave,” Chávez said of his goal. “I imagined it many times; I dreamed of this.”

Mexico's previous best group-stage performance was two wins and one draw, done in 1986 and 2002 and both featuring Aguirre, the first as a midfielder and the second as El Tri's coach. Aguirre is now in his third stint leading the national team.

After topping Group A, Mexico will play again at Estadio Azteca on Tuesday in a round-of-32 match against an opponent to be determined.

“Now comes the knockout stage; statistics and data don't matter. We're achieving things, but what lies ahead is what counts,” Aguirre said. “Neither the players nor I dwell on what we've just done; we're thinking about what's next.”

Mexico is undefeated at nine World Cup matches at the massive stadium, which was packed with 80,824 fans on Wednesday. El Tri has only two losses at Azteca, most recently in World Cup qualifying against Honduras on Sept. 6, 2013.

The match Wednesday included nods to Mexico's past and future. Gilberto Mora, at 17, became the youngest Mexico player to start in a World Cup. And 40-year-old goalkeeper Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa entered in the 77th minute, joining Argentina's Lionel Messi and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo as the only players to appear in six World Cups.

“It's like a dream come true after everything I've worked for,” Mora said.

“Now we have tough opponents ahead,” he added. “We're going to keep working to stay on this path. We want to keep advancing because the Mexican national team can become champion.”

Mexico's triumph was marred, however, by the return of a homophobic chant by fans that has previously led to fines and other sanctions against its soccer federation. The chant, a one-word slur, was heard near the end of the first half when Czech goalkeeper Matej Kovar took a goal kick.

The Czech Republic was eliminated, finishing with one point in three games.

Mexico is unbeaten in 11 games dating to a friendly loss against Panama last November. And Aguirre has made the most of his roster, using 25 of 26 players in the tournament. Chávez was one of five starters Wednesday who didn't start in the previous win over South Korea.

“Twenty-five of the 26 have played — that is no small detail — nor is it a small detail that everyone celebrates the goals,” Aguirre said.

Ochoa, who wears No. 13, played the last 13 minutes in regulation, plus stoppage time, in what's likely to be his last appearance for Mexico. He turns 41 on July 13 and plans to retire from international competition after the World Cup.

“Life — football — had this farewell in store for me, to cap it all off perfectly. For my part, I've left it all out there; I gave everything,” Ochoa said. “I leave with nothing left because I poured it all into my teams and the national squad.”

He was a substitute in the 2006 and 2010 tournaments and started for Mexico in 2014, 2018 and 2022.

“I felt Memo had to play (but) for how long? I never knew until I said, ‘This is the moment,'” Aguirre said. “These are coaching decisions, but it was a night for Mexico to honor its legend, Memo.”

Raul Rangel is the starter this year, stepping in for the injured Luis Angel Malagón, who helped Mexico win the CONCACAF Nations League and Gold Cup last year. Malagón's injury opened the door for Ochoa's return.

Ochoa became the oldest Mexican to play in the World Cup. The previous record holder was Cuauhtémoc Blanco, who was 37 when he played in South Africa in 2014.

After the match, the veteran goalkeeper kissed the goal post before kneeling down and was hugged by the rest of the squad.

“Regarding Memo's appearance, we don't know if he's going to say goodbye or not, but it was a nice tribute for his six World Cups,” Aguirre said. “He is a legend — he is Mexican.”

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Shobhaa De Loves Shahid-Kriti In Cocktail 2, Says Hindi Films Not For Rashmika

Cocktail 2 is about to complete one week since its release, and the film has held steady at the box office. Led by Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, the Homi Adajania film crossed the Rs 100 crore mark within six days. The film has opened to mixed responses, and the latest critic to slam it is author and columnist Shobhaa De.

Shobhaa De took to Instagram to share a video in which she reviewed Cocktail 2. She said, "Just walked out of watching Cocktail 2. Well, Cocktail 1 it isn't. Woh Cocktail kya tha, yeh kya hai. I feel like I need five negronis to get over this one."

She continued, "Iska na head na tail, kuch bhi nahi hai. The story is absurd. Shahid, you need a new haircut, though you are the best part of the film. But the star by far is Sicily — I wish there was more of Sicily. Rashmika, I am so sorry but Hindi films are just not for you. Kriti, you look great, you have a fabulous bod; actually you did very well."

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"But the story — can it be a little more nuanced and meaningful? Two women fighting over Shahid, who then gives a lecture. And then the best line comes from Shahid, who says, 'Love is something you can enjoy for a few days, there's no such thing as love.' It's full of fake gyaan. Clichés of the worst kind. Nice jokes from time to time. But don't even try to compare it to Cocktail, and five negronis are waiting — this is my capsule review."

Cocktail 2 Box Office Collection

Cocktail 2 has crossed the Rs 100 crore milestone globally in just six days. The film's total collection now stands at Rs 102.76 crore gross, as reported by trade tracker Sacnilk.

Cocktail 2 saw a steady run on Day 6, adding Rs 5.00 crore net from 9,745 shows across India. This takes its domestic gross to Rs 78.76 crore, with the total India net now at Rs 66.00 crore.

The film also maintained a modest pace overseas, earning Rs 1.25 crore on the day and pushing its international gross to Rs 24.00 crore. Combined, its worldwide gross has now reached Rs 102.76 crore.

Cocktail 2 earned Rs 6.75 crore net each on its first Monday and Tuesday in India. After opening with Rs 13.5 crore on its first day, the film went on to collect Rs 16.25 crore on Saturday and Rs 17.75 crore on Sunday in the Indian market (net).

Cocktail 2 is set to face fresh competition at the box office starting Thursday evening (7:30 pm), as multistarrer film Welcome to the Jungle releases.

About Cocktail 2

Homi Adajania's Cocktail wasn't just another rom-com when it arrived in 2012. The Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty starrer gave audiences memorable music, messy relationships, and one of Deepika's most talked-about performances. Naturally, expectations were sky-high when Cocktail 2 was announced.

Fast forward 14 years, and the spiritual sequel is led by Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna.

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HAL-GE Talks On Track, F414 Pricing Dispute Unrelated - Exclusive

Talks between Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and GE Aerospace on the F414 fighter jet engine programme continue to progress as planned, with sources dismissing reports of a deadlock and stating that negotiations are moving in the right direction.

Sources told NDTV Profit that concerns around the F414 engine pricing and commercial terms reported earlier are not related to the ongoing HAL-GE discussions. 

The issues may instead be linked to separate discussions involving the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.

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The clarification comes after reports suggested that negotiations over GE's F414 engine had slowed due to differences on pricing, technology transfer and local manufacturing arrangements, raising concerns over possible cost escalation and timelines for India's future fighter aircraft programmes.

Sources told NDTV Profit that the negotiations between HAL and GE continue to move forward, with discussions covering key aspects of the engine programme, including supply arrangements, production plans and future requirements.

The F414 engine is critical for India's fighter aircraft roadmap, as it has been selected to power the Tejas Mk-2 and is also planned for the AMCA programme and the Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighter project.

The engine supply remains important for HAL's aircraft production plans, particularly as delays in engine deliveries had earlier affected Tejas Mk-1A timelines.

HAL has maintained that deliveries of Tejas Mk-1A aircraft are expected to begin after completion of integration and testing activities.

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The reported concerns around pricing had raised questions over the overall cost of the programme, with earlier reports suggesting differences over engine pricing, technology transfer and establishment of manufacturing facilities in India.

However, sources now indicate that HAL's negotiations with GE Aerospace remain on track and there is no immediate disruption to the planned F414 engine programme.

The development is closely watched as engine availability remains a key factor for India's indigenous fighter aircraft manufacturing plans and future defence production targets.

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Trisha Shares Birthday Post For Vijay: 'The Person Who Makes It All Worth It'

Just hours after fans wondered why Trisha Krishnan had not wished Vijay on his birthday, the actor put all rumours to rest with a special Instagram post dedicated to the actor.

Trisha posted a candid photograph of Vijay seated in front of several birthday cakes. While the actor is seen smiling as he prepares to blow out the candles, Trisha looks at him affectionately.

Sharing the adorable moment, she wrote, "To the person who makes it all worth it, HBD. 00.00."

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Her post quickly grabbed attention online, with fans flooding the comments section with love and warm wishes for the duo.

Earlier, social media had been abuzz with speculation that Trisha had unfollowed Vijay on Instagram. While some fans claimed that she had recently removed him from her following list, others pointed out that she may never have followed him on the platform in the first place.

Trisha's Birthday Posts For Vijay Over The Years

Vijay celebrated his 52nd birthday on June 22.

In 2025, Trisha shared a candid photograph of Vijay with a pet dog and wrote, "Happy Birthday bestest".

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A year earlier, she posted an elevator selfie with the actor and captioned it, "The calm to a storm, The storm to a calm! To many more milestones ahead".

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In 2023, she kept things simple by sharing a photograph of the two against a snowy backdrop and writing, "HBD".

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Vijay And Trisha's Movies

Vijay and Trisha are regarded as one of Tamil cinema's most popular on-screen pairs. They have shared screen space in several successful films, including Ghilli, Thirupaachi, Aathi, Kuruvi, and, most recently, Leo.

About Their Relationship

In recent months, Vijay and Trisha have frequently been the subject of online speculation regarding their personal relationship. Despite ongoing rumours, neither actor has publicly addressed these claims.

Their close friendship has long been a topic of online discussion, with some users alleging a relationship between the two. Recently, after details from Vijay's divorce filings became public, sections of social media once again connected the actor with Trisha. Some political figures have also referred to the alleged relationship while criticising Vijay.

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Taiwanese Brothers Amass $1 Billion From Boom In Display Chips

Biing-seng Wu has spent most of his career developing tiny chips that tell pixels on flat-screen displays how and when to light up. Twenty-five years ago, he teamed up with his brother Jordan Wu to develop such chips for screens. Today, products from their company, Himax Technologies Inc., can be found in everything from Lamborghinis to smartwatches, and have turned the duo into billionaires.

The brothers own 24% of Himax, whose US-listed shares have more than doubled in value this year. Their stake in the Tainan, Taiwan-based firm, as well as proceeds from dividends and stock sales, give them a combined $1 billion net worth, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which is valuing them for the first time.

The wealth marks a big milestone for the siblings and their company, which says it holds a 40% market share for display chips - known in the industry as driver integrated circuits - used in cars. Its customers include Ferrari NV, Volkswagen AG, Porsche and more.

It's "not the kind of chip that grabs headlines the way an AI processor does," said Charles Shum, an analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence. "But without it, you'd be staring at a blank screen."

In a rare interview in 2022, Jordan told a Taiwanese news outlet that Himax made a bet on car display chips about two decades earlier, even though few automobiles had screens back then and Himax's resources were limited.

Today, "there are very few automakers that don't use our products in some form," he said. "Looking back, it was nothing short of a miracle."

Those early investments helped Himax build a competitive edge, Himax spokeswoman Karen Tiao said in a text message. The company's current bet on smart glasses, AI and co-packaged optics - a technology that could help data centers handle soaring bandwidth demand while consuming less power - is an extension of that, she said.

The brothers, who declined to be interviewed, aren't the only Taiwanese to reach billionaire status as the island becomes a tech powerhouse during an industry boom. The number of billionaires in Taiwan rose 9% to 51 last year, according to the UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report 2025. That's more than Japan's 41 and 31 in South Korea, the report said.

Banker, Scientist

Biing-seng, 69, got a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Taiwan's National Cheng Kung University in 1985. He served at the Industrial Technology Research Institute, a government-backed entity meant to boost the tech sector, where he led Taiwan's early efforts to develop TFT-LCDs, a kind of flat-screen display. He later helped launch Taiwan's first manufacturing plant for those products.

Around three decades ago, Biing-seng met the founder of Chimei Corp., a Taiwanese conglomerate, to pitch him on a new venture. He later joined Chimei Optoelectronics, helping it become one of Taiwan's leading display makers.

Jordan, 66, got an MBA from the University of Rochester and worked as an investment banker at Merrill Lynch and Barclays Plc before getting into the tech sector.

The brothers founded Himax in 2001, using their own money before taking in some venture capital. A few Chimei employees joined them at the startup. Chimei became an early customer.

In 2013, Alphabet Inc., then known as Google, acquired a 6% stake in its subsidiary Himax Display Inc.

Today Himax has 2,200 employees, of whom it says more than 90% are engineers, and offices in Taiwan, China, South Korea and the US. It's a so-called fabless company, meaning it outsources the manufacturing of its chips.

In a 2022 speech at his alma mater, Biing-seng, who remains Himax's chairman, shared some of the secrets of his success: Learning is the most important thing. Sleep well. Maintain good physical strength. Wait for the right opportunity to start a business. Seek advice from experts.

"I'm always afraid of being overtaken," he said. "So I have no choice but to keep running forward."

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FIFA WC Live: Iran Face Belgium Amid 'Mistreatment' Allegations From Manager

Belgium vs Iran LIVE Updates, FIFA World Cup 2026: Belgium and Iran square off in a must-win clash at the Los Angeles Stadium, knowing victory is vital to keeping their FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout dreams alive. While Belgium were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Egypt in their Group G opener, Iran showed immense grit to rescue a point against New Zealand after trailing twice. This marks only the second senior men's international meeting between the two nations, following Belgium's narrow 1-0 group-stage victory at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. (MATCH CENTRE LIVE)

Belgium vs Iran LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE Updates | BEL vs IRN LIVE, straight from Los Angeles Stadium:

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Mumbai To Finally Get Proper Monsoon Rains From June 22? Check IMD Forecast

After days of hot and humid weather, Mumbai is likely to see a significant change in conditions from Monday (June 22) onwards, with rainfall activity expected to increase across the city.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai is expected to experience hot and humid conditions along with the possibility of light rain or thundershowers till June 20. However, weather conditions are forecast to become more active from June 21, with light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms likely in several areas. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, warning of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph at isolated places on June 22 and June 23.

Mumbai and Konkan region are likely to witness a noticeable shift in weather patterns over the next 48 hours. Increased moisture inflow is expected to strengthen rain activity from Sunday night, leading to more widespread showers across the region.

So finally Mumbai & Konkan will undergo a weather change next 48 hours (21-22 June). Starting Sunday night, the moisture pull will begin showing its effects over #MumbaiRains increasing rain activity across the region.

This is the news rain lovers have been waiting for.. a very… pic.twitter.com/yWtEh2OYoD

— Mumbai Rains (@rushikesh_agre_) June 19, 2026

Rainfall Likely To Intensify Beyond Mumbai

Meanwhile, neighbouring districts are also expected to witness a gradual increase in rainfall activity over the coming days. Palghar, Thane and Raigad are likely to experience hot and humid conditions along with light rain or thundershowers until June 20. Rainfall is expected to intensify from June 21 onwards, with light to moderate showers forecast across the region. 

Mumbai Water Crisis

Amid a delayed monsoon and water shortages in parts of Mumbai, water tanker prices have surged after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) cut water supply across several areas. Currently, non-potable water costs Rs 1,800 to Rs 2,000 from Rs 1500-1800 per 10,000 litres, up 10-30%. Potable water costs Rs 2,500-3,500 from Rs 2300-3300 per 10,000 litres, a 6-25% hike.

ALSO READ: Mumbai Water Tanker Prices Surge Up To 30% Amid Water Shortage, Delayed Monsoon

 According to the latest data released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on June 20, water level in Mumbai lakes have dipped below 10% with current live storage denoting 9% useful content of live storage left on June 20. Total water storage across the lakes has dipped by over 60% as compared to last year

ALSO READ: Only 9% Water Left In Mumbai Lakes; Will Upcoming Monsoon Rains Be Enough?

Monsoon Likely to Advance Further In Maharashtra

Weather conditions are becoming favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon into more parts of Maharashtra around June 23, according to the latest forecast. The development is expected to bring increased rainfall activity across several regions of the state in the coming days.

Rainfall Activity Expected To Increase

The weather department has forecast isolated to scattered rainfall over Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada between June 20 and June 25. Konkan is also likely to witness increased rain activity over the next few days.

Parts of Madhya Maharashtra may experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with speeds of 40-50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph between June 22 and June 25.

Temperatures Likely To Dip After June 20

While no significant change in daytime temperatures is expected across Maharashtra until June 20, the IMD has forecast a gradual drop of 2-3 degrees Celsius thereafter.

Hot and Humid Conditions very likely to prevail at isolated pockets in the districts of South Konkan-Goa.
Heat wave conditions very likely to prevails at isolated pockets in the districts of North Konkan , Madhya Maharashtra , Marathwada .

— Regional Meteorological Center,Mumbai (@RMC_Mumbai) June 19, 2026

Southwest Monsoon 2026 Update

As per IMD's latest weather bulletin, the Northern Limit of Monsoon continues to pass through 18°N/60°E, 18°N/65°E, 18°N/70°E, Harnai, Solapur, Hyderabad, Bhadrachalam, Koraput, Phulbani, Ranchi, Jamui, Muzaffarpur and 28.3°N/83°E.

Conditions are favourable for further advance of southwest monsoon into some more parts of central Arabian Sea, Maharashtra, remaining parts of Karnataka, Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand & Bihar, and some parts of Chhattisgarh during next 4-5 days

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Lionel Messi Faces Massive Off-Field Challenge, Family Shuts Down Rumours

Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, is currently going through a health-related situation and is under medical supervision, recovering and progressing well, informed the football icon's family on Thursday. During his side's FIFA World Cup campaign opener for defending Argentina against Algeria on Wednesday, Messi was seen in tears after scoring, which he later said was because of "something unrelated to the game". "It was something totally unrelated to sport. I had some difficult, complicated days. I am grateful to the whole delegation, to all my teammates, because they were always by my side, as always, giving me a lot of strength," Messi said after the game. Messi's family has clarified that Messi's father is not in good health, but is "recovering and progressing well" under medical supervision.

A statement from the family, according to 433, read, "The Messi family informs that Jorge Messi is currently going through a health-related situation. At this time, he is under medical supervision, recovering and progressing favourably within the condition he is experiencing."

"In light of the reports, rumours, and speculation that have circulated in recent hours, the family wishes to express its deep discomfort with the lack of sensitivity, respect, and discretion with which some people have treated what is strictly a private family matter," the statement continued.

"The family also wishes to clarify that only his closest relatives have real and accurate information regarding Jorge's condition. Therefore, any version, statement, or information that does not come directly from the family and its official channels should not be considered valid or truthful," the statement added.

Messi's family asked everyone for "responsibility, prudence, and humanity".

"A person's health and the peace of mind of those around them should not be the subject of speculation or irresponsible media interest. We sincerely appreciate the expressions of affection, respect, and concern we have received, and we ask that Jorge's privacy, confidentiality, and intimacy--as well as that of his entire family--be respected throughout this process. Any relevant updates will be communicated in due course by the family and through the appropriate channels. Thank you for your understanding," said the statement cited by 433.

With his first-ever FIFA World Cup hat-trick on the day (June 16) when he had made his FIFA WC debut 20 years back, Messi tied with Miroslav Klose (16) for the joint-most goals in FIFA World Cup goals. He also earned his 200th cap for Argentina.

Argentina will now next play Austria on June 22 in Texas.

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'We Were Told Not To Take Sunny-Dimple's Pics Together,' Reveals Paparazzo

Veteran paparazzo Ramakant Munde shared inside details of how photographers accessed celebrities before paparazzi culture and social media began.

Recalling an unwritten rule from that era, Munde said they were told not to photograph Dimple Kapadia and Sunny Deol together. Dimple Kapadia and Sunny Deol were rumoured to be in a relationship, though they never acknowledged it publicly.

"Sometimes they would be together on a film set, at an event, or during a function. But they didn't like getting photographed together. Everyone in the media knew this," Ramakant Munde told Hindi Rush.

Munde recalled that instructions would come whenever the two were present at the same location.

"There was a message among photographers that if they were together, we shouldn't take pictures. Usually someone from their team would come and tell us, or there would be a signal indicating that photographs were not wanted," he said.

In an era before omnipresent paparazzi and social media, there was hardly anything about celebrities that remained hidden from the public.

Talking about the changing media landscape, Munde commented, "There wasn't that kind of demand. What sold in those days were beautiful photographs — good costumes, jewellery, makeup and glamorous looks. Publishers preferred aesthetically pleasing pictures."

"Today, people are interested in every aspect of a celebrity's personal life. But at that time, photographs of who was meeting whom didn't have the same value," he added.

Sunny Deol and Dimple Kapadia: Relationship rumours

Back in 2017, a viral video showed Dimple and Sunny holidaying in London; in the clip they were seen holding hands, which sparked chatter on X.

In 2023, Dimple Kapadia watched Gadar in theatres. She hid her long hair under a cap and posed for the paparazzi.

Dimple Kapadia and Sunny Deol co-starred in films such as Manzil Manzil, Arjun, Aag Ka Gola and Narasimha.

Several media reports have claimed that Sunny Deol, despite being married, treated Dimple Kapadia as a wife and was a factor in the actress' separation from the late actor Rajesh Khanna. However, neither of them ever acknowledged the rumoured romance.

Dimple Kapadia married superstar Rajesh Khanna in 1973, a few months before the release of her debut film Bobby. Their first child, daughter Twinkle Khanna, was born in 1974 and Rinke was born in 1977. The couple separated in 1984 but never divorced.

Sunny Deol is married to Pooja Deol and is the father of two sons — Karan and Rajveer.

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Defence Stocks Rally In Trade As India's Defence Production Touches All-Time High

Defence stocks rallied sharply on June 17, with broad-based gains across the sector as India's defence production reached an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26, marking a significant milestone in the country's push towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

Paras Defence emerged as the top gainer, surging 12.89%, followed by Astra Microwave Products, which advanced 7.72%, and MTAR Technologies, up 6.99%. Data Patterns gained 4.81%, while Bharat Dynamics rose 4.39%.

Among the public sector defence names, Garden Reach Shipbuilders climbed 3.67%, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) added 3.51%, and Cochin Shipyard gained 3.39%. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders rose 2.43%, while Mishra Dhatu Nigam and DCX Systems advanced 2.14% and 1.84%, respectively. Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) gained 1.58%, and IdeaForge Technology rose 1.29%. Bharat Forge was the laggard within the pack, up 0.46%.

The record output represents a 15.6% increase compared to the previous fiscal year, when defence production stood at Rs 1.54 lakh crore. It also reflects a remarkable 110% growth from FY 2020-21, when production was valued at Rs 84,643 crore. Compared to FY 2013-14, indigenous defence production has increased nearly fourfold from Rs 43,746 crore, said the Ministry of Defence.

Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and other public sector units contributed around 76% of the total defence production, while the private sector accounted for 24%.

The private sector's contribution reached an all-time high of approximately Rs 42,000 crore in FY 2025-26, rising from 22% in the previous fiscal year.

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PM Modi, Trump's G7 Handshake Ahead Of Bilateral, First Meet In 16 Months

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump were seen interacting at the G7 summit in Evian, France, on Tuesday. This is the first meeting between the two leaders in 16 months.

Prior to this interaction, the last time the two leaders met face-to-face was in February 2025 at the White House in Washington, DC, shortly after Trump's second inauguration.

After the handshake, the two leaders had a brief conversation. The two leaders are scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting on Wednesday on the sidelines of the summit.

PM Modi arrived in France to attend the G7 Summit and exchange views with world leaders on key global issues.

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— NDTV (@ndtv) June 16, 2026

"Reached Evian, France, for the G7 Summit. Looking forward to engaging with world leaders and exchanging views on key global issues," Modi said in a post on X.

India-US Relations

After the Trump administration imposed punitive tariffs on India and after the Republican president made controversial assertions regarding his role in de-escalating the India-Pakistan military clashes in May 2025.

After US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to India last month, the two countries have begun to rebuild the relationship.

Last week, after three Indian sailors were killed in US attacks on a merchant vessel off the coast of Oman.

Rubio, during his meeting with Prime Minister Modi, had invited him on behalf of President Trump to visit the White House in the "near future".

The top American diplomat described India as the "cornerstone" of Washington's approach towards the Indo-Pacific.

On the sidelines of the summit, PM Modi will also hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Saif Ali Khan Says He Made Agent Vinod For Himself: "It Was Vanity"

Days after Agent Vinod actor Lalit Parimoo revealed that the film failed due to the 'interference' of lead actors Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan, the latter has shared his views on why the movie might not have worked.

What's Happening

• Saif Ali Khan told Variety India, "I think of Agent Vinod as a film that might have been vain. But also that film opened really well, you know. It's just that it did not sustain because it probably wasn't a tightly made film, or it went off track in many ways. Or, as Sriram himself said, he put too many toppings on the pizza."
• He added, "But the idea wasn't bad, and the title wasn't bad, and it was the right film to make. Imagine a kind of spy movie ahead of its time, perhaps. It was a cool film, but it should have held more. Maybe we made some mistakes. My point is: it was vanity. I was excited to do that. I made the film for myself, but it did open well. So its failure was not because it was a vain idea."

What Lalit Parimoo Said About Agent Vinod

In conversation with Siddharth Kannan on his podcast, Lalit Parimoo said, "I think the main reason was that there was too much interference from the stars - Saif and Kareena. The way Sriram wanted to make that film, he couldn't make it that way."

He continued, "He was constantly being told what he should do, so it became a mess. The writing and the direction team... they didn't get to present what they wanted. That was the flaw of the film."

"Film is a director's medium, so if the director has a vision, people should just follow that. And if the director has cast any actor, they should only take the actor's suggestions if they are valid. If the actor is suggesting something because they are a star, then it means nothing. These kinds of adjustments ruin the film," added Lalit Parimoo.

On What Sriram Raghavan Said About Saif-Kareena's "Interference"

Sriram Raghavan and Lalit Parimoo had a good rapport and had known each other since the latter's television days.

When asked if Sriram Raghavan spoke about the 'ordeal' with him, Lalit Parimoo said the filmmaker did not go into detail and didn't share much.

"He was talking about the interference; he did mention it," concluded Lalit Parimoo.

About Agent Vinod

Directed by Sriram Raghavan, Agent Vinod, an action-spy film, had Saif playing the role of a RAW agent and Kareena as a spy. 

The film made on a budget of approximately Rs 60 crore, had been shot in Russia and Switzerland, while in India it had been filmed in Ladakh, Mumbai, Jaisalmer and Delhi. It took almost two years for Saif to complete the film.

Produced under Saif's banner Illuminati Films, it also stars Kareena Kapoor, Gulshan Grover, Prem Chopra, Ram Kapoor and Ravi Kishan.

ALSO READ | Agent Vinod Actor Says Film Failed Due To Kareena Kapoor-Saif Ali Khan's "Interference": "Sriram Raghavan Was Talking About It"

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Five Stocks To Buy: Federal Bank, GAIL, Eicher Motors And More | June 16, 2026

Market analysts and brokerage firms have identified high-conviction trading ideas for the upcoming session, focusing on private banking, energy utilities, automotives, diversified conglomerates, and non-banking financial services.

Top picks include private lender Federal Bank, state-owned natural gas major GAIL (India), automotive heavyweight Eicher Motors, diversified conglomerate Grasim Industries, and gold loan financier Manappuram Finance.

Federal Bank

Ajit Mishra, SVP-Research at Religare Broking, noted technical strength in the private banking space. He recommended a buy on Federal Bank at the current market price of Rs 317.1 for a target of Rs 335, advising traders to maintain a stop loss at Rs 307. (Disclaimer: https://religareonline.com/disclaimer)

GAIL

Vinay Rajani, Senior Technical Research Analyst at HDFC Securities, highlighted a positive breakout setup in the utilities sector. He recommended a buy on GAIL (India) Ltd. at Rs 175 for a target of Rs 180, advising traders to maintain a stop loss at Rs 172.

Eicher Motors

Ruchit Jain, Vice President, Equity Technical Research, Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, tracked steady accumulation pattern in the automotive counter. He recommended a buy on Eicher Motors Ltd. for a target of Rs 7900, advising traders to maintain a stop loss at Rs 7470.

Grasim

Ruchit Jain, Vice President, Equity Technical Research, Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, identified strong structural support in the large-cap conglomerate space. He recommended a buy on Grasim Industries Ltd. for a target of Rs 3300, advising traders to maintain a stop loss at Rs 3100.

Manappuram

Nilesh Jain, Head AVP- Technical & Derivatives Research (Equity Research) at Centrum Broking Ltd, observed short-term momentum building up within non-banking financial services. He recommended a buy on Manappuram Finance Ltd. for a target of Rs 331, advising traders to maintain a stop loss at Rs 310.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the investment advisers on NDTV Profit are of their own and not of NDTV Profit. NDTV Profit advises users to consult with their own financial or investment adviser before taking any investment decision.

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Restaurant Recovery: Macquarie Has Picked Winners, And Jubilant Isn't On The List

India's quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry is showing early signs of demand recovery, but Macquarie highlights rising costs and intensifying competition from food-delivery aggregators as reasons for its cautiousness. According to Macquarie, post-fourth-quarter trends indicate a gradual improvement in dine-in demand across restaurant chains. Within the sector, Macquarie remains most constructive on franchise operators Devyani International, Sapphire Foods and Westlife Foodworld.

However, the recovery remains uneven and is being overshadowed by inflationary pressures and the growing dominance of delivery platforms such as Zomato and Swiggy.

The brokerage said same-store sales growth across the listed QSR universe is tracking broadly in line with or slightly ahead of fourth-quarter levels. However, restaurant brands continue to trail delivery aggregators in growth, highlighting a structural shift in consumer behaviour.

To counter this trend, restaurant operators have increasingly turned to targeted discounting and value offerings aimed at attracting customers back into dine-in formats. While these initiatives could help improve footfalls, Macquarie believes they may also weigh on profitability if sustained for longer periods.

ALSO READ: 'Better Than What You Eat At Home': McDonald's India Defends Its Menu

Devyani, Sapphire and Westlife Preferred

Macquarie remains most constructive on franchise operators Devyani International, Sapphire Foods and Westlife Foodworld. The brokerage cited their exposure to the KFC and McDonald's formats, strong operating leverage and potential earnings upside from an eventual recovery in discretionary spending.

Devyani, in particular, could benefit from a turnaround in the Pizza Hut business following the merger of Yum franchise operations, Macquarie said.

By contrast, the brokerage remains cautious on Jubilant FoodWorks. It believes pressure on like-for-like sales growth could persist for several quarters due to a high base and the need for continued investments in dine-in recovery, risks that it believes are not fully reflected in current valuations.

ALSO READ: KFC Pulling Customers Away From Ordering Online? Here's What We Know

Inflation Remains a Key Concern

The brokerage highlighted that rising raw material costs and broader inflationary pressures continue to weigh on consumer sentiment and discretionary spending. As a result, Macquarie expects the recovery in same-store sales growth to be more gradual than previously anticipated.

This cautious view has prompted the brokerage to cut earnings estimates across its restaurant coverage universe. Forward EPS estimates for FY28 and FY29 have been reduced by 3-7%, while target prices have also been trimmed. The brokerage said earnings downgrades were amplified because lower profit bases lead to a greater flow-through impact on bottom-line estimates.

ALSO READ: Pricier Pizza, Slower Growth: Jubilant Foodworks' Q4 Leaves Brokerages Hungry For A Turnaround

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