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Laser Power & Infra Ltd., an integrated manufacturer of power cables, conductors and specialised products for the power transmission and distribution industry, will launch its Rs 742-crore initial public offering on July 9. The issue will close on July 13, according to its red herring prospectus. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 542 crore and an offer for sale of shares aggregating up to Rs 200 crore by promoter selling shareholders. Net proceeds from the fresh issue will be used towards repayment or prepayment of borrowings amounting to Rs 490 crore, and for general corporate purposes. The company operates three manufacturing units in West Bengal and reported revenue of Rs 2,326 crore and net profit of Rs 151 crore in FY26. Its order book stood at Rs 3,243 crore as of March 31, 2026. Laser Power, which also has an engineering, procurement and construction division, is a licenced stranding partner of US-based TS Conductor, allowing it to locally manuf...

Argentina have a relatively easier road to the latter stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026 compared to some of the other favourites in the tournament. Argentina face the tournament's surprise package Cape Verde in the Round of 32, Australia or Egypt await in the Round of 16, and one of Switzerland, Colombia or Ghana could be the potential quarter-final opponent. Against all these teams, Argentina will be overwhelming favourites to win. Therefore, it won't be a surprise if the reigning champions make it all the way to the semis at the very least. Argentina's easier route has led to certain sections of social media users conspiring whether FIFA themselves want Argentina to win the World Cup again. However, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni rubbished such suggestion when asked on the matter ahead of their Round of 32 match. "I don't read social media, but today every opinion can become popular no matter its content. We must ignore such unrealistic opinions and focus o...

Filmmaker Kunal Kohli is back with another review and this time it is for Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga , which had a surprising change at the box office and qualified as a sleeper hit. From audiences to the fraternity, everyone has been raving about all the performances and how well made the film is. Kunal Kohli too applauded it, calling Main Vaapas Aaunga Imtiaz Ali's finest work. What's Happening Kunal Kohli shared a video on Instagram and said, "I just saw Main Vaapas Aaunga and the film has left a huge impact on me. My bua and dad used to often speak about Partition and a lot of it was in this film. They would talk about the horrors and after-effects of it. And of course, there were relatives who never spoke about it, which is also shown in the film. The love story is truly so innocent, pure and beautiful. This is Imtiaz's finest work. So beautifully he has shown the love, the news back then - the news was so slow, things travelled so slowly. Whereas...

LeBron James has once again become the biggest name of NBA free agency, but this time for a very different reason. The four-time NBA champion is reportedly ready to leave the Los Angeles Lakers and even accept a minimum or low-value contract if it gives him the best chance to win another title. According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, LeBron's next decision will be based on championships, not money.   LeBron James Willing To Accept Minimum Contract To Join A Contender The news broke as the 2026 NBA free agency period began. According to Shams Charania, LeBron James informed the Lakers that he will play elsewhere during the 2026-27 season, ending his eight-year run in Los Angeles. The 41-year-old is entering unrestricted free agency and is expected to play his record 24th NBA season.   Bleacher Report highlighted another major update from Charania's reporting. LeBron is willing to sign for a veteran minimum or another low-value contract because he does not want...

Even before the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match in Atlanta was 10 minutes old, England suffered a rude jolt as Brian Cipenga scored in the seventh minute. But it was not Cipenga that England were most worried about. Their tormentor-in-chief was goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi. The 31-year-old made at least three saves to deny England. He saved two headers from Jude Bellingham, another shot from the same player, and denied Harry Kane in the final minute of the first half. Lionel Mpasi plays as a goalkeeper for Ligue 1 club Le Havre. He was born in Meaux, France. He played for France at the U16, U17 and U18 levels. He then decided to represent his parents' home country. He made his debut for the DR Congo national team in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Bahrain on 1 February 2022. He was crucial for DR Congo during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Talking about the match, Brian Cipenga gave Congo a surprising 1-0 lead over England at half-time of their World Cup Round of 32 match on Wednesda...

A tree fell on a school bus in Chembur, Mumbai, leaving one child dead and 10 seriously injured on Tuesday, as per reports. A large and aging tree fell on the bus as it was moving through Road No.11 in Chembur, with its branches crushing the front and middle portions of the bus.  At around 2:50 PM on June 30, 2026, a tree fell on a school bus belonging to Universal School on Road No. 11 in Chembur, resulting in an accident. Local residents, law enforcement and fire department officials engaged in rescue efforts to extricate the injured children from the mangled vehicle. The children were admitted to hospitals and are currently undergoing treatment for their severe injuries.  Four students are currently undergoing treatment at Zen Hospital. One child was still trapped in the crushed bus due to the way in which the tree stump and branches impacted it. Rescue efforts were underway to help remove the child from the wreckage.  Rescue personell are also cutting the...