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Time of India
an hour ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
China's BYD to assemble EVs in Pakistan from 2026
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD plans to roll out its first car assembled in Pakistan by July or August 2026 to capture growing demand for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the region, a company executive said on Wednesday. BYD, the world's top EV maker, has been expanding rapidly outside its home market, where it is in a strong price war. The Pakistan plant addresses rising demand from emerging markets and allows the company to take advantage of incentives offered by the Pakistani government. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Management Data Analytics healthcare Finance Artificial Intelligence Product Management PGDM Degree Leadership Healthcare MCA Operations Management Cybersecurity Data Science MBA CXO Technology Others others Project Management Design Thinking Data Science Digital Marketing Public Policy Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK General Management Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta CERT-IIMC APSPM India Starts on undefined Get Details The plant has been under construction since April near Karachi in a partnership between BYD and Mega Motor Company, a subsidiary of Pakistani utility Hub Power , Danish Khaliq, vice president of sales and strategy at BYD Pakistan , told Reuters. It would initially have the capacity to produce 25,000 units a year on a double shift, he said. He did not elaborate on when the plant would achieve full capacity or say when mass production would begin there. The plant will start by assembling imported parts, with some local production of non-electric components, Khaliq said, adding it would initially produce vehicles for the domestic market, with potential to export to right-hand drive countries in the region depending on freight costs and business economics. Live Events "We do not foresee excess capacity in our system as demand in Pakistan will catch up," he said. BYD started delivering imported EVs in Pakistan in March. Khaliq did not give an exact sales number but said the sales of a few hundred cars had exceeded internal targets by 30%. Khaliq said he expected the market size of EVs and plug-in hybrid cars in Pakistan to grow three to four times in 2025 from around 1,000 total units in 2024. BYD is targeting a 30-35% share of the segment, Khaliq said. Based on a HUBCO filing, BYD Pakistan made around 444 million rupees ($1.56 million) in profit in the 2025 March quarter. BYD will launch its Shark 6 plug-in hybrid pickup truck in Pakistan on Friday. China's MG already sells a PHEV SUV, while rival Haval is set to join the segment soon. Plug-in hybrids offer a more practical option in Pakistan as the country faces a lack of charging stations for all-electric vehicles. The government slashed power tariffs for chargers by 45% in January to encourage EV uptake and private charging stations.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jennifer Garner's closeness with Ryan Reynolds has Ben Affleck feeling uncomfortable
Jennifer Garner and Ryan Reynolds have grown noticeably closer, which is apparently upsetting her ex-husband, Ben Affleck . While the two have a history of amicable co-parenting , sources say Ben is concerned as Garner becomes more involved in Ryan's Hollywood circle. According to sources, the exes' friendly co-parenting dynamic is being tested as Garner and Reynolds grow closer through mutual creative collaborations. With Affleck still relying on Garner for emotional support, the shift in dynamics could be difficult to ignore. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Management Product Management PGDM healthcare Data Science Design Thinking MBA MCA Cybersecurity Public Policy Data Science CXO Technology Degree Operations Management Project Management Others Leadership Healthcare Digital Marketing Artificial Intelligence Data Analytics others Finance Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK General Management Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta CERT-IIMC APSPM India Starts on undefined Get Details What makes Ben Affleck feel like Ryan Reynolds is a threat? by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have been able to co-parent well since their 2018 split, but reports say that her growing closeness with Ryan Reynolds is a sore spot for him. Affleck and his longtime friend Matt Damon don't get along very well with Reynolds, according to people who know them. Despite working together in Hollywood and having some of the same business contacts, the three of them don't seem to have much of a personal connection, as per a report by the National Enquirer. Live Events ALSO READ : Is Will Smith facing bankruptcy? Sources claim he's offloading properties to stay financially afloat Ben Affleck, who is 52, is said to see Reynolds not just as a peer but also as a direct competitor, especially in the comedy-action genre. A source exclusively tells the National Enquirer, "Let's just say up front that Ben and Matt [Damon] are not friends with Ryan, and, in fact, [they] see him as something of a direct competitor, even though they have tons of mutual collaborators and even business team members in common." That rivalry is said to be causing some stress as Reynolds and Garner get closer to each other, both at work and in their personal lives. How close are Jennifer Garner and Ryan Reynolds getting? Through their mutual friend Shawn Levy , director of Deadpool & Wolverine, Jennifer Garner and Ryan Reynolds have become "close" since Garner and Affleck's marriage ended in 2018. Shawn Levy takes creative pride in "bringing people together," and since Hugh Jackman and Reynolds are reuniting for a new comedy, "it's a safe bet that Jen is going to show up in that project." Levy is said to have helped bring Garner back as Elektra for a short cameo. She is now expected to work with Reynolds again on future projects, as per a report the National Enquirer. Sources say Garner "can't wait" to work with Reynolds and Jackman again creatively. She likes the lighter, more relaxed vibe of that group, which is very different from the serious energy that Affleck and Damon's camp usually has. Is Ben Affleck still relying on Jennifer Garner for emotional support? Even though they have been divorced for years, Affleck is said to still rely on Garner in more than one way. People who know him say he often goes to her house for family dinners and still depends on her for emotional and even practical help. A source said, "He loves it when she takes care of him." Affleck may find it even harder to accept Garner's growing friendship with Reynolds because he still needs her. Sources say that Affleck feels more and more left out as Garner gets to know her new Hollywood friends, even though they are still friendly for the sake of their kids. Jennifer Garner is making a new creative path with Ryan Reynolds, but Ben Affleck seems to be dealing with old feelings and new realities. As all three deal with their careers and personal lives, only time will tell how things change and if Affleck really makes peace with it. FAQs Why is Ben Affleck concerned about Jennifer Garner and Ryan Reynolds' friendship? According to sources, Affleck feels sidelined by their growing bond and sees Reynolds as a Hollywood competitor. Are Jennifer Garner and Ryan Reynolds working on something together? They may reunite on a future comedy with director Shawn Levy, adding to their growing creative bond.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Enough about me': Dimple Kapadia's unexpected remark once left Saiyaara's Rajesh Kumar stunned
Rajesh Kumar was recently seen in Saiyaara playing the role of Aneet Padda 's dad. He is popularly known as Rosesh Kumar from the TV sitcom, Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai , which starred Ratna Pathak Shah and Rupali Ganguly . Recently, in an interview, the actor opened up about how there's a lack of conversation between an experienced and a successful person. He talked about how he made an effort to bond with his co-stars while filming Saiyaara to build an emotional bond that would reflect on the screen as well. During the same interview, he remembered a special and beautiful moment from his past, a conversation with Bollywood diva Dimple Kapadia . 'Enough about me — can I get to know you now?' That one line from Dimple Kapadia stayed with Rajesh Kumar long after the shoot wrapped. In a recent interview with Galatta India, the Sarabhai vs Sarabhai actor fondly recalled a beautiful moment he shared with the veteran actress while filming Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya in Jaisalmer. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Management Data Science Leadership Healthcare Finance Public Policy Others Cybersecurity others Design Thinking Artificial Intelligence Operations Management Data Analytics MCA Product Management Data Science MBA Technology Digital Marketing healthcare CXO Degree Project Management PGDM Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta CERT-IIMC APSPM India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK General Management Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details Rajesh revealed that while they were shooting in Jaisalmer, during a shift break, a few people were sitting around — Dimple Kapadia included. Everyone started talking about her films, her iconic songs, her performances — it was all about her. But then, Dimple Kapadia did something unexpected. After a few minutes, she smiled and said, "Okay, okay, enough about me… can I get to know you all now?" That simple question changed the tone of the conversation completely. For Rajesh Kumar, that's when the real conversation started. According to him, the general notion is to shower praise on a successful person one meets and then move on, and the other person just politely expresses gratitude. He reflected on how rare it is to have genuine human interactions in the fast-paced world of film sets. He mentioned how actors spend 12 hours a day working together, but do not even know each other's stories. But his moment with Dimple Kapadia continues to remind him of how much actors miss out in their work environment if they are not making efforts to connect.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
To win back his wife, Rajasthan man kills 5-year-old nephew on tantrik's advice for black magic ritual
A shocking incident has come to light from Sarai village under Mundawar police station in Rajasthan's Khairthal district, where a five-year-old boy was allegedly killed by his own uncle as part of a sorcery ritual. Police said the accused committed the murder hoping it would help bring back his estranged wife. According to Mundawar SHO Mahavir Singh, police were alerted about a child's body discovered in a hay house in the village three days ago. The boy, identified as Lokesh, was found dead at the scene, with his uncle, Manoj, also present. 'After investigation pointed to Manoj's role, he was arrested on Monday and upon interrogation he confessed to the murder,' Singh said. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Management Data Science Finance Degree MCA Project Management Cybersecurity Product Management Leadership MBA Public Policy Others Digital Marketing Technology healthcare Artificial Intelligence Healthcare others CXO Design Thinking Data Analytics Data Science PGDM Operations Management Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK General Management Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta CERT-IIMC APSPM India Starts on undefined Get Details Manoj revealed during questioning that Lokesh was his wife's nephew. He said his wife had left him following a domestic dispute and refused to return to their home. In desperation, he reached out to a tantrik named Sunil Kumar. The tantrik allegedly asked for ₹12,000, a child's sacrifice, and blood for the ritual. 'To get her back, he contacted tantrik Sunil Kumar, who demanded Rs 12,000, a child's sacrifice, and the child's blood for a sorcery ritual,' the police said. On Saturday afternoon, Manoj reportedly lured Lokesh to an abandoned building under the guise of buying him sweets. There, he allegedly killed the child, extracted blood from various parts of his body using a syringe, and then concealed the body in hay before fleeing. Live Events 'The SHO said police recovered the syringe used to extract blood and arrested the sorcerer for aiding in the crime.' The investigation is ongoing. [With TOI inputs]
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Weddings at Ghalib's haveli? Delhi's heritage sites may soon host your big day
The Delhi government is preparing to roll out a new policy aimed at transforming the capital into a key destination for weddings, private events, and cultural gatherings. Central to this shift is a plan to simplify how people get permissions to host events at historical and cultural sites, as reported by TOI. Tourism, culture, and art minister Kapil Mishra told The Times of India on Tuesday that the government wants to tap into the city's large but often overlooked network of monuments and heritage buildings. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Management Others others Data Science healthcare Finance Data Science Healthcare MBA MCA Digital Marketing Project Management Operations Management Degree Product Management Public Policy Cybersecurity Design Thinking CXO Artificial Intelligence PGDM Technology Leadership Data Analytics Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK General Management Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta CERT-IIMC APSPM India Starts on undefined Get Details 'About 70–80 monuments can be effectively used for hosting cultural and private events,' Mishra said. 'It must be ensured the event doesn't damage the sites.' Monuments in the spotlight The monuments being considered range from well-known names to forgotten corners of the city. These include the Mutiny Memorial at Northern Ridge, Dara Shikoh Library at Kashmere Gate, Maqbara Paik near GTK bus depot, and the tomb at Sadhana Enclave. Also on the list are pavilions at Qudsia Garden, sites in Vasant Vihar, Ghalib Haveli in Chandni Chowk, and the 14th-century Bara Lao ka Gumbad. These sites, steeped in layers of Delhi's history, are now being reimagined not only as cultural venues but also as prime spots for destination weddings and photography. Live Events Weddings with a heritage backdrop Mishra confirmed that officials have already been asked to shape a policy focused on building Delhi's identity as a wedding destination. A senior official involved in the planning said, 'We want to make the permission process simpler, including for people who do wedding photography at historical places.' The idea is to position Delhi as a location where history and hospitality meet. The city already has a spread of farmhouses, hotels and banquets that cater to the wedding market. The missing piece, according to officials, has been the red tape that event organisers face when applying for clearances. One platform, one process To change that, the government is pushing for a digital single-window clearance system. This would allow event organisers to apply for permits and licences through one portal, cutting down time and confusion. Mishra told TOI this was among the proposals discussed in a recent meeting with industry representatives. The meeting also covered other long-term solutions, including a public-private partnership model and strategic support to develop the broader events and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) sector. 'Discussions covered multi-platform sponsorship models, strategic capital subsidy schemes, and financial and marketing support to promote the MICE sector,' said Mishra. While some industry participants called for GST relaxations, they also flagged the high rental costs for venues across Delhi. Several pointed out that current rates were often unreasonably high for most organisers. In response, Mishra stated, 'Govt will ensure a transparent and fair system for venue allocations.' One of the more urgent demands from industry stakeholders was the development of a full-scale international convention centre in Delhi. The absence of such a venue has meant lost opportunities for hosting global-scale events. Suggestions were also made to open up unused government lands and public spaces for event use, especially for mid-size and low-budget organisers. Officials from the department of art, culture and language added their perspective too. They suggested that government-backed cultural programmes should be listed on commercial platforms to increase public participation and visibility. The aim is to bridge the gap between heritage and access. The minister made it clear that the government intends to take this plan seriously. 'I will personally bring all industry concerns to CM's attention,' Mishra told TOI. 'It's time Delhi emerges not just as a historical and political capital, but also as a global event hub.' Delhi, with its layered architectural and cultural past, has long served as a backdrop for major events, both political and cultural. But it has never fully embraced its potential in the global events market. While states like Rajasthan and Goa have cashed in on weddings and high-end tourism, Delhi's administrative complexity has kept many organisers at bay. This new push, if implemented smoothly, could bring much-needed visibility and economic activity to both its heritage sites and event economy. What remains to be seen is how quickly permissions become more accessible, and how well these heritage spaces are preserved as they open up to the public in new ways.
