MUMBAI: The standing committee on finance has flagged concerns over the financial sustainability of digital payments, gaps in formal lending, cybersecurity weaknesses in banks, and declining insurance penetration in its 32nd report presented in March 2026 while examining the “demands for grants (2026-27)” for the Department of Financial Services (DFS)under the finance ministry.The committee, which…
‘Hanuman Ansh’ box office collection Day 26: Neem Karoli Baba biopic surpasses Yash-starrer ‘Toxic – A Fairytale for Grown Ups’ Tuesday earnings ‘Hanuman Ansh’ had a shaky start at ticket counters, but the small-budget biopic on Neem Karoli Baba has since turned into one of the year’s biggest box office surprises. Nearly a month after…
Dalal Street ended last week in red, with four of the country’s 10 most valued firms seeing their combined market valuation erode by Rs 87,960.29 crore.Bharti Airtel bore the biggest hit, with its valuation falling Rs 28,052.96 crore to Rs 12,14,963.15 crore. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was the next biggest loser, shedding Rs 22,070.34 crore…
US hits multiple Iranian tankers near Kharg Island; Iran threatens Gulf shipping The US targeted multiple Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf on Tuesday, two US officials told CNN, in the latest escalation between Washington and Tehran.One of the officials said the tankers were linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…
‘Anbe Diana’ OTT release CONFIRMED_ When and where to watch Pari Elavazhagan Pari Elavazhagan and Ramya Ranganathan‘s ‘Anbe Diana’ is set to make its digital debut after completing its theatrical run. The romantic comedy was released in cinemas on July 17 this year. ‘Anbe Diana’ storyline ‘Anbe Diana’ stars Pari Elavazhagan and Ramya Ranganathan in…
For centuries, the Haenyeo, South Korea’s legendary “sea women”, have ventured into the cold waters surrounding Jeju Island armed with nothing more than a knife, a floating buoy and their ability to hold their breath. Many continue diving well into their 60s, 70s and even 80s, harvesting abalone, sea urchins, octopus and shellfish without scuba…
Aronyak Ghosh (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Aronyak Ghosh was only four when his mother’s customary room-cleaning session led him to discover a box of old, dusty chess pieces. It belonged to his father. However, to the toddler, it didn’t matter much. The pieces in black and white colours merely looked like soldiers in the…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references to domestic violence.Taylor Frankie Paul has been at the forefront of headlines for the past few months. From having her ‘Bachelorette’ feature cancelled to being removed from ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ amid her domestic abuse and custody battles, she has been in the news for quite some…
Japan’s Nikkei slipped 1% and South Korea’s Kospi fell nearly 2%, pulling MSCI’s broadest Asia-Pacific share index down 0.4%. Futures pointed to a firmer opening for Wall Street, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rising 0.4%, while European futures gained 0.2%. Asian equities traded cautiously on Monday as lingering uncertainty over the Middle East ceasefire…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Romario Shepherd celebrate with teammates (ANI Photo) As Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare for their IPL 2026 final showdown against Gujarat Titans, former India captain Kris Srikkanth has made a bold selection call. The ex-opener believes RCB should leave Romario Shepherd out of their playing XI, arguing that the West Indies all-rounder could…