In clean-up drive, ex-CEC Rajiv Kumar named HDFC chairman MUMBAI: The HDFC Bank board has appointed former chief election commissioner and ex–finance secretary Rajiv Kumar as chairman of the bank, subject to RBI approval. Starting June 30, the board has proposed a four-year term. The appointment ends uncertainty over the next chairman, following the sudden…
OTT platforms are also heating up with a fresh list of releases for streaming audiences. After May opened with several major digital premieres, this week too features a wide variety of films across multiple genres.From romantic dramas and action entertainers to dark comedies and horror thrillers, here is a look at some of the major…
After a steep decline, gold has started forming higher lows on the 15-minute timeframe. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are showing some signs of recovery, and Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities recommends a buy on dips strategy:Gold August futures on MCX are witnessing signs of stabilization…
Aaron Lewis’ upcoming album booklet becomes a part of scrap paper for Taylor Swift’s merch Taylor Swift fans have been receiving their copies of her single from ‘Toy Story 5’ with a little surprise in the packaging. Many fans, according to various social media posts, revealed that they received what seemed to be lyrics written…
Why did Akaash Singh leave Flagrant? Andrew Schulz confirms heartbreaking podcast exit after nine years (Image via Flagrant) Akaash Singh is stepping away from the Flagrant podcast after spending nearly a decade building the show with Andrew Schulz. Schulz shared the news during the May 6, 2026, episode of the podcast and said the decision…
Iran adamant on maintaining control over Hormuz, report Iran is determined to secure international recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz and the right to charge ships for passage, even if it has to use force to achieve it, two senior Iranian sources said, as reported by Reuters.Under the interim deal signed with…
If there is one consistent feature of India-US trade relations over the past three decades, it is that major agreements rarely emerge from a single round of negotiations. (AI image) By Shishir Priyadarshi, President, Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) & a former Director, WTOThe trade discussions between US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Minister Piyush…
Cristiano Ronaldo and his sister Katia Aveiro (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Portugal were expected to begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing victory, but things did not go according to plan. Following the disappointing 1-1 draw against DR Congo, several of Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Portugal teammates found themselves at the receiving end…
Riyan Parag (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Coming into the match after being fined 25% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct – for using a vape inside the dressing room – Riyan Parag ensured he put the controversy behind him when he…
Residents in Dubai received an incoming missile alert on Friday, only to be told shortly afterward to “disregard” the warning.The brief text message from the UAE’s Interior Ministry, sent shortly after 5.15 pm local time, was the first such alert issued during the Iran war.The warning appeared to have been sent in error, though it…