MUMBAI: The RBI is proposing to compensate customers for losses arising from small-value digital frauds, with payouts of up to Rs 25,000, as part of a broader overhaul of consumer protection rules amid rising risks from mis-selling, cyber fraud and aggressive loan recovery practices.Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank has reviewed its 2017 framework…
Josh Hazlewood of Australia (Getty Images) Australia’s T20 World Cup preparations have suffered a massive setback with veteran pacer Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the tournament, leaving the former champions without their famed “Big Three” quicks at a global event for the first time since 2011. The 35-year-old has not played since injuring his hamstring…
File photo of India cricketer Shivam Dube. (PTI Photo) New Delhi: When the 2024 T20 World Cup squad was selected, Shivam Dube’s inclusion ahead of Rinku Singh raised eyebrows. Rohit Sharma, then the captain, had slammed the Impact Player rule in the IPL claiming it was detrimental to the growth of all-rounders. And here, Dube…
NASA maps how Earth’s glaciers speed up and slow down through the year Glaciers have never been still. They move again and again often in step with the seasons. Scientists have known this for a long time, mostly by watching individual glaciers or small regions. What has been harder to see is how this behaviour…
UPSC exam notification riddled with errors UPSC CSE notification 2026: The Union Public Service Commission’s Civil Services Examination (CSE) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) 2026 notification, released on February 4, 2026, was supposed to mark the formal start of one of India’s most competitive recruitment cycles. Instead, it has sparked widespread frustration after aspirants discovered…
Hero Fiennes Tiffin is stepping into the shoes of the iconic crime-solving detective, Sherlock Holmes in the new series ‘Young Sherlock’. The new trailer of the Guy Ritchie directorial dropped online and it reimagines the legendary detective’s origins story with a bold, bloody and action-packed story. Hero Fiennes Tiffin takes on role of ‘Young Sherlock’…
Take care on the road today. The Moon creates distraction, and Mars adds haste, so driving, crossing streets, even moving through crowded stations needs extra attention. Don’t rush. Two minutes saved isn’t worth the stress.Some unnecessary tension may build through the day. It could come from workplace chatter, family demands, or a message that lands…
Electric vehicle adoption is accelerating across India, with rising sales driven by better charging infrastructure, a broader range of models and growing consumer confidence. EVs are increasingly being used as daily commuters and family vehicles in both major cities and smaller towns. As more buyers enter the segment, battery health has emerged as a primary…
While India and Malaysia will look to ramp up trade and defence ties during PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Kuala Lumpur over the weekend, the issue of fugitive Zakir Naik’s extradition is also likely to be raised by the Indian side. The visit is likely to see signing of several MoUs, including one for cooperation…
Cryptogiant Bitcoin has suffered sharp losses since the beginning of 2026, tumbling over 20%. The digital currency has given up almost half of its value since October’s record peak of over $124,000, sliding to $67,000, now worth less than it was at the start of President Donald Trump’s second term. Bitcoin is often pitched as…
