NEW DELHI: In a stern message, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday asked banks to focus on core banking and said it was an offence to mis-sell insurance products.“I am glad that RBI is coming up with guidance on why mis-selling will not be entertained. The message should go to the banks that you cannot…
Brian Bennett (PTI Photo) Sikandar Raza could not contain his excitement as Brian Bennett pulled off a stunning catch to dismiss West Indies captain Shai Hope in their Group 1 Super 8 clash of the T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium. The Zimbabwe skipper was visibly pumped up, celebrating animatedly after the Chevrons removed…
Mohammad Amir makes fresh Abhishek Sharma admission NEW DELHI: India suffered a big setback in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage after losing badly to South Africa. Even though India had gone through the group stage without losing, the heavy 76-run defeat has made their path to the semi-finals much tougher. One major…
Total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026 A total lunar eclipse, also called a “Blood Moon,” will happen in the sky on March 3, 2026. During totality, the Moon can look reddish. When the Earth gets in the way of the Sun and the Moon, it blocks direct sunlight from reaching the Moon’s surface. This…
Harvard’s Financial Aid Expansion Leaves Some Students in a Gray Zone Nearly a year after Harvard College expanded its financial aid program to cover tuition, housing, and food for families earning under $100,000, some students say the policy has left them facing unexpected costs due to vague definitions of “typical assets,” according to a report…
A week after walking out on bail, Rajpal Yadav has resumed work and connected with fans through a new digital venture. The actor shared a video on Instagram to announce his upcoming series ‘Vanity Vichaar’, a platform where he plans to blend personal reflections with light-hearted, meaningful conversations.In the first episode, Rajpal looked back at…
You’ll wake up with a bold streak today, the kind that makes you say, “Why not?” The Moon pushes your courage up, and Mars adds fuel, so you may try something out of the ordinary even during a regular Tuesday routine.This energy suits short journeys, a quick work visit, an errand across town, or a…
Maruti Suzuki India is getting ready to launch the updated Maruti Suzuki Brezza facelift in the Indian market. The second-generation Brezza made its debut in 2022, and a few years into its lifecycle, it is now set for a major update. The upcoming facelift is expected to introduce clear changes to the design, feature list…
NEW DELHI: The timing of installation of C Rajagopalachari’s bust replacing Edward Lutyens at Rashtrapati Bhawan gains significance as the southern state is going for polls in next few months where BJP has struggled to make major inroads. The invitees to Monday’s event also included “guests from Tamil Nadu”.The replacement of Lutyens bust with Rajaji…
With appraisal season around the corner, conversations about pay hikes, promotions and performance rewards are returning to office corridors as companies reassess compensation strategies.Companies are preparing to roll out an average salary hike of 9.1 per cent in 2026, signalling a shift towards skills-based pay structures rather than uniform annual increments, according to a report,…
