One 97 Communications Ltd, which operates the Paytm brand, has become a majority Indian-owned and controlled company after domestic investors raised their stake to 50.3% as of March-end 2026, PTI reported.The shift marks a structural change in ownership for the fintech firm, with domestic shareholding rising steadily in recent quarters, reflecting growing investor confidence.Domestic institutional…
NEET UG 2026 candidates have been given additional time to complete the fee refund process after the National Testing Agency (NTA) extended the bank account verification and correction deadline to July 7, 2026. Applicants can confirm or update their banking details on the official portal to ensure successful processing of the examination fee refund. The…
Aishwarya Lekshmi has built a successful career in South Indian cinema after making a very different choice from the path her parents had imagined for her. Despite completing her MBBS degree, the actress chose films instead of medicine and went on to become one of the recognised names in Malayalam cinema. Now, filmmaker and actor…
Back in the 1990s, when global pop icon Michael Jackson arrived in India for his ‘HIStory World Tour’, the excitement across the country was unmatched. Thousands of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of the superstar during his historic visit in 1996. Among the many memorable moments from that trip, one story that still grabs…
Billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani have moved to challenge a US securities fraud case, asking a federal court in New York to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding a 2021 bond issue by Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL).In a filing before the Brooklyn federal court,…
Rajat Patidar (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rajat Patidar is rapidly cementing his reputation as one of the most dangerous batters in IPL playoff history. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper once again rose to the occasion with a sensational unbeaten 93 off just 33 deliveries against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 at…
Tilak Varma of India bats during the Asia Cup Final match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are closing in on a decision regarding the February 15 T20 World…
In Tamil Nadu, elections are not decided by party arithmetic alone. Across its regions, dominant caste blocs — vanniyars in the north, gounders in the west, thevars in the south, and dalit and nadar communities in key pockets — continue to shape alliances, candidate selection and, often, the final result.Vanniyars are concentrated in northern districts…
Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill (Pic credit: IPL) Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, two batters often overlooked in India’s T20I setup, will lead Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings respectively in a high-stakes IPL clash on Tuesday, both aiming to make a strong statement.Gill enters a crucial phase in his T20 career. Despite being among the…
Budh Vakri Gochar (Mercury retrograde) starts on July 7, 2026. In Vedic astrology, Mercury, also known as Budh, is connected to communication, travel, trade, documents, agreements, technology, and decision-making. When Budh is retrograde, there can be confusion in these areas of your life during this time. Because of this tendency for confusion, be cautious during…
