At least 29 people were killed after a Russian An-26 military transport aircraft crashed into a cliff in Crimea.Russia’s defence ministry said the crash likely occurred due to a technical malfunction. The aircraft was on a planned flight when contact was lost at around 6 pm local time on Tuesday, according to Reuters.A search team…
MUMBAI: Sammaan Capital, formerly Indiabulls Housing Finance, will pivot to a multi-asset lender spanning personal/gold/MSME loans after its acquisition by Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company for about Rs 8,850 crore, making it a multinational NBFC.IHC’s affiliate Avenir Investment RSC will take a 41.5% stake via preferential shares/warrants, with scope to cross 63% through a mandatory…
Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha, new parents to Neer (born Oct 2025), melt hearts online. She praised his Parliament push for paternity leave on Instagram: “Proud of you as dad and leader—parenting is shared!” Quote: Fathers shouldn’t choose job over newborn care. Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha are among the most adored couples of B-town….
NEW DELHI: Prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders have been hiked from Tuesday, reported news agency ANI, citing sources, amid the ongoing West Asia conflict and volatility in global energy markets. In Delhi, the price has increased by Rs 195.50, while in Kolkata, the hike stands at Rs 218. The revised rates come into…
MUMBAI: The depreciation of the rupee has pushed up the cost of funding overseas education for middle class Indian households, nudging many students to defer their higher education plans by a couple of years or opt for shorter duration courses; some students looking for undergraduate courses are also actively evaluating the prospect of getting enrolled…
Shreyas Iyer (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The tension in the Punjab Kings dugout was clearly evident when captain Shreyas Iyer was seen in pain, clutching his wrist during their IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans. A fierce drive from Connolly struck Iyer on the wrist at the non-striker’s end, forcing him to seek medical attention.Iyer…
Divya Deshmukh (Photo by Yoav Nis) NEW DELHI: If R Praggnanandhaa’s opening-round victory over Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri at the Candidates was a manifesto of his aggressive DNA, Round 3 was a flashy reminder of the game’s flattering nature.On a day that began with high hopes for the Indian contingent at the Cap St…
Shruti Haasan and Sai Abhyankkar’s unplugged rendition of ‘Pavazha Malli’ is captivating audiences online, following the original track’s massive success with over 69 million YouTube views. Their raw, emotional performance on Instagram is drawing widespread praise for its simplicity and chemistry, highlighting the song’s romantic theme and the artists’ vocal talents. Sai Abhyankkar and Shruthi…
MUMBAI: A prolonged West Asia war is slowing down the pace of IPOs, delaying exits for investors as companies rethink timelines to launch public issues amid a volatile market. In 2025, IPOs drove nearly 40% of public market exits for venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) growth investors (covers select PE investments), helped by…
MUMBAI: Gold loans have emerged as the top product in new originations and the second-largest retail credit book in India at Rs 16 lakh crore, trailing only home loans at Rs 44 lakh crore, according to credit bureau TransUnion Cibil, even as consumer durable loans, largely for mobile phones, have become the main entry point…