The government provided Rs 1.23 lakh crore to oil marketing companies to help keep petrol and diesel prices unchanged for 78 days following the outbreak of the Middle East crisis, news agency PTI reported citing sources.The source told PTI that fertiliser minister seeks doubling of Rs 1.77 lakh cr budgeted subsidy for FY27 from finance…
Mumbai: IDFC First Bank has joined a small club of private lenders offering a unified rail for all major tax payments after going live on the ICEGATE 2.0, completing its coverage across direct tax, GST and now customs duty and moving close to the intersection of banking and trade compliance.The addition fills a gap in…
Virat Kohli leads RCB run chase in Bengaluru. (Pic credit: IPL) BENGALURU: The early phase of IPL has largely belonged to emerging talent and young turks. But the midweek fixture at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here was different. It turned out to be a vintage Wednesday. Two experienced exponents of the sport from Royal Challengers…
Stephen King is one of the most famous and successful authors in modern literature. Best known for his gripping horror, suspense, and psychological thriller novels, King has written numerous bestselling books including It, The Shining, Carrie, and Misery. Born in 1947 in Portland, Maine, he developed an interest in storytelling from a very young age….
After reports of acclaimed singer Arijit Singh announcing his retirement from playback singing earlier this year, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan visited him at his home in Murshidabad and urged him not to step away from music.Speaking about the visit, Aamir called it an “amazing, lifetime experience” and said, “I was extremely happy after meeting him.”…
Ranveer Singh is winning hearts online after unseen moments from his cousin Saumya Hingorani’s wedding celebrations in Goa surfaced on social media. The actor, who attended the festivities with Deepika Padukone, was seen sharing a deeply emotional bond with Saumya, especially during the after-party, where candid glimpses captured their warmth and affection. Ranveer Singh’s candid…
Open, shut, open, shut: What’s up with Strait of Hormuz? Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz after the US denied ending the blockades on Iran-linked ships to pass through the strategic waterway. Iran’s IRGC Naval Command said it will take firm action against what it called US “bad-faith violations,” adding that the…
Tilak Varma helps MI beat PBKS by 6 wickets. (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Already eliminated Mumbai Indians kept the IPL 2026 points table wide open with a stunning six-wicket win over Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on Thursday. Led by Jasprit Bumrah for the first time in IPL history, MI registered their fourth win of the…
Anne Hathaway has reportedly declined an opportunity to play a villain in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day.’ Meanwhile, buzz is building as she might just be on the verge of joining Marvel’s Phase 7 in a pivotal role that could intertwine with the reimagining of the X-Men. Interestingly, Sarah Snook has likewise turned down the same…
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage in the United States eased last week after climbing to its highest level in nine months, offering some relief to prospective homebuyers navigating a challenging housing market.According to Freddie Mac, the US-government-sponsored mortgage finance corporation whose weekly survey is widely regarded as a key indicator of US…