Between January and May, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) slapped business curbs on the three financial companies after spotting various malpractices, including evergreening of loans, inadequate KYC checks and governance issues. Ahead of the regulatory action, Mohnish Pabrai, Prem Watsa and Softbank sold a significant percentage of shares in Edelweiss, IIFL and Paytm respectively. … Read more
This event will be organised by market associations and several social organizations. (Representational) New Delhi: Preparations are in full swing for the counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections on June 4. Large screens will be installed at different markets and other key locations in the Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha constituency to broadcast news … Read more
Severe heat waves have impacted a large number of people in parts of India. New Delhi: People in large parts of India sweated through a deadly heat wave that tested power grids and disaster preparedness of states on Sunday while Maharashtra’s Akola imposed Section 144 until May 31, prohibiting public gatherings. A ‘red’ warning has … Read more
Mourners attend the funeral of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and others who were killed in a helicopter crash in Tehran, Iran on May 22, 2024. – Reuters TEHRAN: Scores of Iranians took to the streets to remember their late President Ebrahim Raisi after he was declared dead on Monday and bid … Read more
Mumbai: Irregularly shaped hoardings, especially those larger than 40×40 feet, will be removed immediately from the boundary of the railway administration, the Mumbai civic body said days after a 250-tonne hoarding fell in Ghatkopar, killing 14 people and injuring around 75. The rescue work at the site is still in progress and several people are … Read more
File photo of Rohit Sharma© AFP The IPL 2024 campaign has been a disappointing one for Rohit Sharma as the Indian cricket team captain has struggled to score big for Mumbai Indians so far. The experienced batsman has managed to score 349 runs in 13 matches at an average of over 29 and … Read more
A total of 4,264 nominations were filed for 96 parliamentary constituencies. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday morning expressed hope that people will vote in large numbers to strengthen democracy while Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged voters including those in Jammu and Kashmir to reach polling booths in record numbers as polling … Read more
Seoul, Korea- North Korea said on Saturday it tested “super large” cruise missile warheads and new anti-aircraft missiles off its western coast as it expands its military capabilities in response to growing tensions with the United States and South Korea. North Korea’s state media said the country’s missile agency conducted a “power test” of the … Read more
Mr Goyal said the vehicles were still “under development”. Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal announced the launch of “large fleet orders”, a first for India. The new fleet will accommodate groups or gatherings of up to 50 people. The feature will have an “all-electric fleet.” Mr. Goyal wrote on , designed specifically to serve parties of … Read more
Lenskart CEO Peyush Bansal Peyush Bansal, co-founder and CEO of Lenskart, recently announced that the company plans to build its next large factory near the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. He also stated that they needed 25 acres of land and asked if there was a factory for sale at the above location. “Lenskart is … Read more
Rishi Sunak, the MP implicated in the Westminster honeypot sexting scandal, has voluntarily quit the Conservative Party rather than be kicked out, he has defended himself. William Large announced his decision on Tuesdayone day after he resigned Served as Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party 1922 Committee and Chairman of the House of Commons Public … Read more
Sign up for our free morning headlines email Senior MP William Wragg has resigned as Tory whip after admitting giving politicians’ phone numbers to alleged scammers. The whip’s office said he “voluntarily gave up the Conservative whip” after he resigned as deputy chairman of the backbench 1922 Committee and chairman of the House of Commons … Read more