MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India has proposed changes to bank shareholding norms to ease investment by domestic institutional investors, while tightening disclosure and monitoring to maintain regulatory oversight. The amendments will make it easier for fund managers that are part of a financial conglomerate to acquire shares in private banks without triggering acquisition norms.RBI has…
Authorities said the person who later died was among those pulled from the water, along with the 16 survivors out of 19 onboard. One person died, two others remained missing and 16 people were rescued after a three-deck pontoon pleasure boat carrying 19 people capsized in the waters near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco on…
JAIPUR: Before the 2026 IPL kicked off, Ashok Sharma had a modest reward in mind for his hard work: upgrading his silver chain to a gold one. But his elder brother Akshay turned him down with a challenge: earn the India cap first. Ashok didn’t give up easily. Right before leaving to play for India…
Riots erupt in France (Image: X) France’s 2026 FIFA World Cup dream came to a heartbreaking end after a 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday. However, after the loss the riots are triggered as videos are widely circulated on social media. Spain outclass France to book…
You’ll notice a lively, focused vibe all around you today, Aquarius. You could wake up with a greater enthusiasm than usual, and when the day begins to unfold you’ll want to remain engaged in all things.The Moon is a great energy source for your day and Mercury helps to sharpen your mind to increase your…
Returns From ECBs, Foreign Currency Bonds On Wait & Watch Due To Longer Durations MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Bankers expect India to draw $80-85 billion of foreign capital through the RBI’s swap-backed push spanning FCNR(B) deposits, external commercial borrowings and overseas foreign currency bonds issued by banks, though the timing of inflows is likely to be uneven…
Yufang Rong with husband Youlin Chen, an American seismologist who faces espionage charges WASHINGTON: A Chinese-born American seismologist who has published US-funded work on detecting North Korean nuclear tests has been detained in China for nearly two years and faces trial on spying charges, according to his wife, US lawmakers and two hostage advocacy groups.The…
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: Government has begun the exercise to decide on the process for sale of its stake in IDBI Bank and is looking to speed up the process months after rejecting bids that were below the reserve price.Two high-powered meetings of officials took place on Monday, govt officials said, with focus on two qualified bidders-Prem…
Johnny Depp says his lifelong fascination with human behaviour has shaped the unconventional roles he has chosen throughout his career.Image credit (Instagram) Johnny Depp knows how to make an impression last forever. At CinemaCon in April 2026, the first footage from ‘Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol,’ directed by Ti West and set for release on November…
In the early 1990s, German educators and pediatricians introduced what became known as the Spielzeugfreier Kindergarten, or “Toy-Free Kindergarten.” The initiative asked preschools to temporarily remove conventional toys and allow children to create their own games using open spaces and ordinary materials.According to reports from participating schools, the first few days were difficult. Many children…
An assistant referee hands referee Ivan Barton of El Salvador the vanishing spray during a World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) The 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final between France and Spain produced several refereeing talking points before Spain eventually secured…
India end England’s 12-year old streak (Image: BCCI) India brought an end to England’s remarkable 12-year unbeaten run in Men’s ODIs at Edgbaston with a convincing six-wicket victory on 1st ODI. India entered the ODI series on the back of a disappointing 4-0 T20I series defeat and were determined to bounce back. The visitors responded…
