MUMBAI: RBI has released a draft circular revising its framework for lending to related parties, a move expected to significantly improve ease of doing business in the financial sector. By introducing scale-based materiality thresholds, the draft ensures that only sizeable loans to related parties require board or committee approval, replacing earlier blanket restrictions that often…
Ravindra Jadeja celebrates his century on day two of the first Test. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ravindra Jadeja once again underlined his status as India’s premier all-rounder, smashing his sixth Test century on Day 2 of the opening Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad on Friday. The vice-captain reached his hundred off 168 deliveries, an…
After the death of industrialist Sunjay Kapur, whose estate is reportedly worth Rs 30,000 crore, a legal battle has erupted between his third wife, Priya Sachdev Kapur, and his children with actress Karisma Kapoor. Amid the inheritance dispute, Sunjay’s sister, Mandira Kapur Smith, has now spoken out candidly, revealing that the entire family had long…
Russian President Vladimir Putin NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said they will import more from India to address the trade imbalance, while expressing confidence that India will continue to import energy from his country without giving in to US coercion as Indian people and PM Narendra Modi will not accept humiliation from anyone.The…
NEW DELHI: On the back of a fillip provided by a reduction in GST on 375 items, Indian consumers flocked to stores and car dealerships resulting in the highest Navratri sales in over a decade, govt officials said, citing industry data.They argued that the move lowered prices, helping families upgrade vehicles, buy white goods and…
File Pic: Abhishek Sharma, right, and Tilak Varma during the Asia Cup. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India A suffered a nine-wicket defeat to Australia A in the rain-affected second List A match on Friday, despite a gritty 94 from Tilak Varma and the personal sacrifice of Abhishek Sharma, who skipped his sister’s wedding to be…
Motherhood has brought Alia Bhatt not just joy but also a complete shift in lifestyle. The actress, who welcomed her daughter Raha Kapoor nearly three years ago, admitted that her body clock has changed drastically since becoming a parent. Appearing on Kajol and Twinkle Khanna’s talk show Two Much with Varun Dhawan, Alia revealed that…
NEW DELHI: Starting November 15, if you don’t have a FASTag for your vehicle, or if the tag is invalid or non-functional, you will be allowed to pay 1.25 times the regular toll using UPI. This comes as a major relief, as currently, those without a valid FASTag are required to pay double the toll…
Kashmir on Friday witnessed a first-of-its-kind milestone in automobile logistics, with the arrival of its maiden dedicated car carrier rake by Indian Railways.A special train carrying 116 brand-new Maruti Suzuki vehicles, including Brezza, Dzire, WagonR and S-Presso, rolled into the Anantnag Goods Shed directly from the company’s Manesar plant in Haryana, PTI reported. This marks…
Team India, Asia Cup trophy and Mohsin Naqvi NEW DELHI: The Asia Cup trophy controversy took a fresh twist on Friday as former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf threw his weight behind Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi, who has been at the centre of the storm since India refused…
