India’s digital public infrastructure is transforming the way citizens interact with the state, the economy, and each other. From governance and finance to identity verification, these systems operate at population scale, reshaping expectations around access, trust, and authentication. For the media industry, this is more than a technological shift, it is a redefinition of the…
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended sharply lower, falling more than 1 per cent, as heavy selling in information technology stocks combined with global trade uncertainties and rising geopolitical tensions to weigh on investor sentiment.The NSE Nifty declined 288.35 points, or 1.12 per cent, to close at 25,424.65 after touching an intraday low of…
Shubham Pundir (PTI Photo) A superb unbeaten century from Shubham Pundir and a gritty 88 by youngster Yawer Hassan put Jammu & Kashmir firmly in command on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy final, as they closed at 284 for two against Karnataka on Tuesday.The 27-year-old left-hander Pundir remained unbeaten on 117 at stumps,…
Music composer A. R. Rahman recently sparked debate after claiming that he has been receiving fewer opportunities in Bollywood, suggesting that the industry has become increasingly “communal.” His statement triggered mixed reactions within the film fraternity, some supported his perspective, while others strongly disagreed.Now, composer Ismail Darbar has weighed in on the controversy. Speaking to…
At least six courts in West Bengal received bomb threats on Tuesday, triggering evacuations and extensive security operations, PTI reported citing officials. Judicial proceedings were disrupted across the state.The city sessions court and the CJM (Bankshall) court in Kolkata, the sub‑divisional courts at Asansol and Durgapur in Paschim Bardhaman district, and the courts at Chuchura…
Union cabinet has approved the development of a new civil enclave at Srinagar International Airport at an estimated cost of Rs 1,677 crore, a move aimed at strengthening aviation infrastructure and connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir, according to an official statement.The project, cleared by the CCEA chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will involve construction…
India flag (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India suffered a big setback during the first ODI against Australia in Brisbane as captain Harmanpreet Kaur picked up a knee injury while batting. She did not come out to field in the second innings, and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana had to lead the team in her…
In the quaint village of Mavadi Kadepathar, about 60 km from Pune, celebrations erupt whenever there is news about Tamil superstar Rajinikanth. In fact, the village is often called the ‘Rajinikanth’s village’. For someone as iconic as Rajinikanth, it is only natural that he would have admirers in every nook and corner of the world….
AI-generated image (For representative purposes only) NEW DELHI: Centre on Tuesday approved altering the name ‘Kerala’ to ‘Keralam’ almost two years after the state’s legislative assembly passed a resolution for the same. The approval comes as the state is set to go to polls later this year.BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar called it a “privilege”…
AI image used for representation purpose only NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a new set of rules that could reshape how banks and financial institutions sell insurance, loans, mutual funds and other financial products to customers.Issued on February 11, 2026, the draft All India Financial Institutions — Responsible Business Conduct Amendment…
