Health and term insurance premiums could become more affordable if the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council clears a rate cut during its two-day meeting that began Wednesday, but insurers may face near-term profitability pressures, according to a report by HSBC Securities and Capital Markets (India).At present, health and term insurance products attract an 18%…
The much-anticipated trailer for Anurag Kashyap‘s latest directorial venture, ‘Nishaanchi’, has been released today. The film marks the high-profile debut of Aaishvary Thackeray, the grandson of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackrey, in a double role. Blending high-octane action with family drama and a touch of romance, the trailer showcases that it is a masala film…
If D Gukesh’s participation speaks of hunger, Divya Deshmukh’s speaks of ambition. (Photo credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: When the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 begins on Thursday in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, all eyes will be on two Indians who have already rewritten the chess script in their own way, reigning world champion D Gukesh and Women’s World…
Citi has appointed banking veteran Kaustubh Kulkarni as co-head of its Investment Banking Coverage for Japan, Asia North and Australia, and Asia South, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters.Kulkarni, who will join in December subject to regulatory approvals, will be based in Singapore and serve alongside current head Jan Metzger. Both will report…
The Ganeshotsav is being celebrated in full swing in India and especially, Mumbai. One sees Ganpati pandals everywhere and the city has been lit up. One also has seen several celebs visiting Ganesh Pandal to seek blessings. Aamir Khan made a rare appearance as he was spotted at a Ganpati pandal to offer his prayers….
Season 4 of ILT20 commences just 2 months ahead of the ICC men’s T20 World Cup (Images via X, Getty Images) The DP World International League T20 (ILT20) returns this December with its fourth edition, and its timing could not be more significant. With the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup scheduled for February-March in…
NEW DELHI: India would like to see its ongoing negotiations with the European Union for a free trade agreement (FTA) to reach a “decisive conclusion” soon, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday, while also highlighting that both sides are exploring cooperation in the green hydrogen sector.Jaishankar’s remarks come at a joint media briefing…
Irfan Pathan and MS Dhoni (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has once again found himself in the headlines after an old interview resurfaced on social media, sparking renewed debate about his relationship with former India captain MS Dhoni. In that interview, Pathan hinted that Dhoni used to smoke hookah and…
NEW DELHI: Facing the worst floods in decades, Punjab has been declared a disaster-affected state. Punjab Chief Secretary KAP Sinha, as Chairman of the State Executive Committee (SEC) constituted under the Disaster Management Act, 2025, has authorised district magistrates to issue all requisite orders under Section 34 of the Act in the event of a…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu‘s recent Instagram reel from her trip to Dubai has sparked intense speculation, leading observant fans to believe they have spotted director Raj Nidimoru in the video. The post has garnered immense attention, especially after the filmmaker’s wife, Shhyamali De, shared a cryptic note on “detachment” on her own Instagram Story just hours…
