Under the earlier regime, acquiring a “major shareholding”—defined as 5% or more of a bank’s paid-up share capital, demanded prior clearance from RBI. MUMBAI: RBI has eased rules for large DIIS acquiring shares in banks, allowing eligible mutual funds, pension funds and insurance firms to obtain one-time approval to raise their aggregate holding to 10%…
An Indian-origin court interpreter who has lived in US for around 35 years has been released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after weeks of legal battle over her detention.53-year-old Meenu Batra who is known for interpreting Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu in Texas immigration courts, was freed on April 30 after being held since…
Turn an old plastic bottle into a self-watering planter at home with this simple DIY that keeps your plants hydrated If you have an empty plastic bottle lying around at home, don’t throw it away just yet. With a few simple steps, you can turn it into a small self-watering planter for herbs, flowers or…
BENGALURU: In a blow to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) administration set up, the BCCI ombudsman has disqualified secretary Santosh Menon on the grounds that he had completed a cumulative nine-year tenure.Based on a complaint filed by Dolphin Cricketers, a KSCA institutional member, the ombudsman has said that Menon, having completed the nine-year tenure,…
Is Connor Murphy dead or alive? What we know about the viral rumor surrounding the YouTube bodybuilder (Image via Getty) Rumors claiming fitness influencer Connor Murphy has died have spread widely across social media in July 2026, leaving many followers searching for answers. However, as of now, there has been no official confirmation of his…
Pradeep Rawat’s son Vikramaditya recalls actor’s final moments: ‘I saw doctors giving him CPR, that’s when I understood’ Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat‘s son, Vikramaditya, broke down as he recalled his father’s final moments during the actor’s last rites held at Oshiwara Crematorium in Mumbai on Wednesday.Speaking to the media after bidding an emotional farewell to…
KC Bokadia says Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Rajinikanth never made producers pay their staff amid rising entourage cost debate; urges actors to ‘have mercy on the producer’ Veteran filmmaker KC Bokadia has praised the professionalism of Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Rajinikanth, saying they never asked producers to…
Shubman Gill during the nets session. (TOI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Moments after Mohammed Siraj marked his run-up to commence Day 3 proceedings at the Nondescript Cricket Club, Shubman Gill put on his training gear and went to the nets. Net bowlers and coaches Gautam Gambhir, Morne Morkel, Sairaj Bahutale and Sitanshu Kotak accompanied the…
Image Credit: X/startup_pedia The iconic Land Rover Defender could soon take on a new role in India, this time in military uniform. Tata Advanced Systems Limited, the defence arm of the Tata Group, is reportedly showcasing the rugged SUV as a potential Special Utility Military Vehicle for the Indian Army. The proposal is likely at…
India’s workforce has grown significantly over the past decade—a clear sign of progress on paper. But dig deeper, and the picture darkens.Jobs and unemployment are not just economic terms; they shape everyday life. They are the parameters that influence conversations at home, college choices, election rallies, office corridors and chai stalls alike. From farms and…
University of New England students plant dune grass at Biddeford Pool beach in Maine. A beach in Biddeford Pool, Maine, is being rebuilt with the help of dune grass. In March 2026, University of New England students and local volunteers planted 20,000 stalks across about 20,000 square feet, continuing a restoration effort that began after…
The sustained fall in domestic production has pushed up reliance on imports. (AI image) Highlighting import dependence, India’s crude oil output has declined for the eleventh year in a row in 2025–26. Natural gas production has also slipped for the second consecutive year. The decline in output was largely due to depletion in older fields…
