[ad_1] MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India board on Friday okayed a dividend of Rs 2.87 lakh crore to govt, 6.7% more than last year’s Rs 2.69 lakh crore, even as it sharply raised transfers to its contingency risk buffer amid a surge in earnings and balance sheet expansion.The higher dividend came despite a transfer…
[ad_1] Rob Base, the renowned member of the hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, passed away at the age of 59 after a private battle with cancer on May 22, 2026. The 1980s artist took his last breath just four days after celebrating his birthday. The news of his demise was confirmed through…
[ad_1] MUMBAI: Gold jewellery has not lost its sheen but it may be going out of reach for average Indians as high prices of the yellow metal are pushing people to spend less on new pieces and only stick to essentials. While sales volumes or the amount of gold sold are dropping, sales value, driven…
[ad_1] The Malayalam spy thriller ‘Patriot’, starring Mammootty and Mohanlal, is finally gearing up for its OTT release after completing its theatrical run. The film had generated massive anticipation before release, mainly because it marked the reunion of two of Malayalam cinema’s biggest superstars.After its run in theatres, the political action thriller is now preparing…
[ad_1] MUMBAI: Total outward remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) witnessed a contraction in FY26, dropping about 2% to $29 billion from the $29.6 billion recorded in FY25. This downward trajectory highlights that visa restrictions are impacting overseas education spending, which plummeted 20.9% from $2.9 billion to $2.3 billion, alongside a 3.1% dip in…
[ad_1] Salman Khan may only have a small part to play in the upcoming international action film ‘7 Dogs’, but the Bollywood superstar ended up stealing all the attention at the film’s grand premiere in Egypt.Videos and photos from the red carpet event that went viral online, saw fans going gaga over massive posters of…
[ad_1] MUMBAI: Domestic economic activity exhibited resilience in April, with industrial and services sectors maintaining strength across several segments, even as global uncertainties and geopolitical tensions continued to cast a shadow, RBI said in its latest State of the Economy article.At the same time, the central bank struck a note of caution, stating that “India’s…
[ad_1] Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck raised eyebrows with their latest spotting. Not only were the Hollywood exes spotted together on a day out, but the two were seen twinning from head to toe in matching outfits.Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner spotted on day outAccording to reports, the pair were seen grabbing a meal together…
[ad_1] Kolkata: ITC Ltd has reported a 5% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of the last fiscal, at Rs 5,113.3 crore. The growth came despite a higher GST rate and a steep increase in excise duties, while West Asia conflict weighed on profitability.The Kolkata-headquartered company had seen…
[ad_1] Aaradhya Bachchan finally made her red carpet debut alongside her mother and actress, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at an event hosted at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday evening.Hours after Aishwarya made waves on the Cannes red carpet with her stunning appearance in a dramatic blue number, the actress was seen changing into a pink…