MUMBAI: Banks have asked govt to review the definition of affordable housing by revising property value and size thresholds to reflect inflation and changing requirements, as rising ticket sizes and interest costs render existing limits less relevant.“We are the market leaders in housing finance and our home loan portfolio has grown by 13.7%. Our average…
Oil prices began the week on a strong note, maintaining above the $100 per barrel mark on Monday, as the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to disrupt energy supply routes and unsettle global markets.In early trade, US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed 1.86% to $113.62 per barrel. North Sea Brent crude also edged higher,…
New Delhi: India’s mobile app market crossed a major monetisation milestone in the first quarter of 2026, with total revenue surpassing $300 million (around Rs 2,500 crore), marking a 33% year-on-year increase, according to a Sensor Tower report. In Q1 2025, total revenue was roughly $225 million.The market recorded 6.2 billion downloads during the quarter,…
India and the US are nearing a bilateral trade agreement, with negotiators reporting significant progress and only a few issues remaining. Discussions are described as positive and productive, focusing on market access and tariff alignment. This potential deal, aimed at boosting trade between the two nations, is expected to be a win-win, marking a key…
Oil prices slipped slightly on Thursday after strong gains in the previous session, as investors weighed stalled peace talks between Iran and the United States and ongoing restrictions on key shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures fell 15 cents to $101.76 a barrel, after crossing the $100 mark for the first time…
ChatGPT experienced an outage, with 91% of users facing issues. OpenAI acknowledged the problem, and the service is now back online with performance back to normal. The TOI Tech team verified the restoration on the website and mobile app. ChatGPT went through an outage. The outage tracking website — Downdetector — has also received reports…
‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ continues its record-breaking run on day 13, surpassing the lifetime India net of ‘Dhurandhar Part 1’ in just 11 days. With a domestic net of Rs. 873.99 crore and a worldwide gross nearing Rs. 1,400 crore, the Ranveer Singh starrer is successfully defying the IPL 2026 season craze. Directed by Aditya…
Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge have achieved a historic feat at the box office. The Ranveer Singh-starrer franchise has officially crossed the Rs 3000 crore mark worldwide, becoming the first Indian film series to do so. With this milestone, the franchise has overtaken some of Indian cinema’s biggest blockbusters like Baahubali, Pushpa and…
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II reacted with optimism after ‘Wonder Man’ was cancelled, telling fans that “everything will shake out.”Image credit (Instagram) Emmy-winning actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, best known for his roles in ‘Watchmen’, ‘Aquaman’, and Marvel’s ‘Wonder Man’, has spoken out after the surprise cancellation of the comedy series ‘Wonder Man’ was announced despite the show…
Kanwarjit Paintal has sparked a conversation online with a tongue-in-cheek remark about social media and acting. At a time when the industry continues to debate whether talent alone is enough, the veteran actor’s humorous take has struck a chord.In a video shared by Manmeet Singh, Paintal is asked a simple question: “Are you an actor?”…