NEW DELHI: Finance and corporate affairs minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday introduced fresh amendments to the Companies Act, which seeks to decriminalise several procedural defaults, provide flexibility in buyback of shares and recognise new instruments for executive compensation.The bill, which has been referred to a joint Parliamentary committee for examination, provides for allowing restricted stock…
Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ is holding strong at the box office, nearing Rs 83.5 crore worldwide. Despite mixed reviews, the film’s mass appeal, especially in smaller towns, is driving its performance. Directed by Harish Shankar, it’s seen as a successor to ‘Sardaar Gabbar Singh’ and features action sequences inspired by ‘They Call Him OG’….
MUMBAI: Tuhin Kanta Pandey, chairman, Sebi on Monday said that independent directors are expected to act responsibly, not make insinuations and keep things vague. The chief markets regulator’s comments came in the context of the recent resignation of Atanu Chakraborty as non-executive chairman of HDFC Bank, the largest private sector lender in the country.The markets…
Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik and squash star Dipika Pallikal embraced parenthood for the third time when they announced the arrival of their baby girl, Raaha Pallikal Karthik. Days after announcing the arrival of the little one, the couple shared photos from their Seemandham, a traditional Indian baby shower. Anushka Sharma congratulates new parents In…
MUMBAI: The rupee closed at a record 93.98/$ on Monday, down 35 paise from its previous close of 92.63. In the process, it breached its prior low of 93.73 and briefly slipped past 94 after market hours. Sensing the impact of the West Asia conflict on the Indian economy through inflation, growth and current account…
After following Moana on an epic animated adventure to find and restore the heart of Tefiti, it is now time, to join Catherine Laga’aia and Dwayne Johnson on their live-action adventuer. A decade after the film first won hearts, The Rock, on Monday released the new trailer and extended a warm invitation to fans saying,…
MUMBAI: The board of markets regulator Sebi on Monday approved some major changes to the disclosure rules governing the chairman, whole time members (WTMs) and other senior officials of the body. These changes, including public disclosure of their own assets and liabilities, and of their family members, were mostly based on the recommendations of the…
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi recently addressed the backlash he faced after a video from the trailer launch of Dhurandhar went viral in November 2025. The clip showed him greeting co-star Sara Arjun with a kiss on the shoulder, sparking criticism online, with some calling the gesture “creepy” and inappropriate. In a new interview, the 71-year-old…
Oil prices tumbled sharply on Monday after US President Donald Trump ordered a five-day halt to planned military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, easing fears of escalation in the Middle East conflict.Brent crude fell more than 15% during the session, dropping to a low of $96 per barrel, breaking below the $100…
Amid the ongoing debate around Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge starring Ranveer Singh being labelled a “propaganda film,” actor Naveen Kaushik has weighed in, offering a layered take on the controversy and urging audiences to look beyond surface-level reactions. He also addressed Dhruv Rathee’s ‘propaganda’ claim and Anupama Chopra’s review of Dhurandhar. Amid the…