MUMBAI: Personal loan growth moderated to 12.9% as of end-March 2026 and fell below overall credit growth after outpacing it for several years. However, its share in total credit remained high at 30.7%. Loans to the private corporate sector accounted for more than one-fourth of total bank credit and grew 15.5% from 11.9% a year…
Between shooting schedules in Hyderabad and international commitments across the globe, Priyanka Chopra Jonas knows how to reclaim a Sunday. The global star stepped away from the sets of SS Rajamouli’s highly anticipated film ‘Varanasi’ this weekend and treated her followers to a joyful, unhurried snapshot of her day off, complete with a refreshing swim,…
Mercedes-Benz India has issued a voluntary recall for 99 units of the G 580 electric SUV due to a potential issue involving the vehicle’s wheel bolts. The affected electric SUVs were manufactured between July 12, 2024, and August 18, 2025. Mercedes-Benz has not reported any incidents linked to this issue. However, the company has initiated…
Demis Hassabis thinks the companies cutting engineers to ride the AI wave have got it backwards. The Google DeepMind CEO told WIRED that when developers become three or four times more productive, the smart move is to do three or four times more work, not march people out the door. To him, treating AI gains…
Deep beneath the streets of Tbilisi, behind heavy doors and years of silence, sits a collection that few people have ever seen. Dust-covered bottles. Faded labels. Cobwebs hanging from stone ceilings. And a story tied to one of the most controversial figures of the 20th century.For decades, a vast wine collection once associated with Soviet…
NEW DELHI: Domestic companies have outpaced MNCs in rewarding women leaders at the top with more female C-suite executives entering the million-dollar compensation league as India Inc sharpens its focus on diversity and professional talent.Nine women leaders are now part of the elite club of CXOs earning over a million dollars, up from seven two…
KEA KCET result 2026 to be declared shortly after practical exam completion KCET 2026 results: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is set to declare the KCET 2026 results shortly, with the official scorecard link expected to go live in the first week of June 2026. Lakhs of eager students who appeared for the Karnataka Common…
‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ has taken the world by storm, and while the main characters are all the hype, the unexpected little Anzellan in the film stole the show. The alien species’ portrayal in the film has caught the attention of many fans online, who appreciated the ode to the 2019 characters. Here…
Dispelling myths, the black mamba, Africa’s longest venomous snake, is not an aggressive human chaser. Its fearsome reputation stems from its speed and potent neurotoxic venom, which attacks the nervous system, causing rapid paralysis and respiratory failure. These snakes primarily avoid confrontation, with dangerous encounters arising from accidental provocation. Ever since childhood, we have watched…
What Does It Mean to Be Born in June? Women born in June are often easier to talk to than they are to fully understand.There is usually more happening beneath the surface than people realise. They can spend an afternoon laughing, socialising, discussing ten different topics, and appearing completely carefree. Then, later that evening, they…
The Supreme Court is set to get five new judges after the Central Government cleared the names recommended by the SC Collegium, taking the apex court close to its newly expanded sanctioned strength of 38.Law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced on X that the President has approved the appointment of four high court Chief Justices…
China’s coast guard said on Monday that it had carried out “law enforcement” patrols in waters east of Taiwan in response to plans by Japan and the Philippines to begin maritime boundary delimitation talks in an area Beijing claims as its own, escalating tensions over disputed waters in the western Pacific.In a statement, the Chinese…
Rahul Gandhi with CBSE students. NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leadr of opposition Rahul Gandhi Monday targeted the CBSE for charging students a range of fees for re-evaluation, even when discrepancies stem from the board’s own errors.Targeting the entire process of charging the students, the Congress leader said: “When education is turned from a service into…
Rajat Patidar (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: The emotions, cheers and roars echoed around the Narendra Modi Stadium when Rajat Patidar stepped up for the post-match presentation after Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their second consecutive IPL title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad.RCB, who won their maiden IPL…
“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a mild positive note, with Gift Nifty trading at 23,748, up by 58points. Asian equities traded largely higher at the start of the new month, with Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s KOSPI touching fresh record highs. However, uncertainty surrounding a potential US-Iran agreement and lingering geopolitical concerns…
TG TET 2026 schedule released in Telangana CBT spanning 10 sessions across five examination days TG TET 2026 schedule: The School Education Department has released the detailed schedule for the Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test (TG TET) June 2026 session, confirming a Computer-Based Test across multiple sessions.According to press note Rc.No. 222/TGTET-JUNE-2026/2026 dated 31.05.2026, examinations will…
The makers of ‘Vettuvam’ unveiled Sobhita Dhulipala’s first look from the film on Sunday, May 31. The reveal coincided with the actress’s 34th birthday and quickly grabbed attention online.Directed by Pa Ranjith, the science-fiction project has already generated curiosity among audiences. The film remains largely under wraps, with the makers yet to reveal many details…
Newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda appear to be making the most of married life. After attending the Anime Awards in Tokyo, the actress shared a cheerful set of photos and videos from her Japan trip on Instagram. The post offered fans a peek into the couple’s time abroad, from traditional street food to a…
Petrol and diesel are least affordable to the average citizen in India among the 10 largest economies of the world. An average Indian — someone whose income matches the country’s per capita — can buy only about 8 litres of petrol or diesel with their daily income, while the average American can buy 199 litres…
MUMBAI: HDFC Ergo General Insurance has tightened costs in motor third-party cover, fearing claims inflation could sink the line without strict underwriting. It reset reserves in FY25-FY26 after spotting inflation outrunning assumptions.Speaking to TOI MD & CEO Parthanil Ghosh said claim dynamics had shifted.“We felt that the third-party rates vis-a-vis the commission that is being…
