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Representative image MUMBAI: Home Credit India Finance, a subsidiary of TVS Holdings, signed a share purchase agreement on Wednesday, to acquire Varthana Finance which specialises in lending for education, in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 967 crore.The transaction will result in Varthana becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Home Credit India, and a step-down wholly owned subsidiary of TVS Holdings after completion. Besides Home Credit, TVS group has a presence in financial services through TVS Credit Services, with offerings across consumer, retail, and commercial finance.The acquisition is expected to help diversify the portfolio, improve business mix, and create synergies in distribution, technology, and risk management.The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to conclude within nine months from the execution of the SPA. The transaction is in the non-banking financial services sector and aims to expand the acquirer’s presence in secured and longer-tenure lending.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBageshwar Baba Dhirendra Shastri’s Brother Arrested For Firing At Farmer In Madhya Pradesh’Abhishek Has Done No Wrong’: Mamata Banerjee Defends Nephew Amid TMC Rebellion“Party Is Sinking”: Mamata’s Loyalist Crosses Over To Ritabrata Camp; TMC Crack Deepens’Serious Risk’ To India’s Largest Nuclear Plant Kudankulam After Files Leaked On Dark Web: ReportRahul Gandhi Steps In As Punjab Congress Infighting Threatens 2027 Election PreparationsExplained: Why PM Modi’s July 17 Punjab Visit Is Politically Crucial Ahead Of Assembly ElectionsHigh Profile Political Meeting Rekindle Talk Of NCP Unity In Maharashtra; Patil Denies BuzzKGMU Bars Cooking Of Non-Veg Food In Hostels After Governor Flags Issue At ConvocationIndia-UK FTA: What Gets Cheaper, How Exporters Benefit And Why The Deal MattersTMC Rift Deepens As Kalyan Banerjee Launches Fresh Attack On Abhishek And I-PAC123Photostories5 long-haired dog breeds that win hearts with their looks and personalityLooking for better health? Repeat these 10 powerful affirmations every dayWorld’s 10 most peaceful countries in 2026: Safe, scenic and travel-friendlyEye doctor reveals the 7 everyday habits they never skip to protect their vision, and why these simple daily choices matter9 Vastu Tips to Attract Love into Your LifeWhy the Adhar Pana prasad of Jagannath Rath Yatra is spilled on the floor and humans are forbidden to consume itYoung, slim, and feeling perfectly fine? Why more Indians are being diagnosed with prediabetes without any warning signsThese 5 giant pet cats are so big, people mistake them for wild animals10 baby girl names inspired by Japanese seasons and cherry blossom traditions“Send your child far away…”: Acharya Prashant says this one parenting decision can help children grow into independent adults123Hot PicksNBA Trade RumorsHow to Watch FIFA World CupMichael JordanKylian MbappeBengaluru ProfessorCarol RuckdeschelRussia Saction BillNBA tradeMinecraft Bedrock 26.40.31 BetaTop TrendingIND U19 vs SL U19Prashant KishorFIFA World Cup 2026Nitin GadkariBengaluru Student SuicideTwisha Sharma Murder CaseLeo CarlssonTaslima NasrinGujarat RapeIran war

Representative image MUMBAI: Home Credit India Finance, a subsidiary of TVS Holdings, signed a share purchase agreement on Wednesday, to acquire Varthana Finance which specialises in lending for education, in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 967 crore.The transaction will result in Varthana becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Home Credit India, and a step-down wholly owned subsidiary of TVS Holdings after completion. Besides Home Credit, TVS group has a presence in financial services through TVS Credit Services, with offerings across consumer, retail, and commercial finance.The acquisition is expected to help diversify the portfolio, improve business mix, and create synergies in distribution, technology, and risk management.The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to conclude within nine months from the execution of the SPA. The transaction is in the non-banking financial services sector and aims to expand the acquirer’s presence in secured and longer-tenure lending.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBageshwar Baba Dhirendra Shastri’s Brother Arrested For Firing At Farmer In Madhya Pradesh’Abhishek Has Done No Wrong’: Mamata Banerjee Defends Nephew Amid TMC Rebellion“Party Is Sinking”: Mamata’s Loyalist Crosses Over To Ritabrata Camp; TMC Crack Deepens’Serious Risk’ To India’s Largest Nuclear Plant Kudankulam After Files Leaked On Dark Web: ReportRahul Gandhi Steps In As Punjab Congress Infighting Threatens 2027 Election PreparationsExplained: Why PM Modi’s July 17 Punjab Visit Is Politically Crucial Ahead Of Assembly ElectionsHigh Profile Political Meeting Rekindle Talk Of NCP Unity In Maharashtra; Patil Denies BuzzKGMU Bars Cooking Of Non-Veg Food In Hostels After Governor Flags Issue At ConvocationIndia-UK FTA: What Gets Cheaper, How Exporters Benefit And Why The Deal MattersTMC Rift Deepens As Kalyan Banerjee Launches Fresh Attack On Abhishek And I-PAC123Photostories5 long-haired dog breeds that win hearts with their looks and personalityLooking for better health? Repeat these 10 powerful affirmations every dayWorld’s 10 most peaceful countries in 2026: Safe, scenic and travel-friendlyEye doctor reveals the 7 everyday habits they never skip to protect their vision, and why these simple daily choices matter9 Vastu Tips to Attract Love into Your LifeWhy the Adhar Pana prasad of Jagannath Rath Yatra is spilled on the floor and humans are forbidden to consume itYoung, slim, and feeling perfectly fine? Why more Indians are being diagnosed with prediabetes without any warning signsThese 5 giant pet cats are so big, people mistake them for wild animals10 baby girl names inspired by Japanese seasons and cherry blossom traditions“Send your child far away…”: Acharya Prashant says this one parenting decision can help children grow into independent adults123Hot PicksNBA Trade RumorsHow to Watch FIFA World CupMichael JordanKylian MbappeBengaluru ProfessorCarol RuckdeschelRussia Saction BillNBA tradeMinecraft Bedrock 26.40.31 BetaTop TrendingIND U19 vs SL U19Prashant KishorFIFA World Cup 2026Nitin GadkariBengaluru Student SuicideTwisha Sharma Murder CaseLeo CarlssonTaslima NasrinGujarat RapeIran war

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MUMBAI: Home Credit India Finance, a subsidiary of TVS Holdings, signed a share purchase agreement on Wednesday, to acquire Varthana Finance which specialises in lending for education, in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 967 crore.The transaction will result in Varthana becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Home Credit India, and a step-down wholly owned…

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Updated: Jul 16, 2026, 07:05 IST

Updated: Jul 16, 2026, 07:05 IST

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Lionel Scaloni and Lionel Messi (Image credit: X) Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni praised his players after their dramatic 2-1 comeback win over England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, saying the team has already achieved something “incredible” and will now give everything to win the title.Argentina came from behind in Atlanta to book…

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Quote of the day by Emilia Clarke: ‘Success isn’t about being perfect; it’s about getting back up every time you fall,’ a life lesson by the star of ‘Ponies’ highlighting why it is important to refuse to stop

Quote of the day by Emilia Clarke: ‘Success isn’t about being perfect; it’s about getting back up every time you fall,’ a life lesson by the star of ‘Ponies’ highlighting why it is important to refuse to stop

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Emilia Clarke reflected on how perseverance, rather than perfection, has shaped both her life and career.Image credit (Instagram)​ Emilia Clarke has had a year of extraordinary highs and one significant blow. Her spy thriller series ‘Ponies,’ in which she plays Bea, a Russian-speaking widow thrust into Cold War espionage in 1977 Moscow, premiered in January…

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File photo: Ficci president Anant Goenka Ficci president Anant Goenka, who is the vice-chairman of the RPG Group, believes that the economic momentum is sustaining, especially after oil prices moderated. He tells TOI that the trade deals are positive and it is now for industry to take advantage of it. Excerpts:What is your assessment of the first quarter performance of the corporate sector?Overall demand continues to be robust and growth remains good. So, despite inflationary impact, the positive momentum that we saw post GST 2.0 continues to be good: a good 3-4% uplift on the previous baseline levels. Margin impact is going to be there, but it will be fairly mixed. Sectors that have seen generally good momentum would be automotive, banking, telecom. IT remains under pressure. But on margin side, particularly manufacturing sector, there is stress and it will continue, possibly, into Q2, because of inventory.How much uncertainty is there because of what happens to the US tariffs as the 10% tariffs will be removed this month?Section 301 will also bring in around a similar level of tariff, 10-12%. It’s an important relationship for us and we are working closely. What I understand is that we are looking at a competitive advantage and that’s where we are holding on, but it’s really the last leg of discussions. It is our largest export market and Indian exporters are also diversifying into other markets and trade deals are being implemented.The UK FTA kicked in on Wednesday, and there are others in the pipeline. Is industry prepared in terms of capacity addition and other things to meet the additional demand?The potential is very large. A lot of B2B partnership connections have been established and it will get more intense when these agreements get going. Once industry sees around 80% capacity utilisation, it goes for the next level of capacity. I don’t think capacity is going to be going up saying, okay, FTA is coming in.The few areas of focus for us will be making sure, from a business side, we are working on building relationships, quality improvement. It is from the business side that we have to really work on making sure that we convert these agreements into actual action. Once these frameworks are set, we will be able to take advantage of it. We have a very small share of UK imports, and there is tremendous opportunity for us across sectors, be it textiles or footwear or other sectors. The other thing is the comprehensiveness of this agreement really makes it a model agreement for all. It’s just not trade, but movement of people, social security benefits, IP protection, review mechanisms.Overall capacity addition has been a concern for govt. Do you see a pickup or will the war impact it?Last year, private capex was around Rs 6 lakh crore. So, investment continues. The point is, just the uncertainty that happened because of the war and inflation, although GST injected a lot of momentum. In my own company, whatever we anticipated by 2028-29 is already happening. So, we are going ahead with substantially more capex than we had planned as demand is exceeding supply.There are concerns of goods being dumped from China. Is there a need to step up trade defence mechanism, such as anti-dumping duty?There is fair amount of overcapacity, particularly in China, and we are seeing increased dumping. There are industries where DGTR has been able to establish injury because of dumping. A large share of those (recommendations) have not been accepted, or have been rejected. From industry side, it would be good to get some more clarity on the reason for rejection.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBageshwar Baba Dhirendra Shastri’s Brother Arrested For Firing At Farmer In Madhya Pradesh’Abhishek Has Done No Wrong’: Mamata Banerjee Defends Nephew Amid TMC Rebellion“Party Is Sinking”: Mamata’s Loyalist Crosses Over To Ritabrata Camp; TMC Crack Deepens’Serious Risk’ To India’s Largest Nuclear Plant Kudankulam After Files Leaked On Dark Web: ReportRahul Gandhi Steps In As Punjab Congress Infighting Threatens 2027 Election PreparationsExplained: Why PM Modi’s July 17 Punjab Visit Is Politically Crucial Ahead Of Assembly ElectionsHigh Profile Political Meeting Rekindle Talk Of NCP Unity In Maharashtra; Patil Denies BuzzKGMU Bars Cooking Of Non-Veg Food In Hostels After Governor Flags Issue At ConvocationIndia-UK FTA: What Gets Cheaper, How Exporters Benefit And Why The Deal MattersTMC Rift Deepens As Kalyan Banerjee Launches Fresh Attack On Abhishek And I-PAC123Photostories5 long-haired dog breeds that win hearts with their looks and personalityLooking for better health? Repeat these 10 powerful affirmations every dayWorld’s 10 most peaceful countries in 2026: Safe, scenic and travel-friendlyEye doctor reveals the 7 everyday habits they never skip to protect their vision, and why these simple daily choices matter9 Vastu Tips to Attract Love into Your LifeWhy the Adhar Pana prasad of Jagannath Rath Yatra is spilled on the floor and humans are forbidden to consume itYoung, slim, and feeling perfectly fine? Why more Indians are being diagnosed with prediabetes without any warning signsThese 5 giant pet cats are so big, people mistake them for wild animals10 baby girl names inspired by Japanese seasons and cherry blossom traditions“Send your child far away…”: Acharya Prashant says this one parenting decision can help children grow into independent adults123Hot PicksNBA Trade RumorsHow to Watch FIFA World CupMichael JordanKylian MbappeBengaluru ProfessorCarol RuckdeschelRussia Saction BillNBA tradeMinecraft Bedrock 26.40.31 BetaTop TrendingIND U19 vs SL U19Prashant KishorFIFA World Cup 2026Nitin GadkariBengaluru Student SuicideTwisha Sharma Murder CaseLeo CarlssonTaslima NasrinGujarat RapeIran war

File photo: Ficci president Anant Goenka Ficci president Anant Goenka, who is the vice-chairman of the RPG Group, believes that the economic momentum is sustaining, especially after oil prices moderated. He tells TOI that the trade deals are positive and it is now for industry to take advantage of it. Excerpts:What is your assessment of the first quarter performance of the corporate sector?Overall demand continues to be robust and growth remains good. So, despite inflationary impact, the positive momentum that we saw post GST 2.0 continues to be good: a good 3-4% uplift on the previous baseline levels. Margin impact is going to be there, but it will be fairly mixed. Sectors that have seen generally good momentum would be automotive, banking, telecom. IT remains under pressure. But on margin side, particularly manufacturing sector, there is stress and it will continue, possibly, into Q2, because of inventory.How much uncertainty is there because of what happens to the US tariffs as the 10% tariffs will be removed this month?Section 301 will also bring in around a similar level of tariff, 10-12%. It’s an important relationship for us and we are working closely. What I understand is that we are looking at a competitive advantage and that’s where we are holding on, but it’s really the last leg of discussions. It is our largest export market and Indian exporters are also diversifying into other markets and trade deals are being implemented.The UK FTA kicked in on Wednesday, and there are others in the pipeline. Is industry prepared in terms of capacity addition and other things to meet the additional demand?The potential is very large. A lot of B2B partnership connections have been established and it will get more intense when these agreements get going. Once industry sees around 80% capacity utilisation, it goes for the next level of capacity. I don’t think capacity is going to be going up saying, okay, FTA is coming in.The few areas of focus for us will be making sure, from a business side, we are working on building relationships, quality improvement. It is from the business side that we have to really work on making sure that we convert these agreements into actual action. Once these frameworks are set, we will be able to take advantage of it. We have a very small share of UK imports, and there is tremendous opportunity for us across sectors, be it textiles or footwear or other sectors. The other thing is the comprehensiveness of this agreement really makes it a model agreement for all. It’s just not trade, but movement of people, social security benefits, IP protection, review mechanisms.Overall capacity addition has been a concern for govt. Do you see a pickup or will the war impact it?Last year, private capex was around Rs 6 lakh crore. So, investment continues. The point is, just the uncertainty that happened because of the war and inflation, although GST injected a lot of momentum. In my own company, whatever we anticipated by 2028-29 is already happening. So, we are going ahead with substantially more capex than we had planned as demand is exceeding supply.There are concerns of goods being dumped from China. Is there a need to step up trade defence mechanism, such as anti-dumping duty?There is fair amount of overcapacity, particularly in China, and we are seeing increased dumping. There are industries where DGTR has been able to establish injury because of dumping. A large share of those (recommendations) have not been accepted, or have been rejected. From industry side, it would be good to get some more clarity on the reason for rejection.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBageshwar Baba Dhirendra Shastri’s Brother Arrested For Firing At Farmer In Madhya Pradesh’Abhishek Has Done No Wrong’: Mamata Banerjee Defends Nephew Amid TMC Rebellion“Party Is Sinking”: Mamata’s Loyalist Crosses Over To Ritabrata Camp; TMC Crack Deepens’Serious Risk’ To India’s Largest Nuclear Plant Kudankulam After Files Leaked On Dark Web: ReportRahul Gandhi Steps In As Punjab Congress Infighting Threatens 2027 Election PreparationsExplained: Why PM Modi’s July 17 Punjab Visit Is Politically Crucial Ahead Of Assembly ElectionsHigh Profile Political Meeting Rekindle Talk Of NCP Unity In Maharashtra; Patil Denies BuzzKGMU Bars Cooking Of Non-Veg Food In Hostels After Governor Flags Issue At ConvocationIndia-UK FTA: What Gets Cheaper, How Exporters Benefit And Why The Deal MattersTMC Rift Deepens As Kalyan Banerjee Launches Fresh Attack On Abhishek And I-PAC123Photostories5 long-haired dog breeds that win hearts with their looks and personalityLooking for better health? Repeat these 10 powerful affirmations every dayWorld’s 10 most peaceful countries in 2026: Safe, scenic and travel-friendlyEye doctor reveals the 7 everyday habits they never skip to protect their vision, and why these simple daily choices matter9 Vastu Tips to Attract Love into Your LifeWhy the Adhar Pana prasad of Jagannath Rath Yatra is spilled on the floor and humans are forbidden to consume itYoung, slim, and feeling perfectly fine? Why more Indians are being diagnosed with prediabetes without any warning signsThese 5 giant pet cats are so big, people mistake them for wild animals10 baby girl names inspired by Japanese seasons and cherry blossom traditions“Send your child far away…”: Acharya Prashant says this one parenting decision can help children grow into independent adults123Hot PicksNBA Trade RumorsHow to Watch FIFA World CupMichael JordanKylian MbappeBengaluru ProfessorCarol RuckdeschelRussia Saction BillNBA tradeMinecraft Bedrock 26.40.31 BetaTop TrendingIND U19 vs SL U19Prashant KishorFIFA World Cup 2026Nitin GadkariBengaluru Student SuicideTwisha Sharma Murder CaseLeo CarlssonTaslima NasrinGujarat RapeIran war

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File photo: Ficci president Anant Goenka Ficci president Anant Goenka, who is the vice-chairman of the RPG Group, believes that the economic momentum is sustaining, especially after oil prices moderated. He tells TOI that the trade deals are positive and it is now for industry to take advantage of it. Excerpts:What is your assessment of…

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Jul 16, 2026, 06:41 IST

Jul 16, 2026, 06:41 IST

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Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with his teammates at the end of the World Cup semifinal match between England and Argentina.(AP Photo) When Lionel Messi takes to the field at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for Argentina’s World Cup final against Spain, he will become only the second player in history to actually play in three…

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ILO: 100 crore covered under social security

ILO: 100 crore covered under social security

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NEW DELHI: More than two-third people in India are now covered under at least one social security benefit – roughly translating into 100 crore people – International Labour Organisation (ILO) director general Gilbert F Houngbo said Wednesday.“According to ILO running estimates, India’s social protection system now reaches 100 crore people. This milestone offers lessons that…

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Prithviraj Sukumaran to Dhanush: Actors who wore many hats; singers, directors, producers and more

Prithviraj Sukumaran to Dhanush: Actors who wore many hats; singers, directors, producers and more

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Prithviraj Sukumaran to Dhanush: Actors who wore many hats; Singers, directors, producers and more “Cinema is a very versatile medium. To be serving that medium, you have to be versatile; you have to know so many things.”Indian cinema has witnessed several actors who have expanded their creative journeys beyond acting. They have directed films, produced…

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Leonardo DiCaprio once left a €50,000 tip for a waiter in France, a gesture that brought the server to tears | English Movie News

Leonardo DiCaprio once left a €50,000 tip for a waiter in France, a gesture that brought the server to tears | English Movie News

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Leonardo DiCaprio left a staggering 50,000 Euro tip bringing the waiter to tears in France While ultra-rich travellers often use premium black charge cards to show their status, Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio used something even more exclusive. He used a a plain white card with no branding to leave a life-changing amount of money on…

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‘I Play Rocky’ trailer drops: Anthony Ippolito as young Sylvester Stallone fights for his film – Watch

‘I Play Rocky’ trailer drops: Anthony Ippolito as young Sylvester Stallone fights for his film – Watch

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Anthony Ippolito portrays a determined young Sylvester Stallone in I Play Rocky, chronicling the actor’s fight to star in his own screenplay.​Image credit (Youtube) The first trailer for ‘I Play Rocky’ has been released, offering audiences a glimpse into director Peter Farrelly’s film about young Sylvester Stallone’s determined fight to star in his own screenplay….

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Argentina risk FIFA punishment after Falkland Islands banner during England win celebrations

Argentina risk FIFA punishment after Falkland Islands banner during England win celebrations

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Argentina could face disciplinary action from FIFA after its players celebrated their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final win over England by displaying a banner supporting the country’s claim over the Falkland Islands.The defending champions staged a dramatic comeback in Atlanta, scoring twice late in the match to beat Thomas Tuchel’s England 2-1 and book a…

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“Erika harmed herself….”: Candace Owens accused of ‘planting dangerous ideas’ after Erika Kirk comments go viral

“Erika harmed herself….”: Candace Owens accused of ‘planting dangerous ideas’ after Erika Kirk comments go viral

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Candace Owens is facing fresh backlash after comments about Erika Kirk sparked widespread criticism online. A viral social media post accused Owens of repeatedly raising speculative scenarios involving Kirk, calling the rhetoric dangerous. Owens, meanwhile, argued that any future incident involving Kirk could be used to justify restrictions on free speech and independent media, framing…

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File photo: Supreme Court of India NEW DELHI: Supreme Court has taken exception to the recent order of Patna high court that removing a woman’s salwar and pressing her breasts do not constitute attempt to rape.Patna high court had held that the acts amounted to the offence of outraging a woman’s modesty and quashed a man’s conviction for attempt to rape.The matter was raised before a CJI Surya Kant-led bench by senior lawyer Shobha Gupta, who said such objectionable orders were being passed regularly.Taking note of the high court order passed on July 9, the bench expressed serious concern and said that judges should conduct research and take note of apex court rulings.”It is directed that all courts shall follow the expression contained in the handbook. States to issue instructions to all police stations to follow handbooks while registering FIR and filing chargesheet. We will upload a reasoned judgement also,” the bench said, while approving a report prepared by National Judicial Academy’s expert committee which contains guidelines on judicial sensitivity in sexual offence cases.Supreme Court has been expressing concerns over observations by judges and taken suo motu cognisance in two cases. Last year, Allahabad high court ruled that grabbing a child’s breasts, breaking the drawstrings of her pajamas and attempting to drag her beneath a culvert do not constitute the offence of rape or attempt to rape. In another case, Allahabad high court, while granting bail to an accused in a rape case, said the complainant had “herself invited trouble” by agreeing to go to the applicant’s house after getting drunk.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBageshwar Baba Dhirendra Shastri’s Brother Arrested For Firing At Farmer In Madhya Pradesh’Abhishek Has Done No Wrong’: Mamata Banerjee Defends Nephew Amid TMC Rebellion“Party Is Sinking”: Mamata’s Loyalist Crosses Over To Ritabrata Camp; TMC Crack Deepens’Serious Risk’ To India’s Largest Nuclear Plant Kudankulam After Files Leaked On Dark Web: ReportRahul Gandhi Steps In As Punjab Congress Infighting Threatens 2027 Election PreparationsExplained: Why PM Modi’s July 17 Punjab Visit Is Politically Crucial Ahead Of Assembly ElectionsHigh Profile Political Meeting Rekindle Talk Of NCP Unity In Maharashtra; Patil Denies BuzzKGMU Bars Cooking Of Non-Veg Food In Hostels After Governor Flags Issue At ConvocationIndia-UK FTA: What Gets Cheaper, How Exporters Benefit And Why The Deal MattersTMC Rift Deepens As Kalyan Banerjee Launches Fresh Attack On Abhishek And I-PAC123Photostories5 long-haired dog breeds that win hearts with their looks and personalityLooking for better health? Repeat these 10 powerful affirmations every dayWorld’s 10 most peaceful countries in 2026: Safe, scenic and travel-friendlyEye doctor reveals the 7 everyday habits they never skip to protect their vision, and why these simple daily choices matter9 Vastu Tips to Attract Love into Your LifeWhy the Adhar Pana prasad of Jagannath Rath Yatra is spilled on the floor and humans are forbidden to consume itYoung, slim, and feeling perfectly fine? Why more Indians are being diagnosed with prediabetes without any warning signsThese 5 giant pet cats are so big, people mistake them for wild animals10 baby girl names inspired by Japanese seasons and cherry blossom traditions“Send your child far away…”: Acharya Prashant says this one parenting decision can help children grow into independent adults123Hot PicksNBA Trade RumorsHow to Watch FIFA World CupMichael JordanKylian MbappeBengaluru ProfessorCarol RuckdeschelRussia Saction BillNBA tradeMinecraft Bedrock 26.40.31 BetaTop TrendingIND U19 vs SL U19Prashant KishorFIFA World Cup 2026Nitin GadkariBengaluru Student SuicideTwisha Sharma Murder CaseLeo CarlssonTaslima NasrinGujarat RapeIran war

File photo: Supreme Court of India NEW DELHI: Supreme Court has taken exception to the recent order of Patna high court that removing a woman’s salwar and pressing her breasts do not constitute attempt to rape.Patna high court had held that the acts amounted to the offence of outraging a woman’s modesty and quashed a man’s conviction for attempt to rape.The matter was raised before a CJI Surya Kant-led bench by senior lawyer Shobha Gupta, who said such objectionable orders were being passed regularly.Taking note of the high court order passed on July 9, the bench expressed serious concern and said that judges should conduct research and take note of apex court rulings.”It is directed that all courts shall follow the expression contained in the handbook. States to issue instructions to all police stations to follow handbooks while registering FIR and filing chargesheet. We will upload a reasoned judgement also,” the bench said, while approving a report prepared by National Judicial Academy’s expert committee which contains guidelines on judicial sensitivity in sexual offence cases.Supreme Court has been expressing concerns over observations by judges and taken suo motu cognisance in two cases. Last year, Allahabad high court ruled that grabbing a child’s breasts, breaking the drawstrings of her pajamas and attempting to drag her beneath a culvert do not constitute the offence of rape or attempt to rape. In another case, Allahabad high court, while granting bail to an accused in a rape case, said the complainant had “herself invited trouble” by agreeing to go to the applicant’s house after getting drunk.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBageshwar Baba Dhirendra Shastri’s Brother Arrested For Firing At Farmer In Madhya Pradesh’Abhishek Has Done No Wrong’: Mamata Banerjee Defends Nephew Amid TMC Rebellion“Party Is Sinking”: Mamata’s Loyalist Crosses Over To Ritabrata Camp; TMC Crack Deepens’Serious Risk’ To India’s Largest Nuclear Plant Kudankulam After Files Leaked On Dark Web: ReportRahul Gandhi Steps In As Punjab Congress Infighting Threatens 2027 Election PreparationsExplained: Why PM Modi’s July 17 Punjab Visit Is Politically Crucial Ahead Of Assembly ElectionsHigh Profile Political Meeting Rekindle Talk Of NCP Unity In Maharashtra; Patil Denies BuzzKGMU Bars Cooking Of Non-Veg Food In Hostels After Governor Flags Issue At ConvocationIndia-UK FTA: What Gets Cheaper, How Exporters Benefit And Why The Deal MattersTMC Rift Deepens As Kalyan Banerjee Launches Fresh Attack On Abhishek And I-PAC123Photostories5 long-haired dog breeds that win hearts with their looks and personalityLooking for better health? Repeat these 10 powerful affirmations every dayWorld’s 10 most peaceful countries in 2026: Safe, scenic and travel-friendlyEye doctor reveals the 7 everyday habits they never skip to protect their vision, and why these simple daily choices matter9 Vastu Tips to Attract Love into Your LifeWhy the Adhar Pana prasad of Jagannath Rath Yatra is spilled on the floor and humans are forbidden to consume itYoung, slim, and feeling perfectly fine? Why more Indians are being diagnosed with prediabetes without any warning signsThese 5 giant pet cats are so big, people mistake them for wild animals10 baby girl names inspired by Japanese seasons and cherry blossom traditions“Send your child far away…”: Acharya Prashant says this one parenting decision can help children grow into independent adults123Hot PicksNBA Trade RumorsHow to Watch FIFA World CupMichael JordanKylian MbappeBengaluru ProfessorCarol RuckdeschelRussia Saction BillNBA tradeMinecraft Bedrock 26.40.31 BetaTop TrendingIND U19 vs SL U19Prashant KishorFIFA World Cup 2026Nitin GadkariBengaluru Student SuicideTwisha Sharma Murder CaseLeo CarlssonTaslima NasrinGujarat RapeIran war

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File photo: Supreme Court of India NEW DELHI: Supreme Court has taken exception to the recent order of Patna high court that removing a woman’s salwar and pressing her breasts do not constitute attempt to rape.Patna high court had held that the acts amounted to the offence of outraging a woman’s modesty and quashed a…

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Jul 16, 2026, 06:18 IST

Jul 16, 2026, 06:18 IST

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England’s Harry Kane reacts after the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) CORRECTION: Corrects byline. England captain Harry Kane has revealed the final instruction Thomas Tuchel delivered from the touchline before Argentina turned the FIFA World Cup semi-final on its head, as the…

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New technology helps EPFO clear claims faster

New technology helps EPFO clear claims faster

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NEW DELHI: The use of new technology is helping the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) settle claims faster apart from clearing backlog and depositing interest income into subscriber accounts quickly.The latest version of Centralised IT Enabled Services (CITES), which went live July 3, as well as the revamped rules, have resulted in auto-processing of 83%…

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Jaaved Jaaferi speaks up on Pranit More row; says society has grown ‘intolerant’ of comedy

Jaaved Jaaferi speaks up on Pranit More row; says society has grown ‘intolerant’ of comedy

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Jaaved Jaaferi backed comedian Pranit More amid backlash over a crowd-work joke about a Rs 370 biryani date, calling comedians “soft targets.” He said society has grown intolerant and parents should monitor children’s content instead of demanding bans. Jaaferi recently reprised his role as Manav in ‘Dhamaal 4’. Jaaved Jaaferi has extended his support to…

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