In clean-up drive, ex-CEC Rajiv Kumar named HDFC chairman MUMBAI: The HDFC Bank board has appointed former chief election commissioner and ex–finance secretary Rajiv Kumar as chairman of the bank, subject to RBI approval. Starting June 30, the board has proposed a four-year term. The appointment ends uncertainty over the next chairman, following the sudden…
Two YouTubers were arrested after allegedly trying to enter a FIFA World Cup match without valid credentials. Beni Marmol and Pato Perrotta were taken into custody outside the Portugal vs. Colombia game in Miami after authorities said they used expired media passes to get into the stadium. According to police, the pair made it through…
Quick commerce race intensifies as Amazon, Flipkart level up MUMBAI: Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart have made it clear that they are not going to play on the sidelines in India’s quick commerce battlefield. Big money, aggressive dark store expansion, discounts, cashbacks—everything is on the table. Listed players Eternal—which owns Blinkit—and Swiggy are jittery despite sitting…
India to push FATF to put Pak on terror list NEW DELHI: : India is likely to cite video and other evidence of Pakistan continuing its support to terror outfits, seeking to bring back Islamabad under the ‘Grey List’ of Financial Action Task Force at the Oct meeting of the Paris-based antimoney laundering (AML) and…
Newsom announces California’s partnership with Anthropic AI California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a one-of-a-kind partnership with Anthropic AI, making Claud the first AI available to all state agencies and local governments at a discounted rate. “We’re entering a partnership to strengthen cybersecurity and provide @ClaudeAI to state agencies — and California local governments — at…
A warmer mood follows you today, and you’ll notice that support comes from the right person at the right time. The Moon works well with Venus for companionship, so life feels easier when you stop doing everything alone. Ask for help. You’ll get it.There’s also a romantic thread running through the day. You can smile…
Cristiano Ronaldo boasts $1B net worth and near 1000 goals but his mother wanted to abort him because of poverty and family struggles (Image via Instagram: Cristiano Ronaldo and his mother Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro) Cristiano Ronaldo was never going to see the light of day, thanks to his mother, Maria Dolores dos Santos…
‘The Mountain Went Into Labor and Gave Birth to a Mouse’ “Imagine an entire village gathering in anticipation. The earth trembles. A mountain appears to be splitting apart. Surely something magnificent is about to emerge. But after all the noise and suspense, out comes… a mouse.“That striking image is at the heart of one of…
99.7% Class XII re-evaluation cases cleared: CBSE NEW DELHI: CBSE Sunday said it has declared outcomes in over 99.7% of applications received for verification and reevaluation of Class XII 2026 results, even as it rejected a student’s social media claim on marks revision as “factually incorrect” and a “blatant lie”, reports Manash Gohain. CBSE officials…
Anup Jalota on Hanuman Chalisa, AR Rahman’s remarks and why instant fame doesn’t last | Exclusive For over four decades, Anup Jalota has remained one of India’s most celebrated voices in devotional music, earning the title of the ‘Bhajan Samrat’ while touching millions through his soulful renditions. Now, on July 5, the legendary singer is…
HC order on ethanol allocation will hit national policy, SC told NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Monday agreed to hear on Wednesday a plea by an oil marketing company (OMC) claiming that the Karnataka high court’s recent order directing the reopening of ethanol allocation for 2025-26, which has already been concluded and implemented, would destabilise…
ExtraEmily, a Twitch streamer, is getting more backlash because of an incident that occurred during one of her IRL streams, which has gone viral. The streamer almost had an accident on June 28, 2026, when she was driving and talking to her audience. The clip, which quickly spread across Reddit and X, shows her appearing…
Petrol, diesel retail sale curbs for commercial users lifted NEW DELHI: Rolling back yet another emergency measure introduced to ensure equitable distribution of fuel during West Asia conflict, govt Monday decided to lift restrictions on sale of petrol and diesel to commercial users from retail pumps from July 1. The temporary restrictions on the sale…
Go slow today. Not fearful, just careful. The Moon stirs tension in practical matters, and Mars adds haste where patience is needed most. That is why the road, machinery, tools, and even routine office movement need extra attention. Miss one step, and the day gets more irritating than it needs to be.There may also be…
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei rejects Donald Trump’s claim of planned US-Iran talks in Doha Iran on Monday said that no negotiations with the United States are scheduled at any level in the coming days, contradicting US President Donald Trump’s claim that the two sides would meet in Qatar to discuss the Strait of…
The food that is in the mouth is not yet in the belly Africa has a rich collection of old sayings belonging to different countries and their stories present a slice of their culture. Among many well-known food proverbs, this stands out as it warns us against premature celebration using the simplest metaphor. The food…
The food that is in the mouth is not yet in the belly Africa has a rich collection of old sayings belonging to different countries and their stories present a slice of their culture. Among many well-known food proverbs, this stands out as it warns us against premature celebration using the simplest metaphor. The food…
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has made a significant dent in the demand for housing as economic uncertainties remain high despite an interim peace agreement between the US and Iran. The first quarter of 2026 recorded a 6% plunge in housing sales, says the data released by Anarock on Monday.According to the data,…
A 10-year-old boy in Missouri has been charged with murder after a seven-month-old baby was shot in the head in a case that has shocked the US state and is believed to be the youngest murder prosecution in its history.The child, who cannot be named due to his age, was taken into custody on Friday…
CEA urges power utilities to use IoT tech to prevent fires caused by short-circuits NEW DELHI: Taking note of recent fires in buildings, including high-rises, residential and commercial complexes, reported from different parts of the country, Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has asked power utilities, and states and UTs to use technology to prevent such incidents.In…
