MUMBAI: The appointment of Rohit Jain as deputy governor at the Reserve Bank of India comes after the retirement of T Rabi Sankar and at a time when the central bank has to prepare banks for new risks, including cybersecurity.Jain, who was appointed executive director in Dec 2020, was until now in charge of supervisory…
The United States has cleared arms sales worth over $8.6 billion to key Middle East allies, namely Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. The approvals were issued by the US State Department amid heightened regional tensions linked to the prolonged Iran conflict.The announcements by the State Department included approval of military sales to…
Gujarat ATS and Coast Guard seized 115kg of cocaine worth Rs 1,150 crore from a cargo vessel near Mundra port, a major maritime anti-narcotics operation. AHMEDABAD: In one of the biggest maritime anti-narcotics crackdowns in the country, a joint operation by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and the Indian Coast Guard uncovered a sophisticated international…
NEW DELHI: Amid the booming market for skin-enhancing and anti-ageing procedures, the Centre has said cosmetic products cannot be injected into the body or promoted as treatment, drawing a clear line between beauty products and medical interventions.In a public notice issued on May 18, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) said products supplied in…
Stock market crash today (AI image) Stock market crash today: Indian equity benchmarks, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, plunged in morning trade on Thursday as global cues turned negative due to a host of factors. While Nifty50 went below 23,800, BSE Sensex plunged around 1,200 points. At 11:18 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 23,810.30, down 367…
A generation that will never smoke: Britain’s bold plan to end cigarette-consumption for good (AI photo) The United Kingdom Parliament on Wednesday passed a landmark bill aimed at phasing out cigarette use for future generations. Under the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, anyone born after Dec. 31, 2008, will never be legally allowed to buy cigarettes.The…
The Aditya Dhar directorial ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ continues its unprecedented reign at the Indian box office. As of Monday, April 27, 2026, the Ranveer Singh starrer has entered its 40th day of release, currently standing as the third highest-grossing Indian film in history. With a staggering worldwide gross of Rs. 1,777.52 crore, the film…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera, directing him to cooperate with the investigation, appear before police when summoned, and not tamper with evidence. The court said he cannot leave the country without prior permission and allowed the trial court to impose additional conditions, while clarifying that…
Brazil is developing lab-grown donkey collagen to counter a global decline in donkey populations driven by rising demand for China’s traditional anti-ageing medicine, ejiao. Through the effort, scientists are aiming to deliver a scalable alternative by 2027 that could reduce slaughter and stabilise the species.At the centre of this effort is Carla Molento, a veterinarian…
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s reported purchase of a $27.8 million Beverly Hills mansion has quietly made waves in celebrity real estate circles. The Hollywood star, already known for his massive film career and business ventures, appears to have secured a sprawling estate in the exclusive Beverly Park neighbourhood. The deal was reportedly completed off-market, which…