MUMBAI: RBI has said $20.7 billion has been raised through its concessional swap facility for FCNR(B) deposits, OFCBs and ECBs till July 17, reflecting investor interest after the scheme was announced on June 5 and operationalised from June 8 to boost the balance of payments and attract capital inflows. The collection is almost twice the…
The makers of ‘Ramayana‘ unveiled an early glimpse of the film’s trailer to a select audience, ahead of its global premiere on July 24. The clip that was screened for members of the media, directors and film industry insiders has been receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews on social media, with filmmakers like Siddharth Anand and Atlee…
For many people, the iron lung belongs to history books, a symbol of the years when polio swept through communities before vaccines transformed public health. Rows of large metal cylinders once filled hospital wards, keeping patients alive when damaged muscles could no longer draw breath. Most disappeared decades ago as medical care changed. Paul Alexander’s…
Arshad Warsi’s wife Maria Goretti admits she misses financial independence after quitting her successful MTV career: ‘When I had the kids, I wanted to sit’ Former MTV VJ Maria Goretti has opened up about stepping away from a successful television career after marrying actor Arshad Warsi, admitting that while she sometimes misses earning her own…
NEW DELHI: IndiGo on Monday placed a record order for over 1,000 engines for its 510 Airbus A320neo family of aircraft. Original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and airlines don’t disclose the deal size as the price is negotiated with the customer, but based on the list price, the cost of the engines is around $14.5 billion….
Ryan Clark’s decade-long run at ESPN ended abruptly after the network reportedly informed him of its decision during an episode of NFL Live. His exit comes as Disney implements widespread layoffs across ESPN and NFL Network. Reports suggest internal concerns over past on-air incidents and workplace tensions contributed to the decision. Despite the surprising departure,…
MUMBAI: RBI deputy governor Swaminathan J has expressed concern that a significant number of customer grievances that are ultimately resolved in favour of the customer by RBI’s integrated ombudsman were never referred to the bank’s internal ombudsman in the first place.Highlighting this as a lapse on the part of bank, Swaminathan said that “This is…
The United States military said late Monday it was carrying out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, intensifying operations aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz after another American service member was killed and Tehran launched attacks on US allies Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on social media that…
NEW DELHI: : Govt on Monday told Parliament that there was no move at the moment to abolish long-term capital gains tax on equities for retail or domestic investors.“The tax policies, including capital gains tax rates, are revised periodically as part of the annual budgetary process and legislative revisions after taking into consideration the macroeconomic…
DHAKA: Bangladesh said Monday a letter has been sent to India seeking the extradition of key Sheikh Hasina aide and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal – who is said to have fled along with the former PM amid the “2024 uprising” against her govt.Asked if Dhaka would renew its extradition request for former PM…
