NEW DELHI: Indian boxing icon Vijender Singh has been appointed as a member of the Asian Boxing Council, marking another significant milestone in his journey from an elite athlete to global sports administrator.Vijender, India’s first Olympic medallist in boxing, brings with him nearly two decades of experience at the highest level of the sport, both…
M Nagaraju, secretary of department of financial services NEW DELHI: Fintech companies should go beyond urban markets and play a role in driving financial inclusion across the country by developing offline payment systems, voice-authorised tools, improving connectivity as well as cross-border payment capabilities, enhancing cybersecurity and integrating AI and better app safety for user convenience,…
Abhishek Bachchan has sold a luxury duplex apartment in Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi for Rs 14.5 crore, according to property registration documents accessed by Zapkey.The apartment has a total carpet area of 2,249 sq ft and was transacted at a rate of Rs 64,473 per sq ft. As per the registration records, the buyers are Rishi Mandawat,…
MUMBAI: Paytm swung to profit in the June quarter after two straight quarters of losses, posting net profits of Rs 123 crore on a consolidated basis as attempts to check costs and streamline operations leveraging AI paid off. The Noida-based fintech, whose business had been impacted following RBI’s directive to wind down its banking unit…
India’s first and much-awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper train is all set to launch on this Saturday (17 January 2026). West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya mentioned during a press conference on Monday, as per PTI. He said the move will significantly boost connectivity in the North Bengal region. The day will mark a historic milestone…
Shoaib Bashir of England (Getty Images) England’s young off-spinner Shoaib Bashir has been ruled out of the remaining two Tests against India after scans confirmed a fractured finger in his left hand – an injury he sustained during the third Test at Lord’s, where he still went on to take the match-winning wicket.Score: India vs…
After keeping a relatively low profile in recent weeks, composer and filmmaker Palaash Muchhal is returning his focus to professional commitments. The filmmaker is set to begin work on his next directorial project, marking a clear shift back to cinema after a period of heightened public attention.The yet-untitled film will feature Shreyas Talpade in a…
Strait of Hormuz (AP photo) Iran on Thursday said that, despite ongoing military escalation in the Middle East, it has allowed transit through the Strait of Hormuz for “friendly nations,” including India.The consulate general of Iran in Mumbai shared a statement from Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, saying: “We have permitted passage through the Strait…
Senior officials of the defence ministry and PSU BEL ink the mountain radar deal in New Delhi on Tuesday NEW DELHI: The defence ministry has inked a major capital acquisition contract with PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of two mountain radars, including associated equipment and infrastructure, for the Indian Air Force, at…
The tragic blast near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station on the evening of November 10 has left the entire country in deep sorrow. The horrific incident, which took place close to one of India’s most iconic landmarks, has shaken people across the nation. Bollywood celebrities, too, have come forward to express their grief and support…
