Trump says US is 'low-keying it' with Iran, stresses economic painUS President Donald Trump stated his administration is observing economic pressures on Iran. Military strikes and sanctions have been impos...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
In 1897, a German chemist while trying to ease his father’s rheumatic pains accidently developed a drug still widely used as an over-the-counter medication around the world: How did Felix Hoffmann invented Aspirin?In 1897, a German chemist while trying to ease his father’s rheumatic pains accidentally developed a drug still widely used as an over-the-...
09 Aug, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
NBFC gold loans continue near 70% growth, reach Rs 3.41 lakh crore in June: RBINon-banking financial companies saw gold-backed lending grow nearly seventy percent year-on-year. This strong expansion continued into June...
08 Aug, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
RBI has proactively helped UCBs; cooperatives should look at regulator differently: Amit ShahUnion Minister Amit Shah encouraged urban cooperative banks to view the RBI's support positively. He highlighted the central bank's proacti...
08 Aug, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
RBI changes loan recovery rules:: No harassment, recorded calls, strict recovery agent code & moreThe Reserve Bank of India has announced new guidelines for loan recovery starting in January 2027. These regulations require that banks pro...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
RBI allows gradual device restrictions for EMI defaults, eases recovery agent disclosure normsThe Reserve Bank of India will permit lenders to restrict devices bought on EMI financing. These restrictions will be gradual and only afte...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Peace killed a boomtown: How the end of World War I turned one of Australia's biggest copper settlements into a ghost townKuridala was once a thriving Queensland mining town, which prospered greatly during World War I. Copper became a strategic metal, driving s...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Think a Rs 50,000 EMI is better than Rs 35,000 rent? CA explains the home loan trap many ignoreCA Nitin Kaushik warns that comparing a Rs 50,000 EMI with Rs 35,000 rent can hide the true cost of homeownership. A 20-year loan may cost ...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
RBI bars banks from disabling mobile devices of defaulting borrowersBanks cannot disable borrower mobile phones and laptops for loan recovery. This new rule applies unless the devices themselves were finance...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
Awarapan 2 trailer review: Netizens hail Emraan Hashmi's 'solid' screen presence. Film gets U/A 16+ rating after CBFC editsThe Awarapan 2 trailer has been released, featuring Emraan Hashmi's return as Shivam Pandit. The film promises action and emotion, continui...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
CREDAI, NAREDCO hail RBI policy, stable home loan interest rate to help sustain housing demandRealtors welcomed the Reserve Bank of India's decision to maintain the repo rate. This stability in home loan interest rates is expected to...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
US FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 in win for planemakerThe FAA has approved Boeing's 737 MAX 7 jetliner after a lengthy delay. This certification marks a significant milestone for the American a...
03 Aug, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
In 1905, an American Black woman suffering from scalp ailment and hair loss experimented and developed a line of haircare and became first female self-made millionaire in the US: How Madam C.J. Walker built her empire?In 1905, an American Black woman suffering from scalp ailment and hair loss began developing haircare products for Black women. Madam C.J. ...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
DLF’s net profit rose to Rs 794 crore in Q1FY27Real estate major DLF Ltd reported a 4% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 794 crore for the quarter ended June, compared w...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Mobikwik swings to Rs 7.6 crore net profit in Q1Mobikwik achieved 3.7% revenue growth and its third profit quarter. Lower costs and improved lending margins boosted the company's bottom l...
03 Aug, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Assam Cabinet clears CBG Policy 2026 aligned with national modelAssam's Cabinet approved a new Compressed Biogas Policy to convert organic waste into clean energy. This policy offers significant capital ...
31 Jul, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
In 1917, the loudest man-made explosion before the atomic bomb shook the world. It was heard over 100 miles awayBritish forces detonated nineteen underground mines during the Battle of Messines in 1917. This created the largest man-made explosion know...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.29 PM IST