Solvency buffers at insurers thinning; general insurance sector more of a concernThe Reserve Bank of India's latest report highlights concerns over thinning capital in the insurance sector. While life insurers remain com...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Two general insurance licences approved since 100% FDI move by govt: Irdai chairman Ajay SethIndia's insurance regulator has greenlit two proposals for 100% foreign ownership in general insurance firms, following the government's FD...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Future wars will be joint, theatre-based: Army Chief General Upendra DwivediOutgoing Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi emphasized that future conflicts will be joint, integrated, and theatre-oriented, stressing the...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Who is General Dhiraj Seth, India's new Army Chief: Headed two commands facing Pakistan and known for contributions to modernisation, future warfare tacticsGeneral Dhiraj Seth has assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff, marking a significant moment as the first from the Armoured Cor...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
"Greatest privilege of my life": General Upendra Dwivedi signs off as Army Chief, hands over to General Dhiraj SethOutgoing Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday described serving in the Indian Army for over four decades as the "greatest privilege" o...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
More cash, not enough weapons: NATO presses to produce moreNATO leaders face a critical challenge in Ankara: transforming increased defence budgets into actual weapons. Despite significant spending ...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Indian Americans across Texas celebrate 250 years of US independenceIndian-American communities across Texas marked America's 250th independence anniversary with vibrant celebrations in Houston and Dallas-Fo...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
US visa applicants left in limbo after Kolkata consulate interview disruption creates chaosUS visa applicants in Kolkata faced significant disruption as technical glitches, reportedly due to thunderstorms, halted interviews for tw...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Persistent's Nagarro deal could be a near-term pain for long-term gainPersistent Systems is acquiring Nagarro SE for $1.3 billion, aiming for European expansion and reduced US market reliance. While strategica...
29 Jun, 2026, 05.55 AM IST
China strips generals, ex-financial regulator, politburo member of lawmaker postsChina's top legislative body has removed six military lawmakers, including a key figure in the space program, and a former financial regula...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
AI startup General Intuition raises $320 million from Khosla Ventures, General Catalyst, Jeff BezosGeneral Intuition describes itself as a "frontier lab for acting in space and time.” It focuses on the development of large action foundati...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Movie Dialogue of the Day from Taken: Liam Neeson's 'I don't know who you are. I don’t know what you want. I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you'Movie Dialogue of the Day: Liam Neeson's chilling monologue in the 2008 action thriller 'Taken' cemented its place in pop culture. His char...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Diaspora members, New Yorkers savour Indian mango varieties at special eventNew York City experienced a delightful 'Indian Mango Festival' at Union Square, showcasing Kesar and Langra varieties. Over a thousand New ...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Vishal Sikka’s AI startup Hang Ten Systems raises $32 million led by MayfieldFormer Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka has launched Hang Ten Systems, an AI startup focused on enterprise solutions, securing $32 million in seed ...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
India's textile industry poised for long-term growth as global sourcing shift gathers pace: Siddhartha KhemkaIndia's textile sector is poised for significant growth, driven by a global shift in sourcing away from China and a cyclical recovery in de...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
General Motors layoffs: GM replaces over 1,000 workers with 50 robots at US flagship plant in Michigan, says "we are implementing..."General Motors Detroit plant robots: General Motors has introduced 50 collaborative robots at its Factory Zero plant, a move that has led t...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
India's sugar season ends strong, but monsoon delay casts shadow over next year's crop: ISMA DGIndia's sugar industry concludes the current season with ample stocks, but the delayed, below-normal monsoon poses a significant concern fo...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST