Banks seek microloan guarantee extensionIDFC First Bank and small finance banks such as AU, Jana and Suryoday were among the biggest users of the scheme to reduce credit risk. The...
01 Nov, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
In 2016, billionaire Jim Ratcliffe came up with the idea of building his own Land Rover rival at a London pub. How his love for African safaris led to a nearly $2 billion SUV projectSir Jim Ratcliffe, founder of the chemical giant INEOS, loved the Land Rover Defender for safaris and adventures. After Land Rover ceased p...
01 Nov, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
US Green Card lottery 2027: Court blocks reopening of Diversity Visa programme; what applicants should knowThe US Diversity Visa lottery programme for 2027 is currently suspended due to ongoing legal disputes. A federal appeals court has temporar...
31 Oct, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
FCNR bounty in Q2 masks bank issues in growing depositsAn analysis of 10 banks shows that reported deposit growth averaged 21.1% year-on-year during July-September. However, excluding the specia...
31 Oct, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Northern Lights could brighten Halloween weekend in US: Could your state get a glimpse?Northern Lights could become visible across parts of the northern United States during Halloween weekend. NOAA’s October 30 forecast predic...
30 Oct, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Louis Vuitton’s Paris store window goes viral after surviving looting attempt during France riots. Who made the glass?A Louis Vuitton boutique in Paris drew attention after its window cracked under repeated blows from a metal road barrier but held firm duri...
30 Oct, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
1st look inside Delhi–Varanasi Vande Bharat Sleeper: Opaque cabin window, softer berths & features that may make passengers ecstaticDelhi–Varanasi Vande Bharat Sleeper: A video by content creator Akshay Malhotra offers a glimpse inside the first-class cabins of the propo...
30 Oct, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Rama Ekadashi 2026 Date: November 5 or 6? Check Parana Time, Vrat Katha and Puja VidhiRama Ekadashi 2026 will be observed on Thursday, November 5. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this sacred vrat is associated with devotion, spirit...
29 Oct, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Manhattan’s Hudson Square full floor loft from Last Night film starring Keira Knightley lists for $4.25 millionA loft in Manhattan’s Hudson Square has been listed for sale at $4.25 million. The apartment was filmed in the 2010 romantic drama Last Nig...
29 Oct, 2026, 04.33 AM IST
‘One of the most terrifying experiences’: Gurugram woman accuses Uber driver of holding her arm, shutting the window, verbally abusing her and following herA Gurugram woman accused an Uber driver of demanding an inflated fare after her airport ride. The driver reportedly locked her luggage in t...
28 Oct, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
DPIIT advances trust-based governance to ease business regulations across IndiaThe government has cut 47,957 compliance requirements across Central ministries and states to ease business operations, including 22,290 di...
27 Oct, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
UGC NET December 2026 registration: Check last date to apply, fee payment deadline, steps to fill application form and moreUGC NET December 2026 registration closes tomorrow, October 28, at 11:50 pm. While more than 5.5 lakh candidates had registered by October ...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Barbara Newhall Follett, who wrote a novel at 9 and vanished mysteriously at 25: The story of a young American authorBarbara Newhall Follett wrote her first novel at the age of nine. She disappeared at 25, leaving behind a life marked by personal struggles...
26 Oct, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
In 1942, Wisconsin furniture worker James Tellen began making concrete figures; over 15 years, he created more than 30 historical, religious and mythical sculptures in his family’s woodsIn the year 1942, inspired by the stunning views from his hospital window, James Tellen embarked on a remarkable journey to create a mesmer...
25 Oct, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
38-year-old Argentine artist builds DIY heart-shaped house in under 1.5 years, upcycled car windshields into windowsMariana Di Pascuales constructed a heart-shaped house using reclaimed materials, primarily located in the Traslasierra Valley, Argentina. T...
25 Oct, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
China's Moonshot AI launches Kimi K3.1 Pro; plans full model weights release by NovemberChinese artificial intelligence (AI) company Moonshot AI has unveiled Kimi K3.1 Pro, a 3-trillion-parameter open-weight AI model featuring ...
24 Oct, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Watch: Toddler left alone at home dangles from 12th-floor window in China, neighbours hold stool to save herA three-year-old girl dangled from a 12th-floor apartment in China's Fujian province after her head became trapped between window grille ba...
20 Oct, 2026, 08.14 PM IST