Bank credit growth jumps to 19.1% in July, nearly doubles from year-ago level: RBI Bank lending saw a broad-based acceleration in July, with non-food bank credit growing 19.1 per cent year-on-year in the fortnight ended July 31, 2026, compared with 9.9 per cent in the same fortnight a year earlier, according to Reserve Bank of…
16-year-old allegedly gangraped on Delhi bus; Opposition slams govt, police over women’s safety NEW DELHI: The alleged gangrape of a 16-year-old girl inside a moving sleeper bus in Delhi has triggered major political row, with opposition leaders questioning the BJP dispension in Delhi, UP and the Centre.The sharp reactions came as details of the crime…
September opens like a courtyard washed clean at dawn. Home feels central, and fresh possibilities arrive through people you already trust. As this phase begins, the focus of your energies and expenses may be directed towards your family’s welfare. There may be an atmosphere of happiness and peace at home.As the second phase arrives, the…
Why did Steven Spielberg’s pay $100 million in his divorce settlement despite the prenup?(Image Credit: Instagram) The Oscar-winning American filmmaker Steven Spielberg is one of the most celebrated personalities of Hollywood. The dramas that he unfolds on the big screen scream of chaos in a neatly packed cinematic structure. But speaking of chaos, one can’t…
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his celebrated career with the Argentina national team.Messi confirmed his decision in an emotional statement, saying he had spent considerable time thinking about his future since Argentina’s latest final. The Argentina captain said the decision was painful but that he believed the…
Gold has entered a corrective phase after failing to sustain above the recent rally highs near Rs 163,000–166,000. Gold price prediction today: The medium-term case for investment in gold remains intact, despite recent fall in prices, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. Let’s take a look at his…
A conservation project at Dunstable’s Grade II listed Priory House has uncovered 800 years of hidden history, including nationally important wall paintings, sealed medieval doorways and protective marks once used to keep evil spirits away. Specialist teams led by HB Archaeology & Conservation Limited, together with structural engineers and building contractors, have been working since…
September grows like a young tree in uneven weather. Its roots strengthen quietly while family, money, and duty pull at different branches. The opening days of this phase are favourable for receiving the support and affection of your mother, although you may be worried and tense because of her poor health. You may also face…
‘Hi’ director Vishnu Edavan has shared a hilarious behind-the-scenes anecdote involving filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj and the immense expectations surrounding ‘Coolie’. Vishnu, who previously worked as an assistant director with Lokesh, is currently promoting his latest film ‘Hi’, starring Kavin and Nayanthara. During a recent interaction, he recalled how a casual comment he made about ‘Coolie’…
Bangladesh’s Sobhana Mostary (AP Photo) The 2026 Women’s Asia Cup is already underway and Bangladesh enter the tournament with a familiar opportunity – to test themselves against the best in Asia and, potentially, India.For Sobhana Mostary, however, the Asia Cup carries a significance that goes well beyond the matches ahead. Six years after Bangladesh’s historic…