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Actor Ranbir Kapoor and producer Namit Malhotra have sparked fresh excitement among fans of the upcoming epic ‘Ramayana‘ after they were spotted together on Tuesday.Buzz surrounding the project and a possible new first look drop has been doing the rounds after Ranbir was spotted visiting Malhotra’s Prime Focus office, the global visual effects and post-production…
Pakistan is eyeing to step up its defence budget by around PKR 100 billion in the next fiscal year, as the government works on a new budget under an International Monetary Fund (IMF)-backed reform programme that also projects a strong rise in revenues.Citing a report by IMF staff, the Dawn newspaper said that defence spending…
Mumbai: ICICI Bank has launched a USD-denominated debit card in partnership with Visa, marking a shift in how Non-Resident Indians manage offshore wealth by eliminating currency conversion layers for dollar spending.The product allows NRIs to spend directly in USD without incurring the typical 3.5% currency markup fee and GST that applies when using Indian NRE…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the crucial floor test for Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government in the Tamil Nadu assembly, the post-poll numbers game continues to shift by the day.While the elections were fought along conventional alliance lines, the fractured mandate has forced parties to explore new political equations.The latest twist came when a faction…
NEW DELHI: The central government is weighing emergency measures to bolster its foreign-exchange reserves amid the economic fallout from the US-Israel-Iran war, with officials considering steps such as raising fuel prices and restricting non-essential imports, including gold and electronic goods, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with the matter.The report said that officials from the Prime…
NEW DELHI: A fractured mandate in Tamil Nadu has triggered political manoeuvring, with parties exploring unlikely alliances as the race to form the next government appears to remain wide open.This comes as actor-turned-politician Vijay’s bid to become chief minister hit a roadblock, as governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was reportedly unconvinced that the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam…
NEW DELHI: The Union home ministry on Thursday notified an amendment to the Citizenship Act allowing online application for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards. The digital application will be for both inclusion and renunciation.All applications will be submitted electronically through the portal https://ociservices.gov.in. The amended rule also provides for inclusion of minors as OCI…
MUMBAI: Federal Bank said it agreed to acquire a select credit card portfolio of around 4.5 lakh cards from Standard Chartered Bank, India, comprising customers with standalone card relationships. The transaction will strengthen Federal Bank’s retail strategy with a sharper push in the non-co-branded segment. and provide access to a seasoned, high-quality customer base. The…
Mitchell Starc in action during IPL 2025 (PTI Photo) After receiving the necessary clearances from Cricket Australia, fast bowler Mitchell Starc is set to join the Delhi Capitals on Friday morning. The 36-year-old, sidelined with elbow and shoulder injuries, is now expected to return to action for DC’s May 1 fixture against Rajasthan Royals.As first…
Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan‘s horror-comedy ‘Bhooth Bangla’ may just be the beginning of a full-fledged franchise. Following an encouraging response from family audiences since its April 17 release, the makers are now reportedly exploring a sequel. Is ‘Bhooth Bangla 2‘ happening? According to an India Today report, positive reception to ‘Bhooth Bangla’ has set…
