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MUMBAI: To make it easier and cost-effective for investors who have lost certificates of securities (shares, bonds, mutual fund units) to get duplicates, markets regulator Sebi is proposing an easier process with a uniform set of forms. It’s also proposing to double the upper limit for issuance of the securities without an FIR and newspaper…
Virat Kohli and Dharmendra Indian cricket star Virat Kohli expressed his condolences following the passing of veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra. The legendary actor passed away on Monday at the age of 89.“Today, we have lost a legend of Indian cinema who captivated hearts with his charm and his talent. A true icon who inspired everyone…
Image courtesy: AI-generated Bollywood has seen many rags-to-riches stories, and they are not just the ones shown on the big screen, but also of actors who built their empire from nothing. Today’s story is also about one such Bollywood legendary star, who, before claiming his throne in the industry, faced his fair share of highs…
NEW DELHI: India’s streak of unfavorable tosses continued as newly appointed Test captain Rishabh Pant lost the toss to South Africa’s Temba Bavuma at Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium on Saturday, during the city’s inaugural Test. South Africa opted to bat first on the red-soil pitch, expected to favor batters early before assisting spinners.Pant made history as…
South African captain Temba Bavuma (R) during the 1st Test match against India. (ANI Photo) KOLKATA: Temba Bavuma wishes that some day, he will get to play on the fifth day of a Test match in India. However, if someone can jog the South African skipper’s memory, Bavuma might just recollect that the first two…
In one of Karnataka’s biggest-ever “digital arrest” scams, a 57-year-old Bengaluru woman was duped of nearly Rs 32 crore over six months.The software engineer from Indiranagar told investigators she remained trapped in the elaborate fraud until the scammers finally issued her a so-called “clearance letter.”Posing as CBI officers, the fraudsters reportedly placed her under a…
Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday slammed the International Crimes Tribunal’s decision to sentence her to death on charges of “crimes against humanity”. In a statement, Hasina claimed that the ruling, linked to the student-led protests of August 2024, was “biased and politically motivated.” Bangladesh On Edge: Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina Rejects Evidence, Son…
Deep in the southern reaches of the Arabian Peninsula, beneath the vast shifting dunes of Oman’s Rub’ al Khali, lies a place of myth, trade, collapse and rediscovery. The Lost City of Ubar occupies a unique space between legend and archaeology, once prospering like a desert metropolis, then disappearing beneath the sand, only to be…
A devastating blast near Delhi’s Red Fort shattered multiple lives, turning routine journeys into final goodbyes. Families are left grappling with immeasurable loss as breadwinners, on quick errands or planned reunions, perished in the tragedy, leaving behind shattered dreams and uncertain futures. A routine drive that turned deadly, a family outing that never happened, a…
The longest federal government shutdown in US history may be nearing its end, but economists say it has already left deep scars on an economy struggling with slow growth, inflation, and uncertainty. With 1.25 million federal workers unpaid since October 1 and thousands of flights canceled, the economic fallout is being felt nationwide — from…
