Exclusive

Publication

Byline

RBI to end pause on licensing for new Urban Co-operative Banks, proposes Rs 300 crore capital threshold

Mumbai, Jan. 13 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday released a discussion paper proposing the possible resumption of licensing for new Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs), ending a pause that ha... Read More


"Enjoy the process": KL Rahul's inspiring words for budding cricketers before second ODI against New Zealand

Vadodara, Jan. 13 -- Ahead of the second ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday, India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul shared words of wisdom and inspired budding cricketers during the Men in Blue's traini... Read More


US Congressman introduces bill for "Annexation and Statehood" of Greenland amid Trump's threat to control the island

Washington DC, Jan. 13 -- Amid US President Donald Trump's threats of having to do "something" about Greenland, US Congressman Randy Fine introduced a bill seeking the annexation of the Arctic island ... Read More


Paramount Skydance sues WBD, says Netflix deal undervalues shareholders

New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- Paramount Skydance Corporation has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) in the Delaware Chancery Court, escalating its challenge to WBD's USD 82.7 billion deal wi... Read More


Vance wishes US Envoy on onset of his arrival in India

Washington DC, Jan. 13 -- US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday (local time) extended his greetings to US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor as he embarked on ... Read More


Gangasagar Mela 2026: Large crowd expected, 1,200 CCTV cameras, bridge to mainland announced

Sagar Islands, Jan. 13 -- District Magistrate of South 24 Parganas, Arvind Mina on Monday briefed about the arrangements for the Gangasagar mela, stating that a larger crowd is expected this year, ass... Read More


"If Bengal had 60% Muslims, no Chatterjee or Banerjee would become Chief Minister." BJP's Sukanta Majumdar

New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- Union Minister and Balurghat MP Sukanta Majumdar accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of "pushing" for a demographic change in the state, warning that if it happens... Read More


Pension Bazaar will boost adoption like Policy Bazaar did for insurance: PFRDA Chief

New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has joined forces with PB Fintech to launch a major initiative aimed at expanding pension coverage beyond government... Read More


US tariff on Iran partners to have minimal impact on India: Govt sources

New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- India's trade and economic engagement with Iran remains limited and is unlikely to be significantly impacted by recent tariff measures announced by the US, government sources sai... Read More


WPL: Mumbai Indians wins toss, opts to field against Gujarat Giants

Navi Mumbai, Jan. 13 -- Mumbai Indians (MI) won the toss and elected to field first in their Women's Premier League (WPL) match against Gujarat Giants (GG) at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium on Tuesday... Read More