MUMBAI: RBI’s Financial Stability Report has flagged a rise in early exits from life insurance policies, with surrenders and withdrawals now exceeding maturity pay-outs, signalling policyholder dissatisfaction and the risk of mis-selling. The report also said that surging distribution costs raise the risk of acquisition-cost-driven mis-selling.The report said total benefits paid by life insurers rose…
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup heats up, the Golden Boot race has become nothing short of legendary. Erling Haaland has surged to join football icons Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, each netting seven goals. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has transformed into a theatre of the sublime, setting the stage for a…
‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ box office collection day 17: Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s film jumps 29.3%; Nears Rs 100 crore worldwide Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ continued its impressive theatrical run by recording healthy growth on its 17th day at the Indian box office.According to estimates by Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 1.81 crore (India net)…
Residents in the region have been moving to emergency shelters and making last-minute preparations before the arrival of the super typhoon. In the Northern Mariana Islands, Rota – the southernmost inhabited island, about 50km north-east of Guam – is taking a direct hit, according to the NWS. The mayor’s office has published an advisory urging…
NEW DELHI: Chinese artificial intelligence startup Z.ai is emerging as a fresh challenger to OpenAI and Anthropic after its latest flagship model GLM-5.2 gained traction among developers for delivering advanced coding and AI agent capabilities at a significantly lower cost.The Beijing-based company’s latest model has climbed developer rankings and drawn praise from prominent AI figures,…
Neymar brought the curtain down on his Brazil career after the Selecao’s World Cup campaign ended in a painful 2-1 defeat to Norway in the round of 16, marking another heartbreaking exit for one of the country’s most gifted but most debated footballers. Neymar has announced retirement after Brazil lost to Norway in FIFA World…
Quote of the day by Samuel L. Jackson: ‘The best advice that was given to me was that I had to be 10 times smarter, braver and more polite to be equal, so I did’: A tale of resilience, confidence and growth from the ‘John Wick’ actor Samuel L. Jackson started from almost nothing, and…
The semaglutide in the jab and pill mimics the actions of a hormone called GPL-1 (glucagon-like-peptide-1), which is released from the intestine after people eat. It acts on receptors in the brain that control appetite, making people feel fuller, less hungry and crave food less. Very common side effects with both include stomach problems, like…
NEW DELHI: Fresh uncertainty awaits India and several other countries, with the US Trade Representative moving ahead with just one of the two probes against American trading partners, as the deadline for phasing out the 10% additional tariff approaches.From Tuesday to Thursday, USTR will hold public hearings on the probe related to forced labour which…
Erling Haaland’s sensational second-half brace propelled Norway to a historic 2-1 World Cup quarterfinal victory over Brazil. (AP Photo) Erling Haaland showcased his world-class credentials on soccer’s grandest stage, scoring a clutch second-half brace to guide Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in their history with a stunning 2-1 victory over…
