The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has expanded the pool of entities eligible to act as pension agents, allowing Points of Presence (PoPs) to engage a wider set of intermediaries to distribute pension schemes, including the National Pension System (NPS). In a circular, the regulator permitted PoPs to onboard additional categories of individuals…
TOI correspondent from Washington: The loss of at least six US planes in the war on Iran and the uncertain fate of a missing American pilot has quickly evolved from a battlefield incident into a defining political test for President Donald Trump, who has built his brand on deriding the foreign policy failures of his…
NEW DELHI: A young fast bowler stole the spotlight in the IPL 2026 clash between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals, not just for his performance but for sheer pace. Ashok Sharma, playing for Gujarat Titans, bowled the fastest delivery of the season, a fiery 154.2 kmph yorker to Dhruv Jurel, leaving everyone impressed. The 23-year-old…
The teaser of Ramayana has sparked divided reactions, and now Sunil Lahri has weighed in with a critical take on Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Ram. In an interview, Sunil Lahri admitted that while Ranbir’s look works to an extent, it lacks a certain quality associated with the character. The teaser of Ramayana has sparked…
GIFT Nifty down nearly 500 points, oil prices back at $110 a barrel, Dow futures down nearly 600 points, US Dollar index at 100, the index drops nearly 500 points in the first two hours of trade – Sounds like any other risk-off day. But come closing, the Nifty ends higher, despite all of the…
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company will reclassify its ICICI Prudential Thematic Advantage Fund (FOF) as an aggressive hybrid fund of funds, effective April 1, in line with regulatory requirements for multi-manager FoF structures. The scheme will be renamed ICICI Prudential Aggressive Hybrid Active FOF and moved from the ‘Others – FOFs’ category to ‘Hybrid FOF…
(Image Credits: Pinterest) Easter Sunday mornings have a very specific, chaotic charm. Long before the kids have completely dismantled the living room looking for hidden chocolate eggs, and way before you’ve even had a chance to bite into a warm hot cross bun, your phone is already having a meltdown. The extended family WhatsApp group…
In Singapore, an unconventional fitness trend is reshaping how older adults stay active. According to reports by Agence France-Presse, groups of retirees, some in their 50s through their 80s, are taking part in adapted “geriatric parkour” sessions designed to improve strength, balance and confidence. Rather than extreme stunts, these classes focus on controlled, functional movements…
Luka Doncic has been ruled out of the regular season with a left hamstring strain, hurting both the Los Angeles Lakers’ title and his own MVP chances. However, there is some controversy that has followed the Slovenian superstar. Recently, a popular NBA analyst hurriedly claimed that the 27-year-old might be ‘faking’ his issues. However, backlash…
Stock Market Highlights: Benchmark indices staged a sharp recovery from intraday lows to end near the flatline, with the Sensex rising 185 points to close at 73,320 and the Nifty gaining 34 points to settle at 22,713. The Nifty rebounded more than 2% from the day’s lows, supported by buying in IT and banking stocks….
