NEW DELHI: As Kerala heads into the 2026 assembly elections, the contest is no longer just about ideology or leadership, it is increasingly a battle of promises. From welfare payouts and free services to large-scale infrastructure and economic transformation plans, all three major fronts – the LDF, UDF and BJP-led NDA – have unveiled expansive…
New York City rapper Cardi B has teamed up with New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani to launch a citywide jingle contest aimed at promoting the city’s new free childcare programme for two‑year‑old children.The contest invites residents of the city to create and submit original jingles of 15 or 30 seconds that encourage families to…
The Trump administration has outlined a sweeping tariff framework targeting patented pharmaceutical products, while offering near-term relief to generic drugmakers. A 100% tariff on patented pharmaceutical products has been proposed, with implementation timelines of 120 days for large companies and 180 days for smaller firms. However, products sourced from regions such as the EU, Japan,…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a framework allowing prepaid gift cards and digital wallets, known as Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs), to be used for subscribing to mutual funds. The consultation paper, open for public comments until April 14, aims to integrate gifting and investing while maintaining investor safety and regulatory…
CHENNAI: Terminating the services of an employee and turning him away at the gate directly by revoking his access card violate the basic dignity of labour, Madras high court has said.“Merely because corporate companies have a smart card access system, it cannot be used as a means of terminating service of an employee. It breaches…
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has come to the rescue of a couple facing legal hurdles in taking their adopted daughter to Australia despite a valid adoption under Indian law. The couple, both now 44, adopted a relative’s third child in April 2023 under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (HAMA). At the time, the…
IShowSpeed (Image Via Getty) A live stream took a sudden and scary turn when IShowSpeed ended up hurt during an unexpected moment with a WWE star. What started as a normal broadcast quickly became something viewers did not expect. Within minutes, clips spread online, and fans were left asking the same question, what just happened?…
Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have been married since 2007. They became parents to a daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan in 2011. In a recent interview, Abhishek has opened up on how friendship has remained the core of his marriage with Aishwarya since the time they first met. When asked that most men do not prefer…
IDFC First Bank reported a 17.2% year-on-year rise in customer deposits to ₹2.84 lakh crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared with ₹2.42 lakh crore a year earlier. The lender’s loans and advances grew 20% year-on-year to ₹2.90 lakh crore as of March 31, 2026, up from ₹2.42 lakh crore in the corresponding period…
India’s personal finance landscape is evolving, driven by the growth of digital lending and green finance products, according to Kapil Garg, Managing Director of Mufin Green Finance. How digital lending is expanding access Digital lending has grown rapidly in recent years, improving access to credit for a wider range of consumers. Garg highlighted that cumulative…
