India’s markets regulator, SEBI, aims to make it easier for investors to short stocks by nearly doubling the number of shares eligible for lending and borrowing and by cutting collateral requirements, two people with direct knowledge of the plans said. The changes are aimed at boosting the cash equities market and drawing investors away from…
US President Donald Trump has suggested that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was the first senior official in his administration to push for military action against Iran. Speaking at a roundtable with military and law enforcement leaders on Monday, Trump described internal discussions that preceded the US decision to join strikes alongside Israel. Framing Iran as…
Rahul Roy, who became an overnight sensation with Aashiqui, is back in the spotlight after a series of his Instagram reels went viral. While the videos have triggered mixed reactions online, a large section of fans has come out in his support, urging others to view his journey with empathy. Viral reels divide the internet…
NEW DELHI: In a setback for the Congress, the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed party leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s plea challenging the rejection of her candidature for the Rajya Sabha polls.Also Read | ‘Only legal notice issued’: Congress’ Meenkashi Natarajan defends Rajya Sabha nomination, claims Form 26 entry was ‘not applicable’A two-judge bench asked her counsel…
A woman identified as 35-year-old Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, has been arrested after allegedly firing shots outside the Los Angeles home of singer Rihanna. As per the latest reports on various news portals, the police have booked her on suspicion of ‘attempted murder’ and have set bail at more than USD 10 million. It must be…
The idea that a day on Earth always lasts 24 hours feels fixed, which is believed to be permanent. The same rhythm people build their lives around. But scientists have long observed that Earth’s rotation is not completely stable. It changes in very small steps over time. The planet is gradually slowing down. This means…
Oracle has agreed to buy power from Bloom Energy. This move aims to bolster the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) operations of software companies. In a press release, Oracle said it will acquire up to 2.8 gigawatts of power from Bloom for its data centers that handle AI applications. An initial 1.2 gigawatts has already been…
AI must improve lives, widen access, drive growth, says PM Modi ‘2026 Special Year For India And Europe’ AI must improve lives, widen access, drive growth, says PM Modi ‘2026 Special Year For India And Europe’ AI must improve lives, widen access, drive growth, says PM Modi Technology can lead to progress, only when it…
NEW DELHI: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by defence minster Rajnath Singh, on Friday granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for defence procurement proposals worth about Rs 2.38 lakh crore, aimed at strengthening the operational capabilities of the armed forces.For the Indian Army, approvals include the Air Defence Tracked System, Armoured Piercing Tank Ammunition, High…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians ended a long wait for a winning start to an IPL season, beating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by six wickets in a chase of 221 runs at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.Mumbai had not won their opening match of an IPL season since 2012, but they broke that run with a…
