The Reserve Bank of India has capped the maximum dividend payout by banks at 75% of profit after tax (PAT), with the new prudential norms set to take effect from the financial year 2026-27.The central bank on Tuesday issued the Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend and Remittances…
India vs Chinese Taipei (Photo from @IndianFootball on X) NEW DELHI: India crashed out of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup after losing 1-3 to Chinese Taipei in a crucial group-stage match on Tuesday. The result ended India’s campaign despite the team dominating large portions of the game and creating several chances but failing to convert…
Major geopolitical tensions rarely remain confined to diplomatic channels. Universities that send students and faculty across the world often find themselves adjusting travel policies in response to shifting security conditions. In the latest instance, Brown University has advised its academic community to reconsider travel plans to several countries in the Middle East as the regional…
A routine server migration using Anthropic’s AI coding assistant went badly wrong, drawing criticism from an Indian‑origin tech founder who mocked the bot’s use on social media. The incident led to the accidental deletion of 2.5 years of data from a popular online learning platform.The problem began when Alexey Grigorev, a German developer and founder…
The escalating conflict involving the US and Israel against Iran has placed West Asia at the centre of global geopolitics. For India, however, the war is not a distant strategic contest but a development with immediate economic, diplomatic, and security implications. As a country deeply linked to the region through energy, trade, and diaspora ties,…
Meet Mitchell Santner’s wife Caitlin Dodunski India might be celebrating after that historic T20 World Cup 2026 win on March 8, but even in defeat, New Zealand’s captain Mitchell Santner proved why he’s one of the most respected figures in the game. Leading the Black Caps with his trademark calm demeanour, Santner fought until the…
2026 is the year of change and is believed to be the year of the Sun. Interestingly, this year will witness several important transits that are believed to influence the planetary positions and bring about a positive change in life for certain zodiac signs. One such transit will be Jupiter’s transit, which is expected to…
The State Department released the final rules for the Green Card lottery or the Diversity Visa program, bringing back the measures introduced under the first Trump administration. Applicants for the Green Card lottery will now require a valid and unexpired passport from their home country before entering the lottery, beginning last month. The new rules…
Suryakumar Yadav (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Two days after captaining India to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title, Suryakumar Yadav is still absorbing the magnitude of the achievement, which has placed him alongside greats like Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma, all of whom led India to ICC trophies.Soon after returning from Ahmedabad,…
MPPSC releases MP SET 2026 provisional answer key; candidates allowed to raise objections online The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the State Eligibility Test 2025 on its official website. Candidates who appeared in the examination can access the answer key to review their responses and calculate their…