The US military conducted a strike on a boat in the Caribbean Sea. This operation resulted in the deaths of four individuals suspected of drug trafficking. Another strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two people accused of similar activities. These recent attacks bring the total killed in such operations to at least 227. Human
Mumbai’s auto and cab drivers are learning Marathi due to a new state rule. Some drivers are using basic Marathi phrases to refuse passengers for various reasons. The government has established training centers and a helpline for drivers facing issues. Drivers failing tests receive a notice and a suspension period for language acquisition. Passengers hope
International community must work collectively to safeguard critical sea lanes: India tells UNSC ThePrint
The year 2026 has been particularly memorable for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He ended the IPL season as Rajasthan Royals’ highest run-scorer with 776 runs. He then produced another explosive performance, smashing 94 off 29 balls against Sri Lanka ‘A’ in the List A tri-series final in Colombo. He made his senior India debut against England in
Ishan Kishan has played 32 ODIs and 55 T20Is for India, apart from 134 IPL matches. His last of two Test appearances came in July 2023. Despite his limited opportunities in Test cricket, his love for the red-ball format remains strong.
Dolly Parton’s death at the age of eighty sent shockwaves through her fanbase, resulting in a crash of the official Dollywood website. Many admirers flocked online to express their grief, overwhelming the platform and causing it to malfunction. Her nephew has openly shared the sad news, and the website has now been revitalized, proudly displaying
Yash’s new film ‘Toxic’ has opened to divided audience reactions after early screenings. Viewers praised the movie’s technical presentation and Yash’s strong screen presence. However, many criticized the screenplay and narrative substance of the action drama. Some netizens noted similarities between Yash’s character and his KGF role. Despite mixed reviews, the film recorded strong advance
The comments came a day after commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal’s nudge to Japanese steel makers to source products from India, wherever it was available. Goenka also flagged challenges faced by pharma companies in registering their products in Japan. “That issue was raised as well, this is a challenge that is there… Pharma companies
SAT had earlier allowed Zee to raise funds through warrants and gave the broadcaster a week to complete the subscription. That deadline fell on Aug 21. Zee allotted about 21 crore warrants at Rs 126 apiece to Sunbright Mauritius Investments, a promoter group entity, on that date. Sunbright had paid 25% of the amount —
Beyond consolidation, banks need to narrow the credit-deposit gap, mobilise stable low-cost deposits and curb concentration in high-risk unsecured retail loans while expanding credit to MSMEs, infrastructure and green investments. To measure efficiency, the study treated banks as institutions that use resources such as fixed assets, borrowed funds, operating expenses and employee costs to generate
