RBI Governor says rate hike talk ‘premature’ as crude prices, monsoon remain uncertain NEW DELHI: Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has pushed back against expectations of an imminent interest rate hike, saying it is “premature” to discuss tightening given the fragile truce between the US and Iran and the uncertainty it creates for…
India is turning to its overseas community to boost its foreign currency inflows, with banks expected to offer substantial leverage on special foreign-currency deposits. This comes after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cleared lenders to extend loans against such deposits.Earlier on Tuesday, the apex bank said that lenders can extend loans to overseas residents…
Renault India has expanded the Kiger line-up with the introduction of four new variants across naturally aspirated and turbo-petrol powertrains. The update aims to make turbo performance and premium features more accessible to buyers. With the revised range, the Renault Kiger Turbo is now priced from Rs 7.89 lakh (ex-showroom), making it the most affordable…
As the International Space Station (ISS) approaches the end of its operational life, NASA is preparing for one of the most ambitious and controversial space engineering projects ever attempted. The agency plans to guide the 420-tonne orbital laboratory through a controlled re-entry before directing surviving debris into a remote region of the Pacific Ocean, often…
There comes a point when almost everyone notices it. A silver strand near the temple. A few greys hiding in the parting. Then suddenly, one day, there are enough of them that ignoring them is no longer an option.And with that comes the question many people know all too well: Do I colour my hair,…
Deep in the rainforests of far north Queensland, Australia, scientists have discovered a tiny spider with an extraordinary hunting strategy. Nicknamed the “ballista spider”, the newly described species uses a silk-powered trap that launches prey into its web with accelerations reaching up to 140 times the force of gravity. Researchers say the spider specifically targets…
A Pakistani delivery driver who raped a vulnerable woman shortly after she left a hospital in West Sussex has been sentenced to eight years and three months in prison.Suleman Mukaish, 27, who was living in the UK on a student visa, carried out the attack in a car park near Worthing Hospital on March 11…
There are times when advice comes from everywhere – friends, family, social media, and everyone around you has an opinion. Instead of helping, it often creates confusion. Slowly, you begin to rely less on outside voices and more on your own thoughts. You start sitting quietly with situations instead of reacting immediately. Over time, that…
Over the last few years, Form 26AS and Annual Information Statement (AIS) have emerged as key ITR filing documents. (AI image) ITR filing FY 2025-26: For salaried taxpayers, Form 26AS has become an important part of the income tax return filing process. Before you e-file your ITR on the income tax website, it is important…
Skoda has taken the wraps off its new flagship electric SUV, the Peaq. Positioned at the top of the brand’s EV line-up, the three-row electric SUV is set to rival premium family-focused electric models such as the Kia EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Volvo EX90 in global markets. Skoda Peaq: Design and dimensions Built on…
