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TVS arm Home Credit to buy education loan company for Rs 967 crore
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MUMBAI: Home Credit India Finance, a subsidiary of TVS Holdings, signed a share purchase agreement on Wednesday, to acquire Varthana Finance which specialises in lending for education, in an all-cash deal valued Read More
Ficci chief: It’s for industry to take advantage of FTAs
File photo: Ficci president Anant Goenka
Ficci president Anant Goenka, who is the vice-chairman of the RPG Group, believes that the economic momentum is sustaining, especially after oil prices moderated. Read More
35 years on, 103-yr-old woman wins legal battle for plot of land
MOTIHARI: At the age of 68, when most people begin slowing down, Habiban Khatoon stepped into a courtroom to fight for what she believed was rightfully hers – possession of 1 katha and 4 dhur of land. Read More
Patna high court ruling on groping draws criticism from top court
File photo: Supreme Court of India
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court has taken exception to the recent order of Patna high court that removing a woman’s salwar and pressing her breasts do not constitute attempt to rape. Read More
Move high court on SIR-linked ration card cancellation: Supreme Court to petitioner
Supreme Court of India
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by one Mohibulla Mondal challenging the Bengal govt’s decision to cancel ration cards of those whose names were delete Read More
‘The Odyssey’ headed for Rs 20 crore debut in India
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is all set to make an epic debut at the Indian box office this Friday. Read More
Paresh Rawal regrets calling Anupama Chopra ‘Miss Irrelevant’ over her ‘Dhurandhar’ review
Paresh Rawal reflects on his controversy with Anupama Chopra over Dhurandhar’s review.(Image Credit: Instagram)
In 2025, Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ gave Bollywood the much-needed hit after a very long time. Read More
Quote of the day by Emilia Clarke
Emilia Clarke reflected on how perseverance, rather than perfection, has shaped both her life and career.Image credit (Instagram)​
Emilia Clarke has had a year of extraordinary highs and one significant blow. Read More
‘Idhayam Murali’ BO day 6: Atharvaa’s film earns Rs 1.25 crore
‘Idhayam Murali’ box office collections day 6: Atharvaa’s film sees 1.6% growth; earns Rs 1. Read More
Actors who wore many hats
Prithviraj Sukumaran to Dhanush: Actors who wore many hats; Singers, directors, producers and more
“Cinema is a very versatile medium. To be serving that medium, you have to be versatile; you have to know so many things. Read More
India key EU partner for semiconductors due to skilled talent pool: European Commission VP
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI): India is a very important partner for the European Union in the semiconductor sector as the bloc seeks to work with trusted partners to strengthen its chip supply chains and build its own capacity, a senior European Commissi Read More
Gold Jumps Nearly 1%, Silver Advances As Crude Rally, US-Iran Tensions Lift Bullion Demand
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Gold and silver prices rose from strong demand, global cues.
US-Iran tensions surged crude oil, boosting safe-haven gold. Read More
Quote Of The Day | Warren Buffett’s Timeless Advice On Achieving Extraordinary Success
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Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
It enables meaningful progress towards important long-term goals.
Warren Buffett is one of the world’s most successful investors and business leaders. Read More
From Trump Tariffs To Hormuz Crisis: Why Geopolitics Now Moves Your Portfolio
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Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
US tariffs severely impacted Indian markets, rupee, and FPI flows.
Trade deals, court rulings, and conflicts cause continuous market volatility. Read More
Stock Markets End Higher As Sensex Rises Over 130 Points, Nifty Tests 24K
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Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian markets closed higher; Sensex and Nifty gained.
Global markets gained due to softening US inflation data.
Brent crude held above $85; FIIs sold equities. Read More
WedMeGood report finds Sri Lanka emerging as a preferred destination for Indian weddings
Destination weddings now account for one in four Indian weddings, with their share expected to increase to 30-32 per cent by 2028, according to WedMeGood’s Destination Wedding Report 2026. Read More
Andaman to expand scuba tourism network with eight new diving sites
Image credit – Istock
Sri Vijaya Puram, The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has identified eight new scuba diving sites in Mayabunder and Diglipur to promote sustainable tourism and expand adventure water sports in the North and Middle Read More
The Zora pre-launches luxury event venue The Zora Estate in Delhi
The Zora Delhi Convention Centre has pre-launched The Zora Estate, a new luxury event venue designed by wedding and event designer Abhinav Bhagat within its Open Canvas space at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Lodhi Road. Read More
PADI to host inaugural AmbassaDiver Summit on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef; India represented by Aakash Malhotra and Shaan Singh
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) has announced the inaugural PADI AmbassaDiver Summit, a global gathering of divers, storytellers, ocean advocates and celebrities that will be held on Australia’s Great Barrier Re Read More
TVS arm Home Credit to buy education loan company for Rs 967 crore
Representative image
MUMBAI: Home Credit India Finance, a subsidiary of TVS Holdings, signed a share purchase agreement on Wednesday, to acquire Varthana Finance which specialises in lending for education, in an all-cash deal valued Read More
Ficci chief: It’s for industry to take advantage of FTAs
File photo: Ficci president Anant Goenka
Ficci president Anant Goenka, who is the vice-chairman of the RPG Group, believes that the economic momentum is sustaining, especially after oil prices moderated. Read More
35 years on, 103-yr-old woman wins legal battle for plot of land
MOTIHARI: At the age of 68, when most people begin slowing down, Habiban Khatoon stepped into a courtroom to fight for what she believed was rightfully hers – possession of 1 katha and 4 dhur of land. Read More
Patna high court ruling on groping draws criticism from top court
File photo: Supreme Court of India
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court has taken exception to the recent order of Patna high court that removing a woman’s salwar and pressing her breasts do not constitute attempt to rape. Read More
Move high court on SIR-linked ration card cancellation: Supreme Court to petitioner
Supreme Court of India
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by one Mohibulla Mondal challenging the Bengal govt’s decision to cancel ration cards of those whose names were delete Read More
‘The Odyssey’ headed for Rs 20 crore debut in India
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is all set to make an epic debut at the Indian box office this Friday. Read More
Paresh Rawal regrets calling Anupama Chopra ‘Miss Irrelevant’ over her ‘Dhurandhar’ review
Paresh Rawal reflects on his controversy with Anupama Chopra over Dhurandhar’s review.(Image Credit: Instagram)
In 2025, Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ gave Bollywood the much-needed hit after a very long time. Read More
Quote of the day by Emilia Clarke
Emilia Clarke reflected on how perseverance, rather than perfection, has shaped both her life and career.Image credit (Instagram)​
Emilia Clarke has had a year of extraordinary highs and one significant blow. Read More
‘Idhayam Murali’ BO day 6: Atharvaa’s film earns Rs 1.25 crore
‘Idhayam Murali’ box office collections day 6: Atharvaa’s film sees 1.6% growth; earns Rs 1. Read More
Actors who wore many hats
Prithviraj Sukumaran to Dhanush: Actors who wore many hats; Singers, directors, producers and more
“Cinema is a very versatile medium. To be serving that medium, you have to be versatile; you have to know so many things. Read More
India key EU partner for semiconductors due to skilled talent pool: European Commission VP
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI): India is a very important partner for the European Union in the semiconductor sector as the bloc seeks to work with trusted partners to strengthen its chip supply chains and build its own capacity, a senior European Commissi Read More
Gold Jumps Nearly 1%, Silver Advances As Crude Rally, US-Iran Tensions Lift Bullion Demand
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Gold and silver prices rose from strong demand, global cues.
US-Iran tensions surged crude oil, boosting safe-haven gold. Read More
Quote Of The Day | Warren Buffett’s Timeless Advice On Achieving Extraordinary Success
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
It enables meaningful progress towards important long-term goals.
Warren Buffett is one of the world’s most successful investors and business leaders. Read More
From Trump Tariffs To Hormuz Crisis: Why Geopolitics Now Moves Your Portfolio
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
US tariffs severely impacted Indian markets, rupee, and FPI flows.
Trade deals, court rulings, and conflicts cause continuous market volatility. Read More
Stock Markets End Higher As Sensex Rises Over 130 Points, Nifty Tests 24K
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian markets closed higher; Sensex and Nifty gained.
Global markets gained due to softening US inflation data.
Brent crude held above $85; FIIs sold equities. Read More
WedMeGood report finds Sri Lanka emerging as a preferred destination for Indian weddings
Destination weddings now account for one in four Indian weddings, with their share expected to increase to 30-32 per cent by 2028, according to WedMeGood’s Destination Wedding Report 2026. Read More
Andaman to expand scuba tourism network with eight new diving sites
Image credit – Istock
Sri Vijaya Puram, The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has identified eight new scuba diving sites in Mayabunder and Diglipur to promote sustainable tourism and expand adventure water sports in the North and Middle Read More
The Zora pre-launches luxury event venue The Zora Estate in Delhi
The Zora Delhi Convention Centre has pre-launched The Zora Estate, a new luxury event venue designed by wedding and event designer Abhinav Bhagat within its Open Canvas space at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Lodhi Road. Read More
PADI to host inaugural AmbassaDiver Summit on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef; India represented by Aakash Malhotra and Shaan Singh
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) has announced the inaugural PADI AmbassaDiver Summit, a global gathering of divers, storytellers, ocean advocates and celebrities that will be held on Australia’s Great Barrier Re Read More
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Oil prices extend gain for fourth day, stay beyond $85 amid Middle East chaos
Crude oil prices continued to inch higher for the fourth day straight, staying beyond the $85 per barrel mark, on Thursday. Read More
TVS arm Home Credit to buy education loan company for Rs 967 crore
Representative image
MUMBAI: Home Credit India Finance, a subsidiary of TVS Holdings, signed a share purchase agreement on Wednesday, to acquire Varthana Finance which specialises in lending for education, in an all-cash deal valued Read More
Ficci chief: It’s for industry to take advantage of FTAs
File photo: Ficci president Anant Goenka
Ficci president Anant Goenka, who is the vice-chairman of the RPG Group, believes that the economic momentum is sustaining, especially after oil prices moderated. Read More
35 years on, 103-yr-old woman wins legal battle for plot of land
MOTIHARI: At the age of 68, when most people begin slowing down, Habiban Khatoon stepped into a courtroom to fight for what she believed was rightfully hers – possession of 1 katha and 4 dhur of land. Read More
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