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Private banks write off loans to make books look good: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has warned private sector banks against writing off loans to make their books look good.

BJP, Cong spar over Rahul's trip to Vietnam during national mourning

THE row over former prime minister Manmohan Singh's funeral refuses to die down with the BJP targeting the Congress over its leadership's absence during the immersion of Singh's ashes and Rahul Gandhi's Vietnam trip during the mourning period.

Shivaji statue on Pangong Tso triggers debate

Honouring Gen Zorawar would have had more locational relevance

179 killed as South Korean plane crash-lands.erupts into fireball

Two crew members of Bangkok-Muan flight survive; landing gear glitch, bird hit suspected

Narrow escape for passengers as Air Canada jet catches fire

ANOTHER aviation tragedy was averted on Saturday night after an Air Canada flight suffered a suspected landing gear failure and a part of it caught fire as it skidded down the runway of Canada's Halifax airport.

THERE'S LOVE INSIDE

The team at The Bookshop Inc, is continuing a legacy of curation, community, and quiet defiance against the tide of digital convenience. TMS speaks to them about their journey, and the joys and pains of running a bookstore, as Delhi’s cherished landmark marks its first anniversary.

The ripple effect of a daydream!

The mother's voice is shrill and piercing. \"Nimish, you are such a dreamer. You need to stop this silly habit. Dreams don't pay bills. Only hard work pays off. Use this time on the flight to do some Math sums.\" The son mumbles what is not quite a reply. And in the seat behind, I pinch my AirPods to enter a quieter world—my own dream time. But I see a little nose press against the aircraft window in front and I can sense a pair of small shoulders sag.

Man City stop the rot with victory

MANCHESTER City provided Pep Guardiola some relief with a 2-0 victory at Leicester to secure just a second win in 14 games for the crisis-hit English champions on Sunday.

Jamshedpur FC pip Kerala Blasters in ISL

PRATIK Chaudhari's goal proved to be the difference-maker as Jamshedpur FC edged Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 in the ongoing Indian Super League at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Sunday.

Meet the Parents Who Kept Nitish's Dreams Alive

MUTYALA Reddy was the star at lunch on day four of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Who Will Have the Last Laugh?

After eventful contest between ball and bat on Day 4, final day promises to be a thriller

Australia trade pact completes two years; India exports up 14% FY24

THE India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA), which completed two years on Sunday, has helped India increase its exports by 14% to the Indo-pacific nation in FY24.

Reliance's refinery at Jamnagar completes 25 yrs

RELIANCE launched its first refinery at Jamnagar, Gujarat, 25 years ago, on December 28. Today, Jamnagar has become the world's refining hub.

VIL welcomes govt's BG waiver, says will boost 4G, 5G investment

TELECOM service provider Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has welcomed the Indian government's decision to waive the Bank Guarantee (BG) requirement for the purchase of spectrum, calling it a significant relief for the telecom industry.

How Your Behaviour Affects Investments

Behavioural science can tell you the future of your wealth. As you welcome the New Year, you must focus on your investment beliefs, preferences and social interaction tendencies.

Should You Invest In Private Credit?

If you are an investor in India of any size, you must have been called to participate in the private credit market.

Analog watches see strong growth, focus on premiumisation

TITAN is celebrating its 40th anniversary and the renowned watch company recently introduced a flying Tourbillon watch, as part of its limited edition - the ‘Commemorative’ Collection, consisting of 4 watches.

Discount broking is the future: HDFC Sec CEO

Investors are now choosing only discount platforms; full-service brokerages might only cater to HNIs in future

Chad Votes in Parliamentary Election as Military Rule Ends

CHADIANS voted on Sunday in a parliamentary and regional election that will end a three-year transitional period from military rule but which the main opposition is boycotting after accusing authorities of not overseeing a credible electoral process.

China Unveils Prototype of World's Fastest Bullet Train

CHINA on Sunday unveiled an updated model of its high-speed bullet train, which its manufacturer claims reached speeds of 450 kmph during test runs, making it the world's fastest high-speed train.

Netanyahu is getting his prostate removed; Levin named acting PM

ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is having his prostate removed on Sunday, his office said, a procedure that comes as he manages multiple crises at once, including the ongoing war in Gaza and his own trial for alleged corruption.

Georgia joining EU got complicated as Kavelashvili is sworn in as prez

FORMER soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili was formally inaugurated as president of Georgia on Sunday, cementing the ruling party's grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country's EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia.

North Korea to Implement Toughest Policy Against US: Kim

NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the \"toughest\" anti-US policy, state media reported on Sunday, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as US president.

Key ally demands Moscow apologise for plane crash

AZERBAIJANI President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia on Sunday of firing at an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet before it crashed and of initially trying to cover up the cause of the fatal disaster, demanding that Moscow admit guilt.

Trump Sides With Musk as H1-B Visas Roil MAGA Camp

The prez-elect's position is in contrast with his earlier calls for immigration curbs

Former sarpanch launches campaign to make gram panchayats AI-friendly

FOLLOWING Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision on promoting the use of artificial intelligence (AI), a former sarpanch of Bibipur village in Haryana's Jind district has launched a campaign to leverage this technology to improve governance, transparency and accountability in rural areas.

Cleanest city Indore sees dip in migratory birds

ARRIVAL of migratory birds, particularly ducks and waders, is declining significantly in India's cleanest city, Indore.

Rash driving claims 983 lives this year in U'khand: Data

UTTARAKHAND has recorded 983 fatalities attributed to rash driving and speeding in 2024.

Navyug tunnel is a gift from Dr Singh, should be named after him: Omar

JAMMU and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the Navyug tunnel, which connects Qazigund with Banihal on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, should be named after late Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.

Boy rescued from borewell in MP dist, dies

A ten-year-old boy Sumit Meena, who fell into an open bore-well in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, while flying a kite on Saturday afternoon, was rescued after a 16-hour-long operation on Sunday morning.