Day: August 13, 2026

Ready for long debate, can answer any question but oppn doesn’t want it: Shah

Thalapathy Vijay’s film ‘Jana Nayagan’ maintained its steady theatrical run on Wednesday. The movie recorded Rs 65 lakhs in India net collection on its twenty-first day. Its overall India net collection has now reached Rs 194.35 crore. Worldwide gross collections for the film stand at Rs 319.57 crore. The H Vinoth directorial continues to perform…

New rules from the US Treasury and IRS will allow payroll contributions to Trump Accounts. Employers can contribute up to $2,500 tax-free annually for employees’ dependent children. Employees will also have the option to make pre-tax paycheck contributions directly into these accounts. Michael and Susan Dell pledged $6.25 billion to fund this child savings initiative….

D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is facing trial over the alleged murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. A Los Angeles judge ruled prosecutors presented enough evidence for the case to proceed. Burke has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors allege a secret relationship preceded Celeste’s death and have presented digital, forensic and other evidence….

The worst for India under Gambhir’s coaching has come in the Tests. In the six Test series that India have played since Gambhir took charge as head coach (one-off Test against Afghanistan not included), they have won just two – against Bangladesh and West Indies at home.

Indian banks are attracting foreign currency deposits at a brisk pace. Indian Bank and Central Bank of India have garnered substantial foreign currency deposits. The Reserve Bank of India’s special measures have brought in significant foreign exchange inflows. These measures are largely driven by FCNR(B) deposits, exceeding previous years’ collections. Banks can swap these deposits…

On Wednesday, the Indian rupee experienced a modest increase, managing to withstand the upward pressure of crude oil prices. Support from the Reserve Bank of India’s dollar sales played a crucial role in maintaining a stable trading environment, with the rupee fluctuating between 95.25 and 95.44. Traders are optimistic, anticipating an even stronger performance for…

Global investors TPG and Temasek sold nearly thirteen percent of Dr Agarwals Health Care. They collectively offloaded over four crore equity shares for two thousand eight crore rupees. Several mutual funds and investment firms purchased a significant stake in the eye care chain. This stake sale occurred after the company reported strong quarterly financial results….

Bank of America will invest up to $1.9 billion in Jio Credit. This significant foreign investment aims to acquire nearly fifty percent of the lending subsidiary. The transaction will provide substantial capital for Jio Credit’s expansion plans. It will combine Jio’s digital network with Bank of America’s financial expertise. This partnership seeks to enhance credit…

On Tuesday, Godrej Consumer Products CEO Sudhir Sitapati resigned after the Godrej board granted him a second five-year term and shareholders approved the decision on 7 August. Global chief financial officer Aasif Malbari was appointed in his place on the same day.