Former RBI governor C Rangarajan Chennai: Former RBI governor C Rangarajan on Monday urged the central bank to incentivise the setting up of more small finance banks (SFBs).In his address after inaugurating Equitas Small Finance Bank’s Equitas Towers here, he said 11 SFBs are currently operational in the country. “I believe SFBs will have a…
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made their first public appearance as a couple, almost two months after tying the knot. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dine at Indian restaurant The star couple were spotted as they stepped out for a romantic date night in New York City, enjoying dinner at a popular Indian restaurant. The…
A rescue worker stands near excavators at the core disaster-hit area at Gyirong Port amid rescue efforts following the August 26 mudslide, during an organised media tour in Shigatse, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. | Photo Credit: Reuters Chinese officials said on Sunday (September 6, 2026) that workers had recovered 12 more bodies as the search…
The facility enables full-stage testing with propulsion and avionics integrated, including clusters of semi-cryogenic engines Chennai: Agnikul Cosmos has inaugurated two new units at its assembly and testing facility in Chennai to test reusable rocket stages under flight-like conditions and manufacture critical launch vehicle components in-house.The facilities, which include a stage testing and inspection facility,…
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COIMBATORE: The proposed ₹35cr redevelopment of the Gandhipuram Central Bus Stand, one of the city’s busiest public transport hubs, is yet to take off, with the project awaiting administrative sanction from the department of municipal administration.A detailed project report (DPR) for the redevelopment was submitted to the department in July, but officials are yet to…
British star Gary Oldman has made his pick for the next actor to play James Bond.Amid buzz about the casting for the coveted 007 role, Oldman shared his thoughts about the likely candidate to take on the role of the British spy. In his latest interview, the actor revealed that he has kept his fingers…
Nihal Sarin playing for American Gambits (GCL Photo) BENGALURU: The Chess Olympiad is already on Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin’s mind, but not quite yet. With India preparing to defend its Open title in Samarkand, Uzbekistan later this month, Nihal is excited about representing the country at the Olympiad. For now, though, the 22-year-old is keeping…
A centuries-old underground banking system is now transforming into a tech-enabled network, with virtual assets adding new layers to “digital hawala”. The shift is being exploited for purposes ranging from routine money laundering to, in some cases, financing terrorist organisations, the latest Financial Action Task Force (FATF) report said. The global money laundering and terror…