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Centre sets up Suresh N Patel-led panel to recommend comprehensive banking reforms within six months NEW DELHI: Govt Friday set up a high-level committee under former central vigilance commissioner Suresh N. Patel to undertake comprehensive banking reforms, delivering on an announcement made by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Union budget 2026-27.The five-member panel, which includes … Read more
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson and Gautam Gambhir (BCCI Photo) Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik believes Abhishek Sharma should be rested rather than Sanju Samson being dropped again if India want to bring teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi back into the playing XI for the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand.Sooryavanshi missed the fourth T20I in … Read more
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has extended the registration deadline for Phase 2 of the Industry Fellowship Programme (IFP) 2026-27 to October 31, 2026. Eligible industries and organisations interested in participating in the initiative can now complete their registration through the official portal, ifp.aicte.gov.in.The programme is aimed at strengthening collaboration between technical … Read more
‘Nobody should expect a film like ‘Narasimham”, Producer Antony Perumbavoor. Mohanlal’s upcoming film ‘Athimanoharam’ has created hype among audiences, particularly because it brings the actor back together with director Tharun Moorthy after the success of ‘Thudarum’. Producer Antony Perumbavoor has now offered a glimpse into the expectations viewers should have for the project.In a recent … Read more
As families gather to celebrate Diwali, they embrace the cherished tradition of lighting diyas. The orientation of the wick holds the key to attracting health, wealth, and protection, and experts recommend positioning the first diya towards the east or north for maximum blessings. Enhancing the atmosphere, families often choose to place diyas in meaningful spots … Read more
Trai proposes AI rules for telecom firms, including board-approved policies, safety committees and mandatory reporting of serious AI-related incidents NEW DELHI: Trai on Friday proposed a comprehensive draft framework for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in telecom networks that would require service providers to adopt board-approved AI policies, establish dedicated governance and safety committees, … Read more
India’s Auqib Nabi (PTI Photo) India have added fast bowler Auqib Nabi to their squad for the first three ODIs against New Zealand, bringing him into the group earlier than initially planned.The right-arm pacer was originally named in the squad for the fourth and fifth matches of the five-game series but will now be available … Read more
BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026: UGC asks colleges to observe BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week from November 1; check seven daily themes NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked universities and colleges across India to actively participate in BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week (BSLW) 2026, scheduled from November 1 to 7. The initiative will be … Read more
Vishwak Sen’s latest film ‘Cult’, which also marks his directorial debut, was released in theatres on Friday. The film received a positive-to-mixed response from audiences and recorded a modest opening at the box office. The film averaged around Rs 7,661 per show on Day 1.According to a trade analyst Sacnilk, ‘Cult’ recorded over Rs 95 … Read more
Gemini may see their hard work noticed pleasantly between 2 and 8 November. Shani, retrograde in Pisces, has been reviewing your efforts for months in your tenth house of career. Retrograde Shani often pays back what was earned earlier, sometimes late but in full. With Diwali on Sunday, you could receive a bonus, a special … Read more