NEW DELHI: Ten years later and after two attempts, govt has failed to privatise IDBI Bank, the perpetual problem child, leaving potential bidders fatigued and raising questions over the process as well as future disinvestment plans.It wasn’t the first time that the Centre tried to exit IDBI Bank, with the plan first announced by former...
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War forces rethink on travel insurance cover and limits
MUMBAI: The conflict in West Asia is prompting both underwriters and policyholders to reassess the efficacy of travel insurance in addressing geopolitical risks, one of the more persistent uncertainties in recent years.Early signals are visible in claims behaviour. “We have received travel inconvenience claims i.e. flight cancellation, trip cancellation/ interruption, accommodation extension etc. We have...
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Bahrain tells residents to take shelter as Middle East conflict escalates
Why Are Sirens Blaring in Bahrain? Residents Urged to Seek Shelter Amidst Escalating Iran vs US-Israel War Panic and urgency gripped Bahrain as warning sirens echoed across the country, with authorities issuing an immediate advisory urging residents to seek shelter. The alert, issued by the Interior Ministry, called on citizens and residents to remain calm...
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Rajya Sabha bids farewell to 59 MPs; PM says no full stops in politics
<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-129665545,imgsize-69944,width-400,resizemode-4/modi-pm_ani.jpg" alt="Rajya Sabha bids farewell to 59 MPs; PM says no full stops in politics" title=" File photo ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> File photo NEW DELHI: As the Rajya Sabha bid farewell to 59 MPs, PM Narendra Modi told retiring members there is no full stop in politics, while praising the service of senior MPs...
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Musician Rishab Rikhiram Sharma on three years of sobriety; doctor explains benefits of quitting alcohol
In a recent conversation on Prakhar Gupta’s podcast, musician Rishab Rikhiram Sharma revealed that he has not consumed alcohol for three years, implying that he chose sobriety as part of a more disciplined and spiritually aligned lifestyle. “I haven’t had alcohol in three years. I try to maintain a healthy lifestyle,” Sharma said, adding he...
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‘I am performing Shiv Kalash…’: Musician Rishab Rikhiram Sharma on three years of sobriety; doctor explains benefits of quitting alcohol
In a recent conversation on Prakhar Gupta’s podcast, musician Rishab Rikhiram Sharma revealed that he has not consumed alcohol for three years, implying that he chose sobriety as part of a more disciplined and spiritually aligned lifestyle. “I haven’t had alcohol in three years. I try to maintain a healthy lifestyle,” Sharma said, adding he...
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Jack Hughes wants Olympic Golden-Goal Puck back, Hockey Hall of Fame denies request
New Jersey Devils’ Jack Hughes speaks to fans before an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes is reportedly requesting to return his Olympic golden-goal puck due to personal reasons. The player has voiced his frustration after the...
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Iga Świątek’s frustration explodes in Miami practice after Indian Wells loss
Iga Świątek (Image Via Iga Świątek has arrived at the Miami Open, but instead of a fresh start, her frustration is still visible. Just days after her loss at Indian Wells, the Polish star was seen struggling during practice in Florida. She trained with coach Wim Fissette, but her body language told a different story....
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Qatar gas hub hit by missile, fire erupts at key LNG facility
Missile Attack on Qatar Gas Facility Sparks Fears of Global Energy Crisis Amid Iran vs US-Israel War A missile attack on one of Qatar’s most critical gas facilities, the Ras Laffan complex, has sent shockwaves across the Middle East and global energy markets, marking a dangerous escalation in the ongoing Iran vs US–Israel war. The...
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FCRA amendments to fix validity of foreign contributions
<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-129665434,imgsize-81106,width-400,resizemode-4/money_ians.jpg" alt="FCRA amendments to fix validity of foreign contributions" title=" Representative image ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Representative image NEW DELHI: The Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, proposing to bring clarity in respect of prior permissions by enabling the govt to prescribe the validity period within which foreign contributions may...
