The Reserve Bank of India has mandated banks to inform customers about nomination facilities when opening accounts, lockers, or safe custody services. Effective November 1, 2025, this move aims to simplify fund transfers after a depositor’s death. While nomination remains optional, customers must provide a written declaration if they opt out.
NASA’s experimental X-59 aircraft has successfully completed its first flight, demonstrating the ability to break the sound barrier with a quiet “thump” instead of a sonic boom. This breakthrough, developed with Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, could pave the way for silent supersonic passenger travel, potentially revolutionizing long-haul flights within the next decade.
Character.AI is restricting minors’ access to free-ranging romantic and therapeutic chats with its chatbots, effective November 25. This move aims to enhance child safety, following an interim two-hour daily limit for users under 18. The company is implementing age verification to prevent inappropriate interactions, a response to increased scrutiny on AI developers.
Arshad Warsi has opened up about one of the most painful memories of his life — losing both his parents as a teenager. The Munna Bhai MBBS star revealed he was just 14 years old when tragedy struck, forcing him to grow up far too soon. Recalling his mother’s final moments, Arshad said she was…
In a surprising turn of events, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, once punched by Javon Wims during a 2020 game, has signed with the Chicago Bears. This move follows a whirlwind period where Gardner-Johnson played for five different NFL teams in just months. The incident involved Wims retaliating after Gardner-Johnson removed his mouthpiece, leading to Wims’ suspension.
Veteran actor Satish Shah’s passing at 74 has deeply saddened the industry. Naseeruddin Shah fondly remembered his ‘Jaane Bhi Do Yaar’ co-star, lamenting how Hindi cinema typecast the immensely talented actor, limiting his range to comedy. Shah expressed a wish to share a stage with his friend one last time in the theatre above.
