Rupee invoicing picking up in Middle East: StanChart’s Singh
Standard Chartered India CEO P D Singh highlights the potential of rupee invoicing in the India-Middle East trade corridor, drawing parallels with the Chinese yuan’s adoption in solar equipment trade. The bank is also expanding its forex clearing capabilities, launching US dollar clearing from GIFT City.
Ameesha Patel says she could have a one-night stand with Tom Cruise: ‘He’s the only man for whom I could put aside my principles’
Ameesha Patel, who rose to fame with films like Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, has always kept her personal life away from the spotlight. At 50, the actress remains unmarried, but in a recent candid moment, she opened up about love, crushes, and even one-night stands. On Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, Ameesha was asked about her celebrity…
Does Tyrese Haliburton’s family have a problem with Jade Jones? NBA star opens up on early challenges between fiancée and mother
Tyrese Haliburton shared insights into his NBA journey and WWE aspirations, also opening up about the initial friction between his mother and fiancée, Jade Jones. He humorously attributed the early challenges to his communication style and being the “golden child.” A turning point came when his mother and Jade collaborated during his trade to Indiana,…
Step up lending for public infra, MSMEs: FM Sitharaman to banks
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged banks with strong balance sheets to increase lending for public infrastructure, industry, and MSMEs, emphasizing their crucial role amid global uncertainty. She highlighted India’s resilience due to strong economic fundamentals and urged public sector banks to maintain professional management and customer-centric approaches. The government is emphasizing increased capital for MSMEs…
MLB Trade Rumors: St Louis Cardinals Predicted to Cut Ties With $75 Million Ace Amid Impending Roster Rebuild
St. Louis Cardinals’ star pitcher Sonny Gray is expressing discontent with the team’s direction, hinting he might waive his no-trade clause. Gray, eager to win championships, feels the Cardinals aren’t meeting his ambitions. Despite a solid 2025 season with a 4.28 ERA and 201 strikeouts, his future in St. Louis is uncertain as the team…
Tired of OTPs? RBI is open to options
RBI’s Authentication Directions, 2025, signals the phasing out of OTP-only second-factor authentication for payments, prioritizing enhanced security and user choice. The new framework encourages biometrics, app-based tokens, and device-native methods, shifting liability to issuers. Banks and payment providers must adopt alternative 2FAs by April 2026 for domestic transactions and October 2026 for cross-border payments.
Criminal law can’t become means to settle scores: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has cautioned against misusing criminal law to settle personal vendettas, criticizing the increasing trend of filing FIRs in civil disputes. The court emphasized the duty of High Courts to intervene and prevent the abuse of legal processes, particularly when criminal proceedings are used to exert pressure in civil matters.
Wankhede sues Aryan Khan’s show for defamation
Sameer Wankhede, the former NCB zonal director, has filed a defamation suit in Delhi High Court against the makers of ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood,’ a Netflix series directed by Aryan Khan. Wankhede seeks ₹2 crore in damages, alleging the series negatively portrays anti-drug enforcement and maligns his reputation.