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RBI raises India 2025-26 GDP forecast by half a percentage point to 7.3%

The Indian economy is projected to grow at 7.3 per cent in the current fiscal 2025-26, about a half percentage point higher than previously estimated, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said Friday, announcing the decisions of Monetary Policy Committee.... read..

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Keep customers central in policies, improve service and reduce grievances: RBI to banks, NBFCs

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra, on Friday, while announcing the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision, urged banks and NBFCs to keep customers central in their policies and operations, improve customer service and reduce griev... read..

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RBI Governor revises inflation outlook downward to 2% for FY26, reducing 0.6%

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday revised the inflation outlook for the current financial year, FY26, projecting CPI inflation at 2 per cent, marking a reduction of 0.6 per cent from its earlier projection.... read..

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Rare goldilocks period: RBI Governor points to India's high economic growth, low inflation phase

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday characterised India's current macroeconomic moment as a "rare goldilocks period", that currently marks high economic growth and exceptionally low inflation.... read..

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"You have given all your heart": Yami Gautam praises husband Aditya Dhar and team as 'Dhurandhar' releases today

It's a special day for Bollywood actor Yami Gautam as her husband Aditya Dhar's film 'Dhurandhar' hits the theatres today. She praised Dhar for his dedication and hard work, saying, "You have given all your heart, devotion, dedication, intent, passion, sw... read..

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RBI cuts key rate by 25 bps to 5.25% amid robust GDP growth, record low inflation

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday announced a 25 basis points reduction in the policy repo rate, bringing it down to 5.25 per cent.... read..

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Maharashtra govt under CM Fadnavis marks 1st anniversary, 'Transforming Mumbai, Transforming Maharashtra' exhibition today

The Maharashtra Government, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, marks its first anniversary in office today, with the CM set to inaugurate a special portrait exhibition titled "Transforming Mumbai, Transforming Maharashtra" at the World Trade Centre.... read..

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Nifty, Sensex open cautiously ahead of RBI policy announcement, investors also tracking Putin's India visit

The domestic equity market opened on a cautious note on Friday with a marginal dip as investors awaited the Reserve Bank of India's policy announcement and monitoring Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, where he will be holding key meetings... read..

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Mumbai wakes up to morning haze; AQI at 130

Mumbai woke up to a layer of haze on Friday morning, with visuals from Bandra Reclamation showing low visibility. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) around the area stood at 130, placing it in the 'Moderat... read..

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RBI Governor to announce policy rate today; Experts split as Economists expect pause, Industry eyes cut

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra will announce the policy rate today at 10 am as the three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting concludes on Friday.... read..

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Stock markets open flat amid external pressure, RBI policy outcome to provide further direction

The domestic benchmark indices opened flat on Thursday as bulls and bears attempted to pull the markets towards their sides amid external pressure, even as domestic indicators offered support.... read..

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'Ikkis' music launch: Agastya Nanda gets emotional remembering Dharmendra; says working with icon was a "huge privilege"

The makers of the upcoming military drama 'Ikkis' unveiled the film's first track, 'Sitaare,' on Wednesday. Sung by Arijit Singh, the song offers a preview of the chemistry between Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia.... read..

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Karan Johar bags Best Host award for 'The Traitors' at Asian Academy Creative Awards 2025

Filmmaker Karan Johar has bagged the Best Host award for the Indian reality show 'The Traitors' at the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2025 on Thursday, reported Variety.... read..

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"Teach me some dance": Ajay Devgn shares hilarious birthday message for actor Jaaved Jaaferi

Ajay Devgn infused his birthday wish for the 'De De Pyaar De 2' co-star Javed Jaaferi with humour and an unseen throwback photo from the sets of the film.... read..

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Teaser of Karan Tacker, Kalki Koechlin's show 'Bhay - The Gaurav Tiwari Story' unveiled

Kalki Koechlin and Karan Tacker will be seen sharing screen space in a supernatural thriller 'Bhay - The Gaurav Tiwari Story'.... read..

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Tiësto to perform in India, deets inside

Grammy-winning artist Tiësto is all set to perform in India next year.... read..

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Maharashtra govt seeks NDRF funds for flood-affected areas

Maharashtra Government has submitted a comprehensive memorandum to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) seeking urgent financial assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to deal with the extensive damage caused by the June-September 2025 ... read..

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Hrithik Roshan shares concerns on loss of "true voice" after Yami Gautam's take on "extortion-like" paid negativity of films

Actor Hrithik Roshan has backed Yami Gautam's take on the growing culture of "extortion-like" hype and paid negativity in the film industry.... read..

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Navgire excited to play alongside Aussie legend Lanning in WPL for UP Warriorz

Indian batter Kiran Navgire, who is also the fastest centurion in all of women's T20 cricket, expressed her excitement of returning to UP Warriorz ahead of the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) season and playing alongside Australian legend and multi-time... read..

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'Ikkis' cast pays tribute to Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal ahead of film's release

The lead cast and the director of 'Ikkis' paid a heartfelt tribute to Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, at an event in Mumbai on Thursday.... read..

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"The show is now more than just tasks..." Ex-Bigg Boss contestant Apurva Agnihotri on seasons being 'less brutal' than before

With 'Bigg Boss 19' now only days away from its grand finale, excitement among viewers is growing as fans eagerly await to see who will walk away with the trophy this season.... read..

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Mumbai: President of Federation of Indian Pilots flags multiple causes behind IndiGo disruptions; Pune Airport issues operational update

Amid large-scale disruptions in IndiGo's nationwide operations, President of the Federation of Indian Pilots, Captain CS Randhawa, on Thursday detailed multiple factors he believes are responsible for the cancellations and delays.... read..

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Sobhita Dhulipala celebrates "one year as Mrs' with Naga Chaitanya, marks first anniversary with unseen wedding glimpses

Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya are celebrating their first wedding anniversary today, marking the occasion with a special post.... read..

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TIMELESS FASHION WALK 2025 Blasts Off in Style: Vishal Kapoor VK Launches a Bombastic, Star-Studded Opening

TIMELESS FASHION WALK 2025, curated by designer Vishal Kapoor VK's Fashion House PANACHE RUNWAY, delivered a spectacular and seamlessly orchestrated showcase at The Lalit, Mumbai, featuring five distinct and powerfully executed fashion segments.... read..

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"Tasks mein interested hi nahi hain...": Ex-Bigg Boss contestant Apurva Agnihotri on seasons being 'less brutal' than before

With 'Bigg Boss 19' now only days away from its grand finale, excitement among viewers is growing as fans eagerly await to see who will walk away with the trophy this season.... read..

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Yami Gautam slams "extortion-like trend" of paid negativity ahead of Dhurandhar release

Actor Yami Gautam has called out what she describes as the growing culture of "extortion-like" hype and paid negativity, and has also urged her colleagues in the film industry to end the practice of creating "hype" through marketing tools.... read..

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Rashmika Mandanna slams AI misuse for creating "vulgar" content targeting women, calls it "moral decline"

The rising misuse of Artificial Intelligence to morph and generate fake and explicit images of film personalities has sparked growing concerns across the Indian entertainment industry.... read..

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Harmanpreet's inputs were crucial in auction planning, says Jhulan Goswami

Mumbai Indians' (MI) bowling coach and mentor Jhulan Goswami explained the franchise's auction strategy at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 mega auction that took place on November 27.... read..

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Maharashtra government announces Rs 11 lakh cash reward for Indian women's cricket team support staff

The Maharashtra government has issued a government resolution (GR), dated November 28, announcing a cash reward of Rs 11 lakh each for the 11 support staff members of the Indian women's cricket team, who recently won their first-ever ICC Women's World Cup... read..

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RBI's three-day monetary policy meeting begins today, policy outcome on Friday

The three-day monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) begins on Wednesday in Mumbai.... read..

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Ez-Ez out now: Diljit Dosanjh, Hanumankind drop high-octane track for Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar'

After dropping the chart-topping Dhurandhar title track, the makers have now unveiled another banger titled 'Ez-Ez.'... read..

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'Incredible opportunity to unlock cooperation between India, Norway': Dy Ambassador Arvinn Gadgil

Deputy Ambassador of Norway to India, Arvinn Gadgil expressed optimism on how India and Norway can collaborate and share knowledge so as to tackle the challenges arising from growing pollution crisis, marine pollution, and the opportunity for youth employ... read..

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Rupee slide, FII outflows drag Indian equity indices into red

Indian equity indices ended Wednesday in negative territory, possibly due to the rupee's weakness against the US dollar, Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) outflows, and ongoing trade uncertainties.... read..

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Aamir Khan, Vir Das have hilarious clash over "flop" spy film and 'Laal Singh Chaddha' in 'Happy Patel' announcement; WATCH

Aamir Khan Productions has officially announced its next film, 'Happy Patel,' a spy comedy that also marks actor-comedian Vir Das' directorial debut.... read..

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'Sitaare' song from 'Ikkis' out now

Sitaare, sung by Arijit Singh, was released on Wednesday by the makers of 'Ikkis'.... read..

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"So proud of you beta": Akshay Kumar gives shout-out to his niece Simar over her Bollywood debut

Actor Akshay Kumar could not be happier, as his niece Simar Bhatia is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Ikkis.... read..

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"It's a steal you don't often see in Indian cricket": Nayar hails UP Warriorz getting Deepti in WPL auction

UP Warriorz (UPW) Head Coach Abhishek Nayar discussed the strategic acquisition of key players, including Deepti Sharma and Sophie Ecclestone, at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 auction, which was held on November 27.... read..

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Aashka Goradia expecting second child with Brent Goble

Actor-entrepreneur Aashka Goradia is expecting her second child with husband Brent Goble.... read..

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Reliance Industries Limited, Surrey announce their partnership in Oval Invincibles franchise in The Hundred

Reliance Strategic Business Ventures Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, and Surrey County Cricket Club, on Wednesday, announced their partnership in the Oval Invincibles franchise in The Hundred.... read..

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Double relief for Embassy Group as Bombay HC and Bengaluru Commercial Court rule in its favour

The Embassy Group received two important legal victories this week, reducing pressure from its ongoing disputes. In Mumbai, the Bombay High Court dismissed a last-minute plea to block the WeWork India IPO.... read..

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Jimmy Shergill turns 55: Revisiting the career of 90s' 'heartthrob'

Actor Jimmy Shergill turns 55 today, and for many, he remains one of Bollywood's most quietly magnetic stars. For those who grew up in the late '90s and early 2000s, Jimmy wasn't just another actor, he was the soft-spoken heartthrob who became an instant ... read..

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India's fiscal strength, rising consumption set stage for robust equity markets: Kotak MF report

India's strong economic fundamentals and accelerating growth momentum are creating a favourable environment for equities, according to a report released by Kotak Mutual Fund.... read..

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Tata Communications acquires 51% stake in US-based AI platform Commotion

Tata Communications on Tuesday announced it has acquired a 51 per cent stake in Commotion Inc., a US-based AI-native enterprise SaaS company, in a strategic move to strengthen its AI-led customer experience and digital transformation capabilities.... read..

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Bombay HC's Nagpur Bench sets aside life term of former BrahMos scientist Nishant Agarwal in espionage case

The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has set aside the life imprisonment awarded to former BrahMos Aerospace senior scientist Nishant Pradeepkumar Agarwal, who was accused of sharing confidential missile-related information with Pakistan's ISI.... read..

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Nifty, Sensex open under pressure amid weak rupee, FPI outflows

The domestic share market opened on a weak note on Tuesday as both the benchmark indices slipped into negative territory, weighed down by a falling rupee and continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows.... read..

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Check out trailer of Kunal Kemmu's 'Single Papa'

The trailer of Kunal Kemmu-starrer 'Single Papa' was unveiled on Tuesday.... read..

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Mumbai sees significant improvement in air quality following BMC measures

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has reported a marked improvement in Mumbai's air quality, attributing the positive trend to strict enforcement of pollution-control measures across the city and its suburbs, an official release said.... read..

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Trailer of Kritika Kamra, Purab Kohli's show 'The Great Shamsuddin Family' out now

'The Great Shamsuddin Family', a comedy-drama, is all set to be out soon on OTT, with Kritika Kamra, Purab Kohli, Farida Jalal, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Juhi Babbar, Sheeba Chaddha, and Dolly Ahluwalia in key roles.... read..

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"Rohit and Virat show will continue....": Steyn ahead of IND-SA 2nd ODI

Ahead of the second ODI against India at Raipur, former South African pacer Dale Steyn said that Indian stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will continue their show, while for South Africa, senior batter Quinton de Kock will have a "point to prove" aft... read..

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Rupee weakness temporary, GDP growth outlook stays firm at 7%: DK Joshi, CRISIL

The Indian economy is expected to grow at 7 per cent in the current fiscal 2025-26, and subsequently moderate to 6.7 per cent in the next, Dharmakirti Joshi, Chief Economist, CRISIL Limited, told ANI in an exclusive interview.... read..

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"One who stands between reality, unexplained": Makers of 'The RajaSaab' unveil Boman Irani's first-look poster on his birthday

The makers of the upcoming film, 'The RajaSaab', marked veteran actor Boman Irani's birthday on Tuesday by unveiling his first-look poster from the film.... read..

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