In a significant regulatory action, the Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank, marking a major development in India’s financial and fintech landscape. The decision, which came into effect on April 24, effectively bars the payments bank from carrying out banking operations under the provisions of the Banking Regulation...
The situation in Iran continues to remain serious amid escalating regional tensions, prompting the Government of India to step up efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens in the country. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that the Indian Embassy in Tehran is actively providing assistance and maintaining continuous contact...
In a significant health disclosure with global political implications, Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and underwent treatment, stating that the condition has been successfully addressed. The announcement came as part of a public statement and health update released on Friday, where Netanyahu confirmed that he had received radiation...
In a major political development that could significantly alter the balance of power in Parliament, seven Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, have announced their decision to part ways with the party and align with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The move marks one...
Updated: Apr 17th, 2026 European airlines are reportedly beginning to scale back operations as fuel concerns intensify. Lufthansa revealed on Thursday that it plans to shut down its regional subsidiary, CityLine, by the weekend, grounding all 27 of its aircraft. Meanwhile, KLM has already cancelled around 160 flights scheduled over the next month, as per...
Updated: Apr 17th, 2026 A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect at midnight between Thursday and Friday, following an earlier announcement by US President Donald Trump. The truce aims to end more than a month of deadly escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, which has claimed over 2,000 lives. In a statement, Israel’s military...
Updated: Apr 16th, 2026 NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, which was launched in 2018 is a groundbreaking spacecraft designed to study the Sun closer than any mission in history, now has uncovered new clues about how solar storms are formed. The NASA spacecraft that has been flying closer to the sun, “observed a sun-directed jet of...
Representative image An unusual incident over Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Virginia, US has drawn attention after pilots were allegedly heard making animal noises during routine radio communications, prompting a reprimand from air traffic control. Audio recordings from April 12 captured what appeared to be pilots inserting meowing and barking sounds while transmitting over...
Co-founder of the banned Pakistani terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba was critically injured after being shot by unidentified assailants in Lahore. According to local reports, Amir Hamza, a founding member of the group and a close associate of Hafiz Saeed, was targeted outside the office of a news channel. Gunmen reportedly opened fire before fleeing the scene....
Bernie Sanders The US Senate on Wednesday rejected efforts to halt new arms sales to Israel, even as more Democrats than before backed measures challenging such transfers, as per reports. The resolutions sought to block the sale of 1,000-pound bombs and armoured bulldozers intended for Israel, amid mounting criticism over the ongoing war involving Iran...