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'You can't just depend on Bumrah, Hardik': Ex-India cricketer urges veterans' return

Former India batter Hanuma Vihari urged India to recall Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami after the team failed to defend 351 against West Indies. He warned against relying too heavily on Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, calling the bowling performance a wake-up call. Vihari believes experience and stronger backup…

Two boards, one listing battle: Inside Tata Sons’ directors RBI board link

Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro beats polls in presidential vote, faces Lula in runoff

The two leading candidates will advance ‌to the second round of voting on October 25

MP couple’s 3rd daughter strangled

In a tragic incident, a one-day-old infant was discovered deceased in the special newborn care unit of Ashoknagar district hospital. The mother reported observing bruises on the baby's neck and noted blood emerging from her mouth. She promptly informed her mother-in-law, who sought medical assistance. Hospital…

'I had fever': R Praggnanandhaa after double medals at Chess Olympiad | Exclusive

In the fifth instalment of TimesofIndia.com's series on India's medal-winning Chess Olympiad campaigns in Samarkand, R Praggnanandhaa reflects on India's silver-medal finish and his individual bronze. The 21-year-old discusses battling illness, missed winning chances, the decisive defeat to Uzbekistan, the team's…

Insurance mis-selling: Why IRDAI's role is the key

Accenture to return less to shareholders as acquisition spending rises

Accenture’s capital-allocation decisions matter to Indian IT services firms, which tend to track the company’s strategy. Local IT services firms also returned less to shareholders last fiscal.

38 years after Ahmedabad crash, Air India seeks fast hearing on compensation formula

The outcome could shape how compensation is determined in future air-crash cases, with victims arguing that awards should reflect actual economic loss, including income and future earning capacity, as well as inflation.

EY India chief seeks easier GST refunds, tax credits

EY India chairman Rajiv Memani emphasized the importance of expediting GST refunds and addressing input tax credit issues. He suggested allowing companies to claim expenses related to travel and insurance as eligible credits. Memani highlighted the successful impact of recent GST reforms on India's economic growth. He…

Credit offtake stays ahead of banks' deposit growth

In the second quarter of FY27, advances at several banks grew significantly faster than deposit growth. Smaller banks, such as Tamilnad Mercantile Bank and Karnataka Bank, recorded impressive credit expansions. Larger public sector banks like Bank of India and Canara Bank also saw substantial growth in advances.…

Ujjain is preparing for 40 crore pilgrims. What will the ancient city lose?

RBI may end rate-cut cycle with first hike since February 2023

Bankers expect the Reserve Bank of India to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points soon. This marks the end of the rate-cutting phase that began in February 2025. Economists predict inflation will exceed the RBI’s forecasts, necessitating tightening. Experts anticipate resilient growth will provide the RBI room to act…