MUMBAI: Public sector insurers led by GIC Re and New India Assurance have anchored the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with commitments exceeding the targeted $100 million, while a $1.5 billion sovereign backstop from the govt remains central to its capacity to underwrite large risks. The pool aims to enable sea trade with countries in the…
Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Shriram Finance, Cummins India are the top stocks that Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk has recommended for the week starting June 8, 2026. The brokerage has also shared target levels and possible upside. Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Shriram Finance 923…
Representative Image of the Saint Sebastian River restoration with native plants returning along its banks (AI Generated Image) A stretch of the Saint Sebastian River in Indian River County, Florida, is getting its native vegetation back. Staff from the Peninsular Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office are continuing a multi-year project with Indian River County,…
Britain to release 6000 prisoners to ease jail crisis. Thousands of prisoners in England and Wales are set to be released early under the UK government’s prison reform programme, with the first group expected to leave custody in September as ministers try to ease overcrowding in the prison system.The Ministry of Justice plans to release…
Bank holiday on September 14 Planning to visit a bank as the week begins? You might want to reschedule, with banks across various parts of the country set to remain shut on September 14 for Ganesh Chaturthi, which celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha.However, the September 14 closure is state-specific, so bank branches will not…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the scribe registration window for the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2026 today. Candidates who wish to submit details of their own scribe for the examination can complete the process through the official website at cuet.nta.nic.in.The CUET UG 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted in…
Ravindra Jadeja and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: Rajasthan Royals) NEW DELHI: What’s in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s bat? Every time the 15-year-old walks out, he takes the attack to the bowlers – smashing them all around the ground, denting their economy rates, and giving his team explosive starts with fearless strokeplay.Ahead of Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2026 clash…
Mangrove forests occupy only a tiny fraction of Earth’s land surface, yet they are among the planet’s most valuable ecosystems. Growing where land meets the sea, these salt-tolerant trees form dense coastal forests that shield shorelines from storms, provide nurseries for marine life and lock away enormous amounts of carbon. Their exceptional ability to capture…
The Kannada film ‘Super Hit’ features Gilli Nata, Gowrav Shetty, Shwetha, Pramod Shetty, and Dragon Manju in important roles. Directed by Vijayanand, the film arrived in cinemas on February 27 this year.The film combines multiple genres within a road-trip narrative. It blends comedy, drama, mystery, and emotional storytelling into a single journey-based plot. After its…
UK Home Office data shows over 50,000 illegal migrants, including 1,200 foreign offenders, listed as absconders/Image: Sky News More than 50,000 illegal migrants, including around 1,200 foreign national offenders, have been recorded as missing from the UK’s immigration system after failing to maintain contact with authorities, according to a report by The Telegraph.The newspaper reported…
