Banks expect NRI fund inflows to accelerate further amid FM Sitharaman's call to intensify outreach

IANS | July 13, 2026 6:03 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The chiefs of public sector banks (PSBs) and financial institutions informed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday that there was a strong response from NRIs to the higher interests rates and incentives that have been announced across foreign currency non-resident bank deposits FCNR (B) deposits, External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) and Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings (OFCBs) swap initiatives.

Separate Sharia assessment necessary for crypto assets: Pakistan’s crypto regulator

IANS | July 13, 2026 6:03 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Pakistan’s top crypto regulator said digital assets should be assessed individually under Islamic law after meeting a prominent scholar whose recent fatwa broadly rejected purchases made with cryptocurrency, a new report has said.

One-off Test: I wanted to get on the honours board, says Kranti Gaud after historic win over England

IANS | July 13, 2026 6:01 PM

London, July 13 (IANS) Following India's 270-run victory over England in the first-ever women’s Test match at Lord's, fast bowler Kranti Gaud revealed that getting her name etched on the iconic Lord's honours board was a goal she had set for herself right from the opening day of the marquee clash.

One-off Test: Failed to adapt on first morning; didn't have enough partnerships, admits Sciver-Brunt

IANS | July 13, 2026 5:58 PM

London, July 13 (IANS) England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt admitted that her side failed to adapt quickly to the conditions on the opening morning of the historic women’s Test against India at Lord’s, adding that they also lacked in getting impactful partnerships, which ultimately led to them suffering a 270-run defeat.

India provides household solar systems to Myanmar's earthquake-affected ethnic people

IANS | July 13, 2026 5:55 PM

Naypyidaw, July 13 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Myanmar, Abhay Thakur, on Monday handed over solar systems for 50 households of earthquake-affected ethnic people in Taunggyi.

Ashleigh Gardner accused of cheating with teammate by estranged wife

IANS | July 13, 2026 5:47 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has found herself at the centre of public attention after a report regarding the breakdown of her marriage was followed by a series of social media posts from her estranged wife, Monica Wright.

Pakistan's Libya mediation exposes hypocrisy driven by financial interests: Report

IANS | July 13, 2026 5:41 PM

Tel Aviv, July 13 (IANS) The emergence of Pakistan as a mediator between Libya's rival eastern and western power centres adds a "cynical" dimension to the country's already fractured political landscape. With the explicit knowledge of Washington and several regional stakeholders, Islamabad has positioned itself in 2026 as a self-styled peace broker seeking to bridge the divide between the Libyan National Army in the east and the Government of National Unity in the west, a report has stated.

Niharika Chouksey shares how she maintains her protein intake

Akshay Acharya | July 13, 2026 5:32 PM

Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Actress Niharika Chouksey, who essays the role of Anu in the television show ‘Tumm Se Tumm Tak’, has spoken up on her protein intake, and how she keeps it on track.

Govinda on his comeback film: ‘I was written off many times’

IANS | July 13, 2026 5:29 PM

Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Actor Govinda, who is making a comeback with his upcoming film ‘Roopa’ has said that he was written off by the film industry.

PM Modi’s Seychelles visit reiterates India’s commitment to serve as net security provider in IOR

IANS | July 13, 2026 5:24 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Seychelles was not only aimed at strengthening ties but to also reiterate India's commitment to serving as a net service provider in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), a report has claimed.