As price hikes weigh, EMIs take centrestage

On Amazon, for example, purchases using no-cost EMIs have jumped to 50% from about 30% last year (Representative image) MUMBAI: India’s online festive sales seem to be missing their fiery spark this year. Price hikes have weighed on smartphone sales volumes, typically the biggest driver of the season with final prices in many cases higher…

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‘Internet access is fundamental right’: SC suggests ‘child mode’ for social media accounts | India News

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Saturday declared access to and use of the internet a fundamental right for every individual, including children, under Articles 21 and 19(1)(a) of the Constitution, observing that “The safety of our children and their freedom are not at odds with each other.”The bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice…

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US pushes World Bank to scrap oil, gas funding curbs in major energy policy overhaul

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent has urged the World Bank to end its restrictions on financing upstream oil and gas projects, arguing that developing countries need reliable and affordable energy to drive economic growth, industrialisation and job creation.According to news agency ANI, Bessent made the demand during the October 2026 annual meetings of the International…

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सोन नदी से 3 किमी दूर खेत में मगरमच्छ पहुंचा:एक महीने से रेस्क्यू का इंतजार, दो बकरी के मेमनों का कर चुका शिकार

सीधी जिले के रामपुर नैकिन जनपद पंचायत के शिकारगंज गांव में खेतों के बीच एक मगरमच्छ देखा गया है। यह मगरमच्छ सोन नदी से करीब तीन किलोमीटर दूर खेतों में पहुंचा है। ग्रामीणों को अब खेतों तक जाने में परेशानी हो रही है। गांववालों का कहना है कि मगरमच्छ खेतों की मेड़ों के पास छिपा…

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Mumbai Indians, Mahela Jayawardene mutually agree to bring in ‘fresh perspective’; new coach likely | Cricket News

Hardik Pandya, left, and Mahela Jayawardene (PTI Photo) Mumbai Indians and head coach Mahela Jayawardene have mutually decided to bring in a fresh perspective starting with the upcoming Indian Premier League season. In a meeting of the top brass earlier this week, both parties reached an agreement. TimesofIndia.com has learnt that a new head coach…

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Anirudh Ravichander Wedding News: ‘Jailer 2’ music composer Anirudh Ravichander invites CM Vijay to wedding reception with Kavya Maran; PM Modi invited too | Tamil Movie News

Music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sun Group heiress Kavya Maran’s wedding reception has become a talking point, with prominent political and film personalities among those invited. Sun Group chairman Kalanithi Maran is personally handing over invitations to key guests ahead of the celebrations. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu…

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Her sister died in a 47-car pile-up and the surviving children reached hospital unidentified; she turned the tragedy into a car-seat ID tag that becomes an emergency wristband

When a serious road accident happens, first responders must make urgent decisions while dealing with injured people, damaged vehicles and incomplete information. For children who cannot explain who they are, even basic details such as their names, allergies and emergency contacts can become crucial.That concern inspired the Roth ID Tag, a child-safety product designed to…

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Jr NTR’s ‘Dragon’ shoot resumes after shoulder surgery; Prashanth Neel films other sequences during recovery; makers retain June 2027 release |

Jr NTR’s ‘Dragon’ shoot resumes after shoulder surgery; Prashanth Neel films other sequences Telugu superstar Jr NTR is expected to return to filming for ‘Dragon’ towards the end of October 2026, following his recovery from a shoulder injury. The actor underwent arthroscopic surgery in August and has completed six weeks of recovery and physiotherapy.Directed by…

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