Yes Bank received a significant confidence boost from Moody’s Ratings on Friday, as the global credit agency upgraded its long-term foreign and local currency bank deposit ratings from Ba3 to Ba2. The move reflects a steady enhancement in the bank’s credit fundamentals, including improved capital buffers, higher loan loss reserves, and better asset quality metrics. The bank’s gross non-performing loan ratio dropped sharply to 1.6% by March 2025, while its provision coverage rose to 80%.

As Bollywood leans heavily into sequels and franchise storytelling, actress Kajol offers a refreshing counter-narrative. In a candid media interaction, she dismissed the idea of sequels to her landmark films Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, asserting that their timelessness lies in their finality. She also shared her views on evolving romantic sensibilities and spoke openly about turning down blockbuster roles, including 3 Idiots.

Oswal Pumps has successfully raised Rs. 416.2 crore from prominent anchor investors just ahead of its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO), set to open on June 13, 2025. The IPO, priced between Rs. 584 and Rs. 614 per share, comprises a fresh issue and an offer-for-sale totaling Rs. 1,387.34 crore. The proceeds will be directed toward capacity expansion, debt reduction, and investments in its solar energy subsidiary.

Bose is reinforcing its commitment to high-end personal audio with the upcoming release of its second-generation QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, expected to hit the market later this summer. The latest iteration retains the minimalist, elegant design of the original model while introducing meaningful performance and convenience upgrades. These include wireless charging support and customizable touch controls—features that respond directly to user feedback. Despite the enhancements, Bose has kept the retail price unchanged at Rs.

In a candid reflection on missed opportunities and creative differences, actor Aamir Khan recently disclosed that he had turned down Swades—a film that later earned critical acclaim with Shah Rukh Khan in the lead. Speaking during a media interview, Aamir admitted he found the story dull during its initial narration by director Ashutosh Gowariker, despite appreciating its core message. The film, originally titled Kaveri Amma, didn’t resonate with Aamir at the time, and to this day, he hasn’t watched the final version.

Retail inflation in India cooled to 2.82% in May 2025—the lowest in over six years—signaling a significant shift in consumer price pressures and offering relief to households and policymakers alike. The sharp drop was largely driven by a steep fall in food inflation, which plummeted to just 0.99%, its lowest level since October 2021. According to the National Statistics Office (NSO), this decline reflects easing prices across key food categories including vegetables, fruits, cereals, pulses, and protein-rich items.

In a key leadership transition, IT services firm Happiest Minds Technologies has named Anand Balakrishnan as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. He succeeds Venkatraman Narayanan, who will continue to serve as the company’s Managing Director. Balakrishnan brings over two decades of experience in corporate finance, accounting, and strategic financial planning, with a track record of senior roles at globally recognized firms including GE Healthcare, Marsh McLennan, and Mindteck.

As speculation swirls about Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan partnering with acclaimed South Indian production house Mythri Movie Makers and director Sukumar for an upcoming project, reliable sources close to the actor have firmly debunked the rumor. While fans were excited at the prospect of a pan-India collaboration akin to the success of Jawan, insiders confirm that Khan is fully focused on his current film, King, and will only consider new ventures after its completion.

India has slipped to the 131st position among 148 countries in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index 2025, marking a two-place decline from last year. Despite advancements in economic participation and education, the overall parity score stands at just 64.1%, reflecting persistent disparities in key areas. While economic and educational indicators have seen modest improvements, broader issues in political empowerment and health continue to hinder progress.

POCO, a prominent sub-brand of Xiaomi, is gearing up to launch its latest flagship device, the POCO F7, in India later this month. The device has been making waves online, with its appearance in Geekbench listings revealing some key specifications ahead of the official launch. Expected to be a major contender in the premium smartphone market, the POCO F7 is anticipated to offer high-end features, including the latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, 12GB of RAM, and a large 7550mAh battery.