Tata Capital has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan's Resona Bank to help Japanese companies enter or expand in India, building on Resona's $20 million investment in a Tata Capital growth fund. The non-exclusive collaboration will leverage Tata Capital's network and financial expertise, with executives highlighting India's growing importance for Japanese businesses.
Marks and Spencer's back-to-school sale, offering 20% off uniforms, ends today. With most children heading back next week, shoppers can grab deals like £7.20 three-packs of shirts, while the retailer touts durability and a 100-day returns policy.
North Carolina and TCU open the 2026 college football season on Aug. 29 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The game airs on ESPN at Noon ET, with UNC entering as a 7 ½-point underdog. Both teams feature new quarterbacks and coordinators, and a three-point Tar Heels win is predicted.
Western Cape police seized drugs worth an estimated R1.5 million during an intelligence-driven operation in Khayelitsha, arresting a 57-year-old woman on charges of dealing in drugs. Authorities recovered 7,777 mandrax tablets and 1.6kg of crystal methamphetamine at a premises in Mandela Park.
Tame Impala has announced a series of UK and European tour dates for 2027, including three UK arena shows and several festival appearances, with support from Wet Leg. The tour follows the release of the album Deadbeat and includes special 'in the round' production.
Dazed Games' 'How to Fish,' a quirky fishing game that involves punching and shooting fish, has sold over a million copies in two days and reached over 127,000 concurrent players on Steam. The game's affordable price and chaotic multiplayer appeal are driving its success.
Average price increases at Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video fell from 24% in 2023/24 to 14% in 2025/26, with ad-free tiers seeing larger rises than ad-supported plans. Ampere Analysis says streamers are nearing consumers' willingness to pay, while advertising becomes a key revenue driver.
Anangsha Biswas, who plays Zarina in Mirzapur, opens up about receiving explicit and disturbing messages from fans who confused her with her on-screen character. She returns in Mirzapur: The Movie, alongside Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, and others.
Aldi has launched a competition giving shoppers the chance to win £100 in vouchers for a summer feast, with multiple regional outlets promoting the offer. The supermarket also highlights its product range and recent recognition as Which? Cheapest Supermarket throughout 2026. Entries close on 20th September 2026.
The Philadelphia Phillies, riding a nine-game winning streak, face the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Monday at 9:40 p.m. ET. Zack Wheeler takes the mound against Logan Gilbert, with the Phillies listed as slight favorites on the moneyline.
Paramount Pictures' 'Heart of the Beast,' starring Brad Pitt and directed by David Ayer, has been added to the San Sebastián Film Festival's Official Selection, screening out of competition. Pitt and Ayer will attend the festival, which runs September 18-26.
Employment expert Chris DeCarolis advises jobseekers to use carefully controlled 'white lies' in interviews, arguing that complete honesty can make candidates appear negative or desperate. He provides guidance on four common interview questions, emphasizing that candidates should never fabricate qualifications or employment history.
A special tribunal in Dhaka has ordered three journalists—Mozammel Babu, Farzana Rupa, and Shyamal Dutta—to remain in custody until their trial in a case linked to the 2024 mass uprising. Prosecutors allege they provoked a crackdown, while press freedom groups and the journalists' families condemn the legal action.
Moody’s has raised Pakistan’s sovereign credit rating to B3 from Caa1, with a stable outlook, citing improved governance, a stronger external position, and better fiscal metrics. The upgrade follows a similar action by S&P Global a month earlier, though Moody’s cautions that structural vulnerabilities remain.
New research from Savills estimates that parents provided the equivalent of £7.6 billion in rent-free accommodation to first-time buyers in 2025, with the average value of living at home put at £160 a week. The findings highlight the growing importance of family support for young people saving deposits, particularly in London, while underscoring the tougher path for those without such help.
Franco Malosso constructed a fake ancient Greek amphitheater in Italy's Veneto region, charging visitors up to 40 euros to see it. After a decade-long legal battle, he was jailed for forgery and unauthorized construction. The case highlights the ease with which tourists were deceived by a site that experts say was riddled with obvious flaws.
The Trump administration announced a new sanctions campaign aimed at severing Iran's economic lifelines, warning all countries to cut business ties or face retaliation. The measures stop short of targeting Chinese banks, as experts question the campaign's effectiveness ahead of a planned Trump-Xi summit.
Russia has accused Britain of directly participating in the Ukraine war after London agreed to share classified missile technology with Kyiv. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the move would 'add fuel to the fire,' while Prime Minister Andy Burnham, visiting Kyiv for Independence Day, dismissed the criticism and reaffirmed UK support.
The U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods, drawing sharp criticism from The Wall Street Journal's editorial board, which called it the 'dumbest trade war in history' that 'got dumber.' Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed dollar-for-dollar retaliation starting Sept. 8, while fact-checkers debunked several of President Trump's claims about Canada.
Apple is reportedly set to increase prices on its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models due to rising memory and component costs, a move that would follow similar increases by Samsung and Google. While no official confirmation has been made, reports suggest a $100 or more increase for the Pro models, and possibly higher for a new foldable iPhone.