Rajpal Yadav refuses to reveal financial help received from Bollywood stars in ₹9 crore debt case: ‘Don’t want sympathy’

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav was granted interim bail on February 16 in connection with a ₹9 crore debt and cheque bounce case. During the period when the actor was in jail, several Bollywood celebrities reportedly stepped forward to help him financially settle his dues. However, in a recent interview with Etimes, Rajpal declined to disclose…

The Impact of U.S. National Debt on Investments

FAQs What is the interest rate on the national debt? The U.S. Treasury pays different interest rates across many types of debt, and those rates move as new debt is issued and older debt matures. To understand the overall cost, investors often look at the average interest rate across interest‑bearing federal debt, which reached 3.35%…

Consumers feel less judged by AI debt collectors

Debt collection agencies are starting to use automated voice systems and AI-driven messaging to handle consumer calls. These systems help scale outreach, reduce call center staffing demands, and offer 24/7 service. A new study covering 11 European countries found that this shift changes how consumers emotionally experience debt collection, especially around stigma and empathy. The…