Public sector banks posted a record cumulative profit of Rs 52,603 crore in the third quarter of the current financial year, marking an 18 per cent year-on-year rise, led by strong performance from the country’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI).All 12 public sector banks (PSBs) had posted a combined profit of Rs 44,473…
Amidst speculation linking him to the epic film ‘Ramayana’ as Vibhishan, actor Vijay Sethupathi has officially denied his involvement. The highly anticipated two-part adaptation, slated for Diwali 2026 and 2027 releases, features Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. Vijay Sethupathi has emerged as one of the most sought-after actors…
South Africa vs Canada Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026: The opening clash between South Africa and Canada at the T20 World Cup 2026 sets up a classic contest between pedigree and ambition. South Africa arrive in Ahmedabad carrying the weight of expectation, fuelled by unfinished business from the 2024 edition where they fell heartbreakingly…
Hyundai Motor India recently announced a refreshed and more accessible pricing for the select variants of the Hyundai i20 hatchback. The ‘Era’ variant has been reintroduced, bringing the hatchback’s entry price down by around Rs 74,000. In addition, the automaker has also cut prices for the mid-spec Magna Executive and Magna variants. With this move,…
Representative image generated by AI (Gemini) In a move aimed at modernising retirement fund access, EPFO is working on a new mobile application that may allow subscribers to withdraw a portion of their EPF savings instantly through the UPI payment gateway. The app, expected to be launched around April, is part of efforts to reduce…
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur known for classics such as ‘Masoom’, ‘Mr India’, and ‘Bandit Queen, recently revisited one of the most uncertain moments of his career. He revealed how his film ‘Masoom’ starring Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi was a flop initially and suddenly things changed. It unexpectedly turned into a hit after many days. Alongside a…
Nepal’s Sher Malla, second right, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Mumbai: After Bangladesh and Afghanistan, Nepal seems to be the latest South Asian country bitten by the cricket bug. Matching two-time world champions England shot for shot and ball for ball, Nepal came just four runs short while chasing 185 on Sunday in their…
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV) and its subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover Automotive today announced that it has begun operations at their new manufacturing facility at Panapakkam in Tamil Nadu’s Ranipet district, marking a key milestone in the group’s domestic manufacturing expansion. The first vehicle to roll out of the plant was the locally produced…
When exchanges are active and predictable, FPOs can aggregate produce and hedge prices before harvest. (AI image) By Dr. Arun Raste, MD and CEO, NCDEXIndian agriculture has always had the backing of strong public policy support. Systems like MSP, procurement and buffer stocking have played a stabilising role for decades. They give confidence to farmers…
Fans who attended Anoushka Shankar’s Kolkata concert were treated to an unexpected moment when Arijit Singh walked on stage for a surprise live performance. This was his first appearance and performance after announcing his decision to step away from playback singing. Arijit’s set instantly went viral on social media. Among those present backstage were music…
