Ongoing crisis in the Middle East is beginning to ripple through financial markets, with the impact now visible in the US bond market. The average rate on a long-term mortgage in the United States moved higher this week as bond market volatility persisted. According to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac, the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate…
Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: With back-to-back T20 World Cup titles in the bag, India have emerged as a powerhouse in cricket’s shortest format. The talent waiting in the wings is also immense. In two years, the Indian cricket team will be gearing up…
Punjab & Sind Bank reported a steady March quarter performance, with net profit rising 35% year-on-year to ₹421.8 crore from ₹312.5 crore, supported by business growth and improving asset quality. However, net interest income (NII) declined 13% to ₹974.8 crore compared with ₹1,122 crore in the year-ago period, reflecting some pressure on core margins during…
Nayanthara, the ‘Lady Superstar,’ continues to captivate audiences with her versatile performances in hit films like ‘Imaikkaa Nodigal’ and ‘Aramm.’ These action thrillers, horror dramas, and social issue films are now available on OTT platforms, allowing fans to revisit her remarkable portrayals. With several promising projects in the pipeline, Nayanthara solidifies her position as a…
NEW DELHI: Govt will roll out biometric authentication through Aadhaar to transfer compensation for land acquisition in highway projects, aiming to ensure actual landowners receive the amount directly in their bank accounts. The amount will be transferred instantly after OTP-based biometric authentication is complete.Highways agencies under the road transport ministry are carrying out a pilot…
Get ready for a live-action ‘Metal Gear Solid’ movie! The acclaimed stealth game is getting the Hollywood treatment, with the creative minds behind the ‘Final Destination’ franchise helming the project. Directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein are set to bring Hideo Kojima’s iconic world and characters to the big screen, promising a thrilling cinematic…
LAGOS: Azeez Akanni hopped on a yellow bus heading for the central business district on Lagos Island, beads of sweat rolling down his neck and arms. The 32-year-old clothier regularly navigates chaotic traffic to deliver luxury clothes and footwear to customers across the megacity of Lagos, Nigeria‘s commercial capital. But his and millions of others’…
NEW DELHI: IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has resigned from the airline with immediate effect, following the airline’s unprecedented schedule collapse last December that had left lakhs of passengers stranded across airports. Airline founder & MD Rahul Bhatia will “in the interim assume management of the affairs of the company,” IndiGo parent Interglobe Enterprises (IGE) said…
BENGALURU: Friday’s IPL clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium brings together two captains on opposite arcs. Rajat Patidar, who had only limited leadership experience on the domestic circuit before being handed the RCB captain’s job last season, has turned into the defending champions’ most explosive batter and a steady hand in a high-pressure campaign.In contrast,…
Wall Street extended its gains on Tuesday, with investors stepping back into equities amid fresh signals that diplomatic efforts could ease tensions in the Middle East, even as corporate earnings remained in sharp focus.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 227.05 points, or 0.47%, to 48,445.30, while the S&P 500 gained 32.09 points, or 0.47%, to…
