Shares of Vodafone Idea Ltd., the telecom service provider of the Aditya Birla Group, fell as much as 3% on Thursday, April 2, despite a major update with regards to its subscribers that was released last evening. As per the data released for the month of February by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI),…
NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), a wholly owned arm of National Payments Corporation of India, has launched biometric authentication for UPI transactions on the BHIM Payments App, allowing users to approve payments of up to ₹5,000 using fingerprint or facial recognition. The feature, available on both iOS and Android devices that support biometric capabilities, enables…
Israel is preparing potential strikes on Iran’s energy facilities and is awaiting approval from the United States, Reuters reported, citing a senior Israeli defence official. The attacks, if approved, could be carried out within the next week, the official added. The remarks came after US President Donald Trump warned Iran to reopen the strategic Strait…
The United States is set to commit nearly its entire inventory of stealthy long-range JASSM-ER cruise missiles to its ongoing military campaign against Iran, significantly depleting stockpiles earmarked for other regions, according to a Bloomberg report.Citing a person with direct knowledge of the matter, Bloomberg reported that orders were issued in late March to pull…
Ashok Sharma bowls fastest bowl of IPL 2026 vs Rajasthan Royals Gujarat Titans unearthed a moment of raw pace brilliance in IPL 2026 as Ashok Sharma sent down the quickest delivery of the season so far during their clash against the Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The young pacer consistently hurried the Royals…
The Malayalam comedy-drama ‘Vaazha 2’ is making waves at the box office, showing a significant 33.3% jump on its third day to collect Rs 7 crore net in India. The film, a sequel to ‘Vaazha: Biopic of a Billion Boys’, explores the lives of four young friends, their struggles, and the complexities of sibling bonds….
A set of mid-sized lenders reported steady business growth in the March quarter, with advances and deposits expanding in double digits on a year-on-year basis. While CASA trends remained mixed, most banks saw sequential improvement, indicating stable liability franchises and continued credit momentum heading into the new financial year. Here’s the list: Indian Bank Q4…
The Ministry of Railways has revised the rates of kilometrage allowance and allowance in lieu of kilometrage (ALK) for running staff, with retrospective effect from January 1, 2024, according to an official circular issued by the Railway Board. The revision follows an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) to 50%, which typically triggers adjustments in certain…
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ starring Ranveer Singh continues to roar at the box office. The movie, released on March 19, is enjoying its third weekend in the theatre, and trade reports say it has been keeping the cash registers ringing. Though the Aditya Dhar-directed spy thriller saw a drop in figures during the weekdays, the weekend…
Kuwait’s ministries complex building and Shuwaikh oil sector complex was targeted in a drone attack on Sunday. The country’s finance ministry said that the attack on “ministries building complex” was due to a “hostile drone attack” as a result of the “unjust Iranian aggression”. Videos of the attack show flames erupting from a part of…
