IDBI Bank reported double-digit growth across key business parameters for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The bank’s total business rose 14% year-on-year to ₹6 lakh crore, compared with ₹5.29 lakh crore in the year-ago period. Total deposits increased 12% year-on-year to ₹3.47 lakh crore, while net advances grew 16% to ₹2.53 lakh crore as…
As India prepares to step into the new financial year, a series of reforms across taxation, banking, loans, digital payments, and labour laws will take effect from April 1. These changes are designed to modernise the tax framework, improve transparency, simplify compliance, and enhance convenience for borrowers, investors, and employees. Here’s a detailed look at…
Bangladesh men’s cricket team players (File photo) NEW DELHI: A meeting of the Bangladesh Cricket Board was held in Dhaka on Saturday, where officials discussed ties with India, news agency ANI reported. The meeting took place after a communication had earlier been sent to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding upcoming…
Rini Sampath, an Indian-origin professional, has made history by becoming the first South Asian candidate to secure a place on the mayoral ballot in Washington, DC.Sampath was born in Theni in Tamil Nadu. She moved to the United States at the age of seven with her family. She has lived in Washington, DC, for over…
Jasprit Bumrah’s direct hit (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals’ chase got off to a lively start, but an early mix-up brought sudden drama as Nitish Rana was run out in unfortunate fashion. At 39/2 after five overs, DC were cruising before the mishap halted their momentum.The incident came in the second over when Jasprit Bumrah…
Minerva 2026 at ISBM celebrates student talent and leadership PUNE: The vibrant spirit, creativity, and leadership potential of students were on full display at Minerva 2026, a flagship event organized by ISBM College of Commerce. The event aimed to go beyond academics and provide a platform for the holistic development of students. Speaking on the…
‘Awarapan 2’ has locked a new theatrical release window, with Emraan Hashmi set to return as Shivam in the sequel, now targeting the Independence Day 2026 weekend. The film had previously been scheduled for an April 3 release, but that plan changed because production remained unfinished. The update puts one of Emraan’s most talked-about follow-ups…
“Parents are the bones on which children cut their teeth” sounds a bit harsh at first. But sit with it for a moment, and it starts to make sense. It’s really about how children grow by testing, pushing, and sometimes even hurting the very people who are holding them up.Think about a baby learning to…
Arvind Sanger, Managing Partner, Geosphere Capital Management, warned that oil markets are already showing signs of strain and any follow-through on US President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran could disrupt supply routes and infrastructure, adding to global energy risks. He said, “The reality is that if President Trump follows through on any of these threats,”…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has partnered with Google to introduce verified badges for stock trading apps, aiming to help investors identify legitimate platforms and avoid fake or misleading applications. Under the initiative, apps operated by entities registered with SEBI will receive a “verified” badge on the Google Play Store. The program…
