MUMBAI: Indian bank stocks outperformed the broader market in the Oct-Dec quarter, with valuations rising sharply after GST cuts ahead of the festive season lifted consumption and strengthened expectations of a pickup in credit growth. Data from S&P Global Market Intelligence show the combined market capitalisation of the top 20 listed banks rose to about…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (local time) met French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to France and conveyed PM Modi’s warm wishes, underscoring the strength of the India–France Strategic Partnership.Sharing details of the meeting on X, Jaishankar said, “Delighted to call on President @EmmanuelMacron of France today and convey warm…
Ahead of the Union Budget for 2026–27, industry body Assocham has urged the government to roll out incentives for hydrogen-based direct reduced iron (DRI) production and concessional green finance to help the steel sector transition towards low-carbon manufacturing, PTI reported.In its pre-Budget recommendations, the chamber also called for incentives to promote waste-heat recovery systems and…
South Indian Bank has released a fresh recruitment notification for 2026, offering a good opportunity for experienced professionals looking to work in the banking sector. The recruitment drive is aimed at filling several officer-level positions in specialised roles. The bank has invited online applications from eligible candidates who meet the required education and work experience….
KOCHI: ED deputy director P Radhakrishnan, who investigated the 2020 diplomatic-channel gold smuggling case in which the then principal secretary to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan was implicated, has been asked to go on premature retirement with five years of service remaining. Sources said Union govt issued the order a week ago with President’s approval. Radhakrishnan…
Captain Brandon Fisher, the pilot of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Boeing. He alleges the company wrongly blamed him and his first officer for the door plug blowout that forced an emergency landing in January 2024. The lawsuit was filed on December 30, 2025, in an Oregon court and…
RRB exam dates 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the tentative Computer-Based Test (CBT) schedule for three major recruitment notifications. The exams fall under CEN 01/2025, CEN 02/2025 and CEN 03/2025. The schedule covers Assistant Loco Pilot, Technician and Paramedical category posts. The dates were announced through an official notice. Candidates have been…
MEERUT: A 25-year-old wedding caterer was beaten to death and his body set on fire by a teenage auto driver in Meerut after an argument over loud music. The auto driver allegedly assaulted Rohit Kumar with bricks and set his body on fire using engine oil in an attempt to conceal his identity, police said….
MUMBAI: Bajaj Group on Thursday completed the acquisition of a 23% stake in its insurance joint ventures from Allianz SE for Rs 21,390 crore, marking the largest transaction in India’s insurance sector and bringing the group closer to full ownership of Bajaj General Insurance and Bajaj Life Insurance.The stake purchase involved Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Holdings…
CBSE class 10 social science 2026: Faculty-backed tips for students Social Science is often misunderstood as a test of memory. In the CBSE Class 10 board exam, it is more accurately a test of judgement. What to write. What to leave out. Where to pause. How to structure an answer so that the examiner sees…
