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: Bihar, Assam and Chhattisgarh are among the frontrunners in the installation of smart electricity meters that provide consumers with near real-time consumption data through mobile applications, along with the convenience of recharge and historical usage graphs for optimisation.According to data tabled by minister of state for power Shripad Naik in Rajya Sabha on…
NEW DELHI: To honour junior commissioned officers (JCOs) with a record of long and distinguished military service, the Central govt has approved ahead of Republic Day the conferment of honorary commissioned ranks on 2,241 JCOs of the Indian Army.At least 437 JCOs have been elevated to the rank of honorary captain, while 1,804 JCOs have…
Hera Pheri 3 has been mired in controversy ever since its announcement, leaving fans of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal eagerly waiting but increasingly uncertain about its future. Amid the ongoing legal troubles, writer Rohan Shankar has now shed light on his association with the film and why he is no longer part…
Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ faces significant setbacks with HD leaks of its scenes and substantial portions online. The production house, KVN Productions LLP, has issued a stern warning, vowing to pursue stringent civil and criminal proceedings against all individuals involved in the piracy. They emphasize that every digital action is traceable and investigations are underway…
Tanushree Dutta, who sparked the entire MeToo movement in 2018, has reacted to Chiranjeevi‘s statement that casting couches don’t exist. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, the actress shared what steps should the superstar should do in order for the betterment of the women working in the film industry and much more.Chiranjeevi feels the casting…
Pakistan cricket team (Agency Image) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: A day after their humiliating 61-run loss against India, the Pakistan cricket team looked in good spirits ahead of their clash against Namibia at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo.It was a light session for the men in green after having two intense sessions before…
Actress Tejaswini Kolhapure has opened up about the pressures of coming from a well-known film family and constantly being compared to her sister, veteran actor Padmini Kolhapure. Speaking about the expectations that come with such a background, Tejaswini said the visibility may open doors but it also brings immense scrutiny. Actress Tejaswini Kolhapure has opened…
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There’s a joke doing the rounds online which goes something like this: “Marco Rubio learning he has to become the new ____.”The blank changes depending on the day. Sometimes the internet appoints him the next Pope, sometimes the manager of Manchester United, and occasionally even the Ayatollah of Iran. Like all good memes, it exaggerates…
