MUMBAI: IDFC First Bank reported a 48.1% jump in net profit to Rs 503 crore for the third quarter ended December, from Rs 339 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The increase was helped by higher core income, lower sequential provisions and an improvement in asset quality.The bank’s bottom line improved aided by stronger…
Jason Gillespie (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Australia all-rounder Jason Gillespie has been named head coach of the new Hyderabad franchise in the Pakistan Super League. The 50-year-old will return to Pakistan cricket in a new role after a turbulent exit from the national setup in December 2024.Gillespie will build the Hyderabad squad from scratch…
Karnataka has decided to make grading system for third language in SSLC exam. This will be applicable from SSLC that is underway, announced minister for school education and literacy Madhu Bangarappa. Announcing the decision at a press conference on Friday, the minister said that marks for third language will not be included for the final…
Jasprit Bumrah (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah said he has no preference between bowling with the new or old ball, stressing that his priority is contributing to the team’s success after India clinched the five-match T20I series with two games to spare following a commanding eight-wicket victory in the third match…
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced that the Integrated 72nd Combined Preliminary Competitive Examination will be conducted on July 26, 2026, from 12 pm to 2 pm across various districts in Bihar. Candidates can expect the admit cards and detailed examination schedule to be released on the Commission’s official website shortly. (Photo credit-…
For many Indians, Old Monk isn’t just a bottle sitting on a liquor shelf. It’s nostalgia in a glass. Winter evenings, college memories, hostel rooms, long conversations and that unmistakable bottle have all become part of the brand’s cultural identity.So when the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) told the Bombay High Court…
Water, a vital yet often overlooked nutrient, is crucial for digestion, nutrient transport, temperature regulation, and waste removal. While 2-3 liters daily is recommended, individual needs vary. Alternatives like infused water and hydrating foods offer flavour and health benefits, surpassing sugary drinks and caffeinated beverages for optimal hydration and well-being. Water is one of the…
Adhir Ranjan Choudhary (ANI) NEW DELHI: Former West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Choudhary on Wednesday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which recently came to power in the state for the first time, is keeping its distance from Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLAs looking to leave the former ruling party due to corruption allegations…
Admissions have begun for the AICTE-approved B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science programme at the Nashik campus of Central Sanskrit University for the 2026–27 academic session.The university has said the four-year programme is open to candidates who have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM). Applicants should also have basic understanding of…
Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz NEW YORK CITY: Aryna Sabalenka was distracted by the smell of cannabis wafting through Louis Armstrong Stadium midway through the opening set of her US Open third-round match against Kamilla Rakhimova. The world No. 1 turned to chair umpire Eva Asderaki-Moore to raise the issue.“Someone is smoking weed,” she said,…
