MUMBAI: Federal Bank said it agreed to acquire a select credit card portfolio of around 4.5 lakh cards from Standard Chartered Bank, India, comprising customers with standalone card relationships. The transaction will strengthen Federal Bank’s retail strategy with a sharper push in the non-co-branded segment. and provide access to a seasoned, high-quality customer base. The…
The rupee hit a record low of 95.33 against the dollar on Thursday, driven by surging crude oil prices and concerns over inflation and capital flows. Suspected RBI intervention helped the currency recover to close at 94.91, though it remains under pressure. The outlook for the rupee is closely tied to the trajectory of global…
PANAJI: Thirteen-year-old Rueisha Kharsel, a Class IX student of St Anthony’s high school, Guirim, died on the ground after being struck by a hockey ball during school training on Thursday.It was the last day of school before summer vacations kicked off and the students were keen to continue with their training sessions in preparation for…
Virat Kohli and umpire (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: A dramatic moment unfolded during the IPL 2026 clash between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium, as Virat Kohli appeared to lose his cool and was seen in an animated exchange with the on-field umpire.The incident took place in the eighth…
MUMBAI: Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has hiked prices by 2-5%, signalling more increases could be in the offing going ahead as the company copes with a 8-10% cost inflation on the back of the West Asia war that sent oil prices soaring, weighing on raw material costs for a host of consumer goods ranging from detergents…
BHOPAL: A tigress and her last surviving cub died at Mukki quarantine facility in Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Tiger Reserve on Wednesday, days after three of her cubs perished in quick succession in what officials believe could be an outbreak of canine distemper virus (CDV).The deaths have pushed the tiger death toll in the state to…
Meera is a timeless Sanskrit-rooted name that means “light, saintly woman, prosperous.” It carries a devotional and literary legacy, yet it still sounds soft, familiar, and elegant in modern families. These Sanskrit-rooted names prove that tradition and modern style can go beautifully together. Each one carries a meaningful origin, a pleasant sound and a timeless…
NEW DELHI: The EC has introduced a QR code-based verification system to regulate access of persons to counting halls on May 4, the day of poll results. The system will be extended to all future elections to Lok Sabha and state/UT assemblies.As part of counting arrangements on May 4, a three-tier security mechanism has been…
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Friday increased the 19 kg commercial cylinder price by Rs 993 across the country, news agency ANI reported, citing sources.There is no change in domestic cylinder prices. A 19 kg commercial cylinder will now cost Rs 3,071.50 in Delhi.The price increase comes amid broader discussions around India’s energy supply situation,…
NEW DELHI: Today’s Chanakya Thursday predicted a big win for BJP in West Bengal, while News18 in its exit poll has forecast a tight contest with an edge to BJP.In Tamil Nadu, Today’s Chanakya gave a majority to the DMK and its allies where actor Vijay-led TVK has emerged as an X factor that may…