Image used for representative purposes MUMBAI: Five years after a group of Indian lenders led by SBI stepped in to rescue Yes Bank, Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) will acquire a 20% stake in the private lender for Rs 13,483 crore, making it the largest shareholder. The deal, India’s biggest cross-border banking investment, marks…
NEW DELHI: Thirty-two airports will remain temporarily closed for civil flight operations till 5.29 am on May 15, the DGCA said in a statement early Saturday morning. These airports are: Adhampur, Ambala, Amritsar, Awantipur, Bathinda, Bhuj, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Halwara, Hindon, Jaisalmer, Jammu, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Kandla, Kangra (Gaggal), Keshod, Kishangarh, Kullu Manali (Bhuntar), Leh, Ludhiana, Mundra,…
Amidst the rising tensions between India and Pakistan, a message has gone viral on social media platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook. The message asks citizens to turn off the mobile location on their smartphones immediately, claiming that it can be used to detect areas with high population. Debunking the message as fake, PIB Fact…
NEW DELHI: Drones from Pakistan have been spotted at 26 different locations along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB), including several suspected armed drones, the ministry of defence said on Saturday.The areas where drone sightings have occurred include Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozpur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj,…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved the immediate disbursement of $1 billion to Pakistan under the ongoing Extended Fund Facility (EFF), drawing sharp opposition from India, which warned the funds could be misused to support state-sponsored cross-border terrorism.The approval came during a board meeting in Washington, where the IMF also reviewed a proposed…
NEW DELHI: A Pakistani drone struck a residential area in Ferozepur, Punjab, on Friday, injuring three people. The attack left the victims with burn injuries. The injured were immediately rushed to the hospital, as confirmed by SSP Ferozepur Bhupinder Singh Sidhu.“We received information about 3 people being injured. They have burn injuries. Doctors will treat…
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has announced the postponement of the inaugural NC Classic, citing the prevailing national security situation and prioritising the safety and well-being of all stakeholders. The decision was shared via his official Twitter handle on Friday.“In the light of the current situation the inaugural edition of the NC classic stands postponed until…
Bill Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, banned from UNC facility (Image via: Getty Images) In a shocking development, Jordon Hudson, the 24-year-old girlfriend of NFL coaching legend Bill Belichick, has been banned from the University of North Carolina’s football facility. This unexpected move, reportedly made by UNC’s top officials last week, marks a significant shift in…
US President Donald Trump on Friday floated slashing tariffs on China to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting, signaling a possible move to ease tensions in the ongoing trade war.“80% Tariff on China seems right! Up to Scott B,” Trump posted on Truth Social referring to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who is one of the…
India responded firmly to Pakistan’s drone and artillery attacks on May 7 and 8, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs. Pakistan initiated large-scale airspace violations, deploying hundreds of drones across the LoC and International Border. Indian forces retaliated with targeted drone strikes, destroying a Pakistani AD radar. NEW DELHI: The ministry of external…
