NEW DELHI: Monsoon is likely to hit Kerala on May 27, five days earlier than its normal onset date of June 1, the IMD said on Saturday. Early onset makes it possible to begin Kharif (summer sown) crops sowing operation early and the forecast helps farmers to prepare themselves for the same.The advance of monsoon…
NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday fined State Bank of India and Jana Small Finance Bank for failing to follow certain regulatory non-compliances.According to the RBI, it has levied a fine of Rs 1,72,80,000 on SBI for failing to adhere to guidelines concerning “Loans and Advances-Statutory and Other Restrictions”, “Customer Protection…
Ukraine, its allies call for ‘full, unconditional 30-day ceasefire’ (Photo: X) Ukraine and its allies are ready for a “full, unconditional ceasefire” with Russia starting Monday, the country’s foreign minister said on Saturday.“Ukraine and all allies are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire on land, air, and at sea for at least 30 days starting…
Unnati Hooda and Ayush Shetty NEW DELHI: In a significant development at the USD 240,000 BWF Taipei Open Super 300 on Saturday, promising Indian shuttlers Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda concluded their remarkable journey with semifinal appearances in their respective singles categories.Twenty-year-old Ayush, who claimed bronze at the 2023 World Junior Championships, displayed resilience but…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has surpassed Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to become the second-richest person in the world. According to Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Zuckerberg’s worth has jumped to $212 billion, while Bezos’ worth remained $209 billion. As per the Bloomberg data, Zuckerberg gained $846 million on Monday i.e. May 5, while Bezos lost $2.90 billion….
Prime Minister Modi convened a high-level security meeting with top officials, including the armed forces chiefs and Defence Minister, amidst escalating tensions with Pakistan. The meeting addressed Pakistan’s troop movements to forward areas and attempts to infiltrate Indian air bases, resulting in damage and casualties. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a…
India’s market demonstrates superior structural strength. (AI image) India-Pakistan tensions: The reaction of stock markets in India and Pakistan to the rising tensions post Pahalgam terror attack and the ongoing Operation Sindoor so far is an indication of India’s underlying economic strength. The stock markets of India and Pakistan have shown contrasting responses to the…
NEW DELHI: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday strongly condemned Pakistan’s continued support to cross-border terrorism and called for national unity in combating such acts.On being asked about Pakistan’s recent attacks on civilian territories, Owaisi told ANI, “This is what Pakistan has always been doing and this is what Pakistan will continue to do.”He expressed…
SBI announces recruitment for 2964 Circle Based Officer posts, apply by May 29 SBI CBO recruitment 2025: The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced its recruitment drive for 2025, inviting applications for 2964 Circle Based Officer (CBO) vacancies. Interested candidates can apply for these positions via the official SBI website at sbi.co.in.The application process…
UAE openers Theertha Satish and captain Esha Oza. (Pic credit: UAE Cricket) In an unprecedented incident at the Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2025 in Bangkok, all ten batters from the UAE side retired out in their group-stage match against Qatar on Saturday.Playing at the Terdthai Cricket Ground, UAE openers Theertha Satish and captain…
