The government currently has no roadmap for mergers among public sector banks, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, indicating that consolidation is not under active consideration even as a new banking reform panel is set to review the sector’s future.“I am not familiar with any roadmap…there isn’t one,” Sitharaman said in a media briefing after her…
The music industry mourns the passing of Asha Bhosle, who left us at 92 in Mumbai. Sunam Salve, who served as her house help for four decades, described her as a remarkable person who valued every soul. Similarly, Pushpa Navar, who was close to Lata Mangeshkar, reminisced about Bhosle’s gentle spirit and compassion. Read on…
Brad Pitt had a notable dating history, having been linked romantically to several high-profile celebrities around the world. The actor was previously in a long-term relationship with actress Angelina Jolie, and before that was married to Jennifer Aniston, one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actresses. Now, the 62-year-old Oscar-winning actor stepped out for a leisurely afternoon…
NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar on Thursday accused fellow party MP Kalyan Banerjee of “verbally abusing” her inside Lok Sabha and urged Speaker Om Birla to punish him, saying other women members of the House too have been at the receiving end of his “misogyny”.Her complaint underscored the deep churn within TMC,…
Samajwadi Party chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the death of his younger brother Prateek Yadav LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the death of his younger step brother Prateek Yadav, describing him as…
Turbo-petrol engines are becoming increasingly popular in India, offering a mix of stronger performance and fuel efficiency. By using forced induction, these engines produce higher power and torque from smaller capacities, improving acceleration and responsiveness while maintaining competitive efficiency. This makes them suitable for varied conditions, including city traffic and highway driving. Automakers have begun…
Chandranath Rath and Suvendu Adhikari (Image/Agencies) NEW DELHI: BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday described the killing of his close aide Chandranath Rath as ‘heart-wrenching’ and alleged that it was a ‘pre-planned murder’ carried out after days of surveillance.Speaking to reporters after the incident, Adhikari said: “The killing of my aide Chandranath Rath is heart-wrenching;…
The Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL) has declared the PSTCL Result 2026 for various technical and non-technical posts. Candidates who appeared for the computer-based test can now check their results on the official website, pstcl.org. The recruitment examination was conducted in January 2026 for posts including Junior Engineer, Lower Division Clerk, Assistant Lineman and…
India’s automobile industry closed FY26 on a strong note, registering its highest-ever annual sales across all segments. According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), total vehicle wholesales in the country stood at 2,82,65,519 units, marking a 10.4 per cent increase over the 2,56,09,399 units recorded in FY25.What makes this performance significant is that…
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) held a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and PM Modi over the NEET 2026 paper leak and alleged irregularities in the CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.Among the slogans raised were, “Dharmendra Pradhan Istifa do”, “PM Modi Istifa…
