Some mid-sized private lenders and public sector banks recorded an expansion in NIM MUMBAI: Private sector banks reported higher profits in the Sept-quarter despite the top three banks seeing pressure on net interest margins (NIM).The FCNR(B) deposits boosted the deposit growth rate to a decadal high and expanded balance sheets, but cost of deposits rose…
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS Manchester City continued their winning run in the Premier League with a 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town on Saturday, thanks to two goals from Erling Haaland.The win kept City unbeaten with seven victories from seven matches at the top of the table, despite their recent…
‘The Paradise’ OTT release UPDATE. Directed and written by Srikanth Odela, ‘The Paradise’ features Nani in the lead role. The ensemble cast includes Mohan Babu, Sonali Kulkarni, Kayadu Lohar and Raghav Juyal. Anirudh Ravichander has composed the music for the action-adventure drama. If the newly reported date proves accurate, audiences will be able to watch…
A major fire broke out at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday, with Prime Minister Mark Carney describing it as a “serious incident”. The cause of the fire and possible casualties have not been confirmed.“A serious incident creating a major fire has occurred at CFB Wainwright, in Alberta,” Carney said in a social…
Russian President Putin and US President Trump US President Donald Trump’s decision to waive a new package of sanctions on Russia is a “historic moment”, a Russian presidential envoy said Saturday. Trump signed an executive order Friday that waived sweeping US sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia’s energy revenues, two days before they were due to…
Venezuela signs 61 oil agreements Venezuela expects to attract nearly $76 billion in oil investments over the next five years under recently signed agreements, acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Saturday. A bilateral accord with the United States includes plans to drill 250 rigs and covers 17 oilfields, forming part of a broader package of…
Shreyas Iyer and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi India captain Shreyas Iyer has backed young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to remain patient and continue working on his game despite not getting a chance to play in the five-match T20I series against the West Indies. The series ended in a 2-2 draw after the rain-hit fifth match in Bengaluru was…
Yami Gautam’s ‘Nayyi Navelli’ recorded increased box office collections on its second day in theatres. The Hindi comedy-horror drama earned Rs 4 cr in India net collections on Saturday, October 17, according to Sacnilk. This marks a 23.1% increase over its opening-day earnings of Rs 3.25 cr. The film’s worldwide gross collection has reached Rs…
Several people reportedly fell down a flight of stairs near the exit and were trampled by those behind them NEW DELHI: A sudden surge of people, heavy rain and alleged confusion over announcements and entry-exit routes are among the factors being investigated after a stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata killed…
In its statement, the Ministry of Interior cited Quranic verses condemning corruption and violence. It said the men had been convicted of crimes involving attacks on security personnel, the use of weapons and the provision of support and safe houses to finance and carry out terrorist operations in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia executed five of…
