With a sanctions waiver in place, India has in the last two months aggressively stepped up purchases of Russian crude oil. (AI image) In a U-turn on its earlier decision, the Donald Trump administration has extended the sanctions waiver on purchase of Russian crude oil at sea. The move comes two days after the earlier…
Abneet Bharti first earned an India call-up last year and travelled to India this year ahead of fixture vs Hong Kong. (Instagram) New Delhi: As India played Jamaica and went down 0-2 in London as part of the Unity Cup, Abneet Bharti sat over 10,000 kms away in La Paz, Bolivia. Instead of potentially taking…
Early school hours introduced in Jharkhand as authorities respond to extreme heatwave conditions across region The Meteorological Department has warned that temperatures across North India could reach 44 degrees Celsius in the coming week, with heatwave conditions intensifying. The advisory has prompted swift action in Jharkhand, where private schools have revised daily schedules to reduce…
During the promotional event for their latest movie ‘Outcome’, Cameron Diaz cheekily shared a laugh at Keanu Reeves’ expense for forgetting their memorable handshake from ‘Feeling Minnesota’, the film that brought them together back in 1995. But no worries! The dynamic duo swiftly conceptualized a fresh handshake that even Diaz found delightful. While talking about…
This week starts with a heavier heart, Cancer, and you may feel as if your confidence has gone missing in some drawer at home. Early in the week, expenses rise, support feels uneven, and even small matters can seem larger than they are. You may want reassurance from family or your spouse, but the very…
Ben Stokes. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) Ben Stokes brought the curtain down on his illustrious Test career with a surprise retirement announcement during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Although England suffered a defeat in the match, Stokes’ remarkable contributions to the game were celebrated by teammates and opponents alike, with…
MUMBAI : Multiple reports show that bankers are bracing for slower credit offtake in FY27 after a high base in FY26, with deposit mobilisation emerging as a constraint on margins.According to a survey by the Indian Banks Association and Ficci, lenders have entered FY27 with a constructive but more calibrated outlook, with nearly 71% of…
Chinese proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Some proverbs sound warm immediately. Some feel comforting. Others arrive with a strange kind of bluntness and make people stop for a moment.This Chinese proverb belongs in the second category.“Better to be a dog in times of tranquility than a human in times of chaos.”At first reading, the…
UBI Apprentice Notification Released For Graduates Offering One-Year Banking Training Programme Union Bank of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Union Bank of India has released its Apprentice Notification on 28 April 2026, opening a large-scale recruitment drive for graduates across India. The notification confirms 1865 vacancies under the apprenticeship programme. The application window will remain active…
NEW DELHI: The race for the Maharaja’s crown of thorns — Air India CEO’s position — has entered its final stage with the selection narrowing down to four names, including AI chief commercial officer Nipun Aggarwal, erstwhile Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan, who is now senior vice president at Singapore Airlines (SIA), and two expatriates.The airline’s…
