MUMBAI: State Bank of India has raised its credit growth target for the year after broad-based momentum lifted profitability in the Dec quarter, chairman CS Setty said at a briefing. “On the credit growth advice we had given 12 to 14% credit guidance earlier. We are revising that upwards to 13 to 15% based on…
As anticipation builds for Bad Bunny’s highly awaited performance at the Super Bowl LX halftime show this Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the Puerto Rican superstar received an outpouring of love and support from the entertainment world. Katy Perry cheers for Bad Bunny Ahead of the big show, Katy Perry, who previously…
An uplifting day is ahead as collaborations thrive and familial bonds deepen. Singles may find sparks of romance, and long-distance pairs could finally close the gap. Business initiatives are looking up, yet a thorough examination of contracts is essential. Those pursuing education need to keep their eyes on the prize for academic excellence. A clear…
NEW DELHI: Concerned over numerous complaints about poor quality highways in recent months, particularly during and after monsoon, PM Narendra Modi has set a May deadline for the road transport ministry to prioritise quality improvement and develop robust SOPs to ensure accountability and consistency. TOI has learnt that while recently reviewing progress in the highway…
Resurfaced 3,300-year-old Egyptian document hints at biblical giants being real/ Image: British Museum A 3,300-year-old Egyptian manuscript held by the British Museum has resurfaced at the centre of a renewed debate over whether the Bible’s references to giants were rooted in historical encounters rather than myth. The document, known as Anastasi I, has been in…
NEW DELHI: “My message to Gen Z is simple: nothing in life is linear. Be flexible and persevere,” Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Sunday in an online post that he shared along with a video of his recent interaction with NRI students from the UAE. He said, “Many shared how they feel anxious about…
NEW DELHI: After a near standstill in business, carpet exporters are now seeing some signs of activity.The punishing 50% US tariffs, including 25% penalty for Russian oil buys, had resulted in buyers putting orders on hold, which resulted in operations in Bhadohi and parts of J&K, the two carpet-making hubs, slowing down considerably.“There are 24-25…
Singer Arijit Singh performed his first live show in Kolkata just days after announcing his decision to step away from playback singing. Several videos and photographs from the concert, held on Sunday at the Netaji Indoor Stadium, surfaced on social media, showing the singer sharing the stage with sitar maestro Anoushka Shankar.In one of the…
Today invites you to harness inner strength as everyday irritations come to the fore. Maintain a balanced approach to health by pacing yourself, and make your travel effortless. In your personal relationships, practice patience, as tensions may rise; sidestep unnecessary disagreements. Career-wise, remain on guard against unspoken rivals, but channel your energy into productive studies….
NEW DELHI: The smartphone in your pocket is increasingly getting a ‘Made in India’ backstory – and so are many of the electronic parts that power daily life. India’s electronics manufacturing has grown sharply over the past 11 years, with production rising about six-fold and exports jumping eight-fold, govt told Rajya Sabha on Friday, adding…
A 27-year-old Indian man said he planned to return to India after failing to secure employment in the United States despite completing a Master’s degree and applying for jobs, according to a Reddit post titled “Did everything ‘right’ in the US, still failed, heading back to India”.In the post, he said he followed a conventional…
NEW DELHI: CPM said on Sunday, “As details of Indo-US trade deal slowly emerge, it is becoming evident that BJP-led govt has made sweeping concessions to the US in the so-called interim deal, which poses a serious threat to India’s economy, agriculture, and national sovereignty.“ It reiterated its demand that “details of the deal be…
MUMBAI: Kotak Bank’s statement that it is not in the race to acquire IDBI Bank would mean that the success of govt’s plan to sell IDBI Bank will depend upon the interest of foreign bidders. Kotak Bank, while never an official contender, was long seen as a potential acquirer given the bank’s high capital adequacy…
Cricket’s rising star Rinku Singh recently broke the internet with an iconic snapshot alongside Bollywood giants Shah Rukh Khan and Ranveer Singh. The actors brought their distinctive charm to the frame, leaving fans in awe. This article also dives into the thrilling updates on Shah Rukh’s forthcoming film ‘King’ and explores the recent success of…
File photo: Union minister Piyush Goyal Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday clarified that the much-discussed $500 billion figure mentioned in the India–US interim trade framework reflects intent, not obligation, stressing that India is under no binding requirement to purchase goods of that value from the United States.Speaking to news agency ANI,…
The Twitch account of a popular streamer, Mizkif, was suspended for a brief period of time, specifically for 24 hours. The suspension of the user was minor, specifically for a different account of Mizkif, which was not his main Twitch channel. In other words, his main channel was not suspended. The suspension was marked as…
NEW DELHI: In a giant leap for the Indian space sector, domestic aerospace company Azista Space has demonstrated a new indigenous capability in space by taking images of objects in orbit from another satellite, a first by any space company in the country. This is often called “in-orbit snooping or space watch”.Using its 80-kg earth-observation…
NEW DELHI: India’s auto component industry is set for a significant boost following the India-US trade deal, with the agreement providing preferential tariff treatment for Indian auto parts exports, including zero-duty access for some products. The joint statement said India will receive a preferential tariff rate quota for automotive parts currently covered under US national…
The reimagined version of ‘Rambha Ho’, one of Usha Uthup’s most iconic songs from the 1981 film Armaan, has been drawing attention after featuring in Aditya Dhar’s period spy thriller Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh. While the song has been recreated by Shashwat Sachdev and sung by Madhubanti Bagchi, Usha Uthup has now revealed that the…
NEW DELHI: Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities’ new plant in Indore had just started production for some American buyers when the US announced 50% tariffs on Indian imports. With the trade deal likely to be implemented soon, the company is now hoping that things will slowly fall into place. “Under development business had come to a…
