Banks will remain closed in several parts of the country on Friday, June 26, on account of Muharram (Yaom-e-Shahadath), Last Day of Moharam and Ashoora. However, bank branches will continue to operate in some cities, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday calendar.Banks will remain open on June 26 in these citiesBank branches…
Chennai Super Kings players (Pic credit: CSK) Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings are in uncharted territory after missing the playoffs for the third successive season. For a franchise that was once looked upon as a regular Top 4 side, the decline has been steep and uncomfortable.Despite an erratic campaign, CSK stayed mathematically alive till their…
The rupee breached the 94-per-dollar mark for the first time ever on Monday but recovered sharply to close flat at 93.53 against the US dollar, instead of ending at a fresh record closing low, amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, persistent foreign fund outflows and volatile crude oil prices.At the interbank foreign exchange market,…
From India to GCC: Lulu Group International Strengthens Food Lifeline Amid Iran vs US-Israel War In a moment that underscores the deepening economic and strategic ties between India and the Gulf, business magnate and LuLu Group Chairman Yusuff Ali MA recently met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deliver a critical assurance: food supplies to…
Subhi Gupta (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: Imagine it is your first international chess tournament on your own. Your parents have burned a hole in their pockets to take you to the scenic country of Uzbekistan. There, you are supposed to play the toughest of opponents from across the globe. You reach the venue, and you…
Quote of the day by Winston Churchill (AI-generated image) Most people, asked whether they fear death, either dodge the question or answer with something solemn. Winston Churchill did neither. “I am prepared to meet my Maker,” he said. “Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.” It is…
A California court sentenced the founder of the Punjabi Devils Motorcycle Club to more than five years in prison after authorities recovered machine guns, explosive devices and a silencer linked to an illegal weapons operation.27-year-old Jashanpreet Singh from Lodi, California, was sentenced to five years and four months in prison for unlawfully dealing firearms and…
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill found himself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons despite leading Gujarat Titans to a dramatic one-run victory over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, as the skipper was fined Rs 12 lakh for a slow over-rate.The penalty came after Gujarat Titans secured their…
Alfred Molina, best known for his villainous role in the original Spider-Man 2 franchise, has recently taken on a wide range of roles. The veteran actor recently appeared in The Boroughs and Remarkably Bright Creatures, and has been enjoying a strong run in recent years. Here’s a look at the actor’s net worth and the…
‘If Annaya calls, I will be there’: Arjun Das pledges loyalty and spills beans on being a part of Pawan Kalyan starrer ‘OG 2’ Pawan Kalyan starrer ‘They Call Him OG’ received a mixed response during its theatrical run. However, the film’s music by Thaman emerged as one of its most appreciated elements and expectations…