MUMBAI: The sudden exit of Atanu Chakraborty, HDFC Bank non-executive chairman late on Wednesday, unnerved several of the lender’s shareholders and fund managers as it came at a time when the war in West Asia has been weighing heavily on investor sentiment. The news of Chakraborty’s resignation led to a 8.4% crash in its stock…
MUMBAI: A day after HDFC Bank‘s non-executive chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigned citing concerns over practices inconsistent with his values and ethics, regulators, the bank’s board and management and the govt moved swiftly to contain a governance scare.Seeking to steady sentiment, newly appointed interim chairman Keki Mistry struck a firm tone while addressing analysts and reporters….
The buzz among fans reached a fever pitch when the trailer for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ was unveiled, sparking rumors of Charlie Cox’s return. However, during his guest appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live,’ Cox quashed the excitement by saying, ‘I’m definitely not in the movie. Since the ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ trailer dropped on Wednesday,…
Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research has recommended Belrise Industries, and Jayaswal Neco Industries as the top stock picks for March 20, 2026. The brokerage also shares its views on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Index View: NiftyIndian benchmark indices remained highly volatile this week as investor sentiment stayed cautious…
Liane Moriarty, the bestselling author behind hit series ‘Big Little Lies,’ has announced a sequel novel that paves the way for the show’s highly anticipated third season. Titled ‘Big Little Truths,’ the book arrives on August 25, 2026, and features a significant time jump where the Monterey Five’s children have grown into teenagers. This development…
DUBAI: Iran is considering a proposal to levy transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a lawmaker said on Thursday, a potential bid to monetise Tehran’s newfound grip over the critical waterway through which a fifth of global oil and liquefied gas passes.Since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran…
As ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ sent fans flocking to cinemas in large numbers across the country, leading man Ranveer Singh‘s proud mother, Anju Bhavnani, joined in the frenzy. At a time when the film has been shattering records and raising the bar at the box office, Anju showed her support as she attended a screening. Proving…
Top Arab and Muslim Ministers Meet in Riyadh as Iran vs US-Israel War Threatens to Spiral As the Iran vs US–Israel war intensifies and missile strikes ripple across the Gulf, a high-stakes diplomatic gathering in Riyadh has emerged as a defining moment in the region’s response. Foreign ministers from more than a dozen Arab and…
Global K-pop powerhouse BTS is set to reunite as a full group on March 20, 2026, marking the end of a three-year-and-nine-month hiatus from collective projects. The septet will drop their fifth studio album, ‘Arirang,’ at 1 p.m. KST, their first since “Proof” in June 2022 and the first following all members’ completion of mandatory…
NEW DELHI: The conflict in West Asia may delay the roll out of the India-Oman free trade agreement, which was expected to kick in from April 1, while the UK is on course to implement the trade treaty with India around May 1, top govt officials said Thursday.EU has indicated that it is on course…