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Mumbai: Reserve Bank of India has approved HDFC Bank to acquire and hold an aggregate stake of up to 9.5% in IndusInd Bank, within the regulatory framework governing significant shareholding in banks. The approval, dated Dec 15, 2025, was disclosed by IndusInd Bank in a regulatory filing on Tuesday.HDFC Bank clarified that it does not…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is hosting Exercise AviaIndra-2025, a joint exercise with the Russian Federation Aerospace Force (RFASF), from December 15 to 22. The exercise reflects the long-standing Indo-Russian relationship and continues the AviaIndra series, which began in 2014.Personnel from both forces will conduct joint flying operations on Su-30 MKI, Tejas, IL-78…
NEW DELHI: The Trinamool Congress is miffed over the deletion of around 54 lakh names from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in West Bengal.The political climate is set to heat up in West Bengal as the All India Trinamool Congress has instructed party workers to carry out fresh door-to-door scrutiny of…
OpenAI has launched GPT Image 1.5, boasting four times faster speeds and enhanced editing precision to rival Google’s Nano Banana Pro. Available globally, this upgrade offers better instruction following and a new creative studio interface. The model excels at targeted edits, preserving crucial details, and is already being tested by major companies. OpenAI released its…
Oil prices rose sharply on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump ordered “a total and complete” blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, stoking fresh geopolitical tensions at a time when markets are already wary about weak global demand.Brent crude futures climbed 57 cents, or 0.9%, to $59.50 a barrel by 0135…
England players line up for the national anthem in Adelaide. (AP Photo) Players from Australia and England wore black armbands and observed a moment of silence before the start of the third Ashes Test on Wednesday as a mark of respect for the victims of the tragic mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.Go Beyond The…
FIFA World Cup Trophy (AP Photo) FIFA World Cup organisers on Tuesday announced a new cut-price ticket category for the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, responding to growing criticism from fans over soaring prices. FIFA said it has created a limited “Supporter Entry Tier” priced at $60 for all 104 matches,…
IIT-Bombay Unveils Modern Dining Facility in Hostel 4 MUMBAI: IIT-Bombay has unveiled a brand-new, state-of-the-art dining facility on its campus, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to enhance student life. The modern dining hall, located in Hostel 4—which is currently undergoing reconstruction—now stands as the largest of its kind on the Powai campus,…
Director Neeraj Ghaywan‘s critically acclaimed drama ‘Homebound’ has been shortlisted in the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards, thus moving one step closer to scoring an Oscar nomination. The Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa-starrer is now among the 15 films selected from 86 countries and regions that are eligible to be…
Navigating the yogurt aisle can be tricky, but understanding the differences between regular and Greek yogurt can help. While both offer probiotics and essential nutrients, Greek yogurt boasts higher protein, making it a potential aid for weight management and post-workout recovery. Regular yogurt, however, provides more calcium. Ultimately, both are healthy choices. If you are…
