Nbfcs: NBFCs’ share of incremental bank credit doubles to 14%
MUMBAI: Bank credit growth in FY26 was led by services and retail segments, with non-food…
State Bank of India (SBI) branches will function normally on May 25 and 26 after the proposed two-day nationwide strike by employees was deferred following discussions between bank management and union representatives, PTI reported.SBI, in a customer advisory, said the proposed strike by the All India State Bank of India Staff Federation (AISBISF) had been…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for May 23, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
India’s gold demand is likely to decline by 50-60 tonnes in calendar year 2026, or about 10 per cent lower than the previous year, following the recent increase in import duty, according to the World Gold Council (WGC), PTI reported. In its India gold market update, WGC said: “Looking at 2026 as a whole, we…
Not every day sparkles, and today proves it. Expenses rise, and your mood can dip without a clear reason. The Moon’s position this morning could cause your emotions to be more intense than usual, like background noise that is difficult to ignore. Things that seem minor can impact your emotions more strongly, particularly when situations…
Bhubaneswar: Over 1.18 lakh students from various institutions under the higher education department were provided a six-week internship and community service opportunities in the academic year 2025-26, minister Suryabanshi Suraj said on Friday.According to the official statement from the higher education department, internships were arranged across govt offices, educational institutions, anganwadi centres, block offices, health…
Animesh Kujur (PTI file photo) Animesh Kujur and Gurindervir Singh broke the men’s 100m national record within minutes of each other on the opening day of the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition on Friday.Representing Reliance, Gurindervir first broke Animesh’s 10-month-old national record of 10.18 seconds by clocking 10.17 seconds in the first semifinal heat.However, the…
Every major oil shock has left a mark on India, sometimes through inflation, sometimes through foreign exchange pressure, and occasionally through wider economic change. The country’s 1991 balance-of-payments crisis unfolded against a backdrop of rising oil prices. High crude costs later pushed difficult conversations around subsidies, fuel deregulation and energy security. More recently, shifts in…
The day carries a bright social shine. You’ll get honour and respect, and people treat your words seriously. The Sun lifts your public image, so even a casual conversation at work or in the market can turn in your favour.There’s a twist. You might feel a bit confused and you may not be able to…
Bhubaneswar: The special crime unit (SCU) of the commissionerate police on Friday arrested two men for smuggling brown sugar and seized 290g of the narcotic substance worth about Rs 29 lakh. The accused was identified as Fakruddin Khan (44) of Bhadrak district and Mohammed Badsha (32) of West Singhbhum district in Jharkhand.“Khan is a habitual…
Virat Kohli and Rasikh Salam Dar (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Rasikh Salam Dar’s celebration said it all after he sent Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Travis Head’s stumps cartwheeling during their IPL 2026 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday.After being hammered for three consecutive boundaries by Head, Rasikh responded…