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…
Mitul Patel pleads guilty to visa fraud in Boston. He took the help of ‘fake robber’ Rambhai Patel to get a U visa. 40-year-old Mitul Patel pleaded guilty in Boston, Massachusetts, to visa fraud, where an organized gang staged a robbery so that the ‘victims’ could apply for a U visa. Mitul Patel was one…
A man dives in the Limmat river during a heat wave in Zurich, Switzerland (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani) Switzerland recorded its hottest June temperature ever on Thursday when thermometers in the northern city of Basel reached 38C, surpassing a national June record that had stood since 1947, as an intense heatwave continued to grip large parts…
Centre has introduced a risk-based compliance mechanism to ease industry compliance with Quality Control Orders (QCOs), allowing eligible manufacturers to follow a simplified certification route while maintaining product quality and consumer protection. The Centre has introduced a risk-based compliance mechanism to ease industry compliance with Quality Control Orders (QCOs), allowing eligible manufacturers to follow a…
Saudi Arabia introduces electronic travel authorisation for UK citizens/Image: AI Representative Image British citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia will be able to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from July 1, 2026, under a new entry system announced by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The new service will be available to holders of all…
The rupee strengthened by 10 paise to close at 94.45 against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by easing global crude oil prices, a positive domestic equity market and a marginally weaker US dollar, though foreign fund outflows capped further gains.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.30 against the dollar and…
Today’s Russian proverb of the day teaches us how to differentiate between fake and real. Who does not know the old saying that all that glitters is not gold? In an age of showmanship where everybody is busy curating a different reality on social media for virality, we often need a reminder of these old…
The trend sends a signal that global corporations increasingly view India as a major long-term growth market. (AI image) Global majors are lining up billions of dollars worth investment in India despite the global economic uncertainty around war and trade policies. Recent announcements by tech giants and other global companies indicate the rising importance of…
Shankh Mitra, the Indian-origin CEO who is the world’s second-highest paid after Elon Musk From studying engineering in Kolkata to leading a major American real estate company, Shankh Mitra has emerged as one of the highest-paid corporate leaders in the world.The Indian-origin chief executive of Welltower has been ranked the world’s second-highest paid CEO, according…
Controversial Streamer Johnny Somali loses South Korea appeal, court upholds six-month prison sentence (Image via Getty) Controversial streamer Johnny Somali will remain in prison after a South Korean appeals court rejected his request to reduce his sentence on Thursday. Prosecutors also failed to convince the court to increase his punishment to three years. With both…
