MUMBAI: A penalty of Rs 91 lakh has been imposed on HDFC Bank for violating certain provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, RBI said on Friday. The penalty has been imposed on the private sector lender for deficiencies in statutory and regulatory compliance, including those related to Know Your Customer (KYC). RBI said a statutory…
CBSE promotes Tele-MANAS for student mental health support in all schools. (AI Image) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all its affiliated schools to actively implement and promote the National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele-MANAS) within school campuses. This move is aimed at ensuring that students across CBSE schools have round-the-clock access…
Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1’ has achieved remarkable success, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2025 with ₹603.4 crore. Its Hindi version alone garnered ₹212.67 crore in 30 days, surpassing ‘Bharat’. Despite a dip on its 30th day, the film’s extended theatrical run before its OTT release is a significant industry talking point. Rishab…
Lucknow: A hoarding showcasing Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi as Lord Ram slaying the evil ‘Vote Chor’ with 10 heads, including ED, corruption, price rise, and election commission, intrigued many onlookers and passersby.Put up by National Students Union of India state vice-president Aryan Mishra to wish Dussehra to people right outside the UP Congress office…
The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage was a tightly choreographed encounter. The two leaders greeted each other with extended handshakes on a red carpet, shared the US presidential limousine known as “The Beast,” and watched B-2 stealth bombers and fighter jets fly overhead….
NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Tuesday named a spin-heavy 18-member squad for the upcoming two-Test home series against South Africa, recalling pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi and including as many as five spinners. The series begins in Lahore on October 12.Alongside regulars Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, Pakistan have added Abrar Ahmed, Faisal Akram, and 38-year-old…
Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma (PTI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Abu Dhabi: Oman turned a routine fixture into a thriller at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Friday, rattling India before the favourites scraped through with a narrow win. What was meant to be a warm-up for the Pakistan clash turned into a nail-biter, as skipper Suryakumar…
Hindi cinema is witnessing a horror genre resurgence, influenced by Hollywood and Gujarati films. ‘The Conjuring: Final Rites’ and ‘Vash Level 2’ dominate the box office, while stars like Kartik Aaryan explore zombie themes. Successes like ‘Shaitaan’ and folklore-based horror-comedies are driving this trend, with major studios investing in diverse horror projects and blending genres…
Lucknow: Eminent criminal law expert Upma Gautam commended the Yogi govt for the remarkable progress reflected in the latest NCRB report, which highlights a historic improvement in crime control across Uttar Pradesh.Drawing on her two decades of experience in the field of criminal law, Gautam noted that the NCRB data serves as a true reflection…
JAMMU: Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat Express (26401-26402) stopped for the first time at the Reasi railway station on Wednesday. Uchit Singhal, SDCM of Northern Railway (Jammu Division), said the train has a halt of 2 minutes at Reasi in both directions. “Until now, the semi-high-speed train only had a single stop between Katra and Srinagar, at…
