Bank holiday today: As March comes to a close, several banks across India are observing a holiday today on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.Customers planning visits to bank branches are advised to check the holiday schedule in advance to avoid inconvenience. States observing bank holiday Banks are closed today in the following states: Gujarat, Maharashtra,…
Home remedies like toothpaste can temporarily clear foggy headlights by gently polishing away oxidation. However, scientific research reveals this effect is short-lived, lasting only weeks. For do-it-yourself vehicle maintenance, one of the most common ways to restore fogged-up headlights is by using toothpaste. Although toothpaste is primarily used for cleaning teeth, its mild abrasives are…
MUMBAI: In a move that will buy more time for exporters, the Reserve Bank of India extended a pandemic-style leniency on trade finance, allowing pre- and post-shipment export credit to run for up to 450 days for all disbursements made until June 30, 2026. The measure, effective immediately, is meant to cushion firms grappling with…
Gardeners are discovering a surprising fix for cracked tools and planters: clear nail polish. This quick, waterproof solution creates a protective barrier against moisture and dirt, extending the life of equipment. Image Credits: Google Gemini This usually happens when one is in the midst of working on his or her garden during the weekends. One…
CHANDIGARH: The Haryana government on Thursday suspended two IAS officers, RK Singh and Pradeep Kumar, for their alleged role in a Rs 500 crore IDFC First Bank scam.The government also handed over the probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).Last month, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had said it had frozen 90 bank accounts following…
NEW DELHI: Assam Police on Tuesday searched the Delhi residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera following an FIR lodged by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, amid an ongoing political controversy over allegations related to the latter holding multiple passports.The development comes after Khera, who heads the Congress media department, alleged that…
Rupee on Wednesday took another fall towards the 94 per US dollar mark, tumbling 20 paise in early trade to reach 93.96 against the greenback. This follows a weak run for the currency this month. Earlier on Tuesday, the currency had already slipped by 23 paise to settle at 93.76, pressured by a stronger US…
One person was killed on Thursday after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia.The earthquake, centered in the Molucca Sea at a depth of 35 kilometers (22 miles), was recorded by the US Geological Survey.The tremors were felt strongly in and around Manado, North Sulawesi. “The quake was felt strongly around…
VIJAYAWADA: The suspected honour killing of a 23-year-old woman in Macherla has taken a dramatic turn with the victim’s father, the main accused, confessing to police that a couple of officers had helped him trace his daughter in lieu of money.According to investigators, Chowdeswari was murdered allegedly by her father Chandra Srinu on March 18…
RCB’s Virat Kohli, left, gestures to the fans as he walks out with teammate Tim David. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru kicked off IPL 2026 by rewriting the record books, pulling off the fastest-ever chase of a 200-plus target to defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium…