April 2026 bank holidays: As April 2026 approaches, several banks across India will remain closed for national and state-specific holidays. Customers planning branch visits are advised to check holiday schedules in advance to avoid inconvenience. They should also plan for transactions like cheque clearances, large cash deposits, or demand drafts in advance. Banks will also…
Smriti Mandhana made her first public appearance on Wednesday after confirming that her wedding with Palash Muchhal had been called off. The Indian batting star was seen at the airport in the afternoon, a sight fans had been waiting for since her announcement. Smriti kept her look understated, wearing a mask and opting for a…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Friday expressed concern over public money being siphoned off by corporate houses and said it was very shocking.The court should not be lenient towards them, observed a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi while hearing a plea of Bank of India against Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal on…
Rajkummar Rao is stepping into the shoes of cricket legend Sourav Ganguly in the eagerly awaited biopic ‘Dada,’ which has just begun production. Taking to social media, Rao announced the exciting development, revealing that cameras are now rolling. Fans have been privy to his intense transformation journey for the role, a commitment he has openly…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma of India (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill’s ascension to the ODI captaincy on Saturday was a part of a year-long process planned by the national selectors and head coach Gautam Gambhir, TOI has learnt.Major leadership transitions in Indian cricket have often been awkward affairs but Gill’s…
India A pulled off a three-wicket win over South Africa A in the first unofficial ODI in Rajkot. (PTI Photo) Ruturaj Gaikwad’s composed century steered India A to a four-wicket win over South Africa A in the first unofficial ODI on Thursday, as the hosts successfully chased down a target of 286 with three balls…
One of Bollywood’s most celebrated stars Sanjay Dutt has a powerful enigma. Currently portraying as the antagonist in Prabhas starrer ‘The Raja Saab’, Sanjay Dutt is known for his strong on-screen presence. ‘Munna Bhai’ has never failed to give hits for Bollywood, but did you know, apart from ‘The Raja Saab’, Sanjay Dutt has a…
E-commerce platform Meesho’s shares dropped by 5 per cent to Rs 173.20 on Wednesday on the BSE after a one-month lock-in period ended. This made 110 million shares, representing 2 per cent of the company’s equity, available for trading. Despite this dip, major brokerages remain positive about Meesho’s future growth potential.The stock, which is still…
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday unveiled the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI) 2025-30, aimed at expanding financial access and usage across India over the next five years. The strategy promotes a holistic, ecosystem-based approach to improve the quality, reach, and consistency of last-mile financial services. Objectives focus on women, households,…
Jemimah Rodrigues of Brisbane Heat plays a shot. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: After basking in the glory of India’s historic ICC Women’s World Cup triumph, Jemimah Rodrigues’ return to competitive cricket proved to be an anti-climax. The star batter managed only six runs as her side Brisbane Heat suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Melbourne Renegades…
