MUMBAI: IDFC First Bank reported a 48.1% jump in net profit to Rs 503 crore for the third quarter ended December, from Rs 339 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The increase was helped by higher core income, lower sequential provisions and an improvement in asset quality.The bank’s bottom line improved aided by stronger…
When Madhuri Dixit tied the knot with Dr Shriram Nene in 1999, stepped away from films at her peak, and relocated to Denver, many admirers felt the void—among them was the iconic MF Husain. The celebrated artist regarded Madhuri as his eternal muse, creating numerous artworks inspired by her and signing them off with the…
The United States continues to be India’s biggest trading partner. (AI image) As India faces the threat of 50% US tariffs from August 27, the government is looking at sector-specific measures to cushion impact on exporters and small and medium enterprises. Indian goods exported to the US have been facing 25% tariffs from August 7,…
MS Dhoni and Stephen Fleming (Agency Image) NEW DELHI: Former India and Chennai Super Kings batter Robin Uthappa believes the speculation surrounding MS Dhoni’s future can finally be put to rest, insisting that the IPL 2026 season is set to be the 44-year-old legend’s last as a player. Speaking after CSK’s strikingly youth-focused auction strategy,…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday extended the deadline for scrutiny of claims and objections under the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal and sought a personal affidavit from the state’s director general of police over allegations of threats, violence and obstruction faced by election officials during the exercise. A…
The ‘Game of Thrones‘ spin-off series ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ is gearing up for an epic finale, after scoring its highest-rated episode titled, ‘In the name of the Mother’. As the show comes to an end, all eyes have now turned to ‘House of the Dragon’, which is slated for a mid-2026 release….
The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Noida Metro Aqua Line from Botanical Garden to Noida Sector 142, a move aimed at strengthening urban connectivity in one of the fastest-growing manufacturing and services hubs in the National Capital Region.The project will be implemented by the Noida Metro Rail Corporation Limited (NMRC) and will…
India’s Shivam Dube, second left, celebrates with teammates ( AP/PTI(AP09_10_2025_000411A) Shivam Dube has often been compared to India’s premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya, but the Mumbai-born cricketer is quick to emphasise the respect and admiration he holds for his teammate. Speaking at a press conference after India’s commanding win over the UAE, Dube said, “Hardik Pandya…
Mallikarjun Kharge (PTI image) NEW DELHI: The Opposition has mounted a sharp attack on the Centre over its move to repeal and replace the two-decade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Several leaders have questioned the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name from one of India’s largest welfare programmes.Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Bajaj Broking Research, the top stock picks for December 19, 2025 are Max Healthcare, and Sagility. Here’s its view on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Index View: NIFTYBenchmark indices continue to trade in a range with corrective bias and are currently placed around 25,800 levels as…
