MUMBAI: Interest in India remains undiminished despite near-term volatility, according to Vikram Sahu, India CEO and country executive at Bank of America.“Corporate interest remains strong and unchanged in its conviction,” Sahu said, adding that strategic investors continue to take a long-term view of India, drawn by its scale, growth prospects and governance framework.Investor sentiment is…
Indian stock markets will remain closed on Tuesday, March 31, for Mahavir Jayanti and again on Friday, April 3, for Good Friday, giving investors a holiday-shortened trading week.Trading on the NSE and BSE will be suspended on both days across segments, including equity, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLB) and other market-linked…
A 20-year-old maritime student in Maval taluka tragically died after a basketball hoop collapsed on him during exercise. PUNE: A 20-year-old marine engineering student died after a basketball pole collapsed on him while he was exercising on the college campus in Maval taluka on Sunday morning.The victim, Vishal Verma, a second-year BTech student, was on…
Japan’s rapidly ageing population is forcing a rethink of how the country supports its elderly, with some care providers turning to an unexpected workforce including bodybuilders and combat sports athletes. Companies such as Visionary have begun recruiting physically strong men to help with demanding caregiving tasks such as lifting, mobility support and daily assistance. The…
NEW DELHI: Many parts of the country may not be hotter than usual this month due to ‘above normal’ rainfall, but certain states, especially those along the Himalayan foothills such as southern Himachal and Uttarakhand, along the eastern coast, and some parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat, are likely to face ‘above normal’ heatwave days (an…
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ has scripted history as the first Hindi film to breach the Rs. 1,000 crore India net milestone. Globally, the thriller has amassed Rs. 1,622.72 crore, outperforming blockbusters like Jawan. Despite the IPL 2026 season and a 229-minute runtime, the film remains a powerhouse. To boost family viewership, makers have…
JIPMAT 2026 application correction window JIPMAT 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the application correction window for the Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) 2026. Candidates who have already registered for the entrance examination can now edit specific details in their application forms through the official website — exams.nta.nic.in/jipmat. According to…
A UK doctor who repeatedly asked a Muslim patient to remove her veil during a consultation and later continued working despite being suspended has been struck off the medical register.Dr Keith Wolverson was previously suspended for nine months after being found guilty of multiple misconduct charges linked to incidents between January and May 2018 while…
NEW DELHI: In another example of women breaking glass ceiling in the Indian armed forces, Squadron Leader Saanya has made history by becoming the first woman officer to achieve the top category qualified flying instructor position in the Indian Air Force.In a post on X, the IAF said, “Excellence takes flight. Squadron Leader Saanya achieved…
NEW DELHI: India remains steadfast as ever in its resolve to defeat terrorism and destroy its enabling ecosystem, PM Modi said Thursday, as he changed display pictures (DP) on his social media handles to an image of Operation Sindoor as a mark of respect to armed forces on the first anniversary of the country’s robust…