Jeffries says HDFC Bank likely to emerge as key beneficiary of RBI’s FCNR-B mobilisation, Axis Direct says Bank’s growth supported by demand from key sectors

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 11 : HDFC Bank could emerge as one of the key beneficiaries of the Reserve Bank of India’s latest measures aimed at attracting foreign currency inflows, with brokerage firm Jefferies noting that the lender was the largest mobiliser of funds under the FCNR-B scheme launched in 2013. The RBI reopened the… Continue reading Jeffries says HDFC Bank likely to emerge as key beneficiary of RBI’s FCNR-B mobilisation, Axis Direct says Bank’s growth supported by demand from key sectors

PM Modi chairs 11th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting; CMs, UT heads attend

New Delhi [India], June 11 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi. The high-level meeting brought together Chief Ministers of States and Union Territories, Lieutenant Governors and Administrators of Union Territories, Union Ministers serving as ex officio… Continue reading PM Modi chairs 11th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting; CMs, UT heads attend

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I was in race for India captaincy for 1983 World Cup with Vengsarkar: Syed Kirmani

NEW DELHI: June 11 Former wicketkeeper batter Syed Kirmani revealed that he was in contention for India captaincy along with Dilip Vengsarkar ahead of the 1983 World Cup but the then selection panel zeroed in on legendary Kapil Dev to lead the country in the third edition of the tournament held in England. Former India… Continue reading I was in race for India captaincy for 1983 World Cup with Vengsarkar: Syed Kirmani

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TCS, Anthropic partner to scale enterprise AI; to equip 50,000 employees with Claude

NEW DELHI: (Jun 11) IT services major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday announced a global partnership with AI major Anthropic to help customers scale enterprise artificial intelligence adoption. As part of the collaboration, TCS will set up a dedicated business unit focused on developing joint industry solutions and AI expertise on Anthropic’s Claude family… Continue reading TCS, Anthropic partner to scale enterprise AI; to equip 50,000 employees with Claude

US lawmakers, business leaders greet Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected PM

WASHINGTON: (Jun 11) US lawmakers, business leaders and academicians have extended their greetings to Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest continuously serving elected prime minister. Some Congressmen even compared his tenure to that of US President Ronald Regan, known to have restored American optimism and faith in the presidency in the 1980s. US President Donald… Continue reading US lawmakers, business leaders greet Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected PM

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Manipur govt will not remain mute spectator to atrocities: CM on ‘killing’ of Naga hostages

IMPHAL: (Jun 11) The Manipur government will not remain as a mute spectator to atrocities, Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said on Thursday, after police found the mortal remains of six people suspected to be of missing Naga men, who had been held hostage by armed groups in Kangpokpi district. Six persons of the… Continue reading Manipur govt will not remain mute spectator to atrocities: CM on ‘killing’ of Naga hostages

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260 lives lost: Gujarat top cop recalls AI 171 crash as his ‘most painful’ memory

AHMEDABAD: (Jun 11) A year after the devastating Air India crash in Ahmedabad killed 260 persons, Gujarat’s Director General of Police Gyanendra Singh Malik still carries the weight of that fateful day, describing it as the “most painful” chapter of his career. The tragedy is etched in his memory not just for its scale, but… Continue reading 260 lives lost: Gujarat top cop recalls AI 171 crash as his ‘most painful’ memory

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Govt waives excise duty on ethanol-blended petrol

NEW DELHI: (Jun 11) The government has waived excise duty on variants of ethanol-blended petrol, a notification by the finance ministry said. The duty waiver is applicable on E22, E25, E27 and E30 variants of petrol. In the notification, the ministry said excise duty will be ‘nil’ on petrol with 22 per cent, 25 per… Continue reading Govt waives excise duty on ethanol-blended petrol

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Iran’s FM Araghchi discusses US strikes with Saudi, Turkish counterparts

Tehran [Iran], June 10 : Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held separate telephonic conversations overnight with his counterparts in Saudi Arabia and Turkiye to review intensifying geopolitical friction, it was reported by the country’s IRNA news agency. The diplomatic dialogues focused primarily on a thorough assessment of the latest regional developments following the US… Continue reading Iran’s FM Araghchi discusses US strikes with Saudi, Turkish counterparts

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Matthew Hayden joins Glasgow Cosmic as co-owner and head coach for European T20 Premier League

Glasgow [Scotland], June 10 : Australian cricket legend Matthew Hayden has officially joined Glasgow Cosmic as co-Owner and Head Coach ahead of the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), marking a major milestone for the franchise as it prepares for its debut campaign. A World Cup winner and one of the most… Continue reading Matthew Hayden joins Glasgow Cosmic as co-owner and head coach for European T20 Premier League

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