The resignation of Atanu Chakraborty as part-time chairman of HDFC Bank triggered a significant market reaction, with shares sliding more than 4% on Thursday morning. Trading at 802 rupees after a 4.80% or 40-rupee drop by 11:16 AM, the stock underscored investor jitters over the abrupt leadership change at India’s top private bank. Chakraborty, an independent director since 2021, stepped down effective March 18, citing a mismatch between his ethical standards and certain internal happenings over the past two years. His letter to the board was candid: practices he witnessed did not sit well with his principles, though he stressed…
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In a poignant display of compassion, Afghanistan’s cricket heroes visited hospital bedsides in Kabul, reaching out to survivors of deadly Pakistani airstrikes that claimed nearly 400 lives. The attacks, coinciding with Ramadan’s end and Eid festivities, transformed jubilation into mourning across the nation. ACB representatives, headed by CEO Naseeb Khan, toured Kabul Emergency Hospital and Wazir Akbar Khan Hospital. They inquired about patients’ conditions, voiced solidarity, and assured assistance. Social media posts from ACB detailed the emotional exchanges and firm condemnation of the assault. Test and ODI skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi joined forces with Gulbadin Naib and Qais Ahmad to comfort…
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has conveyed heartfelt condolences following the tragic fire in Indore that killed six natives of Kishanganj. The fire, caused by a short circuit during electric car charging, devastated a home in Brijeshwari Colony, turning a quiet neighborhood into a scene of horror. Eyewitnesses described how the fire intensified within minutes. Charging wires sparked, igniting nearby materials. Soon, the inferno reached stored gas cylinders, leading to multiple blasts that shook the building. Rescue operations were hampered by the intensity of the flames and collapsing debris. The deceased include Vijay Sethia, who was undergoing treatment in…
A major uproar has enveloped Bollywood’s latest controversy surrounding the item number ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’ from the film KD: The Devil. The National Commission for Women has issued summons to actress Nora Fatehi, Sanjay Dutt, and others, labeling the song’s content as vulgar and a breach of multiple laws. What began as viral clips on social media exploded into national discourse, prompting platforms to delete the Hindi version. The NCW’s intervention cites prima facie violations of obscenity laws under the 1990 Act, alongside IT Act and POCSO provisions. Their X post detailed the song’s explicit nature, demanding accountability from…
In a swift political maneuver, the Aam Aadmi Party has thrown its hat into the ring for the Ponda assembly by-election in Goa, naming Gitesh Naik as its contender. This announcement follows BJP’s choice of Ritesh Ravi Naik, escalating tensions in what promises to be a fiercely contested battle. The vacancy arose after the sad demise of Ravi Naik, the seasoned politician and ex-Chief Minister, who succumbed to a heart attack on October 14, 2025. Naik’s defection from Congress to BJP in 2022 flipped the seat, a historic win for the saffron brigade which had long eyed Ponda. Election Commission…
In a dramatic policy shift, Iran’s football federation has withdrawn its threat to boycott the 2026 World Cup but firmly stands against playing in the United States. Mehdi Taj, head of Iran’s football, clarified that the national team remains committed to the tournament while boycotting American-hosted matches. The tri-nation event, spanning June 11 to July 19 across the US, Mexico, and Canada, faced uncertainty after Iran’s earlier refusal to compete in the US due to security fears stemming from US-Israel hostilities. As an early qualifier, Iran wants to participate fully but on its terms. Taj revealed plans for a Turkey-based…
As Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Cheti Chand, Eid, and Chaitra Navratri dawn simultaneously, actor Sunil Lahri delivers a powerful reminder of India’s unbreakable spirit. From Mumbai, the Ramayan star shared an Instagram video wishing compatriots joy and stressing communal harmony amid these vibrant observances. ‘Diverse festivals light up our land today,’ Lahri noted in the clip. Gudi Padwa fills Maharashtra with triumphant banners and festive meals marking agricultural bounty. Ugadi ushers Telugu and Kannada New Year with bittersweet preparations echoing life’s cycles. Sindhis process for Cheti Chand, birthday of their savior Jhulelal. Nationwide Eid festivities blend with Navratri’s austere worship of…
West Bengal’s political landscape heated up further as the Election Commission cracked down on Kolkata Police over their handling of the Girish Park violence. On March 14, fierce skirmishes broke out between TMC and BJP cadres in the heart of North Kolkata, coinciding with PM Modi’s high-decibel rally nearby. The poll watchdog, dissatisfied with the preliminary findings, has issued a directive for an updated report. A key unanswered query revolves around the absence of central forces at the scene, despite their heavy presence across the city to secure the Prime Minister’s visit. The clash occurred meters from the home of…
In a move that rattled bullion traders, gold and silver prices tumbled in Thursday’s trading amid fallout from the US Federal Reserve’s rate decision. Domestic prices saw gold stabilize around 1.52 lakh per 10 grams, while silver breached the critical 2.45 lakh per kg support level. MCX data showed the gold contract for April 2026 down 953 rupees or 0.62% at 1,52,072 rupees by mid-morning. The metal swung from 1,51,712 to 1,53,025 rupees in early deals. Silver’s May 2026 futures shed 3,945 rupees or 1.59%, closing at 2,44,249 rupees, with extremes of 2,43,083 and 2,45,387 rupees. Global cues mirrored the…
Srinagar’s law enforcement has struck a decisive blow to an international cyber fraud racket, arresting seven individuals and seizing high-tech gadgets worth millions. Intelligence inputs to the CIK-CID highlighted secret call centers perpetrating online frauds on a global scale, preying on innocent people abroad and at home. Responding promptly, a crack team of cyber specialists and investigators launched round-the-clock monitoring and digital forensics. Their efforts culminated in locating the primary base at Rangreth Industrial Area, followed by lightning raids that netted the suspects red-handed. Among the seized materials were 13 smartphones, 9 laptops, VoIP setups, numerous SIMs, routers, and data…