May 2026 bank holidays: May 2026 brings a packed holiday calendar for banks, with several state-specific closures to affect branch operations across India. While banks will not shut nationwide on every listed date, customers may need to track local holidays before planning cheque deposits, document work, cash transactions or in-person banking visits.Apart from weekly offs…
‘Tumbbad 2’ has been making headlines since its announcement. As per the latest development, the production team behind the film is actively exploring a major female addition to the sequel’s cast. Reportedly, the makers want to get an A-list actress on board. ‘Tumbbad 2′ makers want to rope in A-list actress for the film According…
The windfall tax was introduced to ensure that adequate domestic supplies of petroleum products remain available. (AI image) The windfall tax on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) has been lowered effective May 1, 2026. The excise duty on petrol and diesel sold in the domestic market will remain unchanged. The levy on…
Ajith Kumar celebrates his birthday on May 1. The actor who is turning 55, remains one of the biggest names in Tamil cinema.Director Adhik Ravichandran extended birthday wishes to Ajith Kumar. He shared a picture from the sets of ‘Good Bad Ugly’ and an update regarding his next ‘AK64’. Adhik Ravichandran’s wish ‘GBU’ director wrote,…
MUMBAI: Federal Bank said it agreed to acquire a select credit card portfolio of around 4.5 lakh cards from Standard Chartered Bank, India, comprising customers with standalone card relationships. The transaction will strengthen Federal Bank’s retail strategy with a sharper push in the non-co-branded segment. and provide access to a seasoned, high-quality customer base. The…
Pradeep Ranganathan’s ‘Love Insurance Kompany’ has witnessed a major slowdown at the box office. The film managed to collect only Rs 6 lakh on its 21st day. This marks one of its lowest single-day totals since release.According to Sacnilk, the earnings have dipped significantly in the third week. The Tamil net collection for Day 21…
The rupee hit a record low of 95.33 against the dollar on Thursday, driven by surging crude oil prices and concerns over inflation and capital flows. Suspected RBI intervention helped the currency recover to close at 94.91, though it remains under pressure. The outlook for the rupee is closely tied to the trajectory of global…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references to sexual abuse.Ross Davidson, a former singer associated with Spandau Ballet, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. He was reportedly convicted of multiple rapes and sexual assaults. The verdict follows two separate trials that examined offences spanning several years.As reported by The Guardian, Davidson, 38, was found…
New Delhi: The PPP-run airports have asked govt to ensure airlines pass on the benefit of reduced landing and parking charges to passengers. And also that once this three-month 25% reduced aeronautical charge period ends on July 7, the same should be hiked along with an increase in user development fees (UDF) for international passengers…
Akshay Kumar‘s ‘Bhooth Bangla’ has been doing well at the box office on weekdays. The movie’s collections are slow and steady but are adding a substantial amount to its overall box office numbers. The film has now completed two weeks in cinemas. With that, it has reached a new milestone. ‘Bhooth Bangla’ box office collection…