April 2026 bank holidays: As April 2026 approaches, several banks across India will remain closed for national and state-specific holidays. Customers planning branch visits are advised to check holiday schedules in advance to avoid inconvenience. They should also plan for transactions like cheque clearances, large cash deposits, or demand drafts in advance. Banks will also…
Akshay Kumar openly shared his feelings of insecurity when around well-educated people, jokingly pondering a return to academia. Yet, he confessed that the pursuit of knowledge doesn’t ignite his passion, often leaving him in tears over books. With sincerity, he urged his followers to admire educated individuals like Sonali, underscoring the critical importance of education…
The new Kia Seltos has secured a full five-star rating in the Bharat NCAP crash tests. The SUV has delivered near-perfect results, securing 31.70 out of 32 for adult protection and 45 out of 49 for child safety. This result also makes the Seltos the highest-scoring internal combustion engine (ICE) model evaluated under Bharat NCAP….
Bank holiday today: As March comes to a close, several banks across India are observing a holiday today on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti.Customers planning visits to bank branches are advised to check the holiday schedule in advance to avoid inconvenience. States observing bank holiday Banks are closed today in the following states: Gujarat, Maharashtra,…
The first trailer of Nitesh Tiwari‘s ‘Ramayana‘, starring Ranbir Kapoor in the lead, debuted at a special screening at Burbank, Los Angeles on Monday and fans cannot stop raving about it. The hype around the film has hit new highs with the early reviews, videos and photos from the event flooding social media sites. At…
Asian shares on Tuesday recorded their steepest fall since 2022, as the Middle East war completed a month, fuelling fears of higher inflation and slower economic growth.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.55 per cent and was on track for a monthly decline of more than 12 per cent, marking its worst…
At Yo Yo Honey Singh’s recent concert in Mumbai, actress Soundarya Sharma stole the show with her electrifying performance. Her daring dance moves, especially her twerking during ‘Laal Pari,’ ignited a debate online, with reactions ranging from adoration to criticism, some calling it ‘vulgar’ while others celebrated her confidence. Read on to know more in…
Stock market holiday (AI image) Stock market holiday today: Indian equity markets are closed today in observance of Shri Mahavir Jayanti, with both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) marking the first of two trading holidays scheduled for the week.On the commodities front, the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX)…
Actor Russell Brand’s trial for multiple rape and sexual assault allegations has been postponed from June to October 12. The delay, lasting four months, is due to concerns over jury availability during the summer holidays. The trial, now expected to last two months, will proceed after a pre-trial hearing in June. Brand denies all claims….
Oil prices surged sharply on Tuesday, with Brent crude climbing above the $110 per barrel mark and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude trading above $100, as supply concerns intensified amid the widening conflict in the Middle East.Brent crude rose $2.26, or about 2 per cent, to $115.04 a barrel in early trade, after hitting…