MUMBAI: Yes Bank’s board approved several proposals, including a plan to raise Rs 7,500 crore via equity and Rs 8,500 crore via debt, following Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp’s planned entry as a strategic investor. The decisions, taken on June 3, mark a shift in the bank’s capital structure and governance framework. The proposals are…
Mumbai: In a move that may change equations for FYJC aspirants, the state has added provisions on the govt-run admissions portal for introducing SC/ST/OBC quotas in minority institutions. The state says it had notified the decision through a GR last month, reports Yogita Rao.With 50% of seats already reserved for religious and linguistic minorities, the…
New Delhi: In an initiative to involve young minds in environmental conservation, the directorate of education has launched a nearly year-long awareness campaign, Maa Yamuna Swachhta Abhiyan — A Clean Yamuna Awareness Campaign. It aims to sensitise and educate school students about the importance of cleaning the Yamuna and actively involve them in environmental conservation…
Pune: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said Maharashtra is set to provide 30 lakh houses to homeless people under the Pradhan Mantri Awas scheme and become the first state in India to achieve 100% of the target.He also said a fresh survey would be carried out to identify homeless people who are yet to…
The rupee depreciated 45 paise to close at 84.80 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated 45 paise to close at 84.80 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (May 7, 2025), as heightened cross-border tensions following India’s military strikes against terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir weighed…
Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: At long last, after 18 years of waiting, it’s celebration time for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). A match-winning spell from Krunal Pandya, combined with a disciplined pace attack by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, and Yash Dayal, sealed RCB’s maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title with a thrilling six-run victory…
The warmth and positivity that comes with the sun’s rays are unmatchable. In fact, across cultures, the Sun is worshipped as a God, and is prayed to, to ensure good health, vigour, and positivity in life. And when it comes to spells, try to wake up early, before sunrise, and reach a terrace or balcony…
NEW DELHI After 18 long years of near misses and heartbreaks, Virat Kohli finally led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their first-ever Indian Premier League title, sealing a tense six-run victory over Punjab Kings in a pulsating final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday night.As the last ball was bowled and victory was confirmed, Kohli’s…
BENGALURU: Aakash Educational Services filed an application before the NCLT in Bengaluru, seeking to dismiss a petition filed by Byju’s and calling for the impleadment of consultancy firm EY and its partner Ajay Shah. AESL alleged a conflict of interest, citing EY’s past advisory roles in transactions now being challenged by the resolution professional (RP)…
Mumbai: After operating with just five food safety officers (FSOs) for nearly a year, the city’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to appoint at least 40 new FSOs by June 7, in a bid to address a severe staffing shortfall. The drug department under the FDA is similarly stretched thin with only five…
