MUMBAI: Punjab National Bank reported a standalone net profit of Rs 5,253 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, up 213.6% from Rs 1,675 crore a year earlier, aided by a sharp decline in tax outgo despite lower non-interest income. The bank reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 5,921 crore, up 228.4% from…
Sir Garfield Sobers and Kapil Dev NEW DELHI: Sir Garfield Sobers was much more than a legendary all-rounder — he was the cricketer who revolutionised the game and changed how future generations approached it, former India captain Kapil Dev said while paying tribute to the West Indies great following his death at the age of…
The Statue of Liberty stands as smoke from wildfires blankets the sky; US President Trump and FIFA president Infantino. (AP Photos) “We are holding Canada responsible.”With those words, US President Donald Trump thrust politics into the build-up to Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, blaming Canada for the wildfire smoke that has blanketed parts of the…
A new scientific study has revealed the current state of California’s giant sequoia range, revealing the alarming extent of damage that has been caused to them by extreme wildfires over the last decade. A study published in the journal Fire Ecology on March 27, 2026, revealed that approximately 17% of all mature giant sequoias have…
The Great Bath is one of the best-known structures among the ruins of the Harappan Civilization, excavated at Mohenjo-daro (Sindh, Pakistan). It is an ancient city dating back to the Bronze Age, located on the right bank of the Indus River in the present-day Sindh region of Pakistan, 300 km north-northeast of Karachi. Together with…
Ajay Devgn’s ‘Dhamaal 4’ crossed Rs. 100 crore net by Day 9, though collections dipped to Rs. 2.49 crore that day, taking the total to Rs. 103.99 crore. Facing competition from Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ in premium formats, the comedy franchise’s fourth instalment, directed by Indra Kumar, continues its steady theatrical run. Ajay Devgn’s ‘Dhamaal…
The week opens with a mixed sky for Aries. Your spirit wants to run ahead, yet your body may ask for a slower pace. Listen to that signal. Early in the week, keep your thoughts close to your chest, especially around people who ask too many questions but offer very little of themselves. Not everyone…
An official inspecting the blast site in Kolkata NEW DELHI: Kolkata Police on Saturday detained an individual in connection with an explosion that partially damaged a residential building on the city’s eastern fringes, with investigators suspecting the blast was caused by explosives used in making crude bombs.The blast occurred in the Dakshin Narayanpur area of…
Bhaichung Bhutia believes expanding the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams could improve India’s chances of qualifying for the tournament, but warned that such a move may come at the cost of the competition’s overall quality.FIFA is considering increasing the number of teams in the 2030 World Cup from 48, which featured in the 2026…
US is currently battling a growing Cyclospora outbreak across the states. According to researchers, it is the largest outbreak of its kind in the country’s history and health officials are yet to identify the source. Since May 1, 1,645 infections with the parasite have been confirmed across 45 states and more than 5,100 further cases…
