April 2024 bank holidays: Banks in several states across India will be closed on April 17, Wednesday, in observance of Ram Navami, a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Rama. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s holiday list, banks in states such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, and others will be closed…
PUNE: The Airport police are investigating a 28-year-old IT professional‘s complaint that some unidentified callers, posing as courier firm representatives and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officials, duped her of Rs13.94 lakh in a drug parcel fraud between Nov 30 last year and April this year. “The victim, a resident of Lohegaon, told us that the…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru‘s dismal performance in the IPL 2024 campaign has been a cause for concern, and former Indian cricketers Virender Sehwag and Manoj Tiwary have highlighted several issues that need to be addressed. One of the primary concerns raised by Sehwag is the lack of Indian support staff, which he believes is…
NEW DELHI: Aged 38, Dinesh Karthik has set the Indian Premier League stage of fire with jaw-dropping performances in the first half of the tournament this season.And with his 35-ball 83 blitzkrieg against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday night, albeit in a losing cause, Karthik made a strong case for himself for his inclusion in Team…
MUMBAI: Mumbai court sent both the accused in Salman Khan residence firing case to a 10-day police custody on Tuesday. Both the shooters, identified as Vicky Gupta (24) and Sagar Pal (21), were arrested from Bhuj in Gujarat and brought to Mumbai earlier in the day.“A total of five rounds were fired by the accused….
BENGALURU: In what it describes as a significant advancement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) Tuesday said it has successfully developed a lightweight Carbon-Carbon (C-C) nozzle for rocket engines, marking a breakthrough in rocket engine technology.This innovation, accomplished by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), promises to enhance the vital parameters of rocket engines, including…
Paying in rupees in Thailand soon? Imagine the possibility of using Indian rupees to tip at a beachside bar in Pattaya or a luxurious spa in Bangkok. This scenario could become a reality if India successfully negotiates a currency agreement with Thailand. The Indian government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are exploring the…
The highly anticipated reality show, Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) is all set to return with its 16th season, and the registration process is scheduled to kick off on the 26th of April. KBC, hosted by the legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, has been a favorite among viewers for its engaging format and inspiring stories. The promo…
NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday has imposed fresh restrictions on the export of prohibited or restricted essential commodities to Maldives.According to the notification from the Director General of Foreign Trade, these commodities will only be permitted for export through four designated customs stations — Mundra Sea Port, Tuticorin Sea Port, Nhava Sheva Sea Port (JNPT),…
For a mere Rs 150 as the base airfare, you can embark on a 50-minute flight from Lilabari to Tezpur. This route is not an exception; numerous other flights offer base ticket prices below Rs 1,000. These flights operate under the regional air connectivity scheme of the government, which offers various incentives to airline operators.As…
