Lucknow, Jul 19 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday said they have busted a large-scale illegal religious conversion racket and arrested 10 people from six states. The probe began in Agra in March after two sisters -- aged 33 and 18 -- were reported missing. Investigations revealed that they were allegedly coerced into religious conversion and were undergoing radicalization, the police said. One of the sisters had also put a picture of a girl holding an AK 47 rifle as her profile pictur...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Reliance Power on Saturday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 44.68 crore for the quarter ended June 2025-26, as the company trimmed its expenses. It had posted a loss of Rs 97.85 crore in the first quarter of the preceding 2024-25 fiscal, the company said in an exchange filing. The company's total income was Rs 2,025.31 crore against Rs 2,069.18 crore in the year-ago quarter. Reliance Power managed to reduce its expenses to Rs 1,953.01 crore from Rs 2,142.51 cro...Read More
MUMBAI: Stable asset quality and a spike in other income boosted the June quarter net income of Yes Bank by 59.4 percent year-on-year to Rs 801 crore. This is the bank's highest quarterly profit since its reconstruction in March 2020. The management led by chief executive Prashant Kumar attributed the rise net profit to strong growth in non-interest income, improved cost efficiency, and stable asset quality. Net interest income for the quarter rose 5.7 percent to Rs 2,371.5 crore, aided by an ...Read More
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid the ongoing verbal spat between Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over the Hindi language debate in Maharashtra, Union Minister and Republican Party of India (Athawale) president Ramdas Athawale on Saturday has called for restraint, urging all parties to maintain peace and avoid statements that could disrupt Mumbai's communal harmony. Responding to the exchange of inflammatory remarks, Athawale said, "Such state...Read More
New Delhi, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) ICICI Bank's consolidates net profit stood at Rs 13,557.60 crore in the first quarter of financial year 2026 (Q1 FY26), surging 15 per cent year-on-year (YoY), the private lender informed exchanges on Saturday. The bank posted Rs 11,695.84 crore profit in corresponding quarter a year ago (Q1 FY25). Sequentially, the private bank's consolidated profit was up marginally (Rs 55 crore) as it reported Rs 13,502.22 crore profit in Q4 FY25. The private sector lende...Read More
New Delhi, July 19: ICICI Bank's consolidates net profit stood at Rs 13,557.60 crore in the first quarter of financial year 2026 (Q1 FY26), surging 15 per cent year-on-year (YoY), the private lender informed exchanges on Saturday. The bank posted Rs 11,695.84 crore profit in corresponding quarter a year ago (Q1 FY25). Sequentially, the private bank's consolidated profit was up marginally (Rs 55 crore) as it reported Rs 13,502.22 crore profit in Q4 FY25. The private sector lender saw a decline o...Read More
New Delhi: A Phuket-bound Air India Express flight returned to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on Saturday shortly after take-off due to a technical issue. The flight was originally scheduled to land in Phuket at 11.45 am. Flight IX110, operated by a Boeing 737 Max 8, took off to its destination but returned to Hyderabad with a total airborne time of just 16 minutes, leaving passengers frustrated. Air India Express Spokesperson's Statement An Air India Express spokesperson sai...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 19, (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, again reiterated the government's stand on trade deals, stating that India will enter into international trade agreements only if they serve the country's interests. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, while addressing the session 'Creating Global Impact Towards Viksit Bharat', organised by ASSOCHAM, said, 'If India gets a good trade deal, we will go ahead with it. If not, we won't, the Min...Read More
Jaipur, Jul 19 (PTI) Heavy rainfall in Rajasthan over the past 24 hours has resulted in flood-like conditions in several cities, including Ajmer, Pushkar, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, and Pali, officials said on Saturday. Many villages have been cut off as rivers, drains, and dams overflowed due to the intense rain. On Friday night, 17 individuals became stranded in the Banas River near Golera village in the Todaraisingh area of Tonk, but they were later rescued by the State Disaster Response Force ...Read More
New Delhi, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) A Phuket-bound Air India Express flight returned to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on Saturday shortly after take-off due to a technical issue. The flight was originally scheduled to land in Phuket at 11.45 am. Flight IX110, operated by a Boeing 737 Max 8, took off to its destination but returned to Hyderabad with a total airborne time of just 16 minutes, leaving passengers frustrated. An Air India Express spokesperson said in a statement th...Read More
Shillong, Jul 19 (PTI) The Meghalaya government has notified the Real Estate Regulatory Authority to regulate the state's emerging real estate sector and ensure transparency, accountability, and consumer protection, officials said on Saturday. The Authority is being established under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. Officials said the authority aims to promote fair practices, protect homebuyers' interests, resolve disputes efficiently, and boost investor confidence by st...Read More
Hyderabad: Union Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Coal minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday, July 19, inspected the ongoing construction of the Rail Coach Factory and Railway Manufacturing Unit in Kazipet, Warangal district. The ministers expressed satisfaction with the progress of the work, which they said "is fulfilling a long-standing aspiration of the people of Warangal." Speaking to the media after the inspection, Union Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the mega rail...Read More
Mumbai: Reliance Retail announced acquisition of home appliances maker Kelvinator to strengthen its position, in India's fast-growing consumer durables sector. "This acquisition is a testament to Reliance Retail's unwavering commitment to shaping the future of the consumer durable sector in India by delivering unparalleled value and choice to consumers, nationwide," company said. Kelvinator, a century old American company, pioneered electric refrigeration for home use globally. In India, it ach...Read More
New Delhi: The Lakshadweep administration plans to acquire Bitra Island of the Union Territory for transfer to relevant defence and strategic agencies of the Government of India. "The initiative is necessitated by the strategic location of the island, its national security relevance, and the inherent logistical and administrative challenges associated with civilian habitation," a notification issued by Lakshadweep's department of revenue on July 11 said. Bitra is an island covering around 91,7...Read More
Madhya Pradesh Staff Selection Board (MPESB) has started the application process for recruitment to the posts of primary teachers. This is a golden chance for all those eligible candidates who want to shape the future of students by becoming a government teacher in Madhya Pradesh. Special attention has been given to transparency and merit in this recruitment, so that the selection of the right candidate can be ensured. The application deadline is very important for this recruitment. Organize yo...Read More
MUMBAI: RBL Bank, a mid-sized private sector lender that has been facing headwinds for some time, reported a sharp 46% drop in net profit to ₹200 crore for the June quarter, down from ₹371.5 crore a year earlier. However, on a sequential basis, the bank saw an improvement in net profit, rising from ₹69 crore in the previous quarter. The management, meanwhile, remains optimistic about a recovery in margins and profitability in the coming quarters. "Margins have bottomed out, and we should see a...Read More
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], July 19 (ANI): Former Chhattisgarh CM and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel accused the BJP of targeting Congress leaders to defame them, particularly the Gandhi family. He alleged that the BJP, unable to achieve much themselves, is attempting to weaken others, including through the arrest of his son. Baghel asserted that he will neither be scared nor suppressed by such tactics. It is the policy of the BJP to defame Congress leaders. Congress party has alway...Read More
Srinagar, Jul 19 (PTI) Former separatist leader Bilal Gani Lone has held the Hurriyat Conference responsible for its own irrelevance, calling the separatist conglomerate "non-functional", while also slamming Pakistan for creating a "mess" and "fissures" in Jammu and Kashmir. The comments of Lone mark a significant departure from traditional separatist rhetoric, acknowledging that both the Hurriyat and Pakistan had "faltered" on opportunities to bring progress to the region. The next generation...Read More
Mumbai: Private sector lender RBL Bank on Saturday posted a 46 per cent drop in its June 2025 quarter net profit to Rs 200 crore as it faced challenges on the core income front. The lender had posted a net profit of Rs 372 crore in the year-ago period, while the same figure had stood at Rs 69 crore in the preceding March quarter. Its core net interest income degrew 13 per cent to Rs 1,481 crore, impacted by an over 1.15 per cent drop in the net interest margin to 4.5 per cent against 5.67 per ...Read More
Julana (Haryana) [India], July 19 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated Maharaj Agrasen Dharmashala at her birthplace Julana in Haryana on Saturday. Both leaders also performed the bhoomi pujan of Swami Gorakshanand Nandi and Kamdhenu Gaushala. Also Read | 'When My Body Comes Home, Hug Me Once': Gujarat Bank Employee Dies by Suicide After Losing INR 28 Lakh in Online Task Scam, Leaves Note for Parents. Speaking to reporters, CM Gupta ...Read More
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday that the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will officially come into effect on October 1, that would facilitate the creation of 1 million direct jobs in India. EFTA comprises Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. The landmark pact, signed on March 10, 2024, is likely to unlock huge foreign direct investment (FDI) and deepen ...Read More
Mumbai: HDFC Bank reported a 12.2% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit to Rs 18,155 crore for the quarter ended June 2025, driven by a sharp increase in other income and lower tax outgo. The profit was up from Rs 16,175 crore in the year-ago quarter, even as provisions surged more than fourfold.The board also approved the issue of bonus shares in the ratio of 1:1, i.e., one bonus share for every share held, subject to shareholder approval. In addition, it declared an interim dividend of R...Read More
Mumbai, July 19: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday that the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will officially come into effect on October 1, that would facilitate the creation of 1 million direct jobs in India. EFTA comprises Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. The landmark pact, signed on March 10, 2024, is likely to unlock huge foreign direct investment (FDI) and deepen trade and economi...Read More
Mumbai, Jul 19 (PTI) ICICI Bank on Saturday reported a 15.9 per cent jump in its consolidated net profit to Rs 13,558 crore in the June quarter this fiscal. The lender had reported a net profit of Rs 11,696 crore in the year-ago period. On a standalone basis, the country's second-largest private sector lender reported a net profit of Rs 12,768 crore for the reporting quarter, up 15.5 per cent from Rs 11,059 crore in the year-ago period. Its core net interest income increased 10.6 per cent to ...Read More
Mangaluru (Karnataka), Jul 19 (PTI) MRPL, a subsidiary of ONGC and a Schedule "A" Mini Ratna Category-I company, on Saturday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 272 crore for the first quarter of FY 2025-26, compared to a profit of Rs 66 crore during the same period last year. According to a statement from Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd, the company's Board of Directors approved the Q1 financial results at its 270th meeting held on July 18. The results reflect a decline in revenu...Read More
Mangaluru (Karnataka), Jul 19 (PTI) MRPL, a subsidiary of ONGC and a Schedule "A" Mini Ratna Category-I company, on Saturday reported a consolidated net loss of ₹272 crore for the first quarter of FY 2025-26, compared to a profit of ₹66 crore during the same period last year. According to a statement from Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd, the company's Board of Directors approved the Q1 financial results at its 270th meeting held on July 18. The results reflect a decline in revenue fr...Read More
Mumbai, Jul 19 (PTI) HDFC Bank on Saturday posted a 1.31 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 16,258 crore for the June 2025 quarter. The lender had reported a net profit of Rs 16,475 crore in the year-ago period. On a standalone basis, the country's largest private sector lender reported a net profit of Rs 18,155 crore for the reporting quarter, up from Rs 16,174 crore a year ago. Its total income jumped to Rs 99,200 crore in the June quarter from Rs 83,701 crore in the year...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) State-owned Central Bank of India on Saturday posted a 33 per cent growth in net profit at Rs 1,169 crore during the first quarter of this financial year, aided by improvement in core income and decline in bad debts. The Mumbai-based bank had earned a net profit of Rs 880 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. The total income rose to Rs 10,374 crore during the June quarter of 2025-26, from Rs 9,500 crore in the same quarter of FY25, Central Bank of Indi...Read More
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 19 (ANI): A Cluster Level Quiz Competition 2025, organised by Army Public School (APS) Bhopal, was held at the Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT) campus in Bhopal on Friday (July 18) bringing together students from six Army Public Schools across Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. The event was hosted by the Quizzers' Club MANIT, with participating teams representing Army Public School (APS) Bhopal, Jhansi, Sagar, Babina, Gwal...Read More
Gaya Ji (Bihar) [India], July 19 (ANI): In a shocking incident, Dr Tapeshwar Prasad, a retired official from the Health Department, was shot and seriously injured by unidentified assailants in Bihar on Saturday morning, said police. The incident took place while he was returning from his agricultural field when three criminals riding an Apache motorcycle ambushed and opened fire on him. According to initial reports, Dr Prasad sustained a gunshot wound to his jaw. After receiving emergency trea...Read More