CareEdge Rating reports India’s credit-to-deposit ratio remains under 80% as lending growth trails deposit inflows. As of July 25, 2025, total credit grew 10.0% year-on-year to Rs 185.0 lakh crore, while deposits increased 10.2% to Rs 233.5 lakh crore. The slower growth in both credit and deposits, attributed to base effects and alternative investments, keeps…
“I, like many others, took an instant liking to Dharmendra ji, the actor, who entertained us with his versatility. That on-screen bond became stronger off-screen when I met him. His energy was incredibly infectious, and he would always tell me, ‘Tumko dekhkar ek kilo khoon badh jaata hai mera.’ He had an effortless warmth, making…
West Indies have announced their 15-member squad, led by Shai Hope, for the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan in Trinidad. All-rounder Romario Shepherd makes a comeback, while teenage wicketkeeper Jewel Andrew retains his place. Coach Daren Sammy emphasizes the series’ importance for their 2027 World Cup qualification push.
Allahabad High Court has halted the demolition of 27 homes in Bareilly’s Shahabad area, emphasizing due process. Residents, who had been paying taxes for years, received notices declaring their homes illegal. The court directed the civic body to issue a reasoned order after a personal hearing, preventing any coercive action until then.
Hardik Pandya is set to mark his long-awaited return by representing Baroda in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy later this month. The all-rounder, recovering from a quadriceps injury, is nearing match fitness at the BCCI Centre of Excellence and could feature before India’s ODI series against South Africa, beginning November 30.
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval criticised foreign media for allegedly misleading coverage of India’s ‘Operation Sindoor,’ a counterterror military action against Pakistan. Doval highlighted the precision of the operation, which targeted nine terrorist hubs deep inside Pakistan and PoK, and challenged the Western media to show evidence of Indian damage.
Karan Johar fondly remembers a fashion exhibition, ALKAPRI, organized by his mother and aunts in 1981, marking the beginning of his fascination with fashion. Bollywood icon Zeenat Aman inaugurated the event at Hiroo Johar’s request. A young Karan, starstruck by Zeenat Aman, recalls the day as the start of his lifelong love affair with the…
Erika Kirk, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, shared her grief in a Fox News interview, recounting her final moments with her husband and the devastating phone call informing her of his assassination. She revealed Charlie refused to wear a vest, stating he wasn’t afraid of those who might harm him.
