Banks across several states will observe closures for Chhath Puja, with Bihar and Jharkhand experiencing two-day holidays and West Bengal a one-day closure. These state-specific holidays mean banking operations in other regions will proceed as usual. Digital banking services remain accessible for customers during this period.
Mohammed Azharuddin, Telangana Congress working president, was sworn in as a minister, bringing the cabinet to 16 members. His induction, the lone Muslim representation, comes ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election with a significant Muslim electorate. The Chief Minister is expected to assign portfolios soon.
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Karun Nair’s stellar 142* anchored Karnataka to 319/3 against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy. After early wickets, Nair, alongside Krishnan Shrijith (65) and Smaran Ravichandran (88*), rebuilt the innings. This century, his second this season, also propelled him past a First-Class run milestone, marking a significant achievement for the out of favour batter.
Kabir Khan commemorated the 13th anniversary of ‘Ek Tha Tiger,’ acknowledging its pivotal role in launching the YRF Spy Universe. He credited Aditya Chopra for his vision and Salman Khan’s Tiger as the franchise’s heartbeat. Khan highlighted the film’s groundbreaking action achieved with minimal VFX, emphasizing its realness. Read on.
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Google has launched a major lawsuit against a China-based cybercriminal group, Lighthouse, accused of running a vast phishing operation. This enterprise sells easy-to-use kits enabling widespread fraud, targeting millions globally with fake websites and impersonations. The operation, which has caused over $1 billion in losses, exploits Google’s own services to deceive users and evade detection.
India’s Test captain Shubman Gill has been discharged from hospital after a neck spasm ruled him out of the first Test against South Africa. His absence significantly impacted India’s batting collapse, leading to a 30-run defeat. Gill’s availability for the second Test remains uncertain, with doctors advising against air travel, raising concerns about India’s batting…
Russia launched its largest aerial assault on Kyiv since the war began, resulting in casualties and damage to a key government building. Ukraine retaliated by targeting Russia’s Druzhba oil pipeline. Amidst stalled peace talks, international calls for tougher sanctions against Russia are intensifying, with President Zelenskyy expressing willingness to meet President Putin.
