MUMBAI: Kotak Mahindra Bank has agreed to acquire Deutsche Bank’s India retail, private banking and wealth business for Rs 282 crore, as a going concern on a slump sale basis . The deal will strengthen the bank’s affluent and SME franchise through an inorganic push, the bank said. The acquired portfolio comprises Rs 29,000 crore…
In 1970, Soviet scientists began drilling into the ground on the Kola Peninsula in the far northwest of the country, hoping to reach deeper into the earth than anyone before them. Almost two decades later, in 1989, the project hit its final depth of 12,262 metres, making it the deepest vertical borehole ever created by…
Butter paper vs parchment paper: what are the differences Walk into most Indian kitchens, and you’ll likely find a roll of “butter paper” tucked away for wrapping parathas, lining tiffin boxes, or packing mithai during festivals. Somewhere along the way, though, “butter paper” became the catch-all term a lot of us use for any thin…
India’s Arundhati Choudhary celebrates after defeating Wales’ Rosie Eccles. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s boxing contingent continued its sensational run at the Commonwealth Games 2026, producing a flawless 5-0 record in the semifinals on Friday as Arundhati Choudhary, Jaismine Lamboria, Preeti Pawar, Ankush Panghal and Jadumani Singh all booked their places in the gold medal…
NEW DELHI: : Govt on Monday told Parliament that there was no move at the moment to abolish long-term capital gains tax on equities for retail or domestic investors.“The tax policies, including capital gains tax rates, are revised periodically as part of the annual budgetary process and legislative revisions after taking into consideration the macroeconomic…
A triple murder investigation is underway in the UK after a woman and her two young daughters were found dead inside their home in Great Denham, Bedfordshire, prompting an international manhunt for the woman’s husband, who police believe has fled to Zimbabwe.The victims have been identified as Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, known as Zandile, and…
The prolonged US-Iran conflict has taken a heavy toll on Indian airlines, with around 26,000 international flights cancelled till July 20 as carriers continue to grapple with airspace restrictions across the Middle East.Apart from the large-scale cancellations, airlines have also faced flight diversions and delays, while longer flying routes have increased fuel consumption and operating…
Kunal Shah is leaving the operating helm of CRED to run WhatsApp globally There are exits, and then there are the kind that look as though they were engineered by a founder who has spent his career thinking in second-order effects, and the departure of Kunal Shah from the chief executive’s chair at CRED belongs…
AP EAMCET Result 2026 is expected to be announced at 3 PM on June 30. As thousands of candidates are likely to visit the official website at the same time, the portal may become slow or temporarily unavailable due to heavy traffic. If you are unable to access the result immediately, there is no need…
Your day begins with a soft anchor, your mother’s support feels like a steady hand on your shoulder. The Moon’s warmth in your domestic zone makes home matters move faster than you expected, and you’ll feel oddly brave about decisions that usually take weeks.You may find yourself checking property listings, speaking to a broker, or…
On August 12, 2026, the second Solar Eclipse of the year will take place. After seeing the initial Surya and Chandra eclipses in February and March, you are advised to be prepared to witness the second solar eclipse in the month of August. This is for all the sky watchers and astronomers, who are always…
Some restlessness clings to you today. You may feel lazy, then suddenly active, then blank again. That’s the Moon pulling your attention in two directions while Mercury demands you still make quick decisions.Don’t fight your mood. Work with it. Do small tasks first, like clearing emails, paying a bill, or folding laundry, then move to…
