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HDFC Bank Q4 PAT rises 9% YoY to Rs 19,221 crore; declares dividend of Rs 13/share

Mumbai, April 18 -- Total income rose marginally to Rs 89,808.90 crore in Q4 FY26 from Rs 89,487.99 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Profit before tax (PBT) increased 7.92% YoY to Rs 25,... Read More


Trade deal with US undermines energy sovereignty: Debapriya Bhattacharya

Dhaka, April 18 -- Economist and Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, has claimed that the trade agreement signed by the interim government with th... Read More


BJP wants to remove Stalin and install 'puppet' AIADMK in Tamil Nadu: Rahul Gandhi

Thuraiyur, April 18 -- The campaigning for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections has reached a fever pitch on Saturday as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-A... Read More


Long-term plan taken for youth development: State Minister Aminul

Dhaka, April 18 -- State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque on Saturday said the government has undertaken a comprehensive long-term plan for the overall development of the country's youth,... Read More


Penny stock PC Jeweller to be in focus on Monday; here's why

New Delhi, April 18 -- PC Jeweller Ltd. on Friday said that it has reduced its outstanding bank debt by approximately 10%, as per the company's joint settlement agreement with a group of lenders. This... Read More


Workers' protest forces Noida to scale down 50th Foundation Day celebrations

NOIDA, April 18 -- Planned as a grand showcase of Noida's growth, the city's 50th Foundation Day on Friday was reduced to a low-key affair, as a protest by daily wage workers forced authorities to can... Read More


Epstein files update: House Democrat warns contempt action after Pam Bondi defies subpoena

India, April 18 -- A top House Democrat is asking for action after former Attorney General Pam Bondi did not show up for a required deposition about the Jeffrey Epstein files. This could lead to a con... Read More


Eno's aide warns Akpabio's ally to stop 'insulting' former Akwa Ibom governor

Nigeria, April 18 -- Essien Ndueso, an aide to Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, has warned Ata Ikiddeh, a former aide to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to desist from "insulting" Mr Eno's pred... Read More


In massive crackdown, police raid over 550 pan shops near schools in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, April 18 -- To curb the sale of nicotine-based substances to schoolchildren, police on Saturday, April 18, conducted search operations at more than 550 pan shops located near educational in... Read More


Higher Education Ministry, BRIN to strengthen research roadmap

Jakarta, April 18 -- The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) are pushing for more targeted, integrated, and impactful national ... Read More