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TVS Venu to take stake in Jana Small Finance Bank

India, May 18 -- TVS Venu has agreed to acquire a minority stake in Jana Small Finance Bank Limited through a combination of primary issuance of warrants and a secondary purchase for an equity ownersh... Read More


Bandhan Bank launches premium services for NRI customers

India, May 18 -- Private sector lender Bandhan Bank on Monday unveiled its premium range of savings accounts, crafted to offer an enhanced and refined banking experience for non-resident customers. T... Read More


Hantavirus scare: UK moves 9 contacts to isolation facility after exposure alert

India, May 18 -- The United Kingdom on Monday confirmed that nine people scheduled to travel to Britain from the British Overseas Territories, after coming into contact with a person infected with han... Read More


India targets $1 trillion exports this year, says Piyush Goyal

India, May 18 -- Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Monday said India has set an ambitious target of achieving $1 trillion in exports this year and $2 trillion over the next five ... Read More


India's defence diplomacy gets a boost as Rajnath Singh leaves for Vietnam, South Korea

India, May 18 -- Rajnath Singh will embark on an official visit to Vietnam from May 18 to 19, 2026, followed by a visit to the Republic of Korea from May 19 to 21, aimed at strengthening India's defen... Read More


'Learn more about India': New Delhi rejects Dutch PM's concerns on press freedom, minority rights

New Delhi/IBNS, May 18 -- India on Saturday rejected Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten's remarks regarding press freedom and minority rights, stating that such observations reflected a lack of understan... Read More


Big insurance shake-up: Prudential to acquire 75% stake in Bharti Life in Rs 3,500 crore deal

India, May 18 -- Prudential plc, an insurer and asset manager with a strong presence across Asia and Africa, on Monday announced that it has agreed to acquire a 75 percent stake in Bharti Life Insuran... Read More


Did you know Iran has a 134-year-old Vishnu temple? Amitabh Bachchan's viral video leaves netizens stunned

India, May 18 -- A video shared by Indian acting legend Amitabh Bachchan on his Instagram page has gone viral for showcasing the ancient Hindu Vishnu Temple located in Bandar Abbas, the capital of Hor... Read More


Big relief signal for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam? Supreme Court questions earlier bail denial

New Delhi/IBNS, May 18 -- The Supreme Court of India on Monday expressed strong reservations over its earlier judgement denying bail to former Jawaharlal Nehru University student leaders Umar Khalid a... Read More


Rs 11.90 lakh crore m-cap! Bharti Airtel overtakes HDFC Bank as India's second-most valued company

Mumbai/IBNS, May 18 -- Bharti Airtel has surpassed HDFC Bank to become the second-most valued company in India by market capitalisation (m-cap), media reports said. The telecom giant is now behind on... Read More