HDFC Bank has announced updates to its Imperia programme eligibility, effective October 1, 2025, with a key focus on a new Total Relationship Value (TRV) criterion. The bank informed customers of the change via official communication. Who is affected?Customers enrolled in the Imperia programme on or before June 30, 2025, will move to the new…
Heavy rains caused a major landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra on August 26 that killed at least 30 people. The incident happened at Adhkwari Cave Temple, a significant destination on the pilgrimage route to the holy shrine, near Inderprastha Bhojnalaya. “As rescue efforts continue with full deployment of manpower and machinery, several…
In a move towards digital governance and improved public services, the Public Health & Engineering Department (PHED), Manipur, on Tuesday launched its first-ever online water tariff billing portal, offering households in Imphal Municipal Corporation (IMC) areas and Greater Imphal an easier way to pay and manage their water bills.The portal, accessible at https://bills.phedmanipur.com, was inaugurated…
New Delhi: Coriander prices rose by Rs 18 to Rs 8,028 per quintal in futures trade on Tuesday as speculators increased their positions tracking a firm trend in the spot market. At the NCDEX, coriander contracts for September delivery rose by Rs 18, or 0.22 percent, to Rs 8,028 per quintal with a turnover of…
Vivo has introduced its latest mid-range smartphone in India, the Vivo T4 Pro 5G, positioned to compete with models like the iQOO Neo 10R and OnePlus Nord 5 in the under-₹30,000 category. Powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, the T4 Pro 5G features a large 6,500mAh battery, IP68 and IP69 water and dust…
The District Administration of Kangpokpi, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Mahesh Chaudhari, IAS, held a review meeting on Monday to take stock of the progress and challenges in the implementation of the Prime Minister’s Development of Agriculture, Jobs, and Growth for Upliftment of Adivasis (PM-DAJGUA) scheme. The initiative is aimed at promoting holistic tribal…
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, an Olympic winner, made a triumphant comeback at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, where she took home the gold in the women’s 48 kg division. The silver medallist from the Tokyo Olympics finished first on the women’s 48 kg podium, lifting 193 kg in total, setting new Commonwealth Championship records…
New Delhi: Cottonseed oil cake prices rose by Rs 8 to Rs 3,466 per quintal in futures trade on Monday as speculators created fresh deals amid rising demand. At the NCDEX, cottonseed oil cake contracts for September delivery rose by Rs 8, or 0.23 per cent, to Rs 3,466 per quintal with a turnover of…
Actress Parineeti Chopra announced that she and her husband, Raghav Chaddha, are expecting their first child. An adorable photo of the actor and their companion enjoying a stroll down a London street was posted on Instagram on Monday. To reveal the pregnancy, Parineeti and Raghav posted a combined message on their Instagram sites. Our little…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum on 23 August, announced that semiconductor manufacturing is gaining momentum in India, with the country’s first domestically produced chip expected to hit the market by the end of 2025. He added that India is also making rapid progress on developing its own 6G…
