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‘India to be among our top 5 markets’, says Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim

Emirates NBD’s significant acquisition of a 60% stake in RBL Bank for Rs 26,015 crore signifies a strategic shift in India-UAE economic ties, moving beyond trade to capital and control. This move positions India as a core growth market for the Dubai-based lender, reflecting historical financial linkages and a desire to deepen the relationship with

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34% of candidates for NEET-UG retest from just 3 states

A significant portion of NEET-UG re-exam candidates, over a third, hail from Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. These three states alone account for 34.4% of registrations for the crucial medical entrance test. The Hindi-belt states collectively represent 44% of the applicant pool, highlighting regional concentration.

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No Sachin, No Bumrah! Stuart Broad’s all-time XI sparks massive debate

Former England bowler Stuart Broad unveiled his strongest Test XI from opponents faced, sparking fan debate. The lineup features legends like Sangakkara, Ponting, and Kohli, but notably omits Sachin Tendulkar. Broad’s bowling attack includes Steyn, Johnson, and Muralitharan, with Jasprit Bumrah also surprisingly left out. This selection offers a unique perspective on Broad’s most impactful

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Watch: Crowds scatter as shots ring out in New York’s Times Square

A shooting incident in New York’s Times Square on Thursday resulted in one juvenile suspect being taken into custody and a firearm recovered. Video captured two individuals firing weapons before fleeing the scene. Authorities are actively searching for additional individuals involved in the incident, which occurred without reported injuries.

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For retest, why curtail rights of 150m Telegram users: High court; attorney general says app a ‘Frankenstein’

Delhi High Court will deliver its verdict on Telegram’s challenge to a temporary ban imposed by the Centre. The court questioned how 150 million users’ rights could be curtailed due to an exam, while the Centre highlighted Telegram’s architecture as a “Frankenstein” prone to misuse and evidence deletion.

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Only 3 of Sena UBT’s 9 Lok Sabha MPs turn up for party meet in Delhi

Six of Shiv Sena (UBT)’s nine Lok Sabha MPs have reportedly shifted allegiance to the Eknath Shinde-led faction, failing to attend a party meeting after writing to the Speaker to form a separate group. Citing ideological deviations and fear of a merger with Congress, the rebel MPs are expected to formally join the Shinde camp

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