Surplus liquidity from FCNR(B) flows may lower bank funding costs

IANS | September 5, 2026 7:52 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) The cost of funds for banks is expected to decline by up to 50 basis points as robust Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) or FCNR(B) inflows boost liquidity and reduce dependence on higher-cost certificates of deposit (CDs), as per multiple reports.

Saharanpur mosque row escalates: BJP says ‘legal action’, Oppn alleges Constitutional violation (Lead)

IANS | September 5, 2026 7:48 PM

Saharanpur, Sep 5 (IANS) A mosque demolished by the Uttar Pradesh administration at the Saharanpur Collectorate on Saturday has triggered a political confrontation. While the Opposition leaders are questioning the legality and timing of the action, the BJP maintained that the demolition was carried out strictly in accordance with law after the courts rejected the Muslim side’s appeal.

Unacceptable act: Tricolour Sikh soldiers made ultimate sacrifice for, now trampled abroad

IANS | September 5, 2026 7:31 PM

New York, Sep 5 (IANS) In a striking irony, the very Indian national flag for which Sikh soldiers faced bullets and laid down their lives is now being trampled under foot by some Sikhs abroad, a report has highlighted citing the shocking videos and images that went viral during Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s recent visit to New York which showed some protesters disrespecting the Tricolour.

Pranav Constructions IPO: Real estate firm flags negative cash flow, project delays, other key risks

IANS | September 5, 2026 7:16 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Real estate developer Pranav Constructions Ltd -- whose initial public offering (IPO) is scheduled to open for subscription on September 7 -- has identified project delays, negative cash flows and a legal dispute involving its promoter among key risk factors for prospective investors, according to its Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) filed with market regulator SEBI.

Pakistan: Human rights body calls for justice, accountability after Ahmadiyya leader's killing

IANS | September 5, 2026 7:09 PM

Islamabad, Sep 5 (IANS) Karachi-based International Human Rights Committee (IHRC) has called for immediate justice and accountability in the assassination of Mirza Safdar Mahmood, a local leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan’s Punjab Province. Mirza Safdar Mahmood, aged 65, was shot dead in the town of Mandi Bahauddin, reported Spanish media outlet 'Atalayar'. IHRC is an organisation focusing specifically on the rights of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community.