Keki Mistry says role of interim Chairman of HDFC Bank aligns with his values

IANS | March 19, 2026 12:25 PM

Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) As the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of veteran banker Keki Mistry as the interim part-time Chairman of HDFC Bank for a period of three months, effective March 19, the bank held a conference call with analysts. During the interaction, Mistry said he accepted the role as it aligned with his personal values and principles.

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals appoint former Ireland all-rounder John Mooney as fielding coach

IANS | March 19, 2026 12:22 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Delhi Capitals have roped in former Ireland all-rounder John Mooney as their new fielding coach ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will commence on March 28.

Assam polls: BJP releases list of 88; CM Sarma to contest from Jalukbari, Pradyut Bordoloi in Dispur

IANS | March 19, 2026 12:21 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, announcing nominees for 88 constituencies across the state.

India's power capacity reaches 520.51 GW in FY26; shortage declines to 0.03 pc

IANS | March 19, 2026 12:19 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) India added a record 52,537 MW of generation capacity from all sources during FY26 (up to January 31), marking the highest ever capacity addition in a single year, surpassing the previous record of 34,054 MW achieved in FY25, the government has said.

New beginnings on these auspicious occasions: Congress extends greetings on Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Navreh

IANS | March 19, 2026 12:10 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday extended greetings to people across the country on the occasion of multiple spring festivals, including Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Sajibu Cheiraoba, Chetti Chand, and Navreh. The party conveyed its wishes for happiness, prosperity, and new beginnings on these auspicious occasions.

Assam polls: Father joins BJP, son Prateek Bordoloi withdraws candidature from Congress

IANS | March 19, 2026 12:10 PM

Guwahati, March 19 (IANS) In a significant political development ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, Prateek Bordoloi on Thursday withdrew his candidature from the Margherita Assembly constituency, citing “present circumstances” following his father Pradyut Bordoloi's switching sides to join the BJP.

K'taka BJP on Ugadi announces candidates for bypolls to two seats; Cong struggles

IANS | March 19, 2026 12:01 PM

Bengaluru, March 19 (IANS) The BJP has announced its candidates for the by-elections to the Bagalkote and Davanagere South Assembly constituencies on the occasion of Ugadi, setting the stage for keen political contests in both seats ahead of polling on April 9.

Sudhakaran crisis averted in Kerala as senior Cong leader Antony steps in

IANS | March 19, 2026 11:54 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 (IANS) In a dramatic last-minute intervention, senior Congress leader A.K. Antony stepped in to defuse a brewing crisis within the Indian National Congress, persuading veteran leader and Kannur Lok Sabha member, K. Sudhakaran, to stay back after he was on the verge of quitting the party.

No material concerns, HDFC Bank has sound financials: RBI

IANS | March 19, 2026 11:52 AM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said that HDFC Bank is a Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIB) with sound financials, professionally run board and competent management team, after the resignation of part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty over alleged “ethical differences” in one of the biggest private lenders.

President Murmu installs ‘Ram Yantra’ at Ram Temple in Ayodhya

IANS | March 19, 2026 11:50 AM

Ayodhya, March 19 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday installed the ‘Shri Ram Yantra’ at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya and offered prayers amid Vedic chants, marking a significant milestone in the temple’s construction.