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Uday Kotak, Asia's richest banker, who single-handedly built one of the country's most-valued lenders bearing his family name, will likely take a non-executive role soon at Kotak Mahindra Bank, having shepherded it through capital scarcity of an autarkic licence raj four decades ago, to the visible abundance of a liberalised India that is among the world's primary growth engines. In a letter to shareholders on Saturday, Kotak, 64, said the alignment of stock owners, board and management will help navigate the country's fourth most-valued bank — after HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and State Bank of India — through unprecedented transformation that has already put New Delhi at the top of the list of major economies driving growth through financial inclusion.

CUET-UG 2023 result. More than 11.11 lakh candidates appeared for the exam this year, of these, 22,836 students scored 100 percentile in India's second-largest entrance exam, according to a report published by the news agency PTI.  The maximum of them in English followed by Biology and Economics, in results declared on Saturday.

ANI. "A team of doctors and officials have been allocated and all assistance is being provided to the victims for treatment," he added.

Narendra Modi came to power in 2014. While interacting with the Indian community, Jaishankar said, "We engage with the countries of the ASEAN. So, for us, this is not just a relationship.

Nifty settled at their fresh record closing highs in the previous session over gains led by shares of IT majors, such as Infosys and TCS. Positive global cues, amid expectations that the US Federal Reserve may pause rate hikes after July, also gave a fillip to domestic market sentiment last week.

semiconductor chips continues to impact the issue of chip-baseddriver’s licences and automobile registration cards, to the frustration of new vehicle owners. During most of 2022 and the beginning of 2023, disruption in the supply chain and the Russia-Ukraine war caused a shortage of chips that meant that smart drivers’ license were not issued, said Pethi Sarguru, CEO of Versatile Card Technology( VCT) one of the largest manufacturers of smart cards used for PAN cards and voter IDs. Tenders for manufacture of these smart documents are yet to be floated in multiple states, said several persons aware of the situation.

Odisha and all of this seems to have been addressed. As the car turns into the Kalinga stadium compound, it marks the start of what is now being talked about by many as the “Odisha model”. “I am from Australia and have worked across the world but in no other country do you see this level of infrastructure in one precinct, not even in Australia,” says David John, who’s credited for India’s hockey success in Tokyo and is now the high performance director in Odisha.

Indian Space Research Organisation successfully performed the first orbit-raising manoeuvre of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on Saturday, the space agency said. The health of the spacecraft was «normal», ISRO said in a social media post. Chandrayaan-3 is now in an orbit, which when closest to Earth is at 173 kilometres and farthest from Earth is at 41,762 km.

FCU on July 27 and 28 in the Bombay High Court, it was decided in the courtroom on Friday. This pertains to a case being heard regarding the constitutionality of the Information Technology (Amendment) Rules, 2023 in a PIL filed by the Association of Indian Magazines.

Kayla Nicole, who is known as a model, journalist, broadcaster, and influencer, was in a relationship with Travis Kelce, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. Their connection began in 2017 when he reached out to her through a direct message on Instagram. Even prior to meeting Kelce, Nicole's passion for sports was evident as she pursued a degree in broadcast journalism in college. In 2013, she proudly shared on her Instagram that she had successfully earned her bachelor's degree from Pepperdine University. Following her graduation, Nicole ventured into the world of sports media, securing hosting roles at prominent organizations such as ESPN and Barstool Sports. Her versatile reporting skills allowed her to cover both NBA games courtside and provide insights into the off-field aspects of the NFL. Additionally, she had experience reporting on celebrity news. Outside of her work in media, Nicole has explored opportunities in modelling and pageantry, achieving notable accolades as stated on her Facebook page, including being the First Runner Up for Miss Malibu 2013, Top 20 for Miss CA 2013, 2nd Runner Up for Miss Southern Coast Regional 2012, Top 10 for Miss CA USA 2012, and 3rd Runner Up for Miss Malibu 2012.

G20 countries have engaged constructively with India's draft and have strong praise for India's ambition for delivering strong and action-oriented outcomes, Amitabh Kant, India's G20 sherpa, told ET's Deepshikha Sikarwar on the sidelines of the third sherpa meeting in Hampi, Karnataka. Edited excerpts:This is the third sherpa meeting and the drafting exercise for the declaration has begun. What are the key items on the table for India that you are hopeful of pushing through in the leaders' declaration? PM Modi was clear that India's G20 presidency must be inclusive, ambitious, decisive and action-oriented.

Bird Box Barcelona," but there might be some confusion regarding its connection to the highly anticipated sequel, «Bird Box 2.» Unlike what many may think, «Bird Box Barcelona» is not a direct continuation of the 2018 hit film «Bird Box,» which starred Sandra Bullock and captivated Netflix users during the festive season that year. Instead, «Bird Box Barcelona» is a spin-off movie predominantly in Spanish, featuring new characters who face the same threat as the original film. Sandra Bullock's character from Bird Box, Malorie, does not appear in this new instalment, and the reasons for her absence will be clarified as we delve into the movie's timeline. To provide some context, the first «Bird Box» movie followed two timelines. The story began five years after the initial creature attack, where Malorie embarked on a perilous journey to protect her two children. The spin-off begins nine months after the initial attacks and follows Sebastián and his daughter Anna as they navigate the streets of Barcelona in search of safety. While the premise may sound similar to the first film, unexpected events occur that set it apart. Similar to «Bird Box,» «Bird Box Barcelona» alternates between the present timeline and events that occurred nine months earlier, providing insight into Sebastián and Anna's journey. However, the story concludes in the present timeline without any further leaps into the future. This means that «Bird Box Barcelona» concludes more than four years before Malorie and her children arrive at the community depicted at the end of «Bird Box.» This explains Malorie's absence in the new movie as she is dealing with the same creature-related challenges simultaneously with Sebastián and Anna.

BRUSSELS (Reuters) — The European Union urged Azerbaijan and Armenia to refrain from «violence and harsh rhetoric» on Saturday at the latest round of talks in a tortuous peace process in which Russia is also pushing to retain a leading role.

Netflix Original fantasy-action anime series, Record of Ragnarok, has left fans eagerly awaiting news about its potential third season. With humanity and the gods currently tied at three wins each after six intense rounds, the stage is set for seven more thrilling battles. While Netflix has yet to make an official announcement, it is highly anticipated that Record of Ragnarok will return for a third season in the near future.

Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams has fans eagerly awaiting the second season of 'Wednesday.' However, the production of Season 2 is currently hanging in the balance due to the unresolved Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike and the potential Screen Actors Guild (SAG) strike. Here are the latest updates on the cast, production, and potential release date of 'Wednesday' Season 2.

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Manipur has extended the ban on the internet for another five days’ till July 20. Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey said hatred among the two communities has to be removed and the two communities should stop violence which is the prerequisite for initiating a meaningful dialogue. Only then peace and normalcy will be restored.

2023 Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club, maintaining his 36-hole advantage with a solid 3-under 67 on Saturday. Currently at 13 under par, McIlroy holds a one-shot lead over Tom Kim and is two strokes ahead of Tommy Fleetwood and Brian Harman as they head into the final 18 holes. The final round on Sunday promises to be exhilarating. Similar to Saturday, tee times are scheduled early to avoid anticipated rain, but players will also have to contend with winds blowing at 20-30 mph, possibly gusting up to 40 mph. Despite the earlier tee times, Sunday's weather is expected to be the most challenging of the week, embracing the true essence of the Scottish Open. From tee times to TV and streaming information, here's a comprehensive guide to all you need to know for the final round of the 2023 Genesis Scottish Open. Please note that all listed times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the local political leaders have grown accustomed to curbs put on their movement post-August 2019 but such measures cannot weaken their connect with the masses. The erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir was bifurcated into two Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir in 2019, following the repeal of Article 370 which gave the former state special administrative powers. The former J&K chief minister expressed concern over the militant activity in the region, saying terrorism is rearing its head even in the area which had been declared militancy-free sometime back. Omar was talking to reporters on the sidelines of a party convention of Chenab Valley zone functionaries at Batote in Ramban district. «This is not a new thing (restrictions on movement of NC leaders and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti). After August 5, 2019, it is a regular affair and we have become habitual of it but we have also learned how to dodge and fight back and we will continue to do so,» he said. On the latest terrorist attack on migrant labourers in south Kashmir's Shopian district despite BJP's insisting that the situation in the valley has improved, Omar said, «We are repeatedly saying that if they claim that the situation has improved, then why not hold elections.»

Nationalist Congress Party leader Nawab Malik is getting «specialized medical assistance» and his right to health or right to life is not infringed in any manner, said the Bombay High Court while refusing him medical bail in a money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The HC further said Malik's medical report does not indicate he is suffering from any critical ailment. On the contrary, the report says the former state minister does not need further hospitalization, the HC observed.

To provide relief to retail consumers, the Centre is selling tomato at a discounted Rs 90 per kg in select cities like Delhi-NCR, Patna and Lucknow. National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) and National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) are selling tomato on behalf of the Centre through mobile vans.