HDFC Bank raises record $1.8 bn via dollar bond issue MUMBAI: HDFC Bank has raised $1.75 billion through a dual-tranche dollar bond issue from its GIFT City branch to fund overseas lending and general banking operations.The issue comprises $500 million of three-year notes at 5.15% and $1.25 billion of five-year notes at 5.4%, settling Aug…
England’s Joe Root (AP/PTI) Joe Root etched his name into the World Test Championship record books on Friday, becoming the first player to score 3,000 runs as a captain in the WTC during England’s opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley in Leeds.Root needed 42 runs to reach the landmark at the start of the match…
Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta’s period drama ‘Batwara 1947’ has had a disappointing first week at the box office. The film has completed seven days in theatres without showing any signs of a turnaround, making its underwhelming performance a major setback for the makers and the industry. Despite the anticipation surrounding Sunny Deol’s return to…
The day is blessed with a positive twist to it, Pisces. It is possible that things will go better than you thought and the rewards as well as praise, or assistance can be received with a grace that is almost brought about by fate.Jupiter is your ruler. It provides protection and growth in the present,…
Congress’s post on BJP president Nitin Nabin ‘fabricated’ NEW DELHI: A day after Chhattisgarh Congress posted on social media pictures of BJP president Nitin Nabin having a meal with other party members in Andhra Pradesh and claimed he was consuming meat, BJP accused the party of putting out “fabricated and misleading” content due to its…
Imran Khan’s transfer follows months of health concerns, including a dispute over worsening vision in his right eye Imprisoned former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was shifted from Adiala prison to a private hospital in Islamabad after midnight Thursday for a medical examination, news agency AP reported citing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party’s statement.Khan was taken…
Govt eases export rules to allow wider invoicing, payments in Indian rupees NEW DELHI: Govt on Thursday tweaked provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy to make it easier for exporters to invoice overseas transactions and receive payments in Indian rupees.“All export contracts and invoices, other than those involving member countries of the Asian Clearing Union…
The 2026/27 Premier League season begins with Arsenal defending their title and three promoted clubs returning. The Premier League returns for the 2026/27 season with Arsenal beginning their title defence, three clubs returning to the top flight and another campaign bringing together some of the world’s best players, managers and clubs.After a dramatic 2025/26 season,…
Taylor Swift fans are convinced that the pop superstar has a big announcement on the cards.Just a month after her marriage to NFL star Travis Kelce, Swifties noted mysterious green ‘TS’ logos appearing at various locations. While the spottings were first brushed aside, the buzz picked up after the Empire State Building turned green on…
Money and mood need watching today, Sagittarius. The day won’t be a threat however, it will ask for discipline, particularly in the area of families, money and rapid reaction times are involved.Jupiter the ruler of your life does not provide a sense of freedom currently and Saturn is putting pressure on your responsibility. This is…