KKR-backed non-bank financial company InCred Finance has appointed Gaurav Maheshwari, formerly the Chief Financial Officer at Standard Chartered Bank, to lead its finance department. Maheshwari joined Standard Chartered in 2020 and previously served as the finance head at Altico Capital. His recruitment aligns with InCred’s strategy to strengthen its leadership team.
The Supreme Court on Thursday approved the bail request of V Senthil Balaji, the former Tamil Nadu Minister for Transport. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader is implicated in a money laundering case related to the cash-for-jobs scandal. This decision allows him to secure temporary release while facing allegations concerning his involvement in the case.
Since the formation of the NDA govt in AP, the YSRCP has been experiencing a series of setbacks. Several former MPs, MLAs, and key leaders are departing from the party. Many have already joined the TDP, while others are expected to join the Janasena soon. YSRCP leaders Balineni Srinivasa Reddy, Samineni Udaibhanu, and Kilari Roshaiah […]
Chennai experienced heavy rain on Wednesday night, leading to severe waterlogging in various areas. The downpour began after 6 PM and persisted late into the night, causing power outages and traffic congestion throughout the city. From 8:30 AM yesterday to 5:30 AM today, Nungambakkam recorded 7.42 cm of rainfall, while Menambakkam saw 7.12 cm. Nearby […]
Donald Trump offered a grim assessment of Ukraine on Wednesday, calling its citizens dead and the nation demolished. He questioned how much he would be willing to concede in future negotiations if re-elected. He suggested that Ukraine should have made concessions to Russian President Vladimir Putin prior to the Feb 2022 invasion, stating any deal […]
A team of BRS leaders is set to travel to Tamil Nadu on Monday to study the implementation of BC reservations. The 25-member delegation, led by Madhusudanachari, the current leader of the opposition in the Telangana Legislative Council, will meet with the BC Welfare Minister and Secretary this afternoon. On Friday, they plan to visit […]
NTR’s highly anticipated action drama “Devara” has collected an impressive ₹75 crore in advance bookings, primarily from the Telugu version. However, the late start of Hindi bookings has upset fans, who believe the numbers could have been higher. Bollywood analysts predict a ₹10-12 crore Hindi opening. Directed by Koratala Siva, “Devara” stars Saif Ali Khan […]
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi addressed demands for special state status for Bihar, stating that NITI Aayog has decided against granting such status to any state. He said that PM Modi is focused on Bihar’s development, which will continue regardless of the status. He highlighted that Bihar received significant funding, over ₹300 crore, in the […]
Floodwater continues to flow into the Srisailam project in the Nandyala district of Andhra Pradesh. The current inflow is recorded at 96,052 cusecs, while the outflow to the downstream Nagarjunasagar project is 35,315 cusecs. The dam’s full water level is 885 feet, and it currently stands at 875.80 feet. Electricity generation is still ongoing at […]
At UN headquarters, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to discuss bilateral relations, emphasizing solar panel investments and enhancing business cooperation. Yunus also met World Bank chief Ajay Banga, where it was announced that the World Bank would allocate $3.5 billion to support financial sector reforms in Bangladesh.