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Access Holdings logs record N743 billion annual profit

Nigeria, May 1 -- Nigeria's biggest banking institution Access Holdings on Friday posted N743 billion in net profit for last year, its peak level ever. Revenue jumped to a record, as a much stronger ... Read More


UAE exit from OPEC - How will it impact crude oil prices, market dynamics, oil cartel's future and geopolitics?

New Delhi, May 1 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its decision to leave the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on 1 May 2026, after being a member since 1967. It curre... Read More


UAE exit from OPEC - How will it impact crude prices, market dynamics, oil cartel's future and geopolitics?

New Delhi, May 1 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its decision to leave the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on 1 May 2026, after being a member since 1967, as it lo... Read More


'BJP Mukt Dakshin Bharat': MLA Hariprasad predicts party wipeout, rejects long work week on May Day

Bengaluru, May 1 -- Congress MLA BK Hariprasad on Friday claimed that South India would become "BJP mukt Dakshin Bharat" and said the party would have no influence in the region. He added that the BJP... Read More


Madinah bus accident 2025: RTI shows 16 Telangana families yet to get ex-gratia

Hyderabad, May 1 -- A right to information (RTI) reply from the Telangana State Hajj Committee has revealed delays in disbursal of ex gratia payments announced for victims of the Madinah bus accident ... Read More


Navi Mumbai civic body clears twin amnesty schemes; up to 90% waiver on tax, water penalties

India, May 1 -- In major relief for residents, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) General Body on April 27 unanimously approved twin one-time amnesty schemes granting up to 90% waiver on pen... Read More


Odisha BSE Matric 2026: Class 10 certificates to be issued in both English and Odia

Bhubaneswar, May 1 -- In a first for Board of Secondary Exam (BSE) Class 10 students in Odisha, the Annual High School Certificates (AHSC) will be made available in Odia. The certificates will be made... Read More


RBI's ECL norms may cause up to 120 bps one-time hit for banks: Crisil

Mumbai, May 1 -- Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) proposed shift to an expected credit loss (ECL) framework could lead to a one-time net impact of up to 120 basis points (bps) on banks' Common Equity Tie... Read More


Usha Vance wears Oscar De La Renta gown as she attends state dinner for British royals with JD Vance

India, May 1 -- The Second Lady of the United States Usha Vance was seen at the White House during the historic four-day state visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Washington, DC. The Second... Read More


ITR filing 2026: Who can claim meal card benefit before 31 July deadline? Rules explained

New Delhi, May 1 -- The tax treatment of employer-provided meal benefits has been revised under the latest income tax rules. From 1 April 2026, the tax-exempt value has been raised to Rs.200 per meal ... Read More