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BoB Q4 results 2026: Profit jumps 11% YoY to Rs.5,616 crore; recommends dividend of Rs.8.50 for FY26

New Delhi, May 8 -- BoB Q4 results 2026: Public sector lender Bank of Baroda (BoB) on Friday, 8 May, reported an 11.25% year-on-year (YoY) rise in its standalone net profit to Rs.5,615.68 crore for th... Read More


Plans in works to revive central rural job scheme, PMAY in West Bengal

New Delhi, May 8 -- The new government in West Bengal is yet to be sworn in, but the Union rural development ministry is already discussing ways in which two flagship rural welfare schemes, the Mahatm... Read More


Confusion as PGF denies report of Uzodimma's removal as chairman

Nigeria, May 8 -- The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has denied reports alleging that the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, was removed as chairman of the forum following an emergency meeting o... Read More


Uttar Pradesh: Rs146 crore financial fraud exposed, gang leader held

Kanpur, May 8 -- The Kanpur Nagar Commissionerate on Friday arrested Mahfooz Ali alias "Pappu Chhuri," the alleged mastermind behind a Rs 146 crore financial fraud racket involving fake firms and ille... Read More


Bangladesh households spend Tk 3,454 a month on healthcare

Dhaka, May 8 -- Bangladeshi households on average spend Tk 3,454 per month on healthcare, accounting for 11 per cent of total household expenditure, said BIDS citing a study report on Thursday. Medic... Read More


Crude above USD 100, global tensions drag Sensex and Nifty lower

New Delhi, May 8 -- Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Friday amid volatile global cues and a sharp rise in crude oil prices, as investors remained cautious over escalating geopolitical tensions... Read More


Cable, telecom gear firms feel the US-Iran war squeeze

New Delhi, May 8 -- India's cable and internet gear makers are experiencing the effects of the US-Iran war, with companies citing higher raw material costs, export disruptions, and growing uncertainty... Read More


Swiggy Q4 Results: Loss narrows to Rs.800 crore as revenue surges 45% YoY

Swiggy Q4 Results, May 8 -- Food delivery and quick commerce company, Swiggy Limited, posted narrower consolidated losses for the fourth quarter of the financial year 2025-26 (FY26) on Friday, 8 May. ... Read More


Over 1.6 Mn families identified as living in poverty - Minister

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Dr. Upali Pannilage told Parliament yesterday according to recent data from the Sri Lankan Welfare Benefits Board (WBB)... Read More


Emirates rewards staff with 20-week bonus after historic profit performance

Hyderabad, May 8 -- Dubai's Emirates Group has announced a 20-week salary bonus for eligible employees after the airline reported record financial results for the 2025-26 fiscal year, despite severe d... Read More