B'luru Rs 7.11cr heist: 3, including police constable, arrested

Three people, including a police constable, have been arrested in connection with the Rs 7.11 crore robbery in Bengaluru following a manhunt involving over 200 personnel, City Police Commissioner......

White collar terror module: Kashmir starts profiling mosques, madrasas

Authorities have started the process of profiling mosques, madrassas and people associated with their management in Kashmir following the busting of the 'white collar' terror module last year,......

Men posing as RBI officials stop cash van, flee with Rs 7 cr

In perhaps the first such incident in Bengaluru, unidentified men allegedly posing as Reserve Bank of India officials intercepted a ATM cash van and fled with about Rs 7 crore on Wednesday, police......

Ex-Army man, woman held for sharing sensitive info with Pak

The Gujarat Anti Terrorist Squad has arrested a retired Army man and a woman for allegedly sharing sensitive information about military establishments and personnel with Pakistani agents, officials......

Private banks' mcap fell in Jul-Sep: S&P

Private sector banks slipped in market capitalisation (mcap) during the July-September quarter, underperforming their government-owned peers as trade uncertainties dragged market sentiment, said......

Loan growth, margins set to improve for banks in Q3

The banking sector could see better loan growth in the third quarter of financial year 2026 (Q3FY26) with improved net interest margins (NIMs), though the full impact of latest rate cuts will be......

Can Private Bankers Transform Public Sector Banks?

Yes, the entry of private bankers, particularly with global experience will add value to PSBs, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   Last week's column on the......

Positive biz outlook nudges banks to hire for sales growth

Banks are witnessing a surge in hiring for sales staff in secured segments such as home, vehicle and gold loans as compared to the recovery category, driven by a boost in business growth, and a......