AU Small Finance Bank Q1 results: Net profit rises 16% to Rs 581 crore; gross NPAs increase to 2.47% – Times of India

AU Small Finance Bank Q1 results: Net profit rises 16% to Rs 581 crore; gross NPAs increase to 2.47% – Times of India

AU Small Finance Bank on Saturday reported a 16% year-on-year increase in its net profit to Rs 581 crore for the first quarter of FY26, up from Rs 503 crore in the same period last year. The Jaipur-headquartered lender posted growth in both income and profitability, though asset quality weakened during the quarter.Total income for…

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Anxiety, depression and sleep meds may increase risk of rare neuro disease – The Times of India

Anxiety, depression and sleep meds may increase risk of rare neuro disease – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Commonly prescribed medications for anxiety, depression and sleep disorders may be associated with a higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive and fatal neurological disorder, according to a new study recently published in JAMA Neurology.The study examined the use of anxiolytics (used to relieve anxiety), hypnotics and sedatives (used to…

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20% increase in intercity tourist bus reservations : redBus report – Times of India

20% increase in intercity tourist bus reservations : redBus report – Times of India

MUMBAI : redBus, the digital bus ticketing service, released its Annual BusTrack Report on Thursday, offering detailed analysis of intercity travel trends across private bus services in India. The report presented a specific focus on Maharashtra’s travel patterns, booking behaviours and favoured routes for 2024-25. The state recorded a notable 20% increase in intercity tourist…

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8 proven strategies to double your income and increase your employability – Times of India

8 proven strategies to double your income and increase your employability – Times of India

Economic uncertainty and rapid technological change have reshaped the career landscape. Traditional paths to income growth and job security no longer guarantee success. Instead, professionals must adopt deliberate strategies that increase their value to employers and open doors to higher earnings.Doubling your income and improving employability are achievable with focused effort and smart decisions. The…

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Urban environments significantly increase risk of developing asthma – New research – The Times of India

Urban environments significantly increase risk of developing asthma – New research – The Times of India

Representative Image (AI-generated) Asthma is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide, affecting around 260 million people. Researchers have long know that environmental factors, such as air pollution and lack of green spaces, are linked to respiratory diseases such as asthma. But the joint impact of these various environmental factors on a person’s risk…

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Intelligence Agencies Increase Focus on Greenland, U.S. Officials Say

Intelligence Agencies Increase Focus on Greenland, U.S. Officials Say

U.S. intelligence agencies have focused more closely on Greenland in the past several weeks, spurred by President Trump’s interest in acquiring the island and Vice President JD Vance’s trip to a U.S. military base there, according to multiple American officials. A growing number of intelligence reports about Greenland have been included in information circulated in…

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Pakistan to increase defence spending by 18% in budget amid tensions with India over Pahalgam attack: Report – The Times of India

Pakistan to increase defence spending by 18% in budget amid tensions with India over Pahalgam attack: Report – The Times of India

The Pakistan government is set to increase its defence spending by 18% to over Rs 2.5 trillion in the upcoming budget amid rising tensions with India over Pahalgam terror attack, the Express Tribune reported.The government is slated to present the 2025-26 budget in the first week of next month, ahead of the new fiscal year…

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Wipro reports 25.9% increase in net profit amid cautious Q1FY26 forecast – Times of India

Wipro reports 25.9% increase in net profit amid cautious Q1FY26 forecast – Times of India

Wipro reported a 25.9% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter in March, reaching Rs 3,569.6 crore. However, the company has issued a cautious forecast for the upcoming quarter, with IT services revenue expected to fall by up to 3.5% in Q1FY26, amidst ongoing global uncertainties.CEO and managing director Srini Pallia said…

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