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HDFC Bank delivered a strong Q3 FY26 performance with standalone net profit rising 11.5% year-on-year to ₹18,654 crore, driven by healthy deposit mobilization, balanced loan book growth of 9.0% to ₹28.64 lakh crore, and resilient asset quality with gross NPA ratio stable at 1.24% and net NPA at 0.42%. Net interest income grew 6.4% YoY to ₹32,620 crore, supported by a robust CASA ratio of 33.6% and average deposits up 12.2% YoY, while the bank’s well-capitalized balance sheet (CAR at 19.9%) and controlled provisions continue to reinforce its position as India’s leading private sector lender in a competitive banking environment.

In the latest headline-grabbing incident to rock Hollywood, veteran actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested early Monday morning following an alleged physical altercation with a ride-share driver in Los Angeles. The 59-year-old star, best known for his intense portrayal of counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer in the Emmy-winning series 24, now faces charges of felony criminal threats after reportedly assaulting and threatening the driver.The incident unfolded just after midnight on January 13, 2026, near the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue in Hollywood. According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), officers responded to a radio call reporting an assault involving a ride-share vehicle. An investigation revealed that Sutherland allegedly entered the ride-share car, physically assaulted the driver (identified as the victim), and made criminal threats toward them. No injuries requiring medical treatment were reported, and the driver was not seriously harmed.

The Power of Mentorship: Shaping Careers in College YearsIn today’s competitive world, students pursuing MBA, BE, MCA, BCOM, or BBA often face uncertainty during their early or final college years. A good mentor becomes a game-changer—providing clarity, real-world insights, personalized guidance, and emotional support to bridge the gap between classroom learning and professional success.Key Benefits include:Clear career direction & realistic goal-setting
Access to valuable networks, internships & referrals
Improved technical, soft & interview skills
Greater confidence, resilience & reduced stress
Long-term advantages: faster promotions & higher earning potential

Remote mentorship works exceptionally well in the digital age—offering flexibility, global access to experts, and consistent guidance through video calls and shared tools.One standout program for young Indian talent is the YTC Ventures Technology Mentorship Program. Designed for students, fresh graduates, career switchers, and early professionals, it delivers hands-on, outcome-focused training in software development, cloud, AI foundations, cybersecurity, and product thinking. Led by active founders and tech architects, it includes personalized assessments, real client projects, portfolio building, group masterclasses, and a prestigious certification—helping participants become confident, market-ready leaders in India’s booming tech ecosystem.Whether you’re aiming for corporate roles, startups, or entrepreneurship, investing in structured mentorship during college can dramatically accelerate your career trajectory.Ready to take the next step? Explore mentorship programs like YTC Ventures and connect with experienced guides today. Your future self will thank you.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) dropped the much-awaited provisional answer key for the Delhi Police Constable (Executive) Male & Female Exam 2025 on January 13, 2026 – just days after the CBT wrapped up on January 6!Held from December 18, 2025, to January 6, 2026, the exam saw massive participation for around 7,565 vacancies. Now, candidates can finally access their response sheets, question papers, and the tentative answer key on ssc.gov.in to cross-check answers and calculate tentative scores.Quick Highlights from the Release:Provisional answer key + response sheet live now!
Objection window open from January 13 to January 16, 2026 (till 6:00 PM) – challenge any answer with ₹50 fee per question (refundable if accepted in many cases).
Use your Registration Number/Roll Number + Password/DOB to log in and download everything before the link vanishes!
Marking scheme reminder: +1 for correct, -0.25 for wrong, 0 for unattempted.

This is your golden window to spot errors, submit solid challenges with proof, and get a realistic idea of your performance before the final key and results drop (expected late Feb/early March 2026). Qualified candidates move to PET/PST next!Act fast – download your response sheet and provisional key today! The clock is ticking on objections. Good luck to all aspirants – your hard work is one step closer to that Delhi Police badge!

The bitter separation between boxing icon Mary Kom and her estranged husband Karung Onkholer (Onler), which began in 2023 after more than 20 years of marriage, has exploded into a public controversy filled with serious financial and personal allegations. The couple, both from Manipur and parents to four children (three sons and one adopted daughter), were once seen as a strong partnership, with Onler supporting Mary’s legendary career as a six-time world champion and Olympic bronze medallist. Mary recently described the divorce as the darkest phase of her life, accusing Onler of financial betrayal by allegedly transferring properties into his name, taking out crores in loans using her credit without her knowledge, mortgaging her land, and withdrawing large sums from her accounts—including one instance of ₹10 lakhs—before temporarily disappearing. She claims that debts led locals in Churachandpur to seize her hard-earned properties, pushing her family toward near-bankruptcy, and insists she endured years of pain silently for the sake of their children while denying any greed on her part.Onler has strongly refuted these accusations, calling them baseless and pointing to his modest current lifestyle in a rented house in Delhi as proof he does not possess the crores Mary alleges he stole. He has countered by accusing Mary of extramarital affairs, claiming one occurred with a junior boxer in 2013 (quietly resolved to protect her public image) and another has been ongoing since 2017 with someone associated with the Mary Kom Boxing Academy, for which he says he holds WhatsApp evidence. Onler further alleges daily threats from Mary and her rumored new partner, Hitesh Chaudhary of the Mary Kom Foundation, and states he remained silent for years to safeguard her reputation and their children’s well-being but now feels compelled to speak out.Mary Kom’s estimated net worth today ranges between ₹33–42 crore (with some reports suggesting up to ₹82 crore), built from boxing prize money, major brand endorsements (PUMA, Bournvita, Nestlé, BSNL, and others), earnings from the Mary Kom biopic, public appearances, and significant government awards. Key honours include the Padma Shri (2006), Padma Bhushan (2013), and Padma Vibhushan (2020), along with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2009) worth ₹7.5 lakh at the time. Her post-2012 London Olympics bronze medal brought substantial cash prizes, including ₹50 lakh plus 2 acres of land from the Manipur Government, ₹25 lakh from Rajasthan, ₹20 lakh from Assam, ₹10 lakh from Arunachal Pradesh and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and ₹40 lakh from the North Eastern Council—contributing to an estimated ₹7 crore in post-Olympic earnings. The ongoing dispute over alleged financial losses and lost assets continues to unfold, with both sides trading accusations in the media while the matter is expected to head to court, including a potential Lok Adalat hearing, leaving fans and observers awaiting the next developments in this emotional and high-stakes saga.

A recent viral complaint by former YouTuber Nalini Unagar (@NalinisKitchen
on X, YouTube: @nalinis
.kitchen) has once again put the spotlight on pricing transparency issues in India’s food delivery sector.Nalini shared screenshots showing a Bengaluru restaurant order priced at ₹320 in-person, but listed at ₹655 on Zomato before discounts — eventually settling at ₹550 after applying coupons. She described the difference as “absolutely insane” and accused the platform of blatant overcharging.Her explosive X post (@NalinisKitchen
) quickly went viral, amassing over 8,400 likes, 1,495 reposts, 215 quotes, 1,892 replies, and 1.5 million+ views within a day, turning into one of the most discussed consumer stories of the week.Here are the viral screenshots she posted, clearly showing the price gap:”[Three large images embedded: side-by-side comparison of restaurant bill vs Zomato app prices]“The platform responded that restaurants set their own menu prices on the app, which may differ from in-store rates to cover commissions and fees. However, many users argue this practice lacks upfront transparency, forcing customers to discover inflated prices only after comparison.This incident is part of a broader pattern: hundreds of similar complaints surface annually across social media, with markups of 1.5× to 2.5× commonly reported, especially during peak demand periods.