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South Indian Bank has invited online applications for 16 IT positions across Scale I, II and III categories. The recruitment includes roles such as Software Developer, Database Administrator, Network Admin Support, Project Manager and Production Support Lead. Applications opened on May 15, 2026, and will close on May 25, 2026. Candidates must apply only through the bank’s official website. The selection process will include shortlisting followed by preliminary and/or personal interviews for eligible candidates.

Bank of Baroda reported a record net profit of Rs 5,616 crore for Q4FY26, a 11.2% increase driven by higher net interest income and lower tax provisions. Full-year profit crossed Rs 20,000 crore. The bank raised its advances and deposit growth targets for FY27 after exceeding FY26 goals.

Union Bank of India is hiring 1,865 apprentices for a one-year banking operations training program. Applications are open until May 19, 2026, for graduates aged 20-28. Selected candidates will receive monthly stipends ranging from Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 based on branch location. The selection involves an online test, language proficiency, and medical examination.

Elderly Britons are losing thousands to sophisticated scams where criminals pose as police and bank investigators. Victims are manipulated into revealing sensitive financial details or handing over bank cards to "couriers." Authorities urge extreme caution with unexpected calls involving money, emphasizing that genuine officials never request such information.

The Delhi High Court has taken a strong stance against the arbitrary freezing of bank accounts. Declaring such actions without an accusation, FIR, or proper judicial mandate as untenable, Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav pointed out the importance of bank accounts to personal financial health.

SoftBank's Indian investments took a hit in the January-March quarter, with its portfolio losing over $600 million. Major companies like Swiggy and Ola Electric saw value dips, though Lenskart provided a small gain. This comes as many of SoftBank's recent Indian IPOs face investor concerns about profitability and growth.

The United Nations condemned on Tuesday the toll from "escalating" Israeli military operations and settler attacks in the occupied West Bank on children, with 70 Palestinian children killed since the start of 2025. Since the start of 2025, when Israel began a large-scale military operation in the West Bank, "at least one Palestinian child has been killed on average every single week" there, adding that another 850 children had been injured during that period.

An IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to Chandigarh experienced a passenger safety scare when a personal power bank ignited shortly after landing, causing smoke and necessitating an emergency evacuation. This incident highlights the growing dangers of lithium-ion batteries in portable electronics, prompting stricter regulations and advisories from aviation authorities worldwide.

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