What is the Monthly Average Balance Requirement and Its Impact on Zero Balance Accounts?

What is the Monthly Average Balance Requirement and Its Impact on Zero Balance Accounts?

You have just started out, taking those first steps towards managing your finances. It is exciting to open your very own bank account and feel a bit more independent. As you go through the setup, you quickly realise that banking has some terms and rules. Each impact how you manage your money. You might not…

Global market positivity boosts Asian market trends

Global market positivity boosts Asian market trends

New Delhi, June 11(HS): Positive market signals are emerging globally, with American markets showing strength in the previous session, though Dow Jones futures indicate a slight decline today. European markets experienced mixed results, while Asian markets generally display a buying trend. In the U.S., Wall Street indices closed higher, with the S&P 500 up by…

Southern Baptists support ban on same-sex marriage

Southern Baptists support ban on same-sex marriage

Dallas (Texas), June 11 (H.S.): During its annual meeting, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) voted overwhelmingly for a resolution opposing the Supreme Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges decision that legalized same-sex marriage. The resolution calls for the case to be overturned, reflecting ongoing efforts to combat same-sex marriage. This follows last year’s resolution denouncing in-vitro fertilization…

IOC presidential handover ceremony on June 23

IOC presidential handover ceremony on June 23

Lausanne (Switzerland), June 11(HS): Thomas Bach, the outgoing president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), will officially handover presidential responsibilities to Kirsty Coventry during a ceremony at Olympic House on June 23, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (Indian time 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.). Bach, who became the ninth president in 2013 and was…

Pakistan expanding rail services to Russia from June 22

Pakistan expanding rail services to Russia from June 22

Islamabad, June 11(HS): Pakistan’s Rail Minister Hanif Abbasi announced plans to expand rail services to Russia, with work commencing on June 22. He revealed that approximately 200 new trains will be added to the fleet by 2027 to accommodate increasing passenger numbers. The railway is undergoing rapid digitization, supported by an agreement with the Punjab…

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier – Wang Yudong's penalty goal leads China to a 1-0 victory over Bahrain

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier – Wang Yudong's penalty goal leads China to a 1-0 victory over Bahrain

Chongqing, June 11 (H.S.): China secured a 1-0 victory over Bahrain in their final FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match, thanks to an injury-time penalty from 18-year-old forward Wang Yudong. Both teams were already eliminated after previous losses to Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. The first half of the match featured few scoring opportunities, but China…