FM Sitharaman to review PSU banks, RRBs on August 19

August 18, 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will chair a crucial review meeting at Vigyan Bhawan on Monday to assess the performance of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). The meeting aims to evaluate key financial metrics and the effectiveness of government schemes to ensure these institutions align with...

BJP conspiracy to weaken Congress govt: UP Congress Chief Ajay Rai on Siddaramaiah

August 18, 2024

Reacting to Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot's decision to approve the prosecution of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged MUDA scam, UP Congress chief Ajay Rai accused the BJP of conspiring to weaken Congress-led governments. He claimed the Governor was acting under central government directives and highlighted past allegations against former...

PM Modi proposes Global Development; leaders call for UN reforms, address debt and climate

August 18, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed a comprehensive "Global Development Compact" at the Voice of Global South Summit, emphasizing India's development journey and experiences in development partnerships. Leaders at the Summit voiced concerns over debt burdens, climate change, and called for reforms at the United Nations. In his closing remarks, PM...

Haryana assembly elections on october 1, counting on October 4

August 16, 2024

Haryana Assembly elections for the 90 constituencies will be held in a single phase on October 1, with vote counting scheduled for October 4, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced. During a press conference, Kumar detailed that there are 2.01 crore voters in Haryana, including 1.06 crore males, 0.95 crore...

Ganguly calls for Mamata’s Resignation over RG Kar violence

August 16, 2024

BJP leaders, including MLA Agnimitra Paul and actor-turned-politician Roopa Ganguly, protested on Friday against the rape and murder of a female doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Ganguly called for the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, criticizing her for not addressing the violence effectively....

ED arrests four in Kolkata over App-based betting fraud

August 16, 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested four individuals under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with an online betting and gaming fraud. The accused—Arun Sahu, Alok Sahu, Chetan Prakash, and Joseph Stalin—were detained following an investigation tied to an FIR lodged by the Cossipore Police Station in...

Report reveals China’s systematic repression of Uyghurs in Xinjiang

August 16, 2024

A recent report by Yale University has highlighted the precarious living conditions of Uyghur Muslims in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) under Chinese repression. Uyghurs have been facing deteriorating conditions in the Xinjiang region. Beijing has also intensified its crackdown on those who speak out against human rights abuses....

Pradhan blames Mamata for systemic failure amid Nationwide doctor protests

August 16, 2024

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan strongly criticized the Mamata Banerjee government on Friday, accusing it of systemic failure. His comments followed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's allegation that a conspiracy involving the "Left and Ram" was behind the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College in...

SC seeks centre’s reply on plea over Rohingya refugees’ detention

August 16, 2024

The Supreme Court has recently sought a response from the Central Government regarding a petition calling for the release of Rohingya asylum seekers and refugees who are currently in indefinite detention in India. In its order dated August 12, the court stated, "Issue notice returnable on August 27, 2024." The...

PM Modi honored to host Indian Olympians from Paris

August 16, 2024

After meeting the Indian contingent returning from the Paris Olympics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his honor in hosting the athletes at his residence. On Independence Day, PM Modi welcomed the Olympians at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi, where they shared their experiences and received his support. During...