New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday asked public sector banks (PSBs) to carry out special drives to garner deposits and expeditiously implement the announcements made in the Union Budget 2024-25. In a meeting with heads of public sector banks here today, Sitharaman directed banks to focus on further increasing…
New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will host Japanese Minister of Defence Kihara Minoru and Minister of Foreign Affairs Yoko Kamikawa for the 3rd India-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue here on Tuesday. On the sidelines of the 2+2 dialogue, a bilateral meeting will be held between the…
New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday welcomed Nepalese Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, who is on a five-day official visit to India. The two sides discussed the multifaceted bilateral cooperation including in energy, trade, connectivity and infrastructure development. In a post on X, the EAM noted that Nepal will…
New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday flayed the government’s lateral entry and called it as BJP’s Chakravyuh to change the Constitution by snatching away the reservation. On micro blogging site X, Kharge said, “Instead of filling jobs in government departments, BJP has eliminated 5.1 lakh posts in the last 10…
Kathmandu, Aug 19 (UNI) Team India U20 men’s are looking to use their mix of experience and creativity as they brace for their first Group B match of the SAFF U20 Championship against Bhutan, to be played at the ANFA Complex later on Monday. The Blue Colts landed in Kathmandu, Nepal, a day after India…
Bhopal: In the aftermath of the recent resident doctor case incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, medical professionals across the country have raised concerns about the safety and security of healthcare workers. This incident sparked meetings between representatives from the Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA), Indian Medical Association (IMA), and Resident…
CM Dr. Yadav will participate in the procession; Chhattisgarh CM will also have darshan Bhopal: On the final Monday of the auspicious month of Sawan, the grand procession of Lord Mahakaleshwar will unfold with full protocol and splendor. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will be a part of this sacred journey. This year’s Sawan has…
Bhopal: The capital’s crime branch has arrested 4 members of a vicious thief gang. A total of 29 stolen two-wheelers have been recovered on the information given by the accused. The cost of the seized vehicles is said to be around Rs 17.5 lakh. Initial interrogation has revealed the theft of about half a dozen…
Bengaluru, (UNI) The Bengaluru Blasters surged to a seven-wicket victory over the Shivamogga Lions at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday, chasing down a target of 164 with 2.4 overs to spare. The match was highlighted by a standout performance from Bhuvan Raju, whose decisive 59 off 36 balls included a match-winning six to backward square…
Manila, Aug 19 (UNI) The first ever official basketball game with rules allowing for 4-point shots was held in the Philippines. In the opening game of the Governor’s Cup, which was held on Sunday in Manila, the Meralco Bolts basketball team beat Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots with a score of 99:94 (16:12, 27:27, 31:24, 25:31)….
