Abhishek Banerjee rules out TMC return for 'traitors' who crossed over to dissident factionsTMC leader Abhishek Banerjee made it clear that no traitors will be welcomed back into the party, highlighting the vital contribution of th...
28 Aug, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
PM Jan Dhan Yojana has had unparalleled impact, transformative outcomes: PM ModiThe Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has achieved unparalleled impact and transformative outcomes. This initiative has significantly reshaped...
28 Aug, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
PM Jan Dhan scheme marks 12 years, number of accounts crosses 59 cr with Rs 3.17 lakh cr depositsThe Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has completed twelve years of service. Over fifty-nine crore bank accounts now exist under this financia...
27 Aug, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Centre approves Rs 5,000 crore PMAY housing package for flood-affected AssamIndia has sanctioned Rs 5,000 crore to support families in Assam devastated by floods, under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G)...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Assam floods: CM Sarma meets Shivraj Chouhan as Centre clears 3.86 lakh houses, Rs 140 cr aidUnion Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has thrown substantial support behind Assam's flood recovery efforts, unveiling key financial assistan...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Regional Rural Banks post all-time high net profit of Rs 10,176 crore in FY25-26; total business crosses Rs 13.5 lakh croreRegional Rural Banks (RRBs) reported a record consolidated net profit of ₹10,176 crore in FY26, up from ₹6,820 crore a year earlier, while ...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
The 'trustworthy' changes in the lives of India's middle classDigital payments and tax reforms have significantly altered middle-class spending habits. GST has streamlined consumption taxes, impacting ...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
At 7, Jammy-born boy entered Guinness records as world’s youngest male webmaster. Now 20, he’s raised $4.3 million to fix a major space communication problemJammu-born Onkar Singh Batra is building a space communication network. His startup Apolink aims to keep satellites connected beyond ground...
23 Aug, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
CPI (M) condemns attack on party leaders in Kallakurichi, demands arrest of perpetratorsSenior CPI(M) leaders faced a violent attack in Kallakurichi district on August 21. An eight-member gang assaulted the leaders and damaged ...
23 Aug, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Diagnostic centres are first line of defence in healthcare: Rajnath Singh inaugurates integrated centre in NoidaDefence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated an Integrated Diagnostic Centre in Noida. He highlighted diagnostic facilities as healthcare's c...
22 Aug, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Deceased father's Rs 2 lakh PMSBY insurance payout denied after his name and age mismatched in records; son fought in consumer commission and won Rs 2.5 lakhA deceased father's Rs 2 lakh PMSBY insurance claim, rejected by the insurer over mismatched name and age records, has been upheld by the C...
18 Aug, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Govt launches two modules to digitise PMGSY processThe modules are electronic measurement book (e-MB) and electronic billing (e-billing), replacing the paper-based measurement and billing sy...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Ayushman Bharat, CM health scheme to cover over 1,850 hospitals in West Bengal: Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal's Chief Minister launched integrated health schemes on Sunday. These programs will cover over 1,240 private and 627 government ...
16 Aug, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
Govt says youth unemployment rate declined to 9.9% in 2025 from 10.9% in 2022India's youth unemployment rate fell to 9.9 percent in 2025 from 10.9 percent in 2022. The worker population ratio for young people increas...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Nitrate contamination in groundwater across 502 districts in 26 states, UTs : Govt tells Lok SabhaGroundwater in 502 districts across India exceeds safe nitrate levels. The Central Ground Water Board detected these high concentrations in...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Indian Bank targets Rs 35 lakh crore business by 2032 after crossing Rs 15 lakh crore milestone: MD & CEO"On 125th year, that means 2032, we have set a target of 35 lakh crore business. In June we are at 15 lakh crore. That means we have to bec...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Centre to release Rs 335 crore to Maharashtra as second instalment under RKVY scheme: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh ChouhanAccording to an official statement, the minister chaired a virtual review meeting to assess the utilisation of funds released under the RKV...
27 Jul, 2026, 08.03 PM IST