More working women, not more babies, key to growthIndia faces a demographic shift with falling fertility rates. Economists are concerned about future economic growth. Instead of financial i...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Latest FCNR interest rates: HDFC Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank, PNB, Central Bank of India, BoB and moreSeveral Indian banks have updated their Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank FCNR(B) interest rates. This comes after the government announce...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Punjab government abolishes date-of-birth based tie-breaker in board examsThe Punjab government has abolished the date-of-birth-based tie-breaker system in board exams to ensure fair ranking for all high-scoring s...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
SBI, PNB, other PSU bank stocks tumble up to 21% from record highs. Time to buy or wait?Public sector bank stocks have seen a significant drop from their recent peaks. The Reserve Bank of India has introduced measures to attrac...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
India banks could raise $35-$40 billion via RBI's foreign currency deposit scheme, PNB CEO Ashok Chandra saysIndian banks anticipate raising up to $40 billion through foreign currency deposits. The Reserve Bank of India is backing a new scheme to a...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Banks to be told to step up FCNR (B) depositsBanks will now encourage more foreign currency deposits. The Reserve Bank of India will cover all hedging costs for these deposits. This mo...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
AAP in Punjab orders private schools to refund fees increased beyond 5%, says Arvind KejriwalPunjab has enacted a new law to control private school fee increases. The government has capped annual fee hikes at five percent. Schools t...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
BJP treats turncoats like disposable pawns; Jakhar & Ravneet Bittu prime examples: AAP leader Harpal CheemaThe Aam Aadmi Party accuses the Bharatiya Janata Party of treating politicians like disposable items. Senior AAP leader Harpal Singh Cheema...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
BJP names Rajya Sabha candidates; Bittu, Kurian left out, fuelling Cabinet reshuffle buzzAs the political stage heats up, the BJP has unveiled its candidates for the imminent Rajya Sabha elections, leaving Union ministers Ravnee...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Geopolitics or politics? RS MP and Trident chairman Rajinder Gupta rethinks Punjab investment plan after shift from AAP to BJPTrident Group is reviewing its ₹5,000 crore investment plan in Punjab. This comes after Rajya Sabha MP Rajinder Gupta switched from AAP to ...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Congress youth wing to intensify nationwide protests, demands removal of Education Minister PradhanThe Indian Youth Congress plans intensified nationwide protests. They demand the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan ove...
02 Jun, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
Punjab to end contractual hiring in govt departments as Cabinet gives nod to bring two billsThe Punjab Cabinet has approved two bills to end contractual and outsourcing hiring in government departments. This historic decision will ...
30 May, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
AAP's Arvind Kejriwal: Delhi govt copying Punjab to offer free bus rides to NEET candidatesDelhi will now offer free bus travel for NEET candidates. This decision follows a similar initiative by the Punjab government. The Delhi Tr...
29 May, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
'Purchase cheap oil, gas from Russia, Iran': Kejriwal expresses concern over fuel price hikeAAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday flagged long queues at petrol pumps in Gujarat and urged the Centre to purchase oil and gas...
24 May, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Home minister Amit Shah unveils 'smart border' project to seal Pakistan, Bangladesh frontiersThe Indian government will soon launch a 'smart border' project. This initiative aims to make the borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh impe...
23 May, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Nifty Bank rises 650 points as report says RBI unlikely to hike rates to defend rupee; Axis, ICICI, HDFC shares jump up to 2%Indian bank stocks surged on Friday morning. This followed a report indicating the Reserve Bank of India is not planning interest rate hike...
22 May, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces free travel in Punjab Roadways buses for NEET aspirantsPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced free bus travel for all students appearing for the NEET UG re-examination. The Punjab governm...
20 May, 2026, 05.51 PM IST